Local Notes: Gortnor Abbey celebrate superb Leaving Cert results
John Mangan, principal of Gortnor Abbey Secondary School, is pictured with students Casey Conlon, Kealan Dyra and Peter Barrett after they received their Leaving Cert results. Peter achieved a maximum 625 points while Casey and Kealan both scored over 600 points.
Gortnor Abbey Secondary School in Crossmolina celebrated some fantastic Leaving Cert results.
In a statement, the school said it was "so proud of our Class of '24".
"Your outstanding results are a testament to your hard work and dedication. You are a credit to your parents, teachers and school community. We wish you all every happiness on the next part of your journey."
A special congratulations were extended to Peter Barrett who achieved a maximum 625 CAO points, while Casey Conlon, Kealan Dyra and Siofra Hughes all exceeded 600 points.
The school also congratulated its students who participated in the hugely successful Leaving Cert Applied programme.
"Leaving Cert Applied allows students to achieve success through a more practical option, emphasising achievement and excellence while offering an opportunity to prepare for and progress to further education and training. Best of luck to all our LCA students, you will be missed by the whole school community."
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAA Club Lotto on Saturday, August 24th, when the numbers drawn were 8, 11, 20 and 25.
One ticket matched three numbers - Chris Hegarty and Brian Kenny, Grange, Crossmolina - and they won €150. The draw took place in Cooney’s.
This week’s jackpot is €5,250. Many thanks for your continued support.
On Saturday and Sunday next, September 7th and 8th, Seán Keane and many more friends from the Lisheen Cooneal Crossmolina Cycling Club will be undertaking a charity cycle from the Phoenix Park in Dublin to Crossmolina.
The journey will begin on Saturday in the Phoenix Park and brings cyclists to Roscommon where they will wait overnight before setting off again on Sunday morning and continuing until they reach their final destination of Crossmolina.
The cycle will all be in aid of two very worthy charities - MS Ireland and the Patient Comfort Fund at Ballina District Hospital, both very close to Sean's heart.
The participants would greatly appreciate any donations through their online GoFundMe account, which can be found on their East to West Facebook page. A bus and a van have been organised to leave Crossmolina on the Sunday morning at 7am to join the cycle from Roscommon for the last leg.
Anyone who would like to take part at any stage of the cycle please reach out to Seán on 086-8383355 or 087-7401964.
Crossmolina lost to Swinford by 3-10 to 1-12 in the Mayo U16 'C' Championship semi-final in Crossmolina
The Deel Rovers lads put in a very good performance to fight their way back after a poor start. There were four points in the opening 12 minutes from Swinford's Kian Rowley, Gavin Tuffy and Conor Kennedy with Ethan Reilly replying with a point for Crossmolina to leave the scores at 0-3 to 0-1.
However, Swinford's Hilton Biju drilled a low shot to the net in the 13th minute and minutes later Shay Durkan scored from the penalty spot for the East Mayo men. This woke up the hosts and Ethan Reilly scored two points while Dylan Lavelle and Aaron Donnellan had one each to narrow the margin. Aaron Keane grabbed 1-1 before half-time while Shay Durkan replied with three points to leave the interval score at 2-7 to 1-6.
Crossmolina started the second half with three points from Ethan Reilly and one from Dylan Lavelle but Swinford's Jack Loftus tacked on two points. Gavin Tuffy and Evan Molloy exchanged points before Cian McDonnell struck the killer score when he found the net for Swinford's third goal of the evening.
Ethan Reilly closed the scoring with a point to end a very entertaining game of open football on a lovely August evening.
Crossmolina: Georgie Gordetskyy, Aaron Rodrigues, Jack Heffernan, Joseph Howley, Joseph Loftus, Gavin Lavelle, Peadar Fergus, Tom Burke, Paul Granaghan, Ethan Reilly (0-7), Dylan Lavelle (0-2), Aaran Donnellan (0-1), Conor Howley, Brendan Donnelly, Aaron Keane (1-1). Subs: Dylan Keane for Brendan Donnelly, Evan Molloy (0-1) for Conor Howley, Jack Leonard for Aaron Keane.
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Moygownagh
Saint Sister and Bono’s rendition of the documentary’s soundtrack created a relaxing ambience for the Moygownagh Ramblers contingent who arrived at Ballina’s IMC Cinema on Monday night to view the new documentary .
The documentary tells the story of Mary Robinson’s life achievements. An enjoyable night was had by all.
The Ramblers resume their autumn activities on September 5th at 7.30pm in the Learning Forum.
Jamie's Knit Night will resume on Thursday, September 12th, in Moygownagh.
This September, the children of Daria’s Day Care can look forward to exploring their newly refurbished outdoor play area.
The area has been revamped with brightly painted fencing and a roofed section that allows the children to explore, discover and have fun in a safe and stimulating outdoor environment.
The vision was only made possible by the hard work of JJ Heffron and the members of the Community Emplyoment Scheme. Their efforts this summer will ensure that the children of Daria’s Daycare will have a great year ahead, whatever the weather.
Thank you to AIB Community Fund and everyone in Moygownagh who took the time to vote for Daria’s Daycare for AIB funding for this work.
Congratulations to John Finnerty on being the mid-August winner of the Moygownagh GAA 50/50 and Patricia Orme on being the end-of-month winner.
The cost of entry is €5 and there are also three and six-month options, as well as a discounted yearly subscription, available at www.klubfunder.com, just search 'Moygownagh'.
Envelopes are also available in Moygownagh Community Centre and with club officers.
All associated with Moygownagh GAA are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Mulligan, Killeenashask, Garranard, Ballina.
Mikie (as he was fondly known) was a much-valued and respected member of the community. He was held in high regard by all who knew him, as a very hard-working farmer, a good neighbour and a friend who could always be called upon in a time of need.
Mikie was a very sociable person and liked nothing better than to discuss at length the local and national politics and the ups and downs of Moygownagh and Mayo GAA. More recently, he joined the Moygownagh Ramblers and was a great addition to the group.
Mikie was widely regarded as one of the finest footballers to ever come from Moygownagh. His wife Rosaleen passed away a few years ago.
Condolence to Mikie’s sons James and Sean and his sister Mary.
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Lacken
News items can be handed into the Fáilte Room by 10am on Thursday or telephone 096-34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Fr Michael Harrison can be contacted on his mobile phone at 087-8112163 and Killala parish house at 096 32176 or email frmichaelharrison@gmail.com.
The Parish office in Killala will be open on Tuesday from 11am to 3pm, Wednesday from 10am to 3pm and Thursday from 10am to 1pm.
All queries and masses can be booked by either phoning the office on 096 32176 or emailing parishnotes@hotmail.com.
Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Maud McHale, Lissadrone and to the relatives of John Breslin, Westport, late of Lacken, who both passed away recently.
May they rest in peace.
Mayo Mental Health Association's information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina is open to the North Mayo community.
It provides options, support and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential signposting service and the drop-in service is open from Monday to Wednesday, 9.30am to 4pm. Please call 096-71492 for further details.
In the event of a medical emergency, please note that the West Doc number is 0818 360 000.
The Bonus Ball winner last week was Donal Flannelly. There are numbers available for Bonus Ball. If interested, contact Leo on 087-9163851.
St Vincent de Paul Ballina are looking for volunteers to assist in its shop in Ballina. Donation sorters, till operators, merchandisers, shop floor assistants and social media assistants are all required. This could suit someone who has recently retired and is looking for some ways to pass the time.
Contact Peter on 085-8759460 or 096-72905.
