Local Notes: John Reynolds is Kiltimagh Poker champion
John Reynolds, the new Kiltimagh poker champion, who won the final of the Winter League and the Jeremy Dee Memorial Cup in Teach O'Hora last week
John Reynolds is the new Kiltimagh poker champion after winning the final of the Winter League in Teach O'Hora on Wednesday night last. Fourteen players competed for a prizepool of €2,820. John clinched the title and the Jeremy Dee Memorial Cup by beating Julian Keane heads up after a deal to chop the prize money. Defending champion Keith Lydon was third and Enda Ruane fourth.
A new fifteen week league starts this Wednesday, January 25, in Teach O’Hora starting at 8pm. Entry is €20 with one re entry allowed for 90 minutes. €5 from every entry goes towards the league final prizepool with the rest paid out in prizemoney on the night. The league runs every Wednesday night with fourteen players qualifying for the end of season final to play for a prizepool of approx €3,000.
There were twenty entries for the Westport Cup satellite on January 7 with three players all winning a €300 entry to the big game. The Westport Cup is the main event of the Irish Poker Tour festival in the Castlecourt Hotel at the end of the month and boasts a guaranteed prizepool of €100,000.
Despite the recent frosty conditions, participants in the Kiltimagh Knock United January fitness fundraising challenge have been getting out and doing the hard yards.
The aim is to chalk up 1,500 kilometres over the month of January in support of The Hub, which is ran by Western Care and located at the KK clubhouse in Cloonloee.
Donations can be made through the dedicated GoFundMe page or by putting your donation in a marked envelope and placing it in one of the many 50/50 boxes in shops around the area. All donations greatly appreciated.
Kiltimagh Knock United’s Chris McHale Tarpey captained the Mayo U16 Inter League team last weekend. Although Mayo finished second to Donegal, having defeated Galway, Sligo and Roscommon, they now have a home quarter final game against West Cork on January 28. Best of luck to the boys in the quarter final.
All players and parents are invited to the Kiltimagh Bord na nÓg awards evening, which will take place on February 5 from 6 to 8pm in the Cill Aodain Court Hotel. Celebrating a year of great football in 2023 for GAA and LGFA players and looking ahead to 2024. Lots of trophies and medals to be presented on the night.
The Cill Aodain Choral Society had two very successful concerts in the Linenhall Theatre in Castlebar last week. The forty strong choir were joined by Swinford tenor Cathal Gavin and their choice of songs was much appreciated by the large attendance on both nights. The Musical Director Finola Higgins is also musical director of the Ballinrobe Musical Society who are presenting their show Phantom of the Opera in early February so a busy time for Finola who celebrated a ‘big birthday’ last week.
The death took place unexpectedly on January 6, of Ken Manley, Curneen, Murneen, Kiltimagh, after a life lived well, full of love and laughter.
Predeceased by his son Freddie and his brother Michael, Ken was a loving dad to Daisy, Jack, Lottie, Finbar, Kara, Ez, Peter and Asha. Loving father-in-law to Colm, Marian and Brett and devoted grandad to James, Indi, Verity, Violet, Ella, Teddy, Amelia, Hunter, Harrison, Ky, Jett and Imogen. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family and friends.
Reposing was at O’Hora’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, January 9, where a service to celebrate his life was held on Wednesday morning after which Ken was taken to Shannon Crematorium. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Kiltimagh Knock United was well represented on the Mayo League Oscar Traynor team that won the Connaught region title with a win over Roscommon at Milebush.
Congratulations to players Cormac Caulfield, Dan Duffy, Jack O’Connor and the club's senior team coach James Costello who was part of the backroom team.
A meeting of Charlestown Drama Group will be held in the Arts Centre on Thursday, July 28, at 8pm. If you are interested in joining them they would love to meet you, no experience necessary.
Congratulations to 50/50 winner Carol Roache, Aidan St, Kiltimagh, picking up a jackpot for €686 at the draw held on Saturday night, January 13, in The Tavern. Envelopes for the draw are available to purchase at most of the local outlets or you can enter on line at Thanks to all who support the draw each week.
Part time evening classes will be starting in January/February at St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh. Classes on offer include art, Bridge for Beginners, Introduction to CAD (Solid Works), photography, public speaking, wellbeing, learning the tin whistle, cooking with confidence, Level 5 QQI, Care of Older person, care skills, special needs assisting, children with additional needs, infection prevention and control, bookkeeping and computerised, payroll manual and computerised, Level 6 QQI.
Courses will run according to demand. Payments for Levels 5 and 6 QQI can be made in instalments during the duration of the course. Grants may be available for eligible candidates by contacting your local Intreo office. Some of the courses will be on line. For more detailed information phone 089 4952090 or email adulteducation@stlouiscs.com.
The results of the weekly Bridge game held in the Park Hotel last Tuesday night were 1st Cait McTigue and Thomas McNicholas, 2nd Ray Nally and Mary Colohan, 3rd Bernie Byrne and Brenda McNicholas, 4th John and Hilary McCrohan, 5th Mick Dolan and Pat Keary, 6th Maeve Duffy and Mary Kenny, 7th Tony King and Eileen Mulderrig, 8th Kathleen and Jimmy Morley.
The Knock Shrine Bereavement Support group meet every Wednesday at 11am at the Family Centre, Knock. Following a family bereavement you can feel very lonely. Sometimes spending time with others who know the experience can be helpful, All are welcome. Further information from Monica Morley 094 9375320.
The death took place recently of Patricia Nelson (née Gilmartin), Dublin and late of Sligo and Kiltimagh. Patricia was the daughter of the late Charlie and Kate Gilmartin, Main St, Kilitmagh. Beloved wife of the late Brendan, loving mother of Kathy, Deirdre and Peter she will be sadly missed by her children and their partners, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Sympathy is extended to her bereaved family and to her niece and nephews in Kiltimagh.
Removal took place to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross for Funeral Service followed by cremation. May she rest in peace.
Paul Stafford, the Volunteer Support Officer for ALONE is urgently looking for volunteers in Mayo and its surrounding areas for older people who need befriending for up to one hour per week and/or telephone support for up to 2 hours per week. Their befriending program is designed to help older people combat loneliness and isolation. They now need your help more than ever. If this is something that interests you, then contact Paul on 086 0135043 or email paul.stafford@alone.ie.
Kiltimagh Knock United’s 50/50 jackpot was €300 last week and the winner was Carol Roache from Kiltimagh. Envelopes are available in most local outlets or on line at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/KiltimaghKnock/.
It’s National School Quiz time next Monday, January 29, in the Park Hotel at 7pm when all our local quiz enthusiasts will battle it out to make it to the next level. Good luck to them all.
Pieta House provides a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of their services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed. The contact number for Pieta House, Bishop St, Tuam is 093 25586 or you can email mary@ pieta.ie for a professional one to one theraputic session.
Pius X Conference of St Vincent de Paul thank most sincerely all who contributed to their Christmas appeal. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. For assistance call 086 8899077.
Get ready for St Brigid’s Day with a free, drop-in activity to make a St Brigid’s Cross, from 2 to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, January 27 and 28, at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar. See some different styles of St Brigid’s Crosses on display and have a go at making your own cross to bring home. There will also be free guided tours at 2 and 3pm on both days, with a special focus on objects, customs and traditions associated with St Brigid. See www.museum.ie for further information.
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Mayo Abbey Centre offer a number of services to the community including; Local Link bus regular service from our Parish Community to Castlebar departs daily from the Centre (Tuesday – Saturday); computers can be provided or users can bring their own; meals delivery service; weekly Tuesday lunch for active age at centre; boarding pass printouts; support provided for individuals looking to start their own business; compiling of local notes; wide range of training programmes provided; Thursday morning coffee and chat; free computer and phone support for beginners; hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connection available; facilities available to attend a virtual meeting or interview; printing, photocopying and laminating services and much more. For details on any of the above, contact 094 936 5987.
A card game will be held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre on Thursday, February 15, at 9pm.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, January 16, were 3, 24, 26, and 28. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation prize winners were Tony Dempsey, c/o Pauline Wilson, Jim O’Brien, Pennsylvania (online ticket), Kieran O’Gorman, Currymacmanus (online ticket), Briona Henry (online ticket). The jackpot for tonight Tuesday, January 23, is €7000. All tickets must be in by 8pm.
