Local Notes: Kilmovee NS pupils are winners of quiz held in Kilmovee Community Centre.
Winners in the primary school section of the quiz which was held in Kilmovee Community Centre recently were pupils from Kilmovee NS. Pic James Hunt Photography.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 after 6pm. Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm on Wednesday.
This summer Swinford native Cathal Kelly will undertake the epic 2200km pilgrimage walk the ‘Via Francigena’ in aid of two charities, The Mayo Parkinson’s Association and the Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. This great cultural route of Europe extends around 2200 kilometres between Canterbury and Rome and passes through five countries - England, France, Switzerland, Italy and The Vatican State. It ranks with the greatest pilgrim paths of the world. Cathal recently held a very successful Swinford launch night and this coming Thursday, May 23, he is hosting a Dublin launch in The Palace Bar, Fleet Street, Dublin, DO2H950 at 7pm. Cathal is looking forward to seeing as many of the Swinford and Mayo exiles in Dublin for an evening of chat and laughter.
Cathal is also looking forward to telling more about his upcoming adventure in the Swinford notes over the coming weeks. Visit www.kellyswalk2rome.ie for more information or contact Cathal on 00 353 87 6412785.
John Brennan will give a talk and demonstrations on the planting and care of hanging baskets, window boxes and containers on May 28, in the meeting room on Lower Main St at 8pm. He will be happy to answer questions from the audience. Talks are free to Swinford Gardening Club members. Non-members €5.
Celebrate World Orienteering Day with a free, family friendly event at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, from 11am to 2.30pm on Saturday, May 25. Learn about map reading and navigation skills on an orienteering course around the grounds of the Museum, in association with ATU Castlebar campus. It is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. Drop in at any time between 11am and 2.30pm. Visit www.museum.ie for further details.
Three heritage panels were launched recently in Killasser by Bernard O’Hara, President of the Killasser/Callow Heritage Society. Located at Killasser Church, Callow Church, and Killasser Cemetery, they were financed by profit from the sale of two of Bernard’s books, Killasser: Heritage of a Mayo Parish, and Exploring Mayo, both of which were published by the society. The society also co-financed the bilingual signage at Killasser Church from the same source, with Mayo County Council.
The panels provide a synopsis of aspects of the rich archaeological and historical heritage of the parish, with evidence of human habitation for over 5,000 years. The Killasser/Callow Heritage Society was established in 2011 to research and record the heritage of the parish. Now, there are few parishes with a better recorded heritage, with books on its archaeology, history, both churches, and all schools that operated there in the twentieth century.
The panels are dedicated to the memory of Maureen Murphy, who was secretary of the society until her untimely death in January last, and who made a huge contribution to her local community in Killasser and Callow, in Swinford, and around the region. The other members of the society are Áine Ní Chiaráin (chairperson), Micheál Murphy, Fr John Durkan, Tom Hennigan (who discovered about seventy new archaeological monuments in the parish in the 1980s), Louis McNulty, and Pádraic O’Hara.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on May 13, were: 4, 9, 12 and 30. €70 vouchers were won by MJ Egan, c/o Moore's and Colette Callaghan, Charlestown; €35 was won by Michael McGloin, Cloonfinaune; Seamus Neary, Callow; David and Jerry, c/o Moore's and Eoin McCann, c/o Moore's. The jackpot is now €13,400.
Swinford Golf Club proudly hosted the Valerie Clarke Memorial Stableford competitions over the weekend of May 11/12. Gents Competition results: 1 Kevin Irwin - score 42; 2 Mark Fulham - score 39; 3 Douglas Cairns - score 38.
Ladies competition results: 1 Breege Spain – score 31; 2 Ann Deacy score 30; 3 Margaret Haran score 29. The club extends its sincere gratitude to John Sheahan for his generous sponsorship of this event. In addition to the individual competitions, Swinford Golf Club achieved a notable victory in the recent 9-hole interclub match against Achill. The contest was closely fought, with Swinford emerging victorious with a score of 3.5 points to 2.5 points.
The annual village clean up in Midfield will take place on Wednesday, May 22, at 7pm. Meeting at the crossroads at Julians, gloves and bags will be provided, pickers limited. The more volunteers on the day the more areas that can be covered.
The Meelick Community clean-up will take place on Sunday, May 26, at 9.40am after 9am Mass. Litter pickers and hi-viz vests are available but if you have your own, please bring them along.
Congratulations to Vincent O'Hagan who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA Club 50/50 draw held in the Sheepwalk winning €415. The next draw will be held on Tuesday, May 21, in Mellett's Emporium.
Connacht Pioneers are running a pilgrimage to Lourdes on July 18, from Knock for 5 nights with full board staying at the Hotel Agenda. Contact Fr Joe Delaney for further details on 087 6660408.
Congratulations to Louis Ward, who won €635 in the April Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw with Kaz and John Gallagher winning a €20 spot prize each. The next draw takes place on June 1.
Swinford Camera Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the meeting room on Lower Main St. If you are looking to take up a new hobby, why not try photography? Come along to a meeting and see if you’d like it. You don't have to have an expensive camera or equipment to join the camera club. All abilities catered for as well as the different makes and types of cameras and mobile phones. As always, new members are very welcome, especially beginners.
The next Swinford Indoor Market will take place in the Cultural Centre on Saturday, June 1, from 10.30am to 5pm. Swinford Indoor Market is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Come along on June 1, for a fun filled day with unique finds and community spirit. Cake cutting at 3pm.
Congratulations to Becky Leonard and David Lavin who were married recently in Killasser Church. They are wished many years of health and happiness together.
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The death took place of Loretta Duffy, Clooncara, on May 12, at her residence surrounded by her family. Loretta nee Bruen previously of Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen, was wife of the late Joe who predeceased her recently.
Loretta is survived by her heartbroken children Joanne, Nuala, Michael, Bronagh, Bernice and Declan, her grandchildren Dervla, Fintan, Aodhan, Roan, Alex, Kameron, Aileen, Emma, Ryan, Edward and Mathew, brother Gerry (USA), her daughter-in-law Ciara, sons-in-law Gavin, Stuart, Andrew and Mark, her nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends.
Loretta reposed at her residence on Monday, May 13, with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee, arriving at 7pm.Mass of the Resurrection was held on Tuesday, May 14, at 11am, with burial afterwards in Naomh Mobhí cemetery. May Loretta rest in peace as sympathy is offered to all who mourn her passing.
A special Oíche Cheoil fundraiser in aid of St Patrick’s church, Glann, will take place at The Brusna Inn on Friday, May 24, starting at 8pm. The Master of Ceremonies on the night will be Christy McCann who will introduce an array of musical talent, including: The Piper’s Cross Céilí Band who are the current All Ireland Senior Champions; The Collis family and Sylvie Golden; the Towey family; members of Kilmovee Comhaltas; and for one night only to mark this special occasion, there will be a performance from past and present members of the Tavrane School Band. The organisers are calling on past members who would like to join them on the night to get in touch by text or WhatsApp to Catriona on 086 2148123. Admission is €10 for what promises to be a wonderful night of music and memories.
Rosary is held at 8pm each Sunday during the month of May in Kilmovee Church.
As Glann Church is celebrating its Bi-centenary this year, the Parish Pastoral Council have decided to have the Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 2, to Glann Church from the N17 crossroad. The time is to be confirmed.
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The death took place at the Plunkett Nursing Home, Boyle, on Wednesday, May 8, of Tommy Mulhern, late of Ardlona and Boyle. His remains reposed at Mahon's Funeral Home, Boyle, on Friday evening with funeral Mass on Saturday at St Joseph's Church, Boyle, followed by burial afterwards at Killaraght Old Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Carol, sisters Mary and Margaret in America extended family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
Best wishes to the thirteen children of Carn NS and one child from Cloonloo NS who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 12. The following Sunday, May 19, they scattered wild flower seed bombs in the Peace Park, a biodiversity proposal by the pastoral council, sponsored by Gurteen Tidy Towns.
Killaraght New Cemetery annual Mass will held on June 3, the feast of Corpus Christi at 9.30am.
Congratulations and best wishes to Sinead Shannon, Mahanagh and Aaron Cawley, Riverstown, who married in St Joseph's Church, Cloonloo, on Saturday, May 4.
Congratulations and best wishes also to Alan Drury, Mahanagh and Michelle Burke, Sligo, who married in St John's Church, Carraroe, on Friday, May 3.
The numbers drawn in Gurteen Celtic lotto draw on Monday night, May 13, were 13, 18, 21 and 26. Winner of the €50 was Marie Fox, Mullaghroe, Gurteen.
The weekly 50/50 draw was held on Monday last, May 13, and the winner was Sean Dorrian, Keash, who won €589. The latest draw was held on May 20.
