Local Notes: Kiltimagh GAA awards presentation night in the Cill Aodain Court Hotel
At the Kiltimagh GAA awards presentation at the Club's annual function in the Cill Aodain Court Hotel were Player of the Year Madeline O'Donnell presented with the Mags Regan Perpetual award by Ann Langan/Kelly; Senior Player of the Year Brian Gallagher presented with the Aiden Carroll Memorial trophy by Fergal Carroll; Club Person of the Year Aingeal Ui Mhaicin presented with the Jimmy Byrne Memorial trophy by Club Chairman Gerry King; Eugene Lavin presented with the Hall of Fame award by Mick Higgins.
Excitement is building at Youthreach Kiltimagh as their team has made it through to the regional finals of Junk Kouture which take place at The Helix in Dublin next Tuesday, March 5, when they will showcase their amazing design on the catwalk. Their creation Earthly Elegance was inspired by the theme of Positive Mental Health, Grounding and Biodiversity with the focus centred around the idea of Mother Earth highlighting the connection with nature and its impact on our mental health and wellbeing.
The team members model Amanda Beca, Rianna Prendergast and Gabriele Bacyte led by their teacher Geraldine Doherty, acting coordinator, are wished the very best of luck on Tuesday.
Kiltimagh will hold its first Darkness into Light Walk on May 11. Swinford is taking a break this year so Kiltimagh is delighted to take the reins and host it for 2024. The route is just under 5km starting at the Bocce Court, Cordarragh. Registration is now open so sign up at www.darknessintolight.ie/ and avail of the Early Bird discount. Select Mayo as your county and Kiltimagh/Swinford as your venue. The walk will have a starting time of 4.14am. Email address is kiltimaghswinford@darknessintolight.
Three Kiltimagh Knock United players will be receiving awards at the Mayo League U 17 Team of the Year Awards. Ethan Hosty and Padraic McLoughlin have been named on the Team of the Year for last season's U17 A team. Sean McDonnell has been chosen on the Division 4 Team of the Year 2023.
It was with a deep sense of sadness that the people of Kiltimagh learned of the recent unexpected death of Breege McNicholas nee Kelly, Carranteane, Kiltimagh, and formerly of Ballygar, Co Galway.
Breege was a much loved and cherished member of the local community. She had a wonderful sense of humour which endeared her to so many and she loved to meet up and talk to people as she went about her daily life. She was a good friend and neighbour who always had a smile and a welcome for everyone who came to visit her home.
Breege was a devoted wife to her late husband Paddy and a loving and caring mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed. She will also be missed by her many great friends, neighbours and by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her since she came to live in Carranteane.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, Breege is survived by her children Patricia, Gerald, Richard and Evelyn, sisters Catherine, Ellen and Mary-Pauline, brother Michael, daughters-in-law Caroline and Colette, son-in-law Gary, grandchildren Jamie, Ellie, Callum, Daniel, Ciara, Oisin, Cathal, Aoibhin, Kate and Jane.
Breege reposed at her home in Carranteane on Friday, February 2, from where the Funeral Cortège left on Saturday afternoon for her Funeral Mass at the Church of the Holy Family. Afterwards she was laid to rest in Kilkinure Cemetery.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Kiltimagh Knock United is well represented on the Mayo League Oscar Traynor Cup squad who booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition with a 4-2 win over the Kerry League. The squad features KK's Cormac Caulfield, Dan Duffy and Jack O’Connor, who popped in a goal in the quarterfinal, with coach James Costello also part of the set-up.
Following their very successful three nights run in Kiltimagh last week Clann Machua will bring their festival play Stolen Child to The Townhall Theatre in Westport this Wednesday, February 28. They will then bring Stolen Child on their All Ireland Festival journey around the country beginning next Sunday night in Castleblayney so a busy few weeks ahead for all involved.
Congrats to Kiltimagh Knock United's Chris McHale Tarpey who has signed for Anthony Elding's U17 Sligo Rovers side for the 2024 season. Chris has continued to grow from strength to strength with KK Utd and captained this year's Mayo U16 side. Wishing Chris the very best of luck with this next stage of what's looking like a very promising career.
Congratulations to the club’s 50/50 winner Noel Mulhern who picked up a jackpot of €707 at the draw held on Saturday night, February 17, in The Tavern. Envelopes for the draw are available to purchase at most of the local outlets or you can enter on line at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/KiltimaghGAA/ Thanks to all who support the draw each week.
ALONE is looking for volunteers in Mayo and surrounding areas for older people who need befriending visits for up to one hour per week and/or telephone support for up to 2 hours per week. The befriending program is designed to help older people combat loneliness and isolation. If this is something that interests you, please phone 086 0135043, email paul.stafford@alone.ie or follow the links www.alone.ie.
Twenty players competed in Round 5 of the Kitimagh Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last and the prizewinners were, 1 AN Other, 2 Keith Lydon 3 Gerry Groarke, 4 Michael Sheridan. The other finalists were: 5 Paul Walsh, 6 Bart Furtak, 7 Isaac Boyle, 8 Nicky Cunnane, 9 John Reynolds. Isaac Boyle remains clear at the top of the league table with 97 points. He’s followed by Michael Sheridan on 76 and Mossie O’Connell on 75. The rest of the top twelve is, Bart Furtak 73, AN Other 70, Martin Regan 70, Tiernan Burke 70, Keith Lydon 67, John Reynolds 67, Michael Higgins 65 and Gerry Groarke 60, AN Other 58.
The league runs for fifteen weeks with a tournament in Teach O’Hora every Wednesday night at 8pm. Entry is €20 with one optional rebuy and late reg until 9.30pm. €5 from each entry and rebuy goes towards the league final prize pool and the rest is paid out each night. The top twelve in the league table automatically qualify for the final along with two other qualifiers from a play off for those outside the top twelve.
The next Monthly €50 tournament will be held in Teach O’Hora next Sunday, March 3, at 4pm. Entry is restricted to Mayo Poker Tour members, and players must pre register to reserve a seat.
Kiltimagh Knock United is recruiting for its women's and underage girls teams.
Women's training has resumed, with the league to kick-off in mid-March, and new members are welcome to try it out. The U17 girls saw the first of their league action away to Killala, starting the season on a positive note with a 5-2 win. Girls U13 and U15 training is returning around now. New members are most welcome.
To find out more, contact Michael on 086 2018066 or send a PM on Facebook.
Kilticamps returns for an Easter Camp in St Louis Community School from April 2 to April 5 inclusive for children 5 to 12 years of age. The camp with lots of activities to keep everyone happy will run daily from 10am to 2pm. Registration evening takes place on Thursday, March 14, in St Louis CS Gym, 6-7pm. Book your place now by contacting Amy on 087 6749986. Spaces are limited.
The winner of Kiltimagh Knock United’s 50/50 jackpot last week was Sarah McNicholas from Carnahan Balla. Sarah picked up a cheque for €310 for supporting the club she plays for. Tickets are available online at lottoraiser.ie and at local retail outlets.
The 50/50 draw helps support many developments at the club, the most recent being the installation of three phase power by the ESB.
Thanks to everyone for your support of the draw each week. Thanks also to Mayo County Council and the elected representatives for supporting the club.
The dedication of the committee and managers ensures the club can continue to improve its facilities for players and the broader community.
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. Further information from Monica Morley 094 9375320.
Tom Conroy and Joe Boyle were the winners of the 25 Drive in Kiltimagh on February 15.
Second and third prizes were shared by Patsy Flatley and Hilary Foley, Mary and Jimmy Doyle, Hugh Forde and Tom Walsh. Last 10 prize Chris Flatley and Manus Kilcoyne, spot prize Jack Ryan and Aidan Lydon. Raffle winners were Joe Boyle, James Walsh, Francis McNicholas and JackRyan.
Game starts every Thursday at 9pm in the Parish Centre.
As part of ongoing development of referees across the country the LGFA is rolling out Regional Grab Your Whistle Club Youth Referee Courses. On March 2, the LGFA is hosting a course in Davitts LGFA/GAA Club, Ballindine. The course will run from 10am until 5pm. These courses are being offered at a discounted rate of €10 per participant. Places can be booked on Eventbrite.
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.
The annual Achonry Pioneer Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, March 8, at 8pm at the Yeats County Inn, Curry with music by The Duets. Tickets cost €35 per person. To book tickets, contact Thomas at 087 2344338 or Caroline at 086 1660196.
