Local Notes: Kiltimagh Scouts win 1st place at St Patrick's Day parade
Kiltimagh Scouts and their leaders pictured after they won the 1st prize at the St Patrick's Day parade. They were presented with the Brendan Killeen Memorial Cup and €1,000 prizemoney
Large crowds attended the St Patrick’s Day parade in Kiltimagh which was held at the earlier time of 1pm to accommodate the football fans who wanted to go to the Mayo v Derry match in Castlebar. The lovely spring sunshine added to the enjoyment of the spectators who lined the streets to watch what many said was one of the best attended parades in recent times. The theme was ‘Through the Generations’ so it was fitting that four generations of the McNicholas family from Treenagleragh led by Rosaleen, who celebrated her 100th Birthday last September, had the honour of leading the parade alongside her son Anthony, her granddaughter Donna Maria and great granddaughter Shannon Corless.
Various aspects of Irish life down through the years were well represented by the different groups, and spectators were well informed of their significance by the two MCs Gerry King and Seamus Corry.
The adjudicators were Frankie Forde Waldron, Castlebar Mags O’Connell of Mayo Co Council and Tom Jordan, Dublin, originally from Kiltimagh. The overall winners were the Kiltimagh Scouts who were presented with the Brendan Killeen Memorial Cup and a €1,000 prize. Second prize of €600 went to Bohola National School with their Favourite Cartoon Characters, under the direction of Teresa Mulligan, and the TY students from St Louis Community School with their Barbi themed float took the third prize of €200.
The inaugural winner of the Mary Diamond Perpetual Cup was Tigh na Leanai with a very fitting and colourful float on Sunflowers in support of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Marita Shannon was presented with the cup by Ann Moran, chairperson of Kiltimagh Tourism Festivals.
Following a number of awards for Clann Machua with their play Stolen Child at Castleblayney and Tubbercurry Drama Festivals the group picked up more awards at the West Cork Festival on Saturday night, March 16. Stolen Child won first prize in the Confined Section, Best Actor award Ethan Henry; Best Actress award Fiona Mellett, Best Director award Seamus Corry and nominations for Denis Charlton for sound and Dominic Jordan for lighting.
They were due to present Stolen Child at the Claregalway Festival last Thursday night, Claremorris on Friday night, ending their long journey at the Glenamaddy Festival on Sunday night when hopefully they had even more success to celebrate.
Mary Beatrice McNicholas, Kiltimagh, who died as a result of a fire at her home in Cordarragh on March 11, was a well-known and much loved lady in the local community and beyond. News of her tragic death was greeted with a huge sense of shock and great sadness by all who had the pleasure of knowing her over the years.
Born and reared in nearby Treenagleragh, Mary B as she was affectionately known trained as a nurse in England before returning to Ireland where she spent her working life at St Mary’s Hospital in Dublin. When she retired she came back to live in Kiltimagh where she had family and many friends.
In her early 90s she was very happy and content to be able to live in her own home where she was well cared for and with her brother Ollie right next door. She was a kind and gentle lady who will be missed, especially by her family members and close friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary Ellen McNicholas, brothers Colm and Joe, and sisters Bernadette and Teresa, she was the beloved sister of Ollie, Sean, Ann, Margaret and Verona. Mary B will also be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing was in O’Hora’s Funeral Home last Monday evening with removal afterwards to the Church of the Holy Family where her Funeral Mass was celebrated the next day. Afterwards she was laid to rest in Kilkinure Cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Congrats to Karen Rivas (nee Ivers) who won the GAA Club’s 50/50 jackpot of €672 at the draw held in Teach O’Hora on Saturday night, March 16.
Congratulations to the St Louis CS boys soccer team who were crowned Connacht Senior A Shield champions last week after a 2-1 win over Coláiste na Coiribe, Galway, in Umbro Park, Milebush, Castlebar. Padraic McLoughlin and Christopher McHale Tarpey got the goals.
The death took place last week of Billy Conroy, Aiden Street, Kiltimagh at The Queen of Peace Nursing Home in Knock. Billy who celebrated his 90th birthday last June was a well -known and respected figure in the locality and news of his passing was greeted with a deep sense of sadness. Billy was involved in many organisations in the parish namely the Kiltimagh Fire Brigade, the St Vincent de Paul and indeed in anything that would make life that bit easier for people. He was generous with his time and went to Lourdes many times to help those with special needs and was a great neighbour and friend.
He worked with Cleary’s Garage for many years delivering spare parts to people around the county, many of whom paid special tributes to him on social media last week. But above all else Billy was a caring and loving father to his family who will sorely miss him long in the future.
Pre-deceased by his wife Julia, parents and brother Martin, he is survived by his children Martina, Catherine, Liam and Olivia, grandchildren Katie, Daniel and Adam Williams, Jack Mullarkey, Lauren and Peter Conroy, Tom, Jack and Charlie Somers and great-granddaughter Auora, sons-in-law Mark, Leo and Neil and daughter-in-law Geraldine and his sister Mena.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated last Wednesday in the Church of the Holy Family with burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Twenty three players took to the tables for Round 9 of the Kiltimagh Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night, creating a prizepool of €465. First and second prizes were shared by Gerry Groarke and Derry O’Sullivan with Gerry going on to take the win. Third prize was won by Annette Reynolds and John Borza took fourth. The other finalists were; 5 Michael Higgins, 6 Michael Sheridan, 7 Pat Boyle, 8 Kieran McGee, 9 Paul Walsh.
Gerry’s win sees him go top of the league table with 154 points, followed by Isaac Burke on 151. The rest of the top twelve is; Pat Boyle 138, Mossie O’Connell 121, AN Other 120, Bart Furtak 119, Tiernan Burke 115, Paul Walsh 113, Michael Sheridan 112, Keith Lydon 107, Michael Higgins 105, John Borza 100.
The first and second prizes at the 25 Drive held in the Parish Centre, Kiltimagh on March 14, at 9pm, were shared by Chris Flatley and Martin Regan and Hugh Forde and Tom Walsh, third prize was shared by Flor Higgins and Collete Lavelle and Denis Regan and Aidan McDonagh. Last 10 prize Tom Flatley and Francis McNicholas, spot prize Mary and Liam Moran and winners in the raffle were Flor Higgins, Joe Boyle, Kathleen Gill and Hugh Forde.
Thursday, March 28, U16 Co League, Kiltimagh v The Neale in Kiltimagh at 6.45pm; Saturday, March 30, U 14 Co League, Kiltimagh v Ballintubber in Kiltimagh at 11am; Tuesday, April 2, Minor League, Kiltimagh v Crossmolina in Crossmolina at 6.45pm; Monday, April 8, U14 Co League, Kiltimagh v Belmullet in Belmullet at 6.45pm.
Kiltimagh Knock United's fundraising clothing collection returns this Easter. You are asked to donate reusable and clean old and pre-loved clothes - all women's, men's and children's clothing, handbags, belts, all paired shoes, also curtains, bedlinen, towels, blankets and soft toys. No pillows or duvets.
The collection days are Saturday, March 30 (11am to 1 pm) and bank holiday Monday, April (11am to 1pm) at the Kiltimagh Knock United clubhouse, CMS Park, Cloonlee, Knock (F12 HF61).
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The death took place on March 15, at Sligo University Hospital of John Bertie McDonagh, Cuppenagh, Cloonloo. News of his passing was received with great sadness and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Brigid and his brother Fr Oliver. His remains reposed at his residence on Sunday and Monday evening with removal on Tuesday to St Joseph's Church, Cloonloo, for his Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in Templeronan Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Concepta, his stepchildren Melanie, Steven and Fintan, step grandchildren, sisters Una, Beatrice, Attracta and Martina, brothers Pat, Don and Kevin, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
The death took place on February 29 of Sheila Corcoran (nee Madden), Oranmore, Co. Galway. Sympathy is extended to her husband Benny, daughters Rosemary and Ellen and their families and to all the Corcoran families in Seefin and Culfadda area. May Sheila rest in peace.
The death took place on March 10 in Manchester of Brendan Finn, late of Dooballa. Predeceased by his brothers Pat and Tommy and sister Mary Teresa Christina (Chris) McDermott. Sympathy is extended to his wife Maura, sons Dermot and Patrick and brothers Andy in NY and Leo Mahanagh. May Brendan rest in peace.
Traditional musician Marcus Hernon along with his sons Prionsias and Breandan, will perform with Don Stiffe, folk singer/songwriter in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 8pm. For more information ring 071 9182599 or email www.colemanirishmusic.com.
Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on March 4 had a jackpot of €814 and the winner was Liam Kelly, Kingsland. Winners of the hampers were: John Underwood, Keash; Mai Langton, Culfadda; and Shaun Dorrian, Keash.
