Local Notes: Kiltimagh U11 boys enjoy day out in Croke Park
Kiltimagh U-11 boys who visited Croke Park last week.
There is no doubt that memories were made in Croke Park the week before last as the U11 boys from Kiltimagh GAA Club took to the hallowed pitch as part of the Connacht GAA Croke Park day. After a tour of the Museum and Stadium the lads took to the pitch to display their skills. A great day was had by all. A big thank you to coaches Mick Regan, Ivan Kelly, John Rowley, Denise Groarke, Laura Fahey and Benny Kane who gave their time and also Julie McNicholas, James Donnelly and Ger McNicholas for their work in the organisation of the day’s events. Hopefully some of those young lads will be back in Croke Park in years to come representing their club or county.
Well done as well to all the families who made the journey to support the team for this special occasion in their young lives. A memorable day was enjoyed by all.
Kiltimagh audiences will have one last chance this week to see Clann Machua’s play Stolen Child before the group head off to Mountmellick, Co Laois for the All Ireland finals on Friday, April 26. The play which received standing ovations in every theatre it has been performed will be staged in the local Town Hall Theatre on this Thursday, April 18 at 8pm. Tickets are €15 and are available from Langan’s Off licence or by ringing 087 4559071.
The Kiltimagh Amenity Park (KAP) committee is delighted to announce the date for the grand opening of Emigrant Park. The park will be officially opened on Saturday, April 27, at 12 noon. The opening will be performed by Mr Bill Durkan who made a very generous donation to the project. Phase one of the project has been completed and this involved the development of a walkway with lighting, seating, a pump track, planting of native trees, and an outdoor willow classroom connected to the park’s pathways via a Roman Road constructed from sheep wool and limestone.
The opening ceremony will take place on the Knock Road entrance of the park. The Park committee invites everyone in the community to come along and celebrate this momentous occasion.
Kiltimagh Knock United has four players on the Mayo League team that has qualified for the Oscar Traynor Cup final for the first time ever; Jack O'Connor, Cormac Caulfield, Dan Duffy and Lorcan Conroy, along with coach James Costello.
Jack scored the winning goal against Sligo/Leitrim that put Mayo into the final, which takes place at Umbro Park, Milebush, on April 21 at 1pm.
A prize pool of €540 was up for grabs for the twenty six players who competed in Round 12 of the Spring Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last with Nicky Cunnane taking the honors ahead of runner up Kieran McGee. Third prize was won by Michael Higgins with Michael Sheridan in fourth and John Borza fifth, the other prize winners. The other players to make the final table and their finishing positions were; 6 Tiernan Burke, 7 John Reynolds, 8 Ritchie Kenny, 9 Gerry Groarke. Isaac Boyle stays top of the league table with 200 points followed by Nicky Cunnane on 182 and Gerry Groarke 181. The rest of the top twelve is; Pat Boyle 177, Keith Lydon 174, Mossie O’Connell 171, Tiernan Burke 163, Michael Sheridan 162, John Borza 159, Bart Furtak 154, Michael Higgins 151, and in joint twelfth, Paul Walsh and AN Other 146. The league runs for fifteen weeks with a tournament in Teach O’Hora every Wednesday night at 8pm sharp. 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 qualify automatiacly for the final and will be joined by two qualifiers to play for a rpizepoll of over €2,500.
A great turnout for the Monthly €50 tournament held on Sunday, April 7 saw thirty one entries create a prize pool of €1,550 with Keith Lydon to the fore once again taking first prize. The runner up was Pat Boyle, Michael Sheridan was third, David Brennan fourth and Aiden Maughan fifth. The next monthly game is fixed for Sunday, May 12 at 4pm. This tournament will sell out so prebooking is advised to guarantee a seat.
The Kiltimagh minor team came out deserving winners after a hard-fought win over Ballaghaderreen in a County League Divison 1 clash at Gilmartin Park on Tuesday evening. After taking an early lead, the hosts remained in front for the duration of proceedings and were six points to the good at half time. Mikey Kearney and Max Bennett both scored cracking goals in the opening half, while Conor Hession, Fionnan Burke, Cillian Walsh and Callum McNicholas all chipped in with points to keep the scoreboard ticking. With the breeze at their backs, Ballagh put up a good fight after the restart and got to within three points at one stage, but a brilliant collective effort from Kiltimagh saw them claim a deserved two points. Conor Hession, Callum McNicholas and Lorcan Burke added further scores after the break, with Robbie Irvine popping up with a point from corner back to seal the victory in the closing stages. The final score was 2-11 to 1-10. With three wins from their opening four games, Kiltimagh are now second in the league table behind leaders Westport. Their next outing is away to Balla this evening, April 16, with a 7pm throw in.
Team and scorers, Sean Gilmartin, Con McDermott, Evan Cosgrove, Robbie Irvine (0-1), Oisin Mulderrig, Darragh McGovern, Max Bennett (1-0), Liam Smyth , Michael Smyth, Lorcan Burke (0-1), Callum McNicholas (0-2), Mikey Kearney (1-0), Conor Hession (0-5), Fionnan Burke (0-1), Cillian Walsh (0-1). Subs, Andrew Maloney, Sean McDonnell, Cillian Walsh, John Forde, Jack Shannon, Daniel Farnhill, Conor Prendergast.
Kiltimagh GAA are teaming up again this year with Kiltimagh Tidy Towns, for the annual Community Clean Up on Saturday next, April 20. Meeting point is at Gilmartin GAA Park at 9.30am, your support would be most welcome. High viz must be worn.
Training for girls U 8 to U10 has resumed at Kiltimagh Knock United, on Saturday mornings at 11am. All are welcome to pop along and give it a try, and do bring a friend. Any queries, send a message to the club Facebook page.
Congrats to Sam Sidhu, who won the GAA Club’s 50/50 jackpot of € at the draw held in Langan’s Bar on Saturday night, April 6. Envelopes for the draw are available to purchase at most local outlets or you can enter on line at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/KiltimaghGAA/.
Kiltimagh Knock United's U11 boys had their first outing of the 2024 season with a trip to Killala, where they played out a great morning's football.Two games were played - a league match and a challenge match, with wins recorded in both.
The U13 girls also made the long trip to Killala where they played out an entertaining 0-0 draw to get their league campaign underway.
Kiltimagh Knock United has extended a word of thanks to everyone who supported their recent fundraising clothes collection. Your support, as always, is deeply appreciated.
Tom Begley and Seamus Larkin were the winners of the top prize at the 25 Drive held in the Parish Centre, Kiltimagh on Thursday, April 4. Second and third prizes were shared by Collette Lavelle and Flor Higgins and Tom Walsh and Hugh Forde. Last 10 prize Ann Rowley and Geraldine Turbitt, spot prize Joe Boyle and Chris Flatley and winners in the raffle were Ann Rowley, Tom Walsh, Kathleen Gill and Michael Carney. Game starts every Thursday at 9pm.
Congratulations to Megan Prendergast, winner of last week's Kiltimagh Knock United 50/50 draw. Megan's jackpot was €369.
Congratulations to former St Louis Community School student, Ava Horan who was the recipient of a prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2023/4 academic year from Trinity College Dublin.
Wednesday, April 17, U12 Grading League, Kiltimagh v Kilmovee in Kilmovee at 7pm; Thursday, April 18, U16 Division 3B, Kiltimagh v Carras in Gilamrtin Park at 7pm; Friday, April 19, U14 Development League, Kiltimagh v Ardnaree in Ardnaree at 7pm; Monday, April 22, U14 Divison 3, Kiltimagh v Shrule/Glencorrib in Shrule at 7pm.
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Congratulations to Fran Henry, Foxford, who won a jackpot of €344 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, April 6. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app (Moy Davitts GAA).
Social Bingo continues every Monday in The Sheridan Community Centre, Bohola. Doors open at 8.30pm for 9pm start. Tea and refreshments served.
Darkness Into Light in Straide is supporting Pieta House. After two very successful walks the past two years, the local committee are very proud to announce that this year Straide is an Official Darkness into Light Walk for 2024 which takes place on Saturday, May 11. A registration event will be held in the coming weeks which they will adver-tise in advance or you can go online at www.darknessintolight.com. Choose Mayo and choose Straide as your walk option.
The 2024 Western People Martin Sheridan Bursary Awards Scheme is now open for applications. €5,000 in funds is available to support athletes from Co Mayo. Further details and application forms are available by emailing mar-tinsheridanbursary@gmail.com. Closing date for completed application forms is Friday, May 10.
