Local Notes: Kiltimagh U14s win Homeland County League Division 3 final.
Kiltimagh U14s boys who won the Homeland County League (Div3) last week when they defeated Burrishoole in the final played in Castlebar. Pic by Sally Lavin
There was great excitement in Kiltimagh last Tuesday evening when the victorious U14 players arrived back in town with their families and friends after winning the Division 3 county final when they defeated Burrishoole 2-4 to 0-8 in Josie Munnelly Park, Castlebar.
After the usual drive through the town with horns blaring they were guests of the club at Martinos, Main St where there was plenty of lively talk, fun and celebrations. Congrats to all the players and their management team on bringing the title back to Kiltimagh again.
Kiltimagh team and scorers: Evan O’Reilly, Ryan Gill, Conor Gilmartin, Ronan Walsh, Noah Byrne, Liam McGovern (0-1), Donagh Bigley, Eoin Ivers, Luke Commons. Conor Leonard, Eli Feerik(1-01), Sean Donnelly, Cian Carroll (1-01) Daniel McNicholas (0-1), Jack Ryan. Subs: Dylan McPhearson, Liam Walsh, Sean Burke, Mark Sheridan, Murray Fraser, Harry Ward, Ruairi Freeman, Killian McBrine, Alfi Monaghan, Cuan Gill, Adam Regan, Padraic Conley, Cullen, Walsh.
Team mentors: Eamon Byrne, Fergal Carroll, Brian Commons, Mike Ryan, Mick Regan, Kieran Walsh, James Donnelly.
Michael Sheridan took the honours in Round 2 of the Summer Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last, beating Nicky Cunnane heads up, Mossie O’Connell was third with Gerry Groarke fourth. The other finalists were, 5 Enda Ruane, 6 Dylan Coleman, 7 Martin Regan, 8 Nuala Nolan, 9 AN Other. Nicky Cunnane is now top of the league table on 47 points followed by Mary McGlynn on 36. The rest of the top twelve is, Michael Sheridan 35, Gerry Groarke 35, Martin Regan 33, Mossie O’Connell 30, Pat Boyle 29, Enda Ruane 27, Nuala Nolan 26, AN Other 21, Tiernan Burke 21, Bart Furtak 20.
The league will run every Wednesday night commencing at 8pm. Entry each night is €20 with one optional re-entry allowed for ninety minutes. €5 from each entry goes towards the prize pool for the league final and the rest is paid out on the night. This is a members’ only league.
The death took place recently in the loving care of the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar of Bernadette (Bernie) Brennan nee Prendergast, 1 Chapel Lane, Kiltimagh. Bernie who bore her illness with courage and dignity was a well-known and much loved lady in the local community and news of her death was greeted with a deep sense of sorrow and loss by her many friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her father Padraig, mother Josie and nephew John, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her two daughters Georgiana and Saoirse and their father Michael, sisters Marian and Angela, brother Brendan, brother-in-law Andy, sister-in-law Regina, nieces Caroline and Ellen, nephews Stephen, Danny and Adam, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Bernie reposed at O'Hora's Funeral Home on Wednesday evening May 15, her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh, followed by burial in Kilkinure cemetery. May she now rest in peace.
Congratulations to the 100 plus Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students at St Louis Community School who celebrated their graduation in the school chapel on Thursday evening, May 16. Best wishes to them as they begin their exams tomorrow morning, Wednesday June 5.
The winner of last week's Kiltimagh Knock United 50/50 jackpot was the Ryan family from Cuililea, Kiltimagh, who won €306. Thanks to everyone who supports the fundraising draw, it’s much appreciated by all at the club.
The final of the Spring Poker league was held in Teach O’Hora recently with 14 players vying for the title of ‘Kiltimagh Poker Champion’ and a share of the €2445 prize money. The winner was Gerry Groarke with Isaac Boyle the runner up. The other prizewinners were 3rdTiernan Burke, 4th Michael Sheridan and 5th Majella Gill. Congratulations to all of them.
Kiltimagh GAA Club were allocated €2,500 under the Mayo Co Co GMA Scheme. An allocation of €2,000 by Cllr Adrian Forkan and €500 by Cllr Neil Cruise to Kiltimagh GAA has been approved. The club thank both councillors for their generous allocations and wish them the best of luck in the elections this week.
Kiltimagh will host Kilcommon in Round 5 of the Mayo senior league next Saturday, June 8. The match is fixed for 7pm in Gilmartin Park.
The FAI summer camp takes place at Kiltimagh Knock United from July 29 to August 2, from 10am to 1pm each day. Full details and booking are via the FAI at https://bookings.faifootballcamps.ie/s/.
With the two teams evenly matched Kiltimagh and Lahardane played out a draw in the county senior football league 2A in Lahardane last Saturday week. The game could have gone either way but in the end both teams were happy enough with the draw.
Kilimagh team and scorers: C Canny, R Carroll, M Cummins, J Nyland (0-1), A Cosgrove, N Mulderrig (0-1), L Kelly, D Cosgrove (1-1) O Mulderrig, D Roache (1-4), M Flatley, C Mallee (0-3), J Cunningham, C Gallagher (0-2).
Kiltimagh Tidy Towns have been allocated €2,000 by the Mayo CoCo under the Claremorris- Swinford Municipal District (GMA) funding. The committee thank Cllr Adrian Forkan €1500 and Cllr Neil Cruise €500 for their generous support of Tidy Towns. Wishing you both the very best in the upcoming election.
Congrats to Mickey Mallee, Kiltimagh, who was the winner of the GAA club’s 50/50 held in Teach O’Hora’s on Saturday night May 25 winning a nice prize of €644. The previous week’s winner of a jackpot of €609 was Leah Ivers, Cultrasna, Kiltimagh.
The FAI Cadbury Kick Fit programme for women is a fun and non-competitive recreational social programme for women aged 18 plus - no football experience is necessary. The primary aim is to keep fit and meet new people. It takes place at Kiltimagh Knock United over eight weeks, with one-hour sessions per week at CMS Park, on Mondays, starting next Monday, June 10, from 8 to 9pm. For more information, contact Dee at (087) 9291577, see fai.ie or drop a DM to the Kiltimagh Knock United Facebook page or Instagram.
Kiltimagh defeated Louisburgh 4-9 to 4-7 in the Mayo senior league (division 4B) played in Gilmartin Park last weekend.
Team and scorers: S Gilmartin, D McHugh, N Mulderrig, J McHugh, D McGovern (1-0), M Bennett (0-1), P Regan, O Mulderrig (0-1), L Bennett (0-5), J Cunningham, J Sheridan, M Flatley (1-2), A Sheridan. Subs: S Mallee, J Creighton (1-0), L Murtagh.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is looking for volunteers to help with National Sunflower days for Hospice this coming weekend, Friday and Saturday June 7 and 8. They would welcome support from Men’s Shed, Active Retirement groups, sports groups, walking groups or any community groups. If you would like to help contact 094 9388666, text 087 7384310 or email info@hospice.ie.
The Kiltimagh Knock United U13s girls were back in action last week and played their part in an entertaining but tough 2-2 draw away to Snugboro. The KK girls went in at the break 1-0 down, which could have been worse. The second half saw them go 2-1 up but, unfortunately, Snugboro got through for a late equaliser to draw the game.
The annual Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp for children 6 to 13 years of age will be held in Gilmartin GAA Park, Kiltimagh from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19. Each child will receive a Kellogg's GAA jersey, ¼ zip top and backpack at the beginning of the week. Cost is €75 for first child,, €60 for second child and €50 for third and subsequent children. For more information visit www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or contact supervisor Eugene Lavin on 086 3998434.
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 therapeutic session.
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Advance notification for those away and at home who may be making plans for the summer - Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola on Saturday, August 3, at 6pm and in Straide Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 11am.
All First Communion children and their families are invited to a special Mass of celebration on Sunday, June 9, at 12 noon in the Basilica, Knock. The children are welcome to wear their communion clothes and will actively participate in the Mass, making it a happy and memorable family occasion.
Congratulations to Noreen Coleman, Foxford, who won a jackpot of €404 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, May 25. 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).
Congratulations to Jessica Galligan, Shraheens and Tony Moran, Ballybrit, Galway, who were married in Bohola on Saturday, May 25. They are wished every blessing and many happy years of married life together.
Best wishes to the Bohola NS girls team who are playing Roundfort NS in the county final of the Cumann na mBunscol Football competition on Thursday, June 6, at 2pm in MacHale Park, Castlebar. All support greatly appreciated.
Western Care are looking for single people/couples/families, to provide respite breaks for children and adults across County Mayo, in your own home. If you are interested and/or would like further information about Home Sharing, contact Ruth Kneafsey, Home Share Co-ordinator on 094 9029148 or 087 6811261.
