Local Notes: Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club were successful at Mayo Boxing championship
Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club entered seven boxers into the Mayo championship recently and were successful in obtaining the full tally of titles. Front row L to R: Joshua Garvin, Martin Lawerance and Alan McTigue, Middle row; Cian Hannigan, Kaiden Hardy, Lorcan Ryder and Thomas Tuffy. Back row: club coaches Billy Rice, Tom Tuffy, Brendan Walsh and Michael McTigue. The club are intending to stage a huge weekend of boxing on March 16 and 17, in Knockmore Community Hall.
John Hoban's Music Circle returns to Crossmolina Civic Centre next Tuesday, February 6, from 3-4.30pm. All welcome to attend. For more information call 087 1857280.
The following are the results of the weekly session on Thursday night. Best of 20 games. 1st Liz Clarke and Bernie Gilroy; 2nd a tie, Ray and Mary McNamara, Darragh Sheridan and Frank Heffernan, Des McDonnell and Joe Ruddy; 3rd Sean and Helen Keane, Michael Barrett and Frank Leonard, Michael Cawley and Michael McAndrew, Patrick Gilroy and Richard Devers. Raffle winners were; 1st Frank Heffernan, 2nd Sean Keane, 3rd Eugene Granaghan.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, January 27 in The Thatch Bar. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 21 and 33. Three punters matched three numbers; Paul Sweeney, Sticks Bar, Crossmolina; Karl and Josie Fox, Knockadine, Crossmolina; Emma Judge, Church View, Crossmolina and each won €50. The latest jackpot was €9,600.
On Sunday, February 11, Mick Travers will provide the music from 7 to 9 at the social in Kilmurry. Admission is €10 with a door prize. Come along and support a great nights entertainment.
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It's certainly a case of ‘curtains up’ for Ardagh Community Players adaptation of Jimmy Keary's hilarious three act comedy, ‘Marrying Mike’, which will be staged in Ardagh Community Centre this coming weekend Friday, February 9, to Sunday 11 inclusive. The production, under director, John O'Hora, starts nightly at 8pm and tickets can be purchased at the door. On stage cast includes Donna Murray, Dolores O'Boyle, Mary Martyn, Dermot O'Boyle, Cormac Flynn, Oisin Finan, and Eoin Flood, ably assisted by a magnificent and hard working backstage crew.
Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto jackpot currently stands at €3,600. The first lotto draw of 2024 will be held shortly. The lotto is pivotal in raising necessary finance for all earmarked development work for the year ahead. Everyone involved with the club deserves the support of the community as they are all volunteers working for the betterment of the parish and district.
A race night in aid of Ardagh GAA Club will take place in Bar Square, Ballina, on Friday, February 23, at 8pm. The event is always a hugely popular occasion and one not to be missed.
Congratulations to young MacHale Rovers players Ella Connell and Emma Sheridan who have both been selected for Mayo ladies U-14 football panel for the coming season.
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The numbers drawn on January 27, were 11, 16, 24 and 34. There was no jackpot winner and the latest jackpot was €9,200 on February 3. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Sarah Lawrence, Ballina (online); Sophie and Mattie Cleary, Culleens (online); Teresa Packer (online); Sarah Hennigan (online); and Caroline Neary, Cloonacool. Play on line: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Phyllis Loftus, Cloontia, who was laid to rest during the week. May she rest in peace.
Bonniconlon Post Office has re-opened and people are now encouraged to support this important community service to ensure it’s ongoing viability. Lucia and Sinead look forward to serving you.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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Ballycastle Athletic Club AGM will take place on Tuesday, February 6, at 8pm.
Congratulations Tomás Burke, last weekend’s winner of €191.
Easter Monster Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall will be held on Monday, March 25, with a jackpot of €1000 to be won on the night.
Walk sets off from the community hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm.
Activator walking with poles on Tuesdays in Ballycastle Community Hall from 11am – 12 noon for 8 weeks. To book your place contact Ray 087 6973093 or email rmcnamara@mayococo.ie.
Any news items for inclusion in Ballycastle notes in Western People can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Tuesday’s issue.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
The parish office in Killala will be open on Tuesday 11am-3pm, Wednesday 10am-3pm and Thursday 10am-1pm. All queries and Masses can be booked by either phoning the office on 096 32176 or emailing parishnotes@hotmail.com.
A quiz night will be held on Friday night, February 16, at 8.30pm in Bessies Bar. Quiz master is Michael D, and the cost is €40 per table of 4. There will be great raffle prizes and all are welcome.
A vacancy exists in the Failte Room to assist with food preparation, hi-noon and other events. Rural Social Scheme criteria applies. Contact Henry Lawlor on 087 9226615 for more details.
The bonus ball winner last week was Padraig Breslin. There are numbers available for bonus ball, and if you are interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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The Mitchell family convey their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the people of Moygownagh and surrounding areas for the respect and appreciation shown to Sean over the last few weeks. It was a very touching tribute to see people line the road at all the places in the community that meant so much to Sean. Carrying him the distance from his house to the church was an incredible gesture and a journey they will hold in their hearts forever. Sean had a great love for and a commitment to the local area and together with many others worked tirelessly to provide for others what was not available to them in their own youth. Since coming to the area in the early 70s with his family, he strove to improve facilities for all. It was a great consolation to the family to see the high esteem Sean was held in by all. Ni bheidh a leitheid aras ann.
Yoga is held in Moygownagh Community Centre on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in a 4 week block.
Congratulations to Ann Gallagher on being the winner on January 28. Next draw will take place on Sunday, February 10.
A clean up around the community centre and pitch will take place on both February 10 and February 17. A skip will be ordered and members are asked to come along and help with the clean up.
The Activator Poles program in Moygownagh Community Centre continues on Tuesday at 12.30pm. It is a fun outdoor activity suitable for adults who are looking to improve their fitness and health in a social and supportive environment.
Thursday night last saw the Ramblers create their St Brigid’s Crosses. Thanks to Stephanie Jennings for her step-by-step tutorial. It was both educational, encouraging and fun. After a very productive experience, the night was brought to its conclusion with tea and generous slices of a beautiful cream sponge baked by Una Birrane. Next month’s Rambling House meeting dates are , Thursday, February 8, and Thursday, February 22.
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Congratulations to Michael McHale, Carravaneen, Knockmore, who came 1st in the U11 Wind Competition in Ceol an Gheimhridh held in Swinford last week. Michael also came 1st in the U11 duet with his partner Gareth Doyle. Michael is also a member of the Glor Na Si Ceili Band who came 1st in the U14 competition. Well done Michael.
Special thanks to the Timlin family, Toneybane, for their lovely St Brigids Crosses gifted to the church for St Brigid’s Day where they were blessed and shared with the congregation at Mass and shared with neighbours also.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mary Smyth (nee Bourke), Straide, on the recent passing of their beloved mother which occurred on January 2 last. Her requiem Mass was celebrated on the following Thursday at 12 noon in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Straide with her burial taking place afterwards in the nearby cemetery. Mary was mother of John Corroy, and she is survived by her five daughters and six sons and was pre-deceased by her husband Mick and son Pat. May she now rest in peace.
A pilgrimage will take place to Medjugorje departing from Knock to Mostar (Marian Pilgrimage) on September 19. Spiritual Director is Fr Kieran Holmes. The price is €855. Contact Bernadette Coleman for more details on 086 8196653.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mae Moriarty (nee Kelly), Ballina Rd, Foxford, whose death took place recently in the Blackrock Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Her 12 noon Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Michael's Church, Foxford, on Monday, January 29. She was laid to rest afterwards in Craggagh Cemetery. Mae was a much loved mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbour and friend and will be missed dearly by all of them. She was beloved mother to sons Francis, Seaghan and Michael and to daughters Ann Marie, Karen and Michelle, a much loved sister to Ita, Noelie, Eileen, Eithne and Pauline. She was pre-deceased by her husband Michael Moriarty who was former School Principal, in Carragorru, Cloghans and Lisaniska National Schools, by her brothers Des, Kevin and Brendan and sister Bridie. May she now rest in peace.
The numbers drawn on January 27, were 17, 18, 14 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly ticket winners were Yvonne Rooney and Michael McTigue. Season ticket winners were Nigel Reape, D. and Patty Walshe. Lucky dip winner was Paula Armstrong. The latest jackpot was €5,500.
