Local Notes: Knockmore GAA Lip Sync committee present cheque to Western Alzheimers.
Knockmore GAA Lip Sync committee presented a cheque to Pat Holmes, CEO of Western Alzheimers, and all at Western Alzheimers are very grateful for the most generous donation. From left; Gabriel Bourke, Tony Moyles, Susan Rogers, Pat Holmes, Johnny Flynn, Jim Smith, Ann Clarke, Aidan Mulvihill, Finbarr James, Mary Flynn and Brian McHale.
Congratulations to Sinead Gaughan, daughter of Michael James and Josephine Gaughan, Lisaniska, Knockmore and Brendan Kenny, Drumlish, who were married in a lovely ceremony in Christ the King Church, Knockmore on Saturday, July 5. Bridesmaid was Georgina Bedkin and best man was Robert Writton. The ceremony was performed by Fr Michael Reilly and was attended by a large number of family, relatives and friends. Both Sinead and Brendan are wished every happiness and every blessing for their future years together.
Congratulations to Michael McHale, Carravaneen, who qualified in several competitions for the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil to be held later in Wexford. He won both the flute slow airs and tin whistle slow airs in U12’s and 2nd in flute at the Connacht final held in Ballinasloe on Saturday last. Well done Michael.
Knockmore Butterflies Play School are looking for an AIM support educator to join their team for September 2025. Must have childcare level 5 or equivalent. For more information email Lucy at Playschool@knockmore.ie.
A sincere thank you to all who supported the fundraising social dance night held in the Great National Hotel, Ballina on Friday, July 4. It was a great community event. A special thank you to organiser Caroline Langan and to the main sponsors Great National Hotel, Gina Laffey Dancing, Nigel Reape and also to Brendan and Martina Langan who sponsored the band.
Mass will be celebrated in Ballinahaglish Cemetery on Sunday, August 3, at 6pm and in Cloghans Cemetery on Sunday, August 10, at 6pm.
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Crossmolina Nephin Festival kicks off this Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20. There are lots of exciting new events this year and it kicks off in the Town Hall, Crossmolina, with arts and crafts for all children followed at 8pm when Church Street will be turned into a Street Fest with loads of food treats, live music, an evening of fun and dancing for the whole family. Music will be by Joanne Gallagher and Connell Bullshot rides again.
On Thursday the Jiving juniors and puppet show are in the library. Traders race takes place in Chapel Street at 7pm with all the local traders taking part. The event is sponsored by Nathan Valley Fire Logs.
On Friday 18, the children’s disco in the Town Hall in the afternoon, and an afternoon tea dance, with music by The Duets in the Upper Deck in Hineys, when all the senior citizens will be treated to food and dancing for the afternoon. Friday night the famous Ruaile Bualie will play live in the Upper Deck, Hineys.
Saturday sees the jigsaw jamboree and the jersey night at all the pubs in Crossmolina.
On Sunday, there is a special folk rock community Mass with Archbishop Francis Duffy being the main celebrant. ‘Join us for a spirit filled Gospel Mass as we lift our voices and hearts by the gospel choir, as they bring a unique vibrancy into the liturgy where voices rise and hearts are lifted’ said Fr Francis Judge. After Mass the battle of the balls takes place. All downhill from here and then Sunday evening at 8pm there is the drama night to close the festival with a bit of fun with over 40 people taking part. This is a sold out performance.
Congratulations to the Kilmurry U10 Draughts team who won the Community Games All Ireland in Kilkenny last weekend. The gold medal winners are: Eimear Heffernan, Daniel Loftus, Tiernan Lynn, John O’Boyle, Michael O’Boyle, Erin Ruane and Tomás Ruane.
A get together for former ESB or Bord na Móna workers will take place on Friday, July 25, at 6pm. Email kathy.rowland@bnm.ie to book a place.
Northwest Fitness Academy are holding a Summer Camp in Crossmolina GAA Hall, from July 21-24, from 10-2pm daily. Tel 086 0862542/085 7488240 for details.
Congratulations to Pauline Rowland, Enniscoe Castlehill, Crossmolina, who was the winner of the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, July 5, when she matched the numbers 7, 16, 20 and 28. The jackpot for the draw which was held on Saturday, July 12, reverted to €3,000.
Crossmolina retained the North Mayo U18 Minor A Championship sponsored by the Junction Restaurant Ballina at a sunny Knockmore on Tuesday last. Crossmolina lead at half time by 4-10 to Ardnaree 1-4. A much better second half second half display from the Ardnaree boys insured a great contest with both sides scoring great goals and points. In the end the Deel-Siders were comfortable winners with a final score of 7-14 to 2-15.
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Next Friday night's Battle of the Clubs Lip Sync fundraising event organised in conjunction with Ballina Salmon Festival will this year have a local Ardagh angle. Four well known and hugely popular local community representatives - Dolores O'Boyle, Breege Kelly, Dermot O'Boyle and Martin Carr will strut their stuff on stage under the banner, "Ardagh Vision", in the novel festival event. It promises to be a night full of fun and frolics as a host of local organisations vie for the title in aid of their local club or organisation. All four Ardagh participants are no strangers to the stage having enthralled countless audiences in various comedy sketches over the years as part of Ardagh Community Players. Dolores and Breege will represent Ardagh Community Players, Dermot (Ardagh Community Centre) while Martin will don his Ardagh GAA hat. All proceeds from their comical efforts will go directly to Ardagh GAA Club's fundraising efforts in building a state of the art gymnasium and meeting rooms currently under construction. The club has opened an idonate page which can be accessed at https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/ArdaghGaa and every euro raised will go towards an invaluable community facility.
There was no outright winner of Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw held last week. Numbers drawn were, 3, 2, 29 and 30. Lucky €50 winners were Criona Durkan and Breege Flynn (online). Congratulations to both winners. The lotto is a vital means of raising necessary finance for the club.
Congratulations to MacHale Rovers U16 B team who won the Mayo Cup final at Bekan last weekend and to Ella Connell who won the Player of the Match award. A neat double achievement.
Ardagh B team were overpowered by a strong Castlebar Mitchels side in the county senior league last week on a 0-6 to 1-13 scoreline. Meanwhile, Ardmoy U16 team had the better of neighbours Knockmore in the county U16 league on a 5-10 to 4-9 scoreline.
Tickets for Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw are currently on sale. The jackpot stands at €5,300. Next draw will take place on Sunday, July 27. Full details on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com where the online link is supplied.
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The annual Mass at Our Lady's Grotto, Cèide will be celebrated this evening, Tuesday, July 15, at 7pm weather permitting.
All are welcome to remember and celebrate Margo Dolan, founder of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation at the Ballinglen Museum of Art on Saturday, July 19, from 2-5pm. There is a book of condolences available in the museum for anyone who wishes to leave a message.
A free course continues on Wednesday, July 16, from 10am to 12 noon in the community garden at the rear of the Eco Campus.
Registration is now open for the Cèide Coast Half Marathon and 10k coastal run, organised by Ballycastle Athletic club. The race will take place on Saturday, September 20. Register at www.ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com.
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Fancy getting your hands on €10,000 and supporting your local club, then purchase a club Development Draw ticket. The first draw takes place on August 9. https://mayogaa.com/.../cairde-mhaigh-eo-club.../ or contact any club member.
Congratulations to the class of 2025 who recently graduated from Daria’s Daycare.
If anyone has anything they would like to donate to the Daria’s Day Care Playschool eg old toys, games etc. Please drop them off or collection can be arranged if needed. Contact 083 0797586.
The Pioneer Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday, July 20. Starting at 2pm with rosary, 2.30pm Anointing of the sick, 3pm concelebrated Mass followed by Eucharistic blessing, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and Rosary procession to the shrine.
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A night out to the Great National Hotel will take place this evening Tuesday, July 15, with bus pick up times; Rathball 7.15pm, Lisheen 7.20pm, Ballymachola 7.30pm, Rosserk and Carrowkelly 7.40pm with the last pick up at the Merry Monk at 7.50pm. The cost of the bus is €10 per person.
Killala GAA and the Clarke family recently presented a cheque for €5000 to The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation with a share of the proceeds from the 2025 Ronan Clarke Run and Walk. They extend big thanks to all who donated, participated, sponsored or helped in anyway.
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Mass will be celebrated in Rathfran graveyard on next Sunday, July 20, at 3pm.
The annual trip to Knock Shrine will take place on Wednesday, August 6, with lunch on arrival and the usual free time. Mass will be celebrated at the Apparition Chapel at 3.15pm. Contact Aine 087 1238497.
The Gardening Group continues to meet on Tuesday mornings at 11am and Thursday evenings at 7pm. New gardeners are always welcome.
The walking group will meet at The Enterprise Centre at 10am on Monday, July 21. If you would like to train as a walking guide with Mayo Sports Partnership, they are offering a one day course in September. (3 places available). Contact Carol at 085 1166951.
