Local Notes: Knockmore Women's Group visit Leinster House
Knockmore Women’s Group pictured at Leinster House with Minister of State Dara Calleary TD who hosted a lunch and tour for the group.
Marc Roberts is in concert in Galway Leisureland on Friday, June 28. A bus is being organised to bring a group to this event. If you wish to attend contact the Parish Office/Fr Francis as soon as possible to guarantee your place. Full price, including bus and dinner to be advised.
First Holy Communion will be held in Crossmolina on May 11 and in Keenagh on May 12. The Community Festival takes place from July 17-21 and the Agricultural Show is on July 27. The Fatima Pilgrimage takes place from September 18 to 25.
Change of Mass time in Holy Souls, Keenagh on Sunday, May 12, is now at 12 noon to accommodate First Holy Communion. There will be no 10.15am Mass.
On Sunday, May 12, Mick Travers will provide the music from 7 to 9pm. Admission is €10 with door prize. Come along and support a great night’s entertainment.
Connacht Pioneers are running a pilgrimage to Lourdes on July 18, from Knock for 5 nights full board staying at the Hotel Agenda. Contact Fr Joe Delaney for further Details. 087 6660408.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club Lotto Jackpot on Saturday night, April 27, and the numbers drawn were 4, 8, 13 and 30. Three punters matched three numbers; Kevin Loftus, Creevy, Castlehill; Annette Maloney, Massbrook, Ballina; and Maura O’Malley, Castlehill, Ballina, and they win €50 each.
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Moygownagh Ramblers visited the IMC Cinema, Ballina on Saturday night last to support local actor Liam Alex Heffron, in his character role of Finbarr (which is a mirror image of his life’s work as a historian) in the film Prospect House. Local Georgian Manor, Enniscoe House, situated in the townland of Prospect, was the film’s primary shooting location. This satirical film won best new Irish feature film at Cork’s International Film Festival 2023. Well done to the local cast and crew members from Moygownagh, Crossmolina and Lahardane on a stellar performance. Thanks to Stephanie and Billy for car-pool.
Moygownagh Ramblers May dates are May 16 and 30 in Moygownagh Learning Forum commencing at 7pm.
A clothing collection fundraiser in aid of Carn National School will take place on Monday, May 27. Bags can be dropped off at the school on Thursday 24 and Friday 25. All donations will be appreciated.
Knit Night will take place in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, May 9 and 23, commencing at 7.30pm.
Due to dog fouling on church grounds and recent fouling and digging on graves, people are asked not to bring or allow dogs onto the church grounds. If anybody is visiting the cemetery, make sure that the gate remains closed at all times.
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Thank you has been extended to all for their generosity in donating to the 'Drink Tea for MND' event in Ballycastle Community Hall on Sunday, April 28 last, either by attending on the day or by donating online. They have raised €4,052 to date. Thank you also to the amazing bakers who made cakes, scones, cookies etc., the Ballycastle Hall Committee for a wonderful venue, sponsors: Mary's Bakery, 'Tea by the Sea', Aurivo Killala, McDonnell's XL Shop Killala, and the organisers of the event.
Congratulations to the following children who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 27; Cillian Burke, Leo Golden, Tiernan Donoghue, Lekisha Murray Moore and Alexander Fogarty.
Congratulations to Marie Tighe last week's winner €176.
Congratulations to the following pupils of Ardagh and Knockanillo national schools who received their First Holy Communion at a special Mass in Ardagh church last weekend: Chloe Doherty, Sophie Doherty, Ruby Hurst, Annie Kelly, Ruth McHale, Aidan Moran, Amy Naughton, Daire Walsh, Paddy Norman-Hopkins, Muireann Gill and Daniel McAndrew. Special gratitude is expressed to Fr Pat Munnelly PP, parents and teachers for preparing the children so well for the Sacrament and all involved in preparing the altar and cleaning the church for the ceremony.
There was no outright winner of Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw held last week. Numbers drawn were 11, 2, 25, 1. Lucky €50 winners Mark McAndrew, James McAndrew (online winner) and congratulations to all winners. The lotto is a vital means of raising necessary finance for the club and officials express their sincere gratitude to everyone who continues to support the fundraiser. Jackpot now stands at €3,800 and the next draw will be held on Sunday May 19.
There were mixed results for Ardmoy underage football teams in their respective divisions last week. Results as follows: County U14 League Ardmoy 3-9 Ballinrobe 2-10; County U16 League Ardmoy 5-13 Breaffy 6-4; County U18 League Islandeady 4-12 Ardmoy 3-12 County Junior League division 2B The Neale 0-19 Ardagh 1-6; County Junior League division 4A Killala B 2-16 Ardagh 1-10. Fixtures can be accessed on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.ie and support for all games is greatly appreciated by the players and their coaches.
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The numbers drawn on April 27, were 5, 18, 22 and 35. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Louise Power, Ballycong, Attymass; Loretta Deehan, Rehins Fort, Ballina; Dermot Gillard, Rathreedane; Liam Melody, Sliabh na Greinne, Irishtown, Foxford; Finian and Daithi Judge, Carralavin, Bonniconlon. The latest draw was held on May 4, for a jackpot of €11,300.
We welcome into God’s family Caoimhe Margaret Conlon who was baptised in Bonniconlon Church recently.
Congratulations to all the young boys and girls that recently made their Confirmation. May the Holy Spirit always guide you.
Notices for the Parish Bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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The following pupils from St. Joseph’s N.S. Rehins, received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Patrick’s Church, on Saturday, April 20; Keelan Cafferty, Ryan Curran, Eoin Holmes, Luke Kennedy-Hogan, Tomek Kennedy-Fronda, James Long, Jamie McNulty-Helly, Fiachra Mullen, Charlie O’Connell, Joe Ruane. Ciara Blewitt, Chelsey Collins, Lucy Connolly, Muireann Finnerty, Saorla Gorman, Maja Grzegorzak, Bethany Jackson, Tia Kennedy, Kate Langan, Caoimhe Naughton, Maja Sobczak, Lily Sweeney, and Grace Timlin.
Congratulations also to the pupils from Currabaggan and Lisaniska N.S who were confirmed by Bishop John Fleming in a beautiful ceremony in Christ the King Church Knockmore on Saturday last, April 27. The morning sunshine greeted Bishop John as he arrived for his final Confirmation Ceremony where he received a great welcome from priests and parishioners. In welcoming Bishop John Fleming, Fr Michael Reilly thanked him for being with them for his final Confirmation Ceremony in the parish and wished him many blessings in his retirement.
There to support Bishop John also was Monsignor Sean Killeen and Fr Michael Flynn. Special thanks was extended by Fr Michael Reilly to all who helped out in so many ways to make the occasion so special..to the parents, and teachers for preparing the children for the Sacrament, to all who prepared and decorated the church and grounds to the parents committee who prepared the lovely eats served afterwards in the centre and to all who helped out in so many ways to make the day so special for Bishop John and the children.
A Pilgrimage to Medjugorje will be held on September 18, for one week, with the flight from Knock Airport. Spiritual director will be Fr Kieran Holmes. Contact Bernadette Coleman on 086 8196653.
The death took place on April 28, in Ballina District Hospital of Michael John Flynn, Tavanaghmore, Pontoon, following an illness. His remains reposed in Clarkes Funeral Home, Foxford, on Tuesday evening, with his removal to Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on Wednesday morning for his 12 noon Requiem Mass. There, family, cousins, neighbours and friends gathered to bid farewell to a much loved member of their community. He was laid to rest afterwards in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
Michael John was son of the late Ceilia and Michael Flynn and a member of a family of five. Michael worked in the UK for some time before taking up employment with a Gas Installation Company in Limerick. From there he was to return to his native Tavanaghmore where he ran the family farm. Many shared their own special memories of Michael John during the week and he will always be remembered as a kind and gentle brother, neighbour and friend. Pre-deceased by his sisters Nora and Ceilia, he is survived by his sisters Mary and Eileen, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he now rest in peace.
Led by Bishop John Fleming, Bishop Emeritus of Killala, the Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from July 18-24. The cost is €929. Enquiries and bookings to 01 2410800. A limited number of places are still available in the assisted section. Contact Eileen on 086 4913897.
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Darkness into Light walk will take place on Saturday, May 11, at sunrise. Meet at Lacken Church at 4.15am. All donations on the day will be forwarded to Pieta House.
Bonus ball winner last week was Helen Boland. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
The clothes collection is still ongoing at the community centre and can be left in the alley way at the side of the centre at any time.
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There was no jackpot winner on May 1, and the numbers drawn were 11, 20, 21 and 22. Consolation prizes went to; George Munnelly Snr./Jr., Dolly McGreal and Brian McHale. The jackpot this week is, €6,700.
A Mardi Gras parade is being organised as part of the Killala Live Festival this August. Would you like to get involved? The organisers are looking for individuals, groups and clubs to take part in this colourful celebration of the local community. They would also like help making costumes, floats etc. Anyone interested contact Una on 087 6684526 or email morrisquinn@hotmail.com.
Killala Community Centre provide a hot, nourishing, quality meal at an affordable price to senior citizens or anyone in need of it. The two course meal can be collected at the centre at a cost of €7 or delivered to your home for a very affordable €8. They deliver in the Killala, Lacken, Kilfian and Cooneal areas. For more information ring 096 32992.
