Local Notes: Official opening of Balla Sensory Biodiversity Park.
At the official opening of Balla Sensory Biodiversity Park are back row from l-r; Peter Monaghan, Joe Vaughan, Geraldine Durcan, Judy Boyle, Minister of State in Department of Housing Alan Dillon, Sadie Hughes, Pauline O'Connor, Niamh Hearn, Pat Boyle, Catherine Gaughan and Bernard o'Connor. Back row l-r Darragh Lyons, Lauren Kavanagh, Paula Cuffe, Bridget Vaughan, Helen Monaghan, Bronwyn Lockyer, Ava Walsh. Photo: Kathy Lyons
Congratulations are extended to Mick and Eilish on the success of the Folk Café, which celebrates its second anniversary on Friday next, September 27. To mark the occasion, and in an act of extreme generosity, the café is donating all the takings of the day to Victims Assistance – the national registered charity, based in Kiltimagh. The charity provides support for victims of trauma and victims of crime and also their families. Victims Assistance can be contacted on 1800 277 477 or by text on 083 31 231 028. They can also be contacted through their website - www.victimassistance.ie.
The charity can also accept much needed donations through the website. Victims Assistance wishes to place on record its gratitude to Mick and Eilish for their generosity, and wishes them continued success. Victims Assistance is like a lot of services and organisations in that people don’t realise how important their service is until they need it. To make sure they are there if you need them, please support this and other fundraising activities organised by the charity.
Well done to all who have completed their Summer Stars Reading Challenge at Kiltimagh Library. The group has done some fantastic reading over the summer, and should be very proud of themselves. Certificates and medals are now available for the group, and can be collected from Kiltimagh Library. The library opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday from 12 noon to 7pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 4pm. The library is closed on Monday and Thursday, and is also closed on Saturdays preceding Bank Holiday Mondays. If you have any questions contact Bridie at 094 938 1786 or bwimsey@mayococo.ie.
Kiltimagh Women’s Group hold a social evening on the third Monday of every month in The Park Hotel. The gathering is at 6pm. The most recent one, held last week was a great success. The environment is one of conversation over tea or coffee or food.
Kiltimagh Women’s Group has organised Chair Yoga sessions on Mondays in The Parish Centre over eight weeks. People can join at any stage. The sessions begin at 12.30pm and lasts for one hour. Anyone interested is asked to call or text Monica on 086 101 1388.
The annual general meeting of Kiltimagh Women’s Group will be held in The Parish Centre on Monday, October 7, at 8pm. Amongst the items for discussion is arrangements for the Christmas party. All are welcome to attend.
Cill Aodáin Choral Society are looking for male members. With another busy year ahead the society is looking for men to join them. All the ladies’ sections are full at present so they are not looking for any ladies this year. If anyone is interested they can make contact through the society’s Facebook page, or phone 086 055 9713. This is an ideal opportunity for men to clear their throats and join a fun group of people.
Castlebar Mitchels B 3-09 Kiltimagh 1-11 Kiltimagh are facing yet another relegation play-off after a disappointing defeat to Castlebar Mitchels B, in the Mayo Intermediate Football Championship Group 2 Round 3 fixture, played at Aghamore, last week.
The game was played in ideal conditions and Kiltimagh got a great start when Donavan Cosgrave blasted home a goal, just three minutes into the contest. Despite the good start, Kiltimagh went in, behind at the break, by 1-06 to 1-02. Kiltimagh kept believing, however, and that will please the management team, especially the late rally which reduced a seven-point deficit down to one point, in stoppage time. Then disaster struck in the form of a goal for Mitchels to put the contest beyond Kiltimagh, in the time remaining. With most of the Kiltimagh players pushed forward, in search of an equaliser, Mitchels broke from the halfway line and finished to the net. While the result was cruel, the Kiltimagh comeback was reminiscent of their play-off last year, when a late rally saved them from junior championship football, for this season, at the expense of Bonniconlon. They will need to rally that hunger once more, when they face Kilmaine in a relegation play-off semi-final on Sunday next, September 29, with a 3.30pm throw-in in Claremorris. Islandeady and Lahardane will contest the other semi-final.
Scorers for Kiltimagh were 1-02, Dylan Roche 0-04, Cian Gallagher 0-03, Aiden Cosgrove and Conor Malee 0-01 each. The Kiltimagh team was: Seán Gilmartin, Ryan Carroll, Mattie Cummins, Darragh McGovern; Jack Niland, Evan Cosgrove, Tomás Keegan; Liam Kelly, Donovan Cosgrove; Oisin Mulderrig, Aiden Cosgrove, Brian Gallagher; Conor Malee, Dylan Roache, Cian Gallagher. Subs used: Max Bennett, Niall Mulderrig, Jordan Henry.
Karol and Michelle Rushe were the recent winners of the Kiltimagh GAA 50/50, winning €659.
Congrats to last week's Kiltimagh Knock United 50/50 jackpot winner, Thomas Charlton, Kiltimagh, winning €325. All support for the weekly fundraiser is much appreciated by the club.
The play, by Mulrannny-writer, Michael Joe Ginnelly, is one of the funniest plays ever put on the stage. The play is set during the wake of Tom Healy who drank himself to death, and now wishes his grave to be a watery one, by requesting cremation and the scattering of his ashes at sea. The comedy begins when a neighbour decides that Tom is not entitled to take it all with him, to the crematorium. This hilarious play has sold out venues across the world, and the good news is, it is coming to Kiltimagh, on November 28 and 29. The production, by Clann Machua Drama Group, will be directed by Seán Langan, and commences at 8pm.
Clann Machua Drama Group brings their popular, ‘Taste of Theatre’ evening back to the Cill Aodain Court Hotel, on Thursday, October 24, at 8pm. Tickets for the event cost €20 and this includes a complimentary drink, finger food and a great night’s entertainment.
The One-Act Drama festival is on in November – with performances on Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10. The performances commence at 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights and at the earlier 5pm on Sunday.
The AGM of Kiltimagh Tourism Association will be held on Sunday next, September 29 at 8pm, in The Park Hotel. The association would you like to hear from anyone interested in becoming involved with this vibrant voluntary group, that brings a range of festivals and events to the town. They would like to encourage business people and individuals to get involved. The group can be contacted through their Kiltimagh Tourism Festivals Facebook or Instagram pages, or by chatting with any of the committee members.
The association is the driving force behind the world-famous St Patrick’s Day and Coillte Come Home Festivals. Other highlights of the Kiltimagh tourism calendar include the Spooky Walk, Christmas Markets, and Fireworks displays, held three times a year.
Kiltimagh Tourism Association is a voluntary group of community-minded people, who work hard to bring all these fun-packed events, and much more to the community on a yearly basis.
What was Kiltimagh GAA Club’s finest hour? A new book details Kiltimagh’s finest hour and that of many more clubs across the county. ‘Our Finest Hour’ is a celebration of all that is great about GAA clubs in Mayo and features a section on Kiltimagh GAA Club. Written by the highly respected and experienced GAA journalist, Edwin McGreal, the book features glory days from 54 football and hurling clubs throughout the county and is also a tribute to the clubs themselves and what they give to their communities. Featuring wonderful moments across seven decades – from 1958 to 2023 – it highlights some lesser-known stories and fresh perspectives on some famous days. Based on first-person testimony from more than 200 men and women involved in these clubs and together with forensic research, is illustrated by over 200 photographs, many of which have never been published before. This book focuses not just on the glory days but the context behind them, the journeys that precipitated them, the fun and laughter, the sorrow and sadness, all of which offers a unique insight into every corner of the county. Presented as a wonderful hardback book, this book will be launched as part of the Wild Atlantic Words Festival on Saturday, October 12, in Castlebar.
The first round of the Autumn Poker League was held in Teach O'Hora on Wednesday night last, with 19 runners playing for a prize pool of €420. First and second prizes were shared by Gerry Groarke and AN Other with Gerry going on to win it out. Pat Boyle was third and Michael Sheridan fourth. In the monthly Sunday Game held on Sunday, September 15, AN Other and Mary McGlynn claimed first and second prizes. Tiernan Burke was third and Nuala Nolan fourth.
Kiltimagh Scouts will hold their AGM on Tuesday, October 1, in their Den at Aiden St Rear. The meeting will commence at 7.30pm. Regular meetings will return on Tuesday, October 8.
Kathleen (née Duffy) of Cavan, and formerly of Holywell, Ballyhaunis, who died peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, was the widow of Victor Ruane of Kiltimagh. Kathleen is survived by her children and their spouses Maggie, Trina, Sean T, Therese, her granddaughter Elizabeth, sister Bernadette, and all extended family and friends. Kathleen was laid to rest in Kilkinure Cemetery after Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Family.
The church choir is looking for new members for Kiltimagh Youth Choir. This is an excellent opportunity for young singers to learn how to sing as part of a group. Performing in public helps build confidence and gain other skills and experiences. It also provides a wonderful service to the community. Anyone interested should contact Richella after the 10.30 Mass any Sunday.
