Local Notes: Presentation of cheque to Mayo Roscommon Hospice in memory of Mary Farrell, Lacken.
At the presentation of a cheque for €13,304.30 to Mayo Roscommon Hospice in memory of Mary Farrell are from left; TJ, Sarah, Martina Jennings (CEO Mayo Roscommon Hospice), Patricia, baby, Páidí, Michael, Leo and Adrienne. The proceeds were from the run, raffle and auction.
The numbers drawn in the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto on Saturday, May 25, in Hiney’s, were 4, 10, 23 and 34. Two punter’s matched three numbers; Cathal Carolan, Ballina Rd.,Crossmolina; and Caragh Granaghan, Creevy, Castlehill, and they win €75 each. The jackpot in the latest draw held on June 1, was €3,300.
On Sunday evening, June 9, Gerry Carney will provide the music from 7 to 9pm. Admission is €10 with a door prize.
Crossmolina 0 – 11 Ballaghaderreen 0 – 10 Crossmolina continued their good form in the County Division 2B league in Ballaghaderreen on Saturday evening week in damp and blustery conditions. The hosts had the assistance of the elements in the opening half and led by a point 0-6 to 0-5 with two points each from Cuba Callaghan, and Aaron McDermott, Shairoze Akram and Daniel Hanley adding one each. Fionan Duffy replied with three points and Diarmuid Walsh and Paddy Leddy one each.
Ballaghaderreen had the better of the exchanges in the third quarter with Paddy Callaghan, Cuba Callaghan, and Shairoze Akram tacking on points which Diarmuid Walsh and James Maheady replied to. The visitors finished the stronger with points each from Fionan Duffy and David Howley and two from Paddy Leddy. In between Aaron McDermott rowed in with point for the east Mayo side. The final score was Crossmolina 0-11, Ballaghaderreen 0-10.
Crossmolina team and scorers; JP Mulhern, Fearghal Duffy, Kevin Mulhern, Matthew Gordetskyy, Aaron Coggins, Cathal Carolan, Diarmuid Coggins, Dara Syron, Mickie Loftus, Conor Caden, James Maheady 0-1, Niall Coggins, Diarmuid Walsh 0-2, Paddy Leddy 0-3, Fionan Duffy 0-4. Subs; Stephen Duffy for Conor Caden, David Howley 0-1 for Diarmuid Walsh, Killian Fergus for Niall Coggins.
Memorabilia belonging to Dr Mickie collated by his family is now on display in the Crossmolina Civic Centre and available to view by the public for the next two weeks Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm. It is a wonderful collection spanning his life time.
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News of the passing of Val Hughes, Rehins, Ballina, was met with a great sense of sadness and loss in the community. Val passed away on Sunday, May 19, following a short illness. His remains was removed from his residence on the Wednesday morning to St Teresa Church, Rathduff, for his 12 noon Requiem Mass. There large numbers gathered to pay their final respects to a much loved neighbour and friend. During the homily Val was remembered as a man of great faith with special devotion to Mary travelling with his wife Monica to many of the Marian shrines abroad. He was remembered also as a great father, grandfather, brother, kind neighbour and friend who was always so helpful when the need arose.
In the eulogy at the end of Mass his friend Eddie McHale, his former Knockmore team mate, recalled his many memories of Val on the football pitch and as a member of the very successful Knockmore team back in the 60’s and 70’s while noting that three of Val’s former team mates were present to concelebrate his Mass today. Val was a member of a sporting family of five boys and grew up in his native parish of Knockmore. He was involved with the oil business for many years and many recalled his helpful manner during his many delivery days.
He met and married his beloved late wife Monica (nee Culkin) and they had a family of three, two boys and one girl. A family that will now miss him so very much together with his beloved grandchildren. As a final mark of respect former and present members of Knockmore GAA Club formed a Guard of Honour as he began his final journey to his resting place in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
Pre deceased by his parents and brothers Peter, Michael and Gerard, he is survived by his sons Gerome and Eugene, his daughter Loretta, grandchildren, his brother Christy, nephews, nieces, in-laws, neighbours and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he now rest in peace.
The numbers drawn last week were 5, 10, 16 and 12. Weekly winners were PJ and Elaine O’Hora, and Seamus Conlon. Season ticket winners were T Kenny and Frances Reape. Lucky dip winner was Fiona Hughes. The latest jackpot was €7,200.
The numbers drawn last week were; 3, 10, 14 and 17. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winner was Nuala Donoghue.
The following are the children who made their First Holy Communion; Addison O'Horo, Maia Hastings, Isabelle O'Hora, Cameron Dodd, Ezra Kemp, Ava Clavin and Freya-Lily Duffy. The children who made their Confirmation were as follows; Zara Bourke, Clodagh Mc Donnell, Michael Langan, Erin Coen Gaughan, Alan Butler, Darren Butler, Aisling McHale, Harry Gardner, Finn Sweeney, Eoin Coleman, Jack Moore and Rhys Reape.
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Ardmoy U14 and U18 football teams pulled off a magnificent double in the county underage league series last Tuesday evening when both sides had deserved and very creditable victories in their respective league finals. Ardmoy U14 team had a very comprehensive 4-8 to 1-11 triumph over a strong and very fancied Ballinrobe squad in Foxford while Ardmoy U18's enjoyed a 2-10 to 0-9 win over a strong Westport B side at Lahardane.
At the time of writing Ardmoy U16 players are hoping to make it a historic treble when opposing Charlestown in the county league decider at Bonniconlon on Thursday evening. Whatever the outcome the team and management can feel justifiably proud of reaching a county final. Qualifying for three Mayo county league finals reflects an indisputable level of self-belief, dedication and hard graft by all involved.
Young players in these age groups just want to play football but the secret to their success lies in the vision, commitment and selfless dedication of a group of well-focussed and passionate managers and coaches who do the heavy lifting in the background week in week out in all types of weather conditions.
Why? Simply because they love doing it. Hats off to all involved with these young Ardmoy teams and we wish them continued success.
Parish Priest, Fr Pat Munnelly, extends thanks to the choirs, musicians and all the various church groups who assisted in making the recent Confirmation Mass celebrated by Bishop of Killala, John Fleming, such a joyous occasion and congratulated all the children from Ardagh and Knockanillo national schools who received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Ardagh GAA Club's lotto draw will take place next Sunday, June 9, with a prize of €3,900. Full ticket sales details on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com and support greatly appreciated.
Parish Priest, Fr Pat Munnelly, will undertake his monthly house calls to the ill and housebound this Friday, June 7, starting at 11am.
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Congratulations to Anne Ormsby last week's winner of the 50/50 draw €184.
The amount raised at the recent Church gate collection in aid of Rock Road House was €423.45.
Two new exhibitions opened on June 1 and will run until August 29 - 'Thicket' by Gail Meyer Grinnell in the Ballinglen Museum of Art and 'A Meditation on Birds' by Frances Ryan in the Ballinglen Gallery.
Ceide Fields has free admission on the first Wednesday of each month. It opens from 10am to 5pm and Ceide Ladle Cafe open from 11am to 4pm.
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Moygownagh Community Employment Scheme have vacancies including Catering Assistant and Home Visits. DEASP criteria applies. Phone 096 31066. Since May 13th 2024, eligibility for CE Schemes has now been extended to people over 50 years of age signing for Jobseeker’s Benefit Credits . Only (JBCO) or a combination of Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB) and JBCO for 12 months or more.
Best of luck to Carn NS boys team in the Cumann na mBunscol county final on Wednesday, June 5, at 1.25pm in McHale Park Castlebar.
Congratulations to Fiona Watts last week’s winner. Next draw will take place on Sunday, June 15.
Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp will take place in Moygownagh from Monday, July 15, to Friday, July 19. The camp provides boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 13 with an action-packed and fun week of activity. The cost is €75 for 1st child, €60 for 2nd and €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. Each child will receive 1 Cul Camps kit. The kit will be delivered before the camp starts provided the booking is made at least 10 days prior to the start of the camp. Supervisor is Anthony Gallagher 087 2431306.
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Tithe Cois Tra annual general meeting will take place tonight Tuesday, June 4, in Fáilte Room at 7pm. They are looking for new members to join ther committee.
A massive thank you to all who supported the recent fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice in memory of Mary Farrell. €13,304.30 was raised between the run, raffle and auction.
Bonus ball winner last week was Orla Lyons. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken: Teresa Kelly 086 6699859, Marie Kelly 085 2800557, Enda Rooney 086 311 9312 , Adrienne Loughney 087 6464694, Tara Loughney 086 2099358, Katherine Hickey 083 4838849, Ann Loughney 087 6314067, Aine Lavin 087 1238497, Jackie Jackson 086 8755957, Ann Marie Walsh 087 2104367. Defibrillators are located at the Enterprise Centre, Banagher and the Failte Room beside Lacken Church.
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The numbers drawn in the Bonniconlon GAA lotto held on May 25, were 21, 24, 27 and 35. The €40 prizewinners were; Sarah Padden, Carrareagh; Mary and Oisin Judge, Carralavin; Richard McKenzie, Bonniconlon; Michael Barrett, Beech Drive, Carrickmacross; and Fionnuala Ruane, c/o Willie Ruane. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on June 1, was €11,900. Play on line: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com.
We welcome into God’s family Laila Kate Gallagher who was baptised in Bonniconlon Church recently.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
