Local Notes: Proceeds of Kilmovee 5km and 10km presented to Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
At the recent presentation of the cheque for €9,422.10c proceeds of the Kilmovee 10k and 5k to Martina Jennings CEO Mayo/Roscommon Hospice in Kilmovee Community Centre were from left; Padraig and Kathy Hughes, Tommy Joe Gallagher, Gerry Regan, Martina Jennings, CEO Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, Carmel Roddy, Geraldine Duffy, John Roddy, Ann-Marie Rushe, Tommy Rushe and Ann Marie Rooney. Pic James Hunt Photography.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 (after 6pm). Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm Wednesday.
With now under 500kms to walk to reach Rome, Cathal is currently approaching the famous medieval city of Lucca having walked approx. 1700kms so far on his epic journey from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Mayo Parkinson's Association and Children's Health Foundation Crumlin. If you would like to donate to Cathal's fundraiser, visit kellyswalk2rome.ie. 100% of all donations will be going directly to the two charities. If you would like to contact Cathal, visit the website or follow the social media channels Kellys Walk 2 Rome. Thank you to everyone for all the continued support.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on September 9, were 12, 13, 22 and 27. €70 vouchers were won by Danny Walsh, Bohola and Lisa Molloy, c/o Corrib Oil. €35 was won by Triona O'Donahue, Cloonaghboy, Annie O'Brien, Midfield, Freda Loftus, Esker, David J Langford, Tulleague, David Langford, Killasser and Emma Molloy, Cloonainra. The latest jackpot was €16,800.
Tai Chi classes have resumed in Swinford Cultural Centre on Wednesday nights at 8pm. All welcome.
Swinford Golf Club hosted the Dick Crowley Cup over weekend of September 7 and 8. Barry ‘Goose’ Durkan clinched victory with an impressive score of 41 points, James Kilroy and Daniel Irwin followed, securing second and third places respectively in closely contested rounds. In the ladies' Áine McDonald Memorial, Dympna O’Donnell triumphed with 37 points, with Catherine Loftus and Hilary McCrohan completing the top three.
Men's top finishers: 1st Barry Durkan: 41 points, 2nd James Kilroy: 38 points and 3rd Daniel Irwin 36 points. Ladies' top finishers: 1st Dympna O'Donnell: 37 points, 2nd Catherine Loftus: 27 points and 3rd Hilary McCrohan: 26 points.
Adding to the weekend's success, Swinford Golf Club also celebrated a significant victory in the Connacht Shield, defeating Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club in a quarterfinal match on Sunday. Congratulations to all our participants and good luck in the semi-final.
Applications are now open for the Education Grant from Saint Vincent de Paul. Applicants must be in receipt of the SUSI grant. Apply to SVP The Orchard, Swinford, Co Mayo or email mhoc@svp.ie.
Swinford Comhaltas classes have resumed in Swinford NS on Saturdays. For more information, contact 087 7454032 or cceswinford@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Swinford FC member Aoibhin McGarry on being named in the U17 Women’s Division Two Team of the Year 2024 in the Mayo Women’s League.
Congratulations to Swinford native Martin Dyar whose poem The Enemy of Fear is to be added to the Kiltimagh Poetry Trail and unveiled on September 21. Meeting point is Market Square, Kiltimagh at 3pm then proceeding to the Emigrant Park reading other poems along the route. Afterwards retire to the Folk Cafe for refreshments, more readings, music and songs.
Congratulations to Bernie Scully on winning €570 in the August Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw. Sarah Howley and The Ginty Family Rubble each won €20 in the spot prize draw. The September draw will take place on Sunday, October 6. €5 per entry.
Swinford Gardening Clubs trip to 'Lovely Leitrim' on Saturday, September 28, will visit Dromod Railway Museum, Fenagh Visitor Centre and Glenview Folk Museum, Ballinamore. The cost is €85 which includes all entry fees, breakfast and dinner. To book contact 087 7917136 or 087 7604763.
Horticulturist Bradley Duffy will give a talk on 'Autumn in the Garden' on Tuesday, September 24, in the Meeting Room on Lower Main St. He will be happy to answer gardening questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. Entry fee €5.
Tara’s Run/Walk for Fun takes place on Saturday, September 28. Registration is at 11am and the run starts at 12 noon from Killasser Community Centre. €10 for adults and €5 for children. All proceeds will go to Killasser Community Centre and Anam Cara.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice are calling for people to host a coffee morning/evening with family, friends or work colleagues on National Coffee Morning for Hospice, Thursday, September 26, or on another day if it suits you. Register for a free pack on www.hospice.ie/coffee email info@hospice.ie or call 094 9388666.
Active Retirement Club has resumed meeting every Monday from 2-4 pm in Swinford Cultural Centre.
Swinford Go Getters meet on the first Thursday of every month from 10.30am to 11.30am in Swinford Cultural Centre.
Vision Ireland Swinford is seeking donations of furniture and homewares. Contact 087 4827468 or email swinford.retail@vi.ie.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Anthony (Tony) O’Brien Killaturley, Swinford, formerly of Harrogate, North Yorkshire; Bell Harbour, Co. Clare and St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Charlestown and Brian Rowley, Carrabeg, Swinford. May they rest in peace.
Nia, a blend of dance, martial arts and yoga practiced barefoot to music in Swinford Cultural Centre each Sunday evening at 7.30pm. Contact Siobhan on 089 4182740 for further information.
Meelick weekly card games return on Tuesday, October 1, at 9pm in Meelick Community Centre. Admission €8.
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To celebrate their 50th Anniversary Moy Davitts GAA club are hosting a dinner dance in the Great National Hotel Ballina on November 2, with a drinks reception at 7pm and dinner at 7.30pm. Music will be supplied by the Brian McDermott band, followed by DJ till late. Tickets are €50 pp and to book, contact Annette on 087 6781500. Special accommodation rates are available from the hotel.
Social Bingo continues every Monday in The Sheridan Community Centre, Bohola. Doors open at 8.30pm for a 9pm start.
The annual coffee morning in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice, will take place in Bohola Community Centre, on Thursday, September 26, from 10am-2 pm. New helpers are welcome to help out on the day or do some baking. Contact Vera on 087 6401155 if interested.
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Work on the production of the 18th edition of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine is taking place. If you have any stories, photos or information for inclusion in this year's edition, email to kilkellykilmoveemagazine@gmail.com or contact any of the committee members.
A Culture Night of traditional Irish song and dance will be held in the Thatch on September 20. It will be much like the Cois Tine but a bit more energetic and maybe a slightly younger audience. Doors open at 7pm with live entertainment starting at 7.30pm and ending around 9.30pm with a raffle prizes draw. The event is free and space is limited so people are advised to arrive early to secure a seat.
Kilmovee Swimming Pool are holding a Church Gate Collection in the 4 churches of the parish over the weekend of October 5 and 6. Your contribution would be much appreciated and will go towards the upkeep of the local swimming pool.
The death took place of Dolores Towey-Charlton, late of Aughadeffin, Kilmovee and also of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon and Lucan, Co. Dublin on September 6, peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Dolores was predeceased by her parents John and Winifred and her siblings Tony, Eileen and Maureen and is survived by her daughter Donna, son David, grandchildren Zoe and Faye, Elijah and Lauren, brothers John and Fr Dominic, sister Una, partner Peter, son-in-law Rob, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal took place to St Mary’s Church, Lucan on Wednesday, September 11, arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. May Dolores rest in peace.
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The death took place at Sligo University Hospital on August 30 of John McDonagh, Cloonloo, Boyle, Co. Sligo. News of his passing was received with great sadness in his community and beyond where he was well-liked and popular. His remains reposed at Mahon's Funeral Home, Boyle on Thursday evening last and were removed to St. Joseph's Church, Cloonloo for the Funeral Mass at noon on Friday with burial afterwards in Templeronan Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Margaret and family Mike, Brendan, Paula, Shane and Ciara and their partners Aoife, Radka, Anthony, Tissi and Evan and grandchildren Shauna and Chloe, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
The death took place on September 3 of Aidan Foley, Drum, Athlone, and formerly of Shroofe, Monasteraden - retired an Garda Siochana. Predeceased by his parents Con and Madge, news of his untimely passing was received in his native Monasteraden with great sadness. He is survived by his wife Eleanor, sons David and Stephen, daughter Ellen, sisters Mary, Rita, Gina and Geraldine -brothers Sean, Neilus, Gerard, Kieran, extended family and many relatives and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
The Eastern Harps 50/50 draw was held on Monday night, September 9, and the winner was Keith Carty who won €606.
Country Night at the Coleman Music Centre with a wonderful line up of acts including Carmel McLoughlin, Sandy Kelly, Frank McCaffrey, Brian Kerrigan and Matt Curran on Thursday, September 19 at 8pm. Tickets on sale 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com.
For one night only at the Coleman Music Centre, members of the well known O’Donnell Family - Colm, Seamus, Siobhan and Eoin will come together to perform a live concert on Saturday, September 21, at 8pm. For bookings call 071 9182599 or visit www.colemanirishmusic.com.
