Local Notes: Sam Reddington is winner of the Vincie James Cup at the Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club event
Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club staged a hugely successful double event of boxing over St Patricks weekend in Knockmore Community Hall. Pictured are the KFC boxers involved. Front Row L to R; Warren Ryder, Donnacha Goggins, Cayden Murray, Rihanna Lawerence, Patrick Lawerence, Benjamin Garvin, Shay Judge, Kevin Spellman, Se Dempsey. Back Row L to R; Billy Rice coach, Joshua Garvin, Martin Lawerence, Kaiden Hardy, Brian Rouse, Lorcan Ryder, Pearse Lawless, Sam Reddington, Cian Hannigan, Jonah Gallagher, Nathan Mc Guane and Joe Hannon Coach Winner of the Vincie James Cup for Best Boxer went to Sam Reddington who was presented by coaches Brendan Walsh, Joseph Hannon and Billy Rice. Pic courtesy Sarah Jane Walsh photography.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, March 23, in The Thatch Bar, and the numbers drawn were 12, 15, 18 and 35. No punter matched three numbers and three tickets were drawn; Jenny Connor, Deerpark, Crossmolina; Mark Ormsby, Fotish, Crossmolina; Deirdre Ward, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, and they each win €50. This week’s jackpot is €10,800.
The following are the results of the weekly session on Thursday night, March 21, in Kilmurry Centre. Best of 20 games; 1st Liz Clarke and Bernie Gilroy, 2nd Darragh Sheridan and Anthony Granahan, 3rd a tie Kevin and Jason Murphy, Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett. Raffle winners were; 1st Des McDonnell, 2nd Leo Ryan and 3rd Vincent Crowley.
The Egan Jewellers Mayo Intermediate Football Championship draw took place in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Wednesday night, March 27. Crossmolina are in Group 1 having been drawn against Lahardane MacHales in Bofeenaun on the weekend of August 17/18. Louisburgh and Moy Davitts make up the group.
Crossmolina U12 Basketball team were in hard luck to lose out to Charlestown in the winter league final in Castlebar by five points after a dramatic one point win over Ballina in the semi final. The Crossmolina panel was James Gallagher, Jamie O’Malley, Kevin Fergus, John O’Boyle, Aidan O’Boyle, Rian Floyd, James Devaney, Owen McDonagh, Luke Brennan, Sean Og Cleary, Noah Hopkins, Darragh Walsh and their coach Karen Quinn.
Foster Carers are urgently needed in Co Mayo to open their hearts and homes to children in foster care. If you are interested and would like more information, visit the website www.orchardfostering.ie or call 01 6275713.
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Ardagh GAA Club's annual lotto for the new season kicks off this coming Sunday, April 7. Purchasers who have not returned their tickets and remittance to date to any club official or member are advised to do so as quickly as possible to ensure entry to the first draw. Annual tickets are currently on sale and can be obtained from any committee member. The 12 monthly ticket, priced at €50, entitles the purchaser to select two sets of four numbers to win or share the jackpot. Purchasers also have the option of buying their tickets online at www.ardaghgaaclub.com where they will be directed to the appropriate link. All support will be greatly appreciated by the lotto committee. The new jackpot stands at €3,600.
Ardmoy U16 team recorded a two points victory over Ardnaree last weekend in the County U16 League division 2 on a scoreline of 2-13 to 2-11. In the county U14 league division 2, Ardmoy 3-13 Moy Davitts 2-8 and in the county U18 league division 5, Ardmoy 9-19 Bonniconlon 2-5.
Parish Priest, Fr Pat Munnelly, will undertake his monthly house calls to the ill and housebound this Friday, April 5, starting at 11.30am.
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The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 11 and 13 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The lucky winner of the Easter Egg was Ailson Reddington and the winners of €50 cash were Denis Lacken and Monica McHale.
Gaelic football training has started back for the U10 boys and girls (born 2014 and 2015 ) and new players are always welcome. Contact Caroline for U10 girls on 087 6227475 and Eoin on 087 2664553. Training for U8s (2016 and 2017) and U6s (2018 and 2019 ) boys and girls starts in April. For U6 and U8 girls contact Neil on 085 8101479. For U8 boys contact John on 087 6108585 and for U6 boys contact Stephen on 087 9261716.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Teresa Traynor (nee Holmes), Knockfree, Cloghans, to her sons Martin and Bernard, daughter Jennifer, her beloved grandchildren and sister Maureen Kennedy, USA. Teresa’s remains were removed to St Teresa’s Church on Monday evening, March 18, and her Requiem Mass was concelebrated on the Tuesday where she was remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend and much loved member of the community. She was laid to rest afterwards in Cloghans cemetery. Teresa was pre-deceased by her husband Paschal, daughter Fiona and sister Martina.
Sympathy is also extended to the family of the late Agnes Whelan (nee Keane) UK, sister of the late Sean Keane, Rathduff . May they rest in peace.
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Bring your yarn and needles down to Moygownagh Learning Forum and join the first knit night on Thursday, April 11, at 7.30pm. If interested contact Jamie on 085 1891777.
Congratulations to Alan Gaughan winner of the 50/50 draw. Next draw will take place on Sunday, April 14.
Blending in with the regular musicians and singers, Thursday night last saw the repertoire of musical instruments expand. Three new ramblers were welcomed who entertained with their songs, accordion, guitar and uilleann pipe music, potters and acting. Homemade tasty treats were supplied. Dates for April are Thursday 4 and 18.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto held on March 23 last were 3, 9, 29 and 31. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Carol Leonard; John Ruane, Drumsheen; Fionnuala Ruane, Bonniconlon; Finian and Daithi Judge, Carralavin; and Cormac O’Malley, Carralavin.
The jackpot in the latest draw held on March 30 was €10,550. Play on line at; www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Bridget Henry, Chaffhill and Billy Walsh, Drumsheen and Ardnaree, who were laid to rest during the week. May they rest in peace.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
A fun run/walk is being organised in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice in memory of Mary Farrell on Saturday, April 20, with registration from 2pm and start at 3pm. It will start and finish at Bessie’s Bar, Lacken. Refreshments will be served afterwards and a raffle will take place. Raffle sheets are available in local shops and businesses.
Bonus ball winner last week was The Thompson family. There are numbers available for bonus ball, contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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The death occurred on Saturday, March 23, of John Kenny, Main Street, Ballycastle (ex Garda Siochana, Dublin and Mayo). He was predeceased by his beloved son Colm. Sympathy is extended to his wife Mary, sons Ronan and Ciarán, his brothers James and Ray, sister-in-law Monica, extended family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The amount raised on Daffodil Day in Ballycastle was €1421. Many thanks to all for your support and to those who helped in any way.
Ceide Fields are now open every day for the season until Halloween from 10am – 5pm with last admission at 4.15pm. Ceide Ladle also have the café open daily.
Congratulations to Jacqui Poyntz, last weekend’s winner of €240. Tickets are now available in John Burkes, Healy’s Bar, Donnelly's Village Store, Seaview Lounge, Belderrig Community Centre.
Kiddies Korner annual general meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, aat 7pm. All are welcome.
A yearly fundraising initiative 'Drink Tea for MND' to support the Irish Motor Neurone Association will be held in the Community Hall Ballycastle on Sunday, April 28, at 12.30pm.
Any news items for inclusion in Ballycastle notes in Western People can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Tuesday’s issue.
