Local Notes: Success for Knockmore and Kilglass Irish dancers in London.
Emma Browne (Knockmore) and Roisin Donegan (Kilglass) winners of the U7 and U9 championships in London recently at the Seamus and Marie Moore Championships. The girls are pupils of the Sylvan Kelly School of Irish Dancing, Ballina.
Congratulations to Katie Holmes, daughter of Teresa and the late Dermot Holmes, Coolcronan, Knockmore, and Kevin Walsh, Ballina, who were married in the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore, on Saturday, July 27. Bridesmaids were Leanne Holmes, Emma Holmes, Rachel Keavney, Ashley Bourke and Amy Barrett. Best man was Kyle Walsh, and groomsmen were Lewis Nealon, Keith Devaney, David Corcoran and Dylan McHale. Flowergirls were Alannah Holmes and Emily Lavelle. Pageboys were Tyler, Jamie and Darragh Holmes. A large number of family, relatives and friends attended the ceremony which was celebrated by Fr Michael Reilly PP., Knockmore. Music for the ceremony was provided by Niamh Langan and Fineinn Quinn. The happy couple are wished every happiness for their future years together.
The numbers drawn last week were 12, 27, 31 and 32. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Margaret Burns and Clodagh Keane. Season ticket winners were Ann Clarke and Gerry Langan. Lucky dip winner was Bernie Duffy. The jackpot in the latest draw on Saturday, August 3, was €8,100.
The numbers drawn on July 22 were 5, 6, 25 and 27. €20 winners were Marieta Brogan, Bernie Flynn, Joe Faughnan, Kevin Loftus, Bernard Breslin and Kevin Gallagher. Lucky dip winner was Mattie Togher.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Liam Sweeney, Ballinaslava, Knockmore on the recent passing of his brother Martin Sweeney, Sligo; and sympathy is extended also to the family of the late Ruth Balbirnie (Johnson), Lisduvogue, Knockmore. May they rest in peace.
Currabaggan School clothes collection in aid of Currabaggan Parents Association drop off at the school on Saturday morning, August 10, from 9 to 11am. Clothes, bed linen, shoes, handbags, belts, towels and blankets are welcome but no duvets or pillows. Your support will be appreciated.
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A jam-packed Summer Camp will kick off next Monday, August 12, at Ardagh GAA grounds for boys and girls aged between 5-12. It promises to be a hugely enjoyable event with GAA, soccer, rounders, tag rugby, dodgeball and many more fun games all included. Camp co-ordinators are Jenny Kelly and Ardagh's Mayo senior footballer James Carr. Contact James at 087 3215229 for more information and to secure your child's place. The event, which will conclude on Friday, August 15, will be filled with numerous fun-filled activities for all to enjoy.
There was no outright winner of Ardagh GAA Club's July monthly lotto draw held last week. The numbers drawn were 16, 24, 11, and 14. Lucky €50 winners were Brendan O'Boyle and Margaret and Michael Clarke. Congratulations to the 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.
Congratulations to Ardagh U18 footballer Adam Foody who represented Ardmoy at the official launch of the Homeland sponsored Mayo GAA underage competitions last week. Well done Adam.
Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw will take place next Sunday, August 11, with a prize of €4,200. Full ticket sales details on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com and support greatly appreciated.
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Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives and friends of Niall O'Boyle, Texas, USA and late of Belderrig and Angela McCafferkey, Rathoonagh and Manchester, UK who died recently. May they rest in peace.
Mass will be celebrated in Belderrig Cemetery on Sunday, August 11, at 2pm, in Doonfeeney Cemetery; on Friday, August 16, at 7pm and in Kilbride Cemetery on Friday, August 23, at 7pm.
The Ceide Coast Atlantic half marathon and 10k coastal run, organised by Ballycastle Athletic Club, will take place on Saturday, September 21. Apply online at ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com. Any queries contact Joe Gardiner at 086 8453067.
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Moygownagh Ramblers /Knit Night are taking a break for the Summer holidays and the Ramblers Night will resume in Moygownagh Learning Forun on Thursday, September 5, at 7.30pm. James Knit Night will resume on Thursday September 12.
Comgratulations to Stephanie Jennings last week’s winner. The next draw will be held on August 11.
Mass will be celebrated in the New Graveyard in Moygownagh on Sunday, August 11, at 11am weather permitting.
North Mayo Heritage Centre will be holding an Artisan Food and Craft Market on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Any Artisan food producer or craftsperson interested in having a stall email Sarah on nmhcommunity@gmail.com or call the office on 096 31809.
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The numbers drawn on July 27, were 1, 2, 8, and 30. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 prize winners were as follows; Shane Ruane, Drumsheen; John Smith, Laughty, Ballina; Peter Boyd, Knockroe; Norah Conlon, Ellaghamore; Odran Cawley, Newtown Clogher, Ballina. The latest draw was held on August 3 for a jackpot of €13,250. Play on line: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Congratulations and every good wish for the future to Marie Barry and Kevin Casey who were married recently in Bonniconlon. Congratulations also to both families on this joyous occasion.
The Attymass Parish Cemetery Masses are as follows: Bonnifinglas Cemetery this evening Tuesday, August 6, at 7.30pm; New Killeen Cemetery on Friday, August 9, at 7.30pm; Old Killeen Cemetery on Tuesday, August 13, at 7.30pm. A collection for the upkeep of the cemeteries will take place at each Mass.
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.
The annual tip to Knock Shrine will take place tomorrow Wednesday, August 7. Bus will leave Creevagh Old school at 11am and Killala at 11.30am. They will have lunch on arrival with some free time afterwards. Mass will be celebrated at 4pm. Refreshments on return journey in Bessie’s.
High noon club are on annual holiday for the month of August.
Bonus ball winner last week was Helen Boland. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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On Sunday, August 11, Mick Travers will provide the music from 7 to 9 at the Kilmurry social. Admission is €10 with door prize.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, July 27, in The Thatch Bar. The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 21 and 23. One ticket matched three numbers Aiden and Caroline Heffernan, Castlehill, Ballina, and they won €150.
This was a fast open game of football in this County U16 C Championship Group 2 played in Gilmartin Park on Thursday last. Kiltmagh lead by a point 0-6 to 0-5 with Conor Hession scoring three points and Jack Shannon two and Jonah Gill one. Crossmolina scores were Tom Burke, Joseph Loftus and Eanna O’Boyle points each and two from Ethan Reilly. The crucial score in this low scoring game came two minutes after the break with a goal from Ethan Reilly. Jack Shannon reduced the lead with a point. Ethan Reilly, Joseph Loftus and Peadar Fergus added points in between. Conor Hession scored three points and Conn McDermott also scored three points for the hosts. Dylan Keane and Ethan Reilly tacked on a further four points in the last ten minutes after going three points down in that time to win by two in the end after a couple of missed chances. The final score was Crossmolina 1-12, Kiltimagh 0-13.
Claremorris scored one of the fastest goals in the County Minor Championship inside half a minute from Davy Byrne straight from the throw in. Kobe McDonald replied with a point and played a crucial part in setting up the pass for Oisin Deans goal after a 60m run in the sixth minute. Davy Byrne pointed. Kobe McDonald and Davy Byrne continued to trade points. Oisin Deane grabbed his second goal in the 15th minute. Jack Comer and Adam Mills tacked on points and Sean O’Connell raised a green flag for south Mayo side in the 26th minute. There were further points from Davy Byrne and Oisin Deane and this left the half time score 3-6 to 2-07.
Davy Byrne tied the score in the fourth minute in with his second point in a couple of minutes. Kobe McDonald and Davy Byrne swopped points. Luke Williams came off the bench and was on hand to finish a great team move to the net. Kobe McDonald and Adam Mills traded points with Davy Byrne two and Sean O’Connell one to leave just three points separating the sides after a great contest which puts the Deel-Siders into county semi final against Westport. The final score was Crossmolina 4-10, Claremorris 2-13.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto on July 31, were 7, 25, 28, 29. Consolation prizes went to; Annette Maughan, Phil Walsh and Tony Haran. The latest jackpot was €7,300.
Killala Community Centre annual tickets are for sale now. Never miss a draw again. Have your name included in every weekly draw for €90. Contact the office at 096 32166 for further information.
The 29th Annual Alan Donnelly Talent Show will be held on Thursday, August 15. Contact Madeline Cummins at 083 8817482 to enter.
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Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Well Rosserk on Sunday, August 18, at 3.30pm.
Bingo is held on Wednesday night at 8.30pm in Killala Comminity Centre. The community bus service will be available. Contact 096 32166 to book a seat.
The annual trip to Knock Shrine for Killala , Lacken and Cooneal parishes will take place on August 7, with lunch at the Knock House Hotel, free time and Mass at 4pm in The Apparition Chapel. The cost of €25 which includes bus, lunch and refreshments on return home. Leave your name and money into your local Church or Killala Post Office.
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