Local Notes: Then and Now - staff from Joseph Murphy Wholesale Hardware Ltd, Ballina in 1970 and 2024
Then and Now. Staff from Joseph Murphy Wholesale Hardware Ltd, Ballina, pictured in 1970 and then again at a staff reunion in the Merry Monk, Ballina in October 2024. From left; Brendan McGuinness, Angela Reape, Dympna Cronin and Gerry Connor.
A stunning concert of seasonal music by Candlelight in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, will be held on Friday, November 29, at 8pm. It will be hosted by Eileen Dunne, with guest artist Eimear Quinn, St Muredach’s Cathedral Choir and St Mary's Secondary School choir. Tickets cost €30 and are available online at www.ballinaparish.org or in the parish office from 9am-5pm. All proceeds are towards St Muredach’s Cathedral Restoration project.
Thanks has been extended to Billy Coleman for designing and making the protective cover for Our Lady’s statue in Knockmore and to everyone involved in the cleaning, preparation and the stone work and the generous sponsor.
The numbers drawn on November 4, were 19, 22, 29 and 32. €20 winners were; Sinead Corcoran, Tom Nallon, Marie and Freddie Jordan, Sophie Ginnelly, Amanda Gardiner and Bridget Holmes. Lucky Dip winner was Chris Hennigan.
The numbers drawn on November 11, were 6, 12, 27 and 31. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Gerry Coleman, Patsy Flynn and Marie Timlin. Season ticket winners were Gary Devers, Carmel McHale and Liam McHale. Lucky Dip winner was Shane, Finn and Thady. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on November 18, was €4500.
The numbers drawn last week were; 1, 12, 32 and 33. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Oisin Corcoran and Tom Timlin. Season ticket winners were Kath Donnegan and Loretta Langan. Lucky dip winner was Gerard Holmes. The jackpot in the latest draw was €9,600.
The numbers drawn last week were 17 18 , 19 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. €25 weekly winner was Roisin Walshe.
The parish is now recruiting for Eucharistic Ministers and readers in both churches. Please give names to Fr Reilly or any of the parish council members in the next week.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Paddy Langan, Derrynamuck on the recent passing of his father Sean Langan, Carramore-lacken. May he rest in peace.
Parishioners were blessed with beautiful weather on both Sundays for the annual cemetery rosary in Ballinahaglish and Cloghans cemeteries. The rosary and prayers were recited by Fr Michael Reilly and Mons Sean Killeen and was attended by large crowds. Special thanks was extended to both committees for their dedication to the upkeep of the cemeteries.
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There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, November 9, in Hineys, and the numbers drawn were 7, 27, 29 and 30. Two punters matched three numbers Michael and Mary Lynn, Keenagh, and Damien Lavin, Church View, Crossmolina, and each won €75. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, November 16, was €6,900.
A very much understrength Crossmolina suffered a heavy defeat away to a very strong Westport side in this U21 championship on a lovely mild autumn afternoon. A brace of goals from Conal Dawson and Joey Holmes in opening half set the west Mayo team up for a comfortable opening half. Crossmolina did fight back with 1-1 from Dylan Flynn and a brace of points from Oisin Deane and Patrick O’Malley and one from Danny McDonald. After the break Danny McDonald, Adam Mills and Dylan Flynn tacked on points. In between Westport had tacked on another 2-10 and Dylan Flynn scored with two points and one from Oisin Deane as the hosts marched on to the next round with ease. The final score was Westport 6-16, Crossmolina 1-11.
Crossmolina team and scorers were Conor Reynolds, Liam Connor (Capt), Eoin O’Boyle, Sean Og McGuiness, Michael Gill, Niall Maughan, Mickie Maloney, Jonathan Murtagh, Josh Moyles, Ronan Walsh, Danny McDonald 0-2, Dylan Flynn 1-4, Oisin Deane 0-2, Patrick O’Malley 0-2, Adam Mills 0-1. Subs were Liam Clancy for Michael Gill, Luke Rowland for Ronan Walsh, Billy Loftus for Patrick O’Malley.
Results of the game held last week were; 1st Anthony Granahan and Darragh Sheridan, 2nd a tie Eugene Granahan and John Gilger, PJ and Breege McNamara, 3rd a tie Tom O’Malley and Leo Ryan, Liam Garvey and Vincent Crowley, Bernie Gilroy and Liz Clarke. Raffle winners were; 1st Vincent Crowley, 2nd Kevin Murphy, and 3rd PJ McNamara.
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Killala Pastoral Council present "Christmas in Killala with Michael English". A Christmas Church Concert will be held in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Killala, on Friday, December 6, at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets costing €30 and are available from Thelma (096 32176) and Madeline (083 8817482). All proceeds going to local charities.
There was no jackpot winner on November 6, when the following numbers were drawn; 8, 7, 17 and 24. Consolation prizes went to David McGreal, Seamus Clarke and Sadie McCafferty. The numbers drawn on November 13, were 2, 8, 17and 26. Consolation prizes went to Helen Nealon, Teresa Ruddy and Liz Farrell. The jackpot this week is €8,100. Tickets are sold locally.
Children with additional needs of primary school age can participate in a series of interactive music workshops at Killala Community Centre. These are facilitated by music therapist Rosie Connolly. The sessions begin Saturday, November 16, from 11.30am to 12.30pm for four weeks. Call Mary or Derek on 096 32166 for more information as places are limited.
Killala Community Centre annual lotto tickets can be bought now at Killala Community Centre office. Have your name included in every weekly draw for just €90. Contact the office on 096 32166 for more information.
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A special Remembrance Ceremony for the faithful departed will take place in Ardagh Church next Sunday, November 24, at 5pm. The ceremony is always viewed as a very special event dedicated to families who have lost loved ones throughout the past year. The ceremony will be followed by refreshments in the community centre and all are very welcome to attend. Great credit must go to the organisers of the event.
The Church of the Assumption, Ardagh, will celebrate its Platinum Jubilee on December 8. Archbishop Francis Duffy has been invited to celebrate the Sunday 11am Mass with parish priest Fr Pat Munnelly. Members of the Pastoral Council are looking for old photographs and other memorabilia associated with Ardagh Church to be put on display in the community centre to form part of the hugely important and significant occasion. More details next week.
Ardagh GAA Club will hold its annual presentation evening in Mickey O'Boyle's on December 30. Proceedings will kick off at 8pm with a packed agenda that includes Christmas draw, final lotto draw for 2024, Player of the Year awards plus plenty of fun, entertainment and music to round off the celebrations.
November envelopes are placed at the back of the church and households are encouraged to take one and fill in the names of their deceased so that they can be remembered at all Masses during the month.
Tickets for Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw available from usual outlets or online at www.ardaghgaaclub.com where you can access the direct lotto draw link. Support appreciated.
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Moygownagh Ramblers November meeting will take place on Thursday, November 28, at 7pm in Moygownagh Learning Forum.
Jamie’s knit class takes place in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, November 21, at 7.30pm.
Crossmolina Library in partnership with MSLETB are having 1-1 lessons every Wednesday from 4-7pm to improve your Digital Skills on your phones, iPads and laptops. All classes are free. For more information contact Maureen on 096 31939.
The 25 card game in Moygownagh Community Centre is starting on Friday, November 22, at 9pm. All proceeds are going to the community cntre and club.
Crossmolina Community Council are looking to offer their community bus to a wider section of the local population. The bus is an essential commodity for the community and it is in the interest of all to keep it running. The community council are trying to expand the Wednesday service, which currently runs from 12.30pm to 3.30pm weekly. The service can be used to attend the doctor, pharmacy, hairdresser, the library or any other need you may have. It is a great chance to meet a friend for lunch or shopping. If there is sufficient uptake the service could be made official through Local Link and be free for pensioners. Currently the rate is €5 return.. For more information contact 096 30935 or WhatsApp 087 4752055.
St Brigid’s LGFA are holding their AGM in Ballycastle Clubhouse on Monday, November 25, at 8pm. Nominations for committee positions need to be emailed to club secretary stbrigids.mayo@lgfa.ie no later than Friday, November 22, at 9pm.
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This year’s Christmas Party will be held in the Great National Hotel, Ballina, on Sunday, December 8, commencing at 1pm with Mass. Dinner will be served immediately afterwards. This will be followed by music and dancing. Give names to Marion at 096 32576.
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 Community Text Alert Scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity, you contact the Garda on 096 20560 and they will decide if it warrants a text being sent to the scheme. If you are not already signed up it is still not too late, call to Killala Community Centre at and fill up a form or.
