Local Notes: Miles For Mary Memorial Walk, Dance, Handball News
Tidy Towns volunteers out and about for a community clean-up in Balintubber.
Well done to local players Dylan Ruane, Robert Heneghan and Darragh Heneghan who all played so well in Roscommon’s victory over Mayo in the Connacht semi-final on Sunday last in McHale park Castlebar. Dylan, who is vice-captain, had an exceptional game and ended up scoring three points. Darragh had a brilliant game and caused huge problems for the Mayo defence scoring a goal and three points. Robert had the difficult challenge of leading the full forward line in the absence of Daire Cregg and he did really well scoring a point and setting up a goal. Iain Daly has to take great credit as part of a management team who had their team very well prepared. Iain had great success as former Michael Glavey’s manager leading the club to county and provincial success. A large crowd of supporters attended the match on Sunday including a large local attendance. The players and management are wished every success in the Connacht final against Galway in Dr Hyde park on Sunday week.
Good luck to Niall Heneghan and the Roscommon U-20 team and management who play Galway in the Connacht final on Wednesday next.
The monthly dance in Kilmurry Hall continues on Sunday, May 3rd with Paul O'Connor. Dancing from 8p.m. to 10p.m with doors open at 7.30p.m. Admission €10. Come along for a great night of dancing.
Well done to the school’s quiz team who represented the school in the Scór Roscomáin Scór na bPáistí Quiz in the Abbey Hotel recently. The children finished just outside the top three when the scores were tallied.
Well done to the senior men's county footballers on their very impressive win over Mayo in Castlebar last weekend. Best wishes for continued success going forward as they come up against the Galway men in the next game.
The club is hosting a full weekend of activities, including the official opening of its new training pitch, on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Fun for all ages. Pass the word around to all club supporters, near and far.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were joint 1st, Oliver Comppton, Cathal McHugh, Tommy Flynn, Mary Dolan; joint 2nd, John Compton, Joe Murray, Mickey Treacy; raffle, Pat Mullooly. Spring league finishes on Tuesday, April 28th. New players welcome.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on April 25th the numbers drawn were 3, 5, 10, 23, bonus number 25. There was no jackpot winner, There was one Match 3 number winner of €200 P J McGuire. Next jackpot is €9,300 for four correct numbers, €13,300 for four correct numbers plus bonus number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, May 2nd.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 37. Winners - Mary Frayne and Bernie Owens, €50 each.
Bingo every Saturday at 8.30 p.m. in Kilglass Gaels Centre.
The family of Mary Higgins Delaney are holding a walk in her memory at Williamstown Bog Road Walk on Saturday, May 2nd. The walk starts at 12 noon, commencing at St. Teresa’s Church. All funds raised are in aid of Galway Hospice. All are welcome to attend.
After the winter break, the Heritage Society has just resumed monthly meetings, having had the first gathering of 2026 on Wednesday last in Templetogher. This was our Annual General Meeting and, as always, it generated much debate and discussion. Secretary Kathleen Heviken gave an excellent, detailed account of all the activities of the past year. She sympathised with all who had suffered bereavements and mentioned in particular two special members who died since the last AGM, president, Maureen Lyons and another key member, Johnny Feeney. Joint treasurer Oliver Lennon, gave a detailed and very positive update on the financial position, having the very welcome news that, despite much expense in the past year, the group is still very comfortably in the black in the Credit Union. In his address as chairperson, Leo Finnegan mentioned some of the great achievements in the past year and welcomed the great cooperation that exists between the various community organisations. He thanked all who had helped during the year, including all the members, the occasional helpers who are always available when required, the RSS supervisor and participants, the generous benefactors who are so forthcoming with their donations and time, and, very importantly also, the public in general for their ongoing support for all our activities. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Johnny Collins; Vice-Presidents, Lar Finnegan, Michael Tarmey; Chairperson, Leo Finnegan; Vice-Chairperson, Patrick Collins; Secretary, Kathleen Heviken; Assistant Secretary, Eileen Finnegan; Joint Treasurers, Oliver Lennon, Tom Flynn; PRO, Leo Finnegan. A number of matters on the agenda were addressed. One of the main projects for this year is a Story Map of the locality, which is a joint project between the group and Williamstown Tidy Towns. This project is already underway and much of the funding towards it has been received via grant aid from both Galway County Council and West Midlands Credit Union, all of which is greatly appreciated. In addition, the group is participating in another Story Map, which will cover a large section of County Galway. This is being led by Zena Hoctor who works along with Galway County Council, GRD etc. There will be a piece about Templetogher Heritage Area in this Story Map.
Sympathy was extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late John Fleming, Kilkenny. John, who was affectionately known as Harvey, died in a tragic accident involving a bus near Dublin Airport last week. His wife, Marian is a daughter of Peter and Nonie Dolan, Milltown (formerly Hanley, Castletogher); also to the family, relatives and friends of the late Michael “Hauleen” McDonagh, Tuam, another very talented Galway footballer. RIP John and Hauleen.
The handball club’s U-12 boys, Cian Smyth and Mason Feeney were in Moycullen and were representing Galway in the 40x20 Juvenile B Connaught Championship. Cian and Mason made a strong start against Mayo, they took control with their serves and topped Mayo to secure their place in the semi-finals. They then met a strong pairing from Roscommon and had to dig deep to eke out their win to earn their place in the Connacht final. Facing another strong team from Roscommon, the boys rallied with great skill and nailed fantastic kill shots to bring the Connacht gold medals back to Williamstown.
Bhí cruinniú breá eile ag an gCiorcal Cainte áitiúil sa Chaife SNJ an Domhnach seo caite. Tá suim an-mhaith sa Ghaeilge ag na daoine go léir atá ag freastal ar an gciorcal, agus tá na h-uimhreacha ag dul I méid an t-am ar fad. Beidh an chéad chruinniú eile i mí Meitheamh agus, arís, beidh fáilte roimh gach duine.
