Local Notes: Ballagh folk group, Community cinema and Culfadda walk

BALLAGHADERREEN

COFFEE MORNING FOR HOSPICE

The Ballaghaderreen Support Group of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice is hosting its annual Coffee Morning for Hospice at Duffy’s SuperValu on this Thursday, September 21st from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Please support.

FLEADH COLLECTION

Roscommon has been allocated the hosting of the Connacht Fleadh 2024. Strokestown will be hosting the event. As part of a Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann fundraising drive for the event a church gate collection will be held in your area on the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. All donations will be very much appreciated.

SOCCER CLUB 50/50 DRAW

The soccer club’s 50/50 weekly draw took place on Tuesday, September 12th at the Community Park Clubhouse. The jackpot of €220 was won by Pauline Henry – seller – Imelda Towey. Next draw takes place on Tuesday, September 19thh at Community Park Clubhouse. Ballaghaderreen FC wishes to thank all who support the weekly draw, also all the premises and outlets that sell the tickets for the weekly draw. Tickets are available at the usual outlets around the town or https:www.clubforce.com/BALLAGHADERREEN FC/membership.

PIETA HOUSE

Pieta House provides a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of these services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed. Call the 24-hour crisis Helpline on free phone l800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444.

CATHEDRAL FOLK GROUP

If you enjoy singing and music, why not join the Cathedral Folk Group. If you are interested, you can speak with the group any Saturday after the 6 p.m. Vigil Mass or contact the Presbytery on 094 98 60011, mobile 086 0858889.

COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE CONCERT

Coleman Music Centre Concert on September 21st at 8 p.m. with Carmel Mc Loughlin, Mick Flavin, John Glenn, Declan O’Hare, Brian Kerrigan and special guest Maureen O’Dowd. Tickets available from 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com.

COMMUNITY CINEMA

It’s Community Cinema time at the Coleman Music Centre on September 23rdat 2.30 p.m. (film - SCOOB), suitable for all the family. Treat bags available - one adult per family goes free. Enquiries: 071 9182599.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The Active Retirement Group meets on Wednesdays in the Ozanam Centre at 3.15 p.m.. Members and new members are welcome.

LATE MR LUKE FEENEY

The death took place peacefully at his home on September 3rd, of Mr Luke Feeney, Castlemore, Ballaghaderreen. His remains reposed at the Sharkey Funeral Home on Friday, September 8th, with removal to St Nathy’s Cathedral. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated by Fr Paul Kivlehan Administrator St Nathy’s Cathedral on Saturday followed by burial in Kilcolman Cemetery. Luke will be sadly missed by his sisters, Marion, Evangeline, Antoinette and Pauline; brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, great-grand nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends who will miss Luke.

CULTURE NIGHT

Culture Night will be celebrated in Carracastle Community Centre on Friday, September 22nd, at 8 p.m. with award winning musicians, storytelling and a short film showcasing traditional crafts. Entry is free and all are welcome to attend. The celebrations will continue afterwards in Davey’s Bar, where there will be more music and food available.

GAA 50/50 DRAW

This week’s Ballaghaderreen GAA 50/50 draw was held at Durkin’s Bar, The Square. The jackpot of €645 was won by James Rushe, Dalton Terrace. Seller - Imelda Towey’s. The next draw will be held on Sunday, September 24th at the Old Forge Inn, Cloontia. Your support of the weekly draw is greatly appreciated. Weekly tickets are on sale in shops and businesses throughout the town. An annual 50/50 ticket, giving entry into every draw in the year is available for €90 from committee members. Weekly tickets can also be purchased online through the Ballaghaderreen GAA Facebook page.

GURTÉEN/ MONASTERADEN

CONCERT IN GURTÉEN

Country comes to the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen for one night only with a wonderful line up of acts including Carmel Mc Loughlin, Mick Flavin, John Glenn, Declan O Hare, Brian Kerrigan, special guest- Maureen O’ Dowd on Thursday, September 21st at 8 p.m.. Tickets on sale 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

RECENT DEATH

The death took place on September 12th at Mayo University Hospital of Mr Jimmy Lavin, Market, Swinford and formerly of Branchfield, Ballymote. He was uncle of Margaret Mullaney, Mullaghroe, Gurteen. Sympathy to Margaret and to all Jimmy’s family and friends. May he rest in Peace.

CLOONLOO COFFEE EVENING

Cloonloo’s annual coffee evening for North West Hospice will be held in Cloonloo Hall on Saturday evening after 7 o’clock Mass. Support would be appreciated.Credit to the Hall Committee for recent works - kitchen and units newly painted and also the toilets.Well done to all.

CULFADDA WALK

Well done to all who did the Culfadda Walk on Sunday in aid of North West Hospice and to all who gave and will give sponsorship to it.

BINGO

Bingo is held in Gurteen Hall every Friday at 8 p.m.. Jackpot of €1600 in forty five calls or less. Lotto raffle jackpot €550. Also, 50/50 split. Support is greatly appreciated.

GURTÉEN CELTIC

The Gurteen Celtic jackpot was not won. The numbers drawn were 11,18, 23, 26. The winner of the €50 prize was Sharon Amber, Bunninadden. Next week’s jackpot of €5,800 will be in O’Dowd’s Lakeview Bar, Monasteraden. The club greatly appreciates all support.

EASTERN HARPS DRAW

The Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on Monday night with a jackpot of €528 was won by Deirdre Gillen and Amy McGovern Cluain Dara, Gurteen. The club appreciates all support.

COLEMAN CINEMA

Coleman Community Cinema is on Saturday September 23rd at 2.30 p.m. at Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen. ‘Scoob the Movie’ is the chosen film. This animated film is suitable for all the family. Treat bags available and one adult per family goes free. Enquiries to 071 9182599.

SEAN NÓS CLASS

Séan Nós dancing classes adults: beginner class commenced on Tuesday, September 12th 7- 8 p.m. in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen with Áirc Damhsa Culture club. For further details visit www.aircdamhsa.com/classes

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes in Gurteen Hall with Teresa Kearney for thirteen weeks, started last Tuesday night from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m.. For more information contact Kathleen at 087-9560778.