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Wedding Bells
Congratulation to the following couples who were married recently:
Nigel Canavan, Abbeytown, Crossmolina and Claire Conroy, Ballinasloe
David Bilbow, St Patrick's Ave., Crossmolina and Lisa Ryan, Killala
Ronan O’Boyle, Ballina Rd., Crossmolina and Regina Ruane, Carrentrila, Ballina who were married in Knockmore.
Nuala Gallagher Ballina Rd., and Seamus Downey Gowling, Cork
Mary Gallagher, Abbeytown and John Carden, Killala Rd., Ballina

Wed in Florida 
Congratulations to Martina Rafter, Abbeytown and Brian Capps, Florida who were married in Florida on the 11th July. They are wished all the best of luck by their many friends in Crossmolina.

Lotto Results
There was no winner of the Crossmolina GAA club lotto jackpot held on Saturday night August 1st.
The numbers were:
18 - 21 - 23 - 25
three punters matched three numbers:
Tommy Hurst Ballina Rd Crossmolina
Peggy McKinley No 1 Abbeyview, Crossmolina 
Olivia Donohoe Fotish, Crossmolina
Each win €50
The draw took place in Moffatt‘s.
This weeks jackpot is €10.550
Many Thanks to everybody for your support

Lotto Results
There was no winner of the Crossmolina G A A club lotto jackpot held on Saturday night August 8th.
The numbers were:
 1 - 2 - 24 - 26
no punter matched three numbers either and six tickets were drawn:
Gerry and Louise Loftus Lord Edward St Ballina
John Gallagher Leeds C/o Seamie Jordan Enniscoe
Aileen McLoughlin Ballina Rd Crossmolina 
Teresa McDermott Derryhillagh Castlehill
Ken Gorey C/o Killala Precision
Kathleen Gallagher Leeds C/o Seamie Jordan Enniscoe
Each win €25
The draw took place in Lynotts. This weeks jackpot is €10.700.
Many thanks for your continued support

Joseph joins Priests Society
Congratulations to Joseph Merrick Ballycooraun who has become the new Communications director of St Josephs Young Priests Society. Joseph is the society’s first ever holder of this office and will immediately launch a campaign to establish new branches. There is over 100,000 members in their 500 branches all over Ireland 

G A A
Crossmolina 16’s Advance to Final
Crossmolina U16 team had comfortable win over Kiltane in the North Mayo U16 semi Final at St Tiernan’s Park. After leading at half time 1 - 9 to 0 - 3 having faced the strong breeze in the first half a goal 3 minuets into second half by Gerard Haran put the result beyond doubt. The final score 3 - 15 to         0 - 8 they now play Ballina in the Final

Crossmolina team and scorers Shane Keane, Nicholas Gallagher, John Mulhern, Matthew Carey, Ian Gordan, Kevin McHugh 0 - 1 Jason Murphy, Stephen McHugh  1 - 1 Aidan Kearns 0 - 1 Shane Cooney Gerard Haran 1 - 7 Ronan Barratt 0 - 3 Jason Donnelly 1 - 3 Nigal Lynn, Fiarcha Walshe. Subs Barry O’Neill for J Donnelly, Kevin Mulhern for F. Walshe, Neal Mulhern for A. Kearns

U12’s Win League
Crossmolina U12 team won the County Division 2 League title after drawing  away to Ballaghaderreen on Monday last. The sides were level at halftime 1 - 6 each. Ballaghaderreen were on top after the break and went into a six points lead in a very exciting finish. Gary Hopkins grabbed a goal and a point Nigal Caden and Jordan Flynn added points to tie the score 2 - 12 each to secure the title for a very good team performance throughout the League dropping just one point in the five games.
Crossmolina Team and scorers: Gary Lynn Darren Caden Fergal Gill Jason Lynn Conor Rowland Kenneth McHugh Kevin Murphy Sean O’Boyle Jordan Flynn 0 - 3 Liam Fox Gary Hopkins 1 - 3 Dean Loftus 0 - 1 James Gallagher Nigal Caden 1 - 3 Thomas Walsh 0 - 1 Sub Stephen Lynn 0 - 1 for J.Gallagher

Minors Loose Out
Crossmolina Minor Footballers are out of this years North Championship after drawing with Kiltane in Crossmolina last week 1 - 10 each.
It was back to Bangor for the replay on Thursday last after keenly contested game Kiltane emerged winners by 2 - 10 to 0 - 9 John Reilly was the winners scorer in chief with 8 points.
Crossmolina Team and scorers  were Shane Keane Stephen McHugh Patrick Padden Alan Regan Barry Murphy Daniel Mc Donnell Paul Larkin 0 - 2 Eoin Corcaran 0 - 2 David Timoney Darren Jordan Ronan Barrett  0 - 1  Mickie Loftus  Ian Kelly 0 - 0 - 3 David Howley Keith Gallagher 0 - 1 Sub’s Aidan Kearns for  E. Corcoran  Mathew Carey for M. Loftus injured

Athletics
Community Games
Good luck to Emma Loftus Carrowkilleen representing Kilmurray U10 200m and Cian O’Boyle Ballina Rd representing Crossmolina U10 100m in the Community Games finals in Athlone this coming weekend

Good Luck
Kilmurray Community Council wishes good luck to Emma Loftus in the All Ireland Community Games in Atlhone next weekend

Sympathy
Mary Irwin R I P
The death occurred on Thursday 30th July at Mayo General Hospital of Mary Irwin of Derryhillagh Castlehill Ballina. Mary is survived by her brother Peter, nieces, nephews, relations, friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace.

Noel Browne R I P
The death occurred recently in England of Noel Browne son of the late Paddy and Mary Browne formerly of Main St and Rosevale Crossmolina and Easkey Sligo. Burial will take place in Collooney on Saturday 15th August after 11am Mass. Noel is survived by his sisters Vivian, Kay, Barbara and Mary, brothers Milo and Padraig, his aunt Phil Concannon Ballina Rd Crossmolina, nieces, nephews, relations and friends. May he Rest in Peace

Sarah Gildea R I P
The death occurred on Thursday 23rd July in London of Sarah Gildea nee Jordan London and late of Ballymayock Castlehill Ballina. Her remains were removed from Ireland West Airport Knock on Tuesday evening last to Sweeney’s Funeral home Ballycroy. With removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of Holy Family Ballycroy for requiem mass burial took place in adjoining cemetery. Sarah wife of Don (London and Ballycroy) daughter of Tom and the late Bridie Jordan Ballymayock, sister of Michael, Carra Bonniconlon, Mary Smith Carrowgarve, Crossmolina, Tommy Ballymayock and the late Jack Australia, brothers - in - law, sisters - in - law, nieces, nephews, relations and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Tom Jordan R I P
The death occurred on Thursday August 6th at Mayo General Hospital of Tom Jordan Islandmore Castlehill Ballina. His remains were removed on Saturday evening from Leonards Funeral Home to St Patricks Church Laherdane. Burial took place in Kilmurray Cemetery on Sunday after requiem Mass. Tom was pre-deceased by his wife Bridie is survived by his son’s Anthony Laherdane and John Scuillibeen Crossmolina, daughters, Mary Byrne Ballyvary and Margaret Fitzgerald Shrule, daughters - in - law, sons - in - law, grandchildren, brother Tony Knochanillow Ballina, sister Elizbeth Hickey Knockanillow, brothers - in - law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relations and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Whist Results
The following are the results of the weekly Crossmolia Whist drive in the Social Services Centre on Thursday nights.
Top score Maureen Gallagher
1st Gent Emmett Tighe
2nd Gent Tom Kettrick
1st Lady Kathleen McNamara
2nd Lady Mary O’Boyle
Lowest score Joyce Curry
Longest sitting Eileen McBaine
Raffle Ita Gallagher Bridgie Gilroy Terry McGreevy

Whist Results
The following are the results of the weekly Crossmolina Whist drive in the Social Services Centre on Thursday nights
Top score T.C.McGuinness
1st Gent John O’Boyle
2nd Gent Emmett Tighe
1st Ladies Ita Gallagher and Joyce Curry
2nd Ladies Phil Crean and Francis Rolling
Lowest score Mary O’Boyle
Longest sitting Kathleen McNamara
Raffle T.C.Bourke, Hilary Marsh and Tom Kettrick

School Boy Soccer
Congratulations to Fionan Duffy Abbeytown who was selected on the Mayo Soccer Academy Team who are in England playing a number of games over the week. Fionan is accompanied by his Kilmurray Coach Michael Canavan, Erris St.