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“I’d like to pay tribute to the officials and the local representatives, past and present on Mayo County Council, who have worked very hard on these schemes. I will continue to support their work by pursuing government investment in the Crossmolina area.”

LATE JOHN CAWLEY

The death occurred on Thursday, January 18, at Mayo General Hospital of well-known publican and businessman, John Cawley, Chapel Street. His remains were removed on Saturday evening from Hineys Funeral Home to St Tiernan’s Church. Burial took place in Crossmolina cemetery on Sunday after Requiem Mass. John was pre-deceased by his wife Mary (nee Deane) and is survived by his sister Mai Condon, Navan, Co. Meath, nieces, nephews, relations and many friends. May he rest in peace.

SALMON FISHING

Thursday, February 1, sees the beginning of the salmon fishing season. The anticipation of spring arriving and the chances of catching a fine silver salmon does much to banish the winter blues. Friends meet again on the riverbank and stories exchanged.

The season continues until the end of September.

PLAYSCHOOL THANKS SPONSORS

The staff and committee of St Tiernan’s Community Playschool would like to thank all the sponsors who contributed prizes to the Christmas raffle and helped to make it such a huge success. The raffle raised over •2,000 which will help to maintain the top quality services for the children of the Crossmolina, Ardagh, Moygownagh and Lahardane areas who attend the facility.

The sponsors include: AGS Scaffolding, Mullen-more St; Allied Irish Bank, Ballina; Archers, Ballina; Broken Jug, Ballina; Brooks, Ballina; Cawley’s Pub, Chapel St; Coggins construction Services, Gortskeddia; Connors Veterinary Clinic, Chapel St; Crossmolina Tool Hire, Erris St; Dolan Engineering; Dunnes Stores, Ballina; Easons, Ballina; Frank Hopkins Butchers, Erris St; Geraghty’s Chemist, Main Street; GND Hairdressers, Erris St; Hair.comb, Mullen-more St; Heatons, Ballina; Homeworld, Ballina; Jarlath Tolan Butchers, Ballina; Kevin Loftus, Main St; Liam Cawley Hardward, Erris St; Mangan Concrete & Haulage, Glenmore; R. Marsh & Co, Ballina; Maughan’s Pub, Church St; John & Breege Maughan; Munnelly’s Centra, Cross-molina; O’Hara’s of Foxford; Quinn’s Chemist, Cross-molina; Sticks Bar, Main St; Supervalu, Ballina; Tesco, Ballina; Top Oil, Ballina; Toymaster, Ballina; Tumble Jungle, Ardnaree; and World of Wonder, Ballina.

The committee also acknowledge the effort put in by parents who sold lines and contributed to the success of the raffle. Congratulations to all the entrants who won prizes.

RETIREMENT FUNCTION

A retirement function will be held for Mr Padraig Langan, Principal of Glenmore National School in Hineys Upper Deck on Saturday, February 10th. Tickets can be purchased from Richard Taheny at 086-8453449 or Sarah O’Mara at 087-9903093.

NIGHT CLASSES

Enrolment for night classes will take place on Wednesday, January 31, at 8pm. Irish (Beginners), Occupational First Aid and Guitar (Beginners). Contact 096-31236 for details.

FESTIVAL CORNER

There will be a Ballroom of Romance night with Frank Chambers on Friday, February 16, in the newly reopened Dolphin Hotel. There will be a waltzing competiton with great prizes.

CONFIRMATION DATES

Confirmation will take place in Crossmolina on Sunday, March 4, at 11.30am Mass and in Kilmurry on Saturday, March 3, at 11am.

LOTTO

There was no winner of the Crossmolina GAA lotto jackpot on Saturday night, January 20. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 11 and 12. No punter matched three numbers either and six tickets were drawn from the drum. Fr Paddy Fox, Amana Estate, Ballina, Hilary Marsh, Erris Street, Cross-molina, Joseph Snee, Netley, Crossmolina, Liam Moffatt, Kilmurry House, Castlehill, PJ Granaghan, Keenagh, Ballina, Ken Gorey, c/o Killala Precision each win •25. The draw took place in Maughans. Next weeks jackpot is •9,500 and many thanks for your continued support.

CEILI MOR

All set dancers are reminded of Ceili Mor in the Dolphin Hotel, Crossmolina, on Friday night, February 9. Proceeds to Little Angels Playgroup, Lahardane. Music on the night was provided by the popular Glen-side Ceili Band. If you are not a set dancer, come and hear this wonderful music anyway. Your support will be greatly appreciated by Sarah, Kathleen and Mary, organisers. Refreshments served.

KILMURRY 25 DRIVE

Results of the game held on January 23 were - Best of 20, David Donoghue and Sylvie Barrett, Jim Kenny and John Gilger, Michael Heffernan and Evelyn Crowley, Eugene Granaghan and Sean Hopkins.

Raffle winners were Mary Walsh, Bernie Gilroy and Aidan Kearns. Hamper winners were Sonny Callaghan and Tony O’Malley, Bernie Gilroy and Paschal Traynor.

KEENAGH MUSIC

Music in Keenagh Old School is held every Tuesday night. Come along for a good nights entertainment.

DOLPHIN HOTEL IN NEW OWNERSHIP

The new owners are cordially welcomed and wished the best of luck in the future.

BLOOD DONTION CLINIC

A blood donation clinic will be held at the Town Hall, Chapel Street, Crossmolina, on this coming Thursday afternoon, February 1. Clinic times are between 4.30pm and 8.30pm only. Blood donors are always needed.

WHIST DRIVE

Results of the game held on January 18th were Top Score, Eileen McBane and Mary O’Boyle, 1st Lady, Ita Gallagher, 2nd Lady, Pauline Connor, 1st Gent, TC Bourke, 2nd Gent, Robin Marsh, Longest sitting, Sean Gallagher, Lowest Score, Joyce Curry. Raffle winners were John Timlin, Joyce Curry and Sean Gallagher.

Whist Drive every Thursday evening at 8.30pm, Social Services Centre, Chapel Street. Refreshments are served and your support appreciated.

ADULT BADMINTON CLASSES

Adult badminton is held every Wednesday night at 8.30pm in St Tiernan’s Park Sports Hall for beginners and experienced. Everyone is welcome.

PIONEER CONNACHT FINAL

Best wishes to Grace Howley, Laura Judge, Pamela Garrett, Elizabeth O’Brien, Kellie White and Nicola Judge, Figure dancing, and Deirbhle Walsh, Junior recitation who are taking part in Connacht Final of the Readoiri PTAA in Hyde Centre, Roscommon on Saturday next, January 27, at 1pm. They are representing the Crossmolina Pioneer Branch.

BRIDGE RESULTS

The following are the results of the weekly Cross-molina Bridge game, 1st Teresa McNulty and Mary Garrett, 2nd Maureen Barrett and Nuala Doyle, 3rd, Mary Walsh and Mary Gilvarry.

The game is held every Thursday night in Hineys Upper Deck. New members are welcome.