Kilimanjaro climb
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Included in the group were six from the parish of Crossmolina, Bernie O’Mara, Ballina Street; Anthony Gallagther, Lecarrow; Rory Gallagher, Gortnor Abbey, and his sister Siobhan who was unable to climb due to a foot injury; Mary McAndrew, Ballina; Heather Moore, Mullenmore, and Fr John Gallagher, Lecarrow.
Fr John is a SMA Missionary in Africa and this year his congregation are celebrating 150 years service in Africa. This was one of many celebrations to mark this great occasion and to raise much needed money to help children have operations for deformities.
All the money collected went directly to Operation Smile. The climb took six days, a height of 18,000ft approx. The group thank Crossmolina Playschool, Carn NS, Mount Palmer NS, Glenmore NS and Garacloon NS for their contribution and all the local sponsors who generously gave to this project.
DISPLAY OF BOG OAK
The library is having a display of Bog Oak by J Gannon, Curry. Bog Oak is a rare timber which is excavated from deep underground, usually a by – produce of turf cutting, or when bog-land is drained for agricultural use.
The Wood varies in age, usually ranging between 2,000 and 6,000 years old. The wood has been preserved due to the unique conditions of the turf bogs, which waterlog the wood and keep it free from oxygen and sunlight which would cause it to decay.
The wood is cleaned and polished with beeswax to give these beautiful sculptures. Why not call to the Library to view or purchase one of these unique pieces.
GO-KART RACING
A wonderful evening of fun and sport was had on Friday, July 28, when the festival committee staged Go- Kart racing around St Mary’s Park. The large crowd were treated to great racing on a lovely warm sunny evening.
The following are the results; U-10 boys, 1st Keith Hopkins, 2nd Ryan Lynch, Girls 1st Imelda Loftus, 2nd Rachel Kearns, U-16 Boys 1st Ruairi Devine, 2nd Michael Kilheeney, Girls 1st Lauren Gaughan, 2nd Klervi Poulain; Over 16 boys 1st Alan Gallagher, 2nd Brendan Moyles, Girls 1st Jean Loftus, 2nd Vivian Wood. Novelty event, relay 1st (The Drink That’s Doing It) Sheila Mullen; Lisa Keane, Shona Hegarty and Martina Mullen, 2nd (Three women and a half) Vivian Wood, Olivia Donohoe, Karen Mulhern and John Sharkey.
CHRONICLE TIME AGAIN
Its that time of the year again when the committee start putting the magazine together. If you have a story or photo you want printed contact any committee member who will be delighted to help in any way.
SYMPATHY
As a mark of respect the Whist Drive on Thursday evening last, July 27, was cancelled, owing to the sad sudden death of Mr Frank Moran, Ballina, brother of Ms. Tece Bourke, Crossmolina, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. This is the second time in a short period to time that Ms Bourke has suffered a family bereavement and is the last surviving member of that particular family.
EILEEN McGOFF RIP
The death occurred on Wednesday, August 2nd at her residence after a short illness of Eileen McGoff nee Smith, Lecarrow, Crossmolina and formerly of Shercock, Co Cavan. Her remains were removed from Hineys Funeral home on Thursday evening to St Tiernan’s Church. Burial took place in Crossmolina Cemetery on Friday after Requiem Mass.
Eileen is survived by her husband William, sons Liam and Martin, daughters Margaret and Mary, brothers and sisters, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
WHIST DRIVE
Results from July 20 were: Top Score, Emmett Tighe, 1st Gent, Sean Gallagher, 2nd Gent, John Timlin, 1st Lady, Pauline Connor/Joyce Curry, 2nd lady, Mary O’Boyle, Longest sitting, Delia McGuinness, Lowest Score, Bridgie Gilroy. Raffle winners were Terry McGreevy, John Timlin and TC Bourke.
SUMMER CAMP
Crossmolina GAA Summer camp starts today, Tuesday and continues until August 12, starting time 10 am to 2pm. For further details contact Sinead at 087- 2462329.
GOOD LUCK
Chairman and members of Crossmolina Community Council extend best wishes to the Mayo senior football team, especially the players from our own parish, for a favourable outcome in Croke Park next Sunday.
GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the Crossmolina GAA lotto jackpot on Sunday, July 29. The numbers drawn were 13, 16, 27 and 29. B Gallagher, St. Mary’s Park, Crossmolina matched three numbers and won E150. The draw took place in Cawley’s of Rakestreet. Next weeks jackpot is E5750.
ST TIERNANS ROTA
Eucharistic Ministers for Vigil Mass on Saturday at 8pm on August 12 is Carmel Rochford, Mary Costello and John Moyles.
Sunday morning, August 13th at 9am is Delia McGuinness and Nuala Naughton and the 11.30am Mass Kathleen Gallagher, Bridie Hegarty and John Mulkearns.
MAYO V LAOIS
Next Sunday all roads lead to Croke Park when Mayo take on Laois in the All-Ireland quarter-final. The Crossmolina GAA Club wish all the team and management the best of luck.
Fr John is a SMA Missionary in Africa and this year his congregation are celebrating 150 years service in Africa. This was one of many celebrations to mark this great occasion and to raise much needed money to help children have operations for deformities.
All the money collected went directly to Operation Smile. The climb took six days, a height of 18,000ft approx. The group thank Crossmolina Playschool, Carn NS, Mount Palmer NS, Glenmore NS and Garacloon NS for their contribution and all the local sponsors who generously gave to this project.
DISPLAY OF BOG OAK
The library is having a display of Bog Oak by J Gannon, Curry. Bog Oak is a rare timber which is excavated from deep underground, usually a by – produce of turf cutting, or when bog-land is drained for agricultural use.
The Wood varies in age, usually ranging between 2,000 and 6,000 years old. The wood has been preserved due to the unique conditions of the turf bogs, which waterlog the wood and keep it free from oxygen and sunlight which would cause it to decay.
The wood is cleaned and polished with beeswax to give these beautiful sculptures. Why not call to the Library to view or purchase one of these unique pieces.
GO-KART RACING
A wonderful evening of fun and sport was had on Friday, July 28, when the festival committee staged Go- Kart racing around St Mary’s Park. The large crowd were treated to great racing on a lovely warm sunny evening.
The following are the results; U-10 boys, 1st Keith Hopkins, 2nd Ryan Lynch, Girls 1st Imelda Loftus, 2nd Rachel Kearns, U-16 Boys 1st Ruairi Devine, 2nd Michael Kilheeney, Girls 1st Lauren Gaughan, 2nd Klervi Poulain; Over 16 boys 1st Alan Gallagher, 2nd Brendan Moyles, Girls 1st Jean Loftus, 2nd Vivian Wood. Novelty event, relay 1st (The Drink That’s Doing It) Sheila Mullen; Lisa Keane, Shona Hegarty and Martina Mullen, 2nd (Three women and a half) Vivian Wood, Olivia Donohoe, Karen Mulhern and John Sharkey.
CHRONICLE TIME AGAIN
Its that time of the year again when the committee start putting the magazine together. If you have a story or photo you want printed contact any committee member who will be delighted to help in any way.
SYMPATHY
As a mark of respect the Whist Drive on Thursday evening last, July 27, was cancelled, owing to the sad sudden death of Mr Frank Moran, Ballina, brother of Ms. Tece Bourke, Crossmolina, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. This is the second time in a short period to time that Ms Bourke has suffered a family bereavement and is the last surviving member of that particular family.
EILEEN McGOFF RIP
The death occurred on Wednesday, August 2nd at her residence after a short illness of Eileen McGoff nee Smith, Lecarrow, Crossmolina and formerly of Shercock, Co Cavan. Her remains were removed from Hineys Funeral home on Thursday evening to St Tiernan’s Church. Burial took place in Crossmolina Cemetery on Friday after Requiem Mass.
Eileen is survived by her husband William, sons Liam and Martin, daughters Margaret and Mary, brothers and sisters, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
WHIST DRIVE
Results from July 20 were: Top Score, Emmett Tighe, 1st Gent, Sean Gallagher, 2nd Gent, John Timlin, 1st Lady, Pauline Connor/Joyce Curry, 2nd lady, Mary O’Boyle, Longest sitting, Delia McGuinness, Lowest Score, Bridgie Gilroy. Raffle winners were Terry McGreevy, John Timlin and TC Bourke.
SUMMER CAMP
Crossmolina GAA Summer camp starts today, Tuesday and continues until August 12, starting time 10 am to 2pm. For further details contact Sinead at 087- 2462329.
GOOD LUCK
Chairman and members of Crossmolina Community Council extend best wishes to the Mayo senior football team, especially the players from our own parish, for a favourable outcome in Croke Park next Sunday.
GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the Crossmolina GAA lotto jackpot on Sunday, July 29. The numbers drawn were 13, 16, 27 and 29. B Gallagher, St. Mary’s Park, Crossmolina matched three numbers and won E150. The draw took place in Cawley’s of Rakestreet. Next weeks jackpot is E5750.
ST TIERNANS ROTA
Eucharistic Ministers for Vigil Mass on Saturday at 8pm on August 12 is Carmel Rochford, Mary Costello and John Moyles.
Sunday morning, August 13th at 9am is Delia McGuinness and Nuala Naughton and the 11.30am Mass Kathleen Gallagher, Bridie Hegarty and John Mulkearns.
MAYO V LAOIS
Next Sunday all roads lead to Croke Park when Mayo take on Laois in the All-Ireland quarter-final. The Crossmolina GAA Club wish all the team and management the best of luck.
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