July News - Continued
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Congratulations to Bernie Garvey O’Mara Ballina St., Crossmolina on being awarded a bursary by Mayo County Council to spend a fortnight at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig County Monaghan. Bernie is a graduate of GMIT and has exhibited widely, most recently at the Ballina Arts Centre.
Liam Walsh Award
Congratulations to Susan Tigher, Creevy, Castlehill, Ballina who was the recipient of the Liam Walsh Award for her visual art at the Customs House Studios, Westport. Susan has studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia U S A. Her work has been shown all over the world and will be exhibited later in the year in Claremorris Gallery.
Chronicle News
Person interested in writing an article for this years magazine should contact the editor or any committee member. This is our magazine; its future depends on us.
Previous editions of the chronicle can be obtained from Kevin Loftus, Drapers, Main Street, Crossmolina.
Whist Results
The following are the results of the weekly Crossmolina Whist drive held in the Social Services Centre on Thursday nights.
Top score: T.C.McGuinness
1st Gent: Ann Cleary
2nd Gent: Emmett Tighe
1st Lady: Eileen McBain
2nd Lady: Phil Crean
Lowest score: John O’Boyle
Longest Sitting: Ita Gallagher
Raffle: Tom Kettrick, Ann Patterson, Francis Rollins
Whist Drive Results
The following are the results of the weekly Crossmolina Whist drive held in the Social Services Centre on Thursday nights.
Top score: Kathleen Mc Namara
1st Gent: Tom Kettrick
2nd Gent: Francis Rollins
1st Lady: Hilary Marsh
2nd Lady: Maureen Gallagher
Lowest score: Sharon Traynor
Longest sitting: Ann Carolan
Raffle: Tom Kettrick Terry McGreevy Peadar Tuffy
Whist Results
The following are the results of the weekly Crossmolina Whist drive held in the Social Services Centre on Thursday nights.
1st Gent: Sean Gallagher
2nd Gent: Emmet Tighe
1st Lady: Ita Gallagher
2nd Lady: Pauline Connor
Lowest score: John O’Boyle
Raffle: Eileen McBaine Tom Kettrick Sean Gallagher
Fun Run / Walk results
The following are the results of the Annual Kilmurray 6.5 KM run / walk held in conjunction with the Crossmolina Community Festival.
Ladies:
1st Ann Murray Mayo A C
2nd Sarah Syron Crossmolina
3rd Cathy Naylor Ballina
Men:
1st John Byrne Straid Mayo A C
2nd Dean Gillispie Ballina AC
3rd John Blehien Moygownagh
Walkers:
Ladies:
Sharon Gilger Bofeenaun
Mairead Ruane Comminch Castlehill
Sharon Barrett Laherdane
Men:
P.C.Judge Cuilagurrane Castlehill
John Syron Knockleggan Ballina
Twenty seven runners and forty six walkers took part.
The only spoiled sport was the weather with a heavy thunder shower during the race
Crossmolina N S / Mobile phones
Jack and Jill foundation in conjunction in promethean will give an interactive white board to Crossmolina N.S when they collect 300 mobile phones or handsets. If you have an old mobile phone we would be grateful if you would consider giving it to Crossmolina N.S. As the school is now closed for the holidays you can leave them in to Kevin Loftus Drapers, Main Street. Thank You.
New Book By Joan
Castlebar author Joan Geraghty has recently launched her second book Fit for Success. The book features Dr Michael Loftus, a firm believer in physical fitness with his daily run around Gortnor Abbey.
July - Lotto, GAA, Votes of Sympathy
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There was no winner of the Crossmolina G A A lotto jackpot on Saturday night July 11th. The numbers were 9 - 10 - 24 - 27 no punter matched three numbers either and six names were drawn from the drum. Declan Hughes, 6 Beachfield Tonaphubble, Sligo.
Trisha Cawley, Ballycastle Rd., Crossmolina.
Darren and Sarah Hughes, 6 Beachfield Tonaphubble, Sligo.
Shane O’Boyle, Ballina Rd., Crossmolina
Peggy McKinley, 1 Abbeyview, Crossmolina
Brenadan Hughes, Carrowkilleen, Crossmolina
Each win €25.
The draw took place in Christies.
This weeks jackpot is €10.100. Many thanks for all your support
There was no winner of the Crossmolina G A A club lotto jackpot on Saturday night July 18th.
The numbers were 1 - 2 - 25 - 26 no punter matched three numbers either and six tickets were drawn. Tommy McKinley, Enaghmore Crossmolina
Henry McLoughlin Corvoderra Bellacorick
John Lynnott Toreen Crossmolina
Damien Ryan Crossmolina
Bryan O’Malley C/o Josie Leonard St Mary’s Park Crossmolina
Ciara Fox Mounbellew Co Galway
Each win €25
The draw took place in Maughans. This weeks jackpot is €10,250. Many thanks for all your support
There was no winner of the Crossmolina G A A club lotto jackpot on Saturday night 25th July.
The numbers were 6 - 7- 17 - 25
Michelle McDonnell Streamstown Crossmolina matched three numbers and won €150.
The draw took place in Hiney’s.
This weeks jackpot is €10.400. Many thanks for all your support
Vote Of Sympathy
At the executive meeting of the Crossmolina G A A club on Monday night July 13th votes of sympathy were expressed to the families of the following who died recently:
Evelyn Egan, Ardagh
Gerald Cafferkey Bray Co Wicklow and formerly of Keenagh
Julia Hackett nee Donnelly Four Winds Rehins Ballina and formerly of Carrowkilleen
Mary Sharkey nee Gaughan Knock more mother of Paddy Greham Abbeytown
John Doherty Bofeenaun
Reggie Brown Lecarrow
Margaret Cawley Bohernasoup Ballina aunt of Miko Munnelly The Boreen
Pete Gallagher Kent and formerly of Shanvolahan
Peggy Wright nee Hopkins
Bridget Connolly mother of Mary Gaughan Abbey town
Justin Judge Errew
May they Rest in Peace
Christy Timoney R I P
The death occurred on Monday 13th July in Peterborough of Christy Timoney formerly of Chapel St., Crossmolina. Burial took place in Peterborough. Christy is survived by his wife Madge, son Christopher, daughter Jane, brother Tommy St Mary's Park, sister Nuala Slade, Scotland, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relations and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Thomas Clarke R I P
The death occurred on Sunday 26th July in his ninety third year of Thomas Clarke, Srahyconigaun Castlehill Ballina. His remains were removed on Tuesday evening from Hineys Funeral home to the Church of Our Lady Kilmurray, with burial in adjoining cemetery on Wednesday after requiem mass. Thomas is survived by his nieces, nephews, relations, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace
Died in Newport
The death occurred on Wednesday 29th July at Mayo General Hospital of Mary (Nanny) Loftus, nee O’Boyle, Meddlicot St., Newport and formerly of Mountcormac, Crossmolina. Her remains were removed on Friday evening from her residence to the Parish Church Newport. Burial took place in Burrishoole Cemetery on Saturday after requiem mass. Mary was pre-deceased by her husband Bob is survived by her son’s Tony, Christy, Cormac, and John, daughters Rhona and Frankie, sister Jenny Reape, Chapel Rd., brother’s Murd O’Boyle, Mullenmore St., John O’Boyle, New York, daughter’s-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, extended family, relations and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
G A A
Under 12 Success
Crossmolina U12 team continued their good vain of form with a hard earned 4 - 9 to 3 - 7 win over Swinford in St Tiernan's Park in the County summer League.
Crossmolina team and scorers: Gary Lynn, Kevin Murphy, Sean O’Boyle, Jason Lynn, James Gallagher, Kenneth McHugh, Darren Caden, Conor Rowland, Nigal Caden 2- 1, Liam Fox 0 - 1, Gary Hopkins 0 - 3, Dean Loftus 1 - 1, Thomas Walsh 1 - 2, Jordan Flynn 0 - 1 Sean Caden
G A A Shop
Crossmolina G A A club shop at St Tiernan's Park is open each Monday evening from 6 to 7pm and Wednesday evening from 6 to 7pm.
Crossmolina U12 boys continued on their winning way with a four points win over Belmullett in the County summer league Division 2 at St Tiernan's Park on Wednesday night last. Belmullett were leading at half time by 2 - 3 to 0 - 4, a late scoring burst from the Deel-Siders with Thomas Walsh and Nigal Caden notching 1 - 1 each secured victory. Crossmolina team and scorers: Gary Lynn, Darren Caden, Fergal Gill, Jason Lynn, Kevin Murphy, Sean O’Boyle, James Gallagher, Kenneth McHugh, Conor Rowland, Liam Fox, Jordan Flynn, Dean Loftus, Gary Hopkins 0 - 3, Nigal Caden 1 - 4, Thomas Walsh 1 - 2
U12 Win Again
Crossmolina U12 continued their good run of success in the County U12 Summer league with a three points win over Ballyhanuis in St Tiernan’s on Monday week 4 - 8 to 4 - 5, after leading at half time 1 - 6 to 1 - 4.
Crossmolina Team: Gary Lynn, Darren Caden, Fergal Gill, Jason Lynn, Kevin Murphy, Sean O’Boyle, James Gallagher, Jordan Flynn, Kenneth McHugh, Liam Fox, Conor Rowland, Dean Loftus, Gary Hopkins, Thomas Walsh, Nigal Caden, Sub, Stephen Lynn
Table Quiz - Chernobyl Project
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Festival Follow Up - Congratulations
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Crossmolina Business Association wish to thank all who donated so generously to the Christmas lights fund at the Traders Race, 725euro was realised.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the Traders Race such a successful evening and especially:
Dara Quinn
Jarlath Tolan
John Wallace
The Crossmolina Fire Brigade
Santa Claus holidaying in sunny Crossmolina with his three furry friends
The Crossmolina Festival Committee
The Public
and last but not least the excellent M.C. for the night Enda Judge.
Well done to all concerned!
The Business Association would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Festival Committee on a great festival of events for young and old alike.
Well done to all the businesses who participated in the Parade and the Traders Race “WORKING TOGETHER IS WINNING”
Once again the Crossmolina Business Association would like to ask people to SHOP LOCAL whenever possible.
Remember shopping local and doing business locally keeps our brothers, sisters, neighbours and friends in jobs.
CONGRATULATIONS
Crossmolina Community Council wish to congratulate the Festival Committee on a very successful week of activities in our community.
It was great to see some of our community groups taking part in the festival activities by organising events with the assistance of the festival committee.
It was also great to see people organising their holidays around the time of the festival and to see visitors enjoying themselves in our community.
The only spoil-sport was the occasional shower but they had a limited effect on a very successful Festival.
Thanks to all.
Agricultural Show
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Traditional Irish Music Workshop
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Children's Disco and Fancy Dress
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Snooker Exhibition
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Hosted by Deel Rovers Snooker Club a very entertaining night of exhibition snooker was held in Hiney's Upper Deck during the Community Festival.
The well supported and successful night featured professional snooker player Fergal O'Brien and up and coming local man, Jason Devaney.
Photograph courtesy of abaca photography
Abbeytown/Abbey View Open Sports & BBQ
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On Wednesday afternoon, 22nd of July 2009, The Abbeytown/Abbeyview Resident’s Association merged with Crossmolina AFC to host a Traditional Sports Day and Barbeque within the grounds of the Abbeyview Estate.
This event was run in conjunction with the Crossmolina Festival and was organised efficiently by both the Residents Association Committee and the Soccer Club Committee, with the support of the Festival Committee. The terrible weather the evening prior to the event meant that setting up for it had to be postponed until the next morning.
The sun shone positively on the Abbeytown/Abbeyview estate the following morning and preparations for the Sports/Barbeque went into overdrive with everybody involved in high spirits but looking forward anxiously towards the afternoon and praying that the rain kept away.
But we did not have to worry on that score as the sun shone all afternoon. There was a great turnout of adults and children and many participated in the sports which catered for young partakers and ‘not so young’!.
The BBQ was complimentary and was ecologically and capably run by two well-regarded chefs, one being an All Ireland BBQ chef and with the help of local estate residents.
The sweet shop, bouncing castles and face painting was also complimentary on the day and local DJ James Carolan provided the music.
The Abbeytown/Abbeyview Residents Association Committee and the Crossmolina AFC Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank every one who sponsored this event, the Festival Committee for their collaboration, Stewards/Help for their services on the day and all who attended and contributed to this event.
Everybody, both adults & children, had a magnificent day with music, fun and sports and we are already looking forward to next year!!
Mr. Peter Flynn, Chairman – (087) 2162888;
Ms. Finola Gilroy, Secretary – (087) 6882764
Mrs. Pauline Davidson, Treasurer – (087) 7615981
Gardeners World Festival Event
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Crossmolina Tidy Towns Committee hosted their first Gardeners World on Friday 24th July as part of the Community Festival.
The main street in Crossmolina came alive with stalls, selling or giving away all sorts of items from shrubs to artichokes to bird nesting boxes.
Maureen Munnelly and Catherine Loftus
Members of the committee worked very hard erecting the stalls and baking apple tarts, crumbles scones, cakes etc.
The weather was glorious and the event was well attended with lots of tea and coffee served as well as gaelic coffee.
Mrs Leonard, Ballina Street
The Committee would like to thank all the people who donated home grown vegetables and the lovely cakes, scones etc.
A special thank you to James Davis and Mrs Angela Davis for sponsoring all the groceries and allowing us the use of the store and for their kindness. We would also like to thank Social Services for their help.
We hope to make this an annual event.
Traders' Race / Festival
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Of course the dry evening was an added bonus but the atmosphere was high on anticipation as the local businesses competed against each other in a highly charged event.
Chapel Street was closed off and lively commentary by Enda Judge guaranteed the participants were encouraged and the crowd was kept well informed.
Those gathered were given an added show when Kevin Connor drove the Fire Brigade down the street and proceeded to hose Liam Cawley with water - much to Liam's surprise but to the delight of the crowd.
Storytelling in Lynotts
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The renowned Seanachai, Vincent Pierse from Knockrockery, Co Roscommon held the attention of a large audience with his repertoire of stories and recitations. He was accompanied by two wonderful local musicians Sean Gallagher and Paddy Gilroy from Keenagh. A lively sing song by our regular, local entertainers followed the storytelling.
A surprise song from Kevin Rowland (of Dexy's Midnight Runners fame) received a rapturous applause from a grateful crowd.
Festival Opening Night
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The streets were lined with locals and visitors who viewed a very lively and varied number of floats. Many organisations and businesses went to great lengths in their preparation and presentation and in turn their efforts were acknowledged by the response from the crowd. Applause and laughter followed the parade from St Mary's Park into the town, across the bridge and finished in Chapel Street.
FESTIVAL 2009
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From the opening parade at 7.00pm on Friday 17th July the annual festival will bring ten days of fun, events, entertainment, sport and workshops to Crossmolina. The parade will leave from St Mary's Park on the Erris Road and proceed through the town with prizes at the end for the best entrants.
As a year of hard work by the festival committee and their supporters comes to fruition the rest of us begin to look forward to a week of meeting friends, relatives and having a great time in our town.
Lets hope that the rain stays away for the outdoor events and that all the sessions will be well supported and lets wish us all a very happy 2009 festival!
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Local News for July
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