Facebook updates for Saturday, 25th October, 2014

Pictured here are the Ardmoy U6's on their last day of training. 

Moygownagh Community Council Confined Draw Results for Sun 19^th October 2014.

1st:  (€135) Gerry & Margaret Walsh                                                      

2nd:  (€70)         Sean & Judy Mitchell                                          

3rd:  (€35)         Jimmy & Ann Finnerty                                                  

4th:  (€35)         Moygownagh Community Centre                                        

5th:  (€35)         J.D. & Brenda Mc Donnell

6th:  (€35)         Kevin Lynn                              

Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and supporting this Community Draw. Well done to all the winners & Good Luck to everyone in the next Draw (16^th Nov).

Annual Duck Race:   

Duck Race will take place on Sunday 2^nd November at 12 noon from Cafferty’s Well at Moygownagh church, weather permitting. Ducks will cost €5 each and will be on sale up until the race time.  Race cards will be available shortly in Mitchells and ducks can also be purchased from Club Members. €300 in Prize Money !!!!

Carn N.S will be holding a cake sale after the duck Race in Moygownagh Community Centre.  All donations of home baking etc greatly appreciated.  Please call in to the centre for a tea & a chat!!!

We look forward to a great day’s racing and thank you for your continued support.

G.A.A. Fixtures:

U-21 B Football Championship - Group 4

Mon 27^th Oct, Ardmoy MacHales V Hollymount-Carramore in Moygownagh @ 13:00. 

The North Mayo U-17 County Cup Trials continues in Moygownagh on Mon 27^th Oct @ 7.30pm.

North Mayo U16, A Final

Thursday 30^th October, Cill Chomáin V Crossmolina @ 8pm in  Moygownagh.

Moygownagh/ Kilfian Community and Landscape Protection Group:

Members of the Moygownagh/Kilfian Community and landscape Protection Group will be calling to house holders in the area over the coming weeks to distribute a new letter and to update data base.

Talks on Bereavement & Mass of Remembrance for parents who have lost a child

Newsletter, Saturday, 18th October 2014

Moygownagh Community Games Loop Walk

Many thanks to all who came out last Sunday 12^th Oct to support the Moygownagh Community Games Carn Loop Walk.  Well done to the young and not so young who ran, walked, cycled and crawled the 5km route.  Congratulations to Matthew Davis, 1^st male home in a time of 18:50 mins, Mary Hughes, 1^st female in26:40mins, Oisin Carolan, 1^st U14 boy in 24:35 and Emily Murray, 1^st U14 girl in 23:56 mins.  Thanks to everyone who acted as stewards, provided refreshments and helped out in any way on the day.  It was a great success and we are very grateful for the generous support of the parish.  A total of €353 was raised.

Annual Duck Race:   

Duck Race will take place on Sunday 2^nd November at 12 noon from Cafferty’s Well at Moygownagh church, weather permitting. Ducks will cost €5 each and will be on sale up until the race time.  Race cards will be available shortly in Mitchells and ducks can also be purchased from Club Members. €300 in Prize Money !!!! We look forward to a great day’s racing and thank you for your continued support.

Carn N. S. Annual Card Game will take place on Fri 14^th November in Moygownagh Community Centre @ 9pm.  Once again your support will be greatly appreciated.  Tickets for card game will be available from all parents.  More details to follow.

G.A.A. Fixtures: 

U/15 League Division 3B

Sun 19^th Oct, Ardmoy V Mayo Gaels in Moygownagh @ 11:00.

North Mayo Exclusive Final

Fri 17^th Oct, Ardagh V Ballycastle @ 9.30pm in Moygownagh.

North Mayo U16 A Final

Thursday 30^th October, Cill Chomáin V Crossmolina @ 8pm in  Moygownagh.

Newsletter, Saturday, 11th October 2014

G.A.A. Fixtures: 

U/15 League Division 3B

Sun 12^th Oct, Moy Davitts V Ardmoy @ 11:00 in Foxford.

U6 & U8s

Fri 10^th Oct, Moygownagh V Knockmore in Ardagh @ 6pm.

North Mayo Exclusive Final

Sat 18^th Oct, Ardagh V Ballycastle @ 8pm in Moygownagh.

Club Development Draw:

The 4^th Club Development Draw took place on Fri 3^rd Oct at Elverys MacHale Park during the Minor “B” Semi Finals.  Once again Moygownagh Club came up trumps with 3 members winning prizes.  P.J & Lynne Kelly won a Cairde Mhaigh Eo Membership 2015,  Hugh Mc Andrew won €200 and €100 was won by Olivia Diamond.  Congratulations to all the above and thanks to all who support this Draw.  2 More Draws remain and will be held in the coming weeks.

Karate classes in Community Centre on Tuesday nights.  Beginners: 6.15 to 7pm  followed by classes from 7pm to 8pm and 8pm to 9pm.

 Congratulations to Matthew Davis on his win in the Gortnor Abbey 10k on Sun 5^th Oct.

5K Run or Walk in aid of Moygownagh Community Games this Sunday 12^th October @ 4pm, starting from Community Centre.  All help and support on the day would be greatly appreciated.  Refreshments served after. Registration @ 3pm, Adults:€5 , Family: €10. Children are welcome to cycle provided they are accompanied by their parents. Contact Karen for more details. 

CROSS COUNTRY 2014

Cross Country: On the 18^th of September Carn N.S took part in the North Mayo schools cross country. Sinead Carolan ran in the 3^rd and 4^th class girls race.  She ran a tremendous race and did the school proud.  The 3^rd and 4^th class boys team was Eoin Finnerty, Cathal Davis, Shane Gallagher, Evan Regan, James Kelly, Paul Gallagher, Oisin Diamond and Dylan McAndrew.  They ran a very challenging race and just missed out on a team medal.  Next were the 5^th and 6^th class girls. The team consisted of Aisling Gaughan, Emily Murray, Ava McDonnell, Saoirse Gallagher, Eabha Gallagher, Aoife Kelly and Teresa Kelly. Aisling Gaughan ran an amazing race and came 1^st. Emily Murray came 5^th and Ava McDonnell came 12^th. All the girls on the team ran brilliantly and the girl’s team retained the North Mayo Title for the third year in a row.  It was the last race of the day, the 5^th and 6^th class boys. The team was Barry Gaughan, Oisin Carolan, John McDonnell, Conor Diamond and Nathan Monaghan. It was a very fast race and Barry Gaughan secured 2^nd place even though he was only in 5^th class! All the team ran a phenomenal race.  Next up was the Mayo’s Cross Country which was on the 25th of September.  Barry Gaugan ran and came in a brilliant place of 17^th.  The girl’s team was unfortunate to lose out on 3^rd place by 6 points. Aisling was lucky enough to grab 5^th place.  We wish her luck in the Connachts. Pictured here are the participants from Carn N. S. after the Cross Country event.

Newsletter for Saturday, 4th October 2014

Annual Duck Race:   

Duck Race will take place on Sunday 2^nd November at 12 noon from Cafferty’s Well at Moygownagh Church, weather permitting. Ducks will cost €5 each and will be on sale up until the race time.  Race cards will be available shortly in Mitchells and ducks can also be purchased from club members. €300 in Prize Money !!!! We look forward to a great day’s racing and thank you for your continued support.

Cross Country:

Congratulations to all the participants in the recent North Mayo Cross Country finals which was held in Belleek last Thursday 25^th Sept.  Carn N.S. will now be represented at the Mayo Finals this Thursday 2^nd October, which are also being held in Belleek.  Best of luck to all the participants.

Carn N. S. Annual Card Game will take place mid November in Moygownagh Community Centre.  Once again your support will be greatly appreciated.  Tickets for card game will be available from all parents.  More details to follow.

5K Run or Walk in aid of Moygownagh Community Games on Sunday 12^th October @ 4pm, starting from Community Centre.  This is a necessary fundraiser to continue promoting Community Games.  The overall investment of time, energy etc., into our local organisation has paid huge dividends with our athletes and performers competing in the highest level at National Finals this year.  All help and support on the day would be greatly appreciated.  Refreshments served after. Registration @ 3pm, Adults:€5 , Family: €10. Contact Karen for more details.

G.A.A.

Underage training: 

U6, 8, 10 & 12 training in Moygownagh this Friday 5^th Oct @ 6pm . Gum shields required. 

Best wishes are extended to the new Mayo Senior Management of Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly.  Also best wishes to Micheál Collins from lacken former Moygownagh Manager who takes on a Selector role with Pat & Noel.

Fundraising Tea/Coffee Day being held by Yvonne Craven, in aid of Oncology Research, Castlebar hospital, Inis Aoibhinn House, Galway Cancer Care on this Sat 4^th October from 10am to 4pm in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Wall St., Ballina (opposite old garda barrack).  All very welcome for a cupa and delicious home baking.  Please support this very worthy cause.

Karate classes in Moygownagh Community Centre on Tuesday nights.  Beginners: 6.15 to 7pm.

Newsletter for Sat 27th September 2014

Moygownagh Community Council Confined Draw Results for Sunday 21^st September.

1st:  (€135) Oliver & Ava Birrane            (Ticket Num: 135)

2nd:  (€70)    Julie Kelly                     (Ticket Num: 121)

3rd:  (€35)    Staff at Billy Heffrons    (Ticket Num: 143)

4th:  (€35)    P.J. Flannery                      (Ticket Num: 163)

5th:  (€35)    Alan Carolan                       (Ticket Num: 43)

6th:  (€35)    Tim Kelly, Stonehall          (Ticket Num: 66)

Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and supporting this Community Draw. Well done to all the winners & Good Luck to everyone in the next Draw

5K Run or Walk in aid of Moygownagh Community Games on Sunday 12^th October @ 4pm, starting from Community Centre.  This is a necessary fundraiser to continue promoting Community Games.  The overall investment of time, energy etc., into our local organisation has paid huge dividends with our athletes and performers competing in the highest level at National Finals this year.  All help and support on the day would be greatly appreciated.  Refreshments served after.  Contact Karen for more details.

G.A.A. Fixtures: 

U/15 League Division 3B

Sun 28^th Sep, Ardmoy V Kilmovee Shamrocks in Ardmoy @ 11:00.

Mayo GAA U-21 B Football Championship - Group 4

Well done to our U21 team on their win over Islandeady on Sun 21^st Sept.  The final score line was : Islandeady 1-10, Ardmoy Mac Hales 3-11.

Underage training: 

U6, 8, 10 & 12 training in Ardagh  this Friday 26^th Sept @ 6pm . Gum shields required.  Best of luck to the U8s & 10s  who are travelling to Belmullet on Sun 28^th Sept for games & will also be taking a spin to Gateway afterwards.

Coffee Morning in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice held on Thursday 18^th September in Moygownagh Community Centre raised €171.20.  Thanks to everyone who contributed so generously.

Mayo Ladies G.A.A.:  The recent Church gate collection for Mayo Ladies G.A.A. raised €293.  Thanks to all who contributed.

Photograph Exhibition

An exhibition of photographs is currently on display in Moygownagh community centre. The photos were taken by Nuala McHale during her volunteer placement in Guatemala this summer. Nuala would like to thank everyone in Moygownagh and surrounding areas who contributed to her fundraising efforts

Community Employment Scheme

4 places have been approved on the Moygownagh Community Employment Scheme for 4 workers for Crossmolina Tidy Towns.  Anybody interested in applying for the positions please contact John/Ann on 096 31066.  Community Employment criteria applies.

Newsletter, Saturday, 20th September 2014

Welcome back to school to all the children at Carn N.S. and a big welcome back to Ms Joanne Carey after her travels in the Middle East.  We wish Ms O’Malley all the best and thank her for her two years teaching in Carn. Pictured here are the new starters at Carn N.S. on Monday 1^st September 2014.

5K Run or Walk in aid of Moygownagh Community Games on Sunday 5^th October @ 4pm, starting from Community Centre.  This is a necessary fundraiser to continue promoting Community Games.  The overall investment of time, energy etc., into our local organisation has paid huge dividends with our athletes and performers competing in the highest level at National Finals this year.  All help and support on the day would be greatly appreciated.  Refreshments served after.  Contact Karen for more details.

Photograph Exhibition

An exhibition of photographs is currently on display in Moygownagh community centre. The photos were taken by Nuala McHale during her volunteer placement in Guatemala this summer. Nuala would like to thank everyone in Moygownagh and surrounding areas who contributed to her fundraising efforts.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

What is WEEE?

WEEE, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment is anything that has a plug or a battery and is at the end of its useful life.  In the house, old and broken fridges and washing machines are examples but don’t forget the little guys! Remote controls, batteries, electric toothbrushes, electronic toys even your old bicycle lamps can also be recycled.  You would be surprised what items you have lying around the house that count as WEEE when they are no longer able to be used.  WEEE Ireland provide free collections in centralised locations throughout Mayo whereby the public can drop off items for recycling.  Ballina collection point is at Humbert street car park (beside Dunnes Stores) on Sat 27^th September from 10am to 4pm.

Toastmasters

Congratulations to Maeve Blehein who was recently elected President of the Ballina Toastmasters Club for the coming year, also elected on the night was Enda Finnerty who was elected Vice President of Membership. Congratulations are extended to both and to those wishing to learn more about Toastmasters please contact Enda on 087 3268709.  Ballina Toastmasters Club are holding an open evening and guests are welcome to attend to see a full Toastmasters meeting in action. Toastmasters benefit people from all walks of life, from someone preparing for wedding speeches to work presentations. So if you wish to enjoy a night of learning while been entertained please come along to our open night on Thursday 25^th September at 8pm in Hotel Ballina. You are all very welcome to attend. 

Newsletter, Saturday, 13th September 2014

G.A.A. Meeting: will be held in the Community Centre on Sun. 14^th Sept. @ 12 noon .   All members are asked to attend.

G.A.A. Fixtures: 

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League - Division 1F

Sat 13th Sep, Moygownagh V Bonniconlon in Moygownagh @ 6pm

U/15 League Division 3B

Sun 14^th Sep, Ardmoy V Swinford in Moygownagh @ 11:00.

Underage training: 

U6, 8, 10 & 12 training in Ardagh this Friday 12^th Sept @ 6pm. Gum shields required.

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Dance: The

Recent dance raised a total of €8,000 (minus band expenses).  Crossmolina Support Group would like to thank all those who contributed so generously to this event.  Special thanks to Hineys for the venue, to all ticket sellers and all who donated prizes.  This work was voluntary. In the last year the Home Care teams have taken care of 802 patients (522 in Mayo and 280 in Roscommon).

5K Run or Walk in aid of Moygownagh Community Games on Sunday 5^th October @ 4pm, starting off at Community Centre.  Refreshments served after.

Month of Action re Pylons and Turbines
A meeting was held in Portlaoise last weekend to share ideas regarding plans for a month of action against the National Renewable Energy Action Plan. As we know, Mayo has been zoned for a crazy 12,000 MWs of power, and Moygownagh in particular will bear the brunt of that with 180 massive turbines planned construction in or near the parish.
Most of the protest groups in Portlaoise were dealing with wind farms of 10-25 turbines and there was an audible gasp from the audience when they heard what was in store for this area. That is without mentioning the huge substation and hundreds of 45 meter high pylons that will follow. The environs of the parish is going to be a massive industrial landscape affecting us in ways that we can't even predict yet as no other community in Europe has a wind farm on the same scale on their doorstep.

We are urging people to inform themselves of what is planned for the area. Follow us on Moy Valley Protection Group or Moygownagh Substation Action Group on Facebook. Key actions are planned by all the groups in Portlaoise and more information regarding the MAYO protest will follow shortly. One upcoming action in Dublin is a protest outside the Dail with all the affected counties represented. If anyone is free to travel to Dublin on September 17^th to take part please email moyvalleypg@gmail.com to let us know and we will give you the details.  

Moygownagh GAA Memorabilia available

Newsletter Saturday, 6th September 2014

Moygownagh G.A.A & Community Race Night

A very successful and enjoyable race night was held in Mitchells Lounge on Sat 16th August.  A large crowd was in attendance which added to the atmosphere.  A total of 11 races were ran including an Auction Race, which was won by the newlyweds, Patrick & Maire Murphy.  Once again this night would not have run so smoothly without a dedicated few.  A special thanks to Sean & Judy & staff at Mitchells for the use of the premises.  Thanks to Ellen, Padraic & Lorraine and their team of horse sellers and thanks to P.C & Billy for their commentary and auctioneering skills.  To the many people who bought horses a sincere thank you.  Last and by no means least, thanks to the very generous sponsors of all the races.

G.A.A. Meeting: will be held in the Community Centre on Sat. 13th Sept. @ 8.30pm.   All members are asked to attend.

Community Games: AGM will be held in the Community Centre on Tuesday 9th Sept. @9pm.  All Parents of children involved please attend.

G.A.A. Fixtures: 

Mayo League Division 1.F: Kiltimagh V Moygownagh in Kiltimagh on Sunday 7th Sept. @ 12noon.

North Mayo Minor B Final: Kilcommon V Ballina in Moygownagh on Friday 5th Sept. @ 6.30pm.

Underage training:  Training in Ardagh this Friday 5th Sept. will be for under 6’s and 8’s only, this is due to the under 10 blitz the following day.

Ardmoy under 10 team: will take part in a Blitz in Knockmore on Saturday 6th Sept. @ 11am.  Registration will take place @ 10.30am, all support will be appreciated.  Blitz will finish at 3pm

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Newsletter 30th August 2014

Community Games:  

Moygownagh Community Games goes from strength to strength.  Following on from the accumulation of 13 county athletic medals and 5 talent show county titles. This year 8 children from the parish went to Athlone last weekend as part of an 80 strong Mayo team to compete in the HSE Community Games National Finals.  Eabha Gallagher and Kevin Murray were part of the Mayo Athletic squad.  Eabha, who was participating out of age, was Mayo’s hopeful for shott putt.  She threw a personal best in a very brave performance against a field of 24 seasoned national athletes.  Kevin wore the green and red vest as part of the Mayo team competing in the 7km marathon.  He finished in a respectable time of 26 minutes and was the first Mayo participant home.  The music group ( Oisin Carolan, Aoife Kelly, Barry Gaughan, Lucy Monaghan & Conor Diamond) competed against 14 very polished music groups from all over the country playing ’Hey brother & 500 miles’ came third.  This was a tremendous achievement and the group are definitely ‘Stars of the future’ as one spectator aptly described them.  Emily Murray competed in the recitation and made a return appearance as ‘Aggie’ in the J.P. McMenamen poem ‘Dancing round my handbag’.  She was awarded 2nd place for her efforts against 18 other competitors.  All these children deserve recognition for this achievement as it takes a lot of courage, commitment and effort to participate at National level.  To date only a handful of children from the area have secured All Ireland Community Games medals and a little bit of history was made this year as we have never had an act competing in the Talent Show at National Level.  Many thanks to all the parents who gave their time to attend practices and make the trek to Athlone.  A special word of thanks to Fiona Watts who prepared the music group and guided them to their success and also to their team manager, Ann Monaghan.  This has been Moygownaghs most successful year with the exciting addition of 6 National medals and we hope to build on this into the future.  A big thank you to everyone who helped out at the training of the track events—Alan Gaughan, James Carolan & Ann Gallagher.  We will be hosting an A.G.M in the coming weeks so we will need parents to attend the meeting to continue the success.

available at www.clubcolours.ie

Newsletter 23rd August 2014

North Mayo Minor C Final Friday 22^nd August Cill Chomain V Ardmoy Mc Hales in Bangor @ 7pm.  Please note that the venue for this game has been changed to Bangor.  All support appreciated.  

 G.A.A. meeting next Saturday , 30^th August in Community Centre @ 9pm.

Cairde Mhaigh Eo - Night out in Dublin

An official Cairde Mhaigh Eo night in “Bad Bobs”, Temple Bar on Sat 23^rd August in advance of the Mayo V Kerry All Ireland Semi Finals.  Two All Ireland tickets for this years Senior Football Final will be up for grabs!  Two Cairde Mhaigh Eo Memberships for 2015 also up for grabs!  Admission €10.  Present your Cairde Mhaigh Eo Card on the door and get 5 free entries into the draw for All Ireland tickets.

All Ireland Semi Final Mayo V Kerry: Bus going to the game, contact Gerry Higgins @ 087 6496551.

Both Mayo Minor and Senior teams will now play the Kerry Minor and Senior teams this Sunday 24^th August in Croke Park. The Minor game kicks off @ 1.30pm and the Senior game kicks off @ 3.30. 

Ticket prices are as follows:

€40 Adults (all stands)

€5 Juveniles (Cusack and Davin stands only)

€25 Terrace​

Student/OAP Concession price is €30 (€10) rebate only available on full price (€40) Cusack and Davin stand tickets.

 Free Service Support Scheme For Senior Citizens

This service under the auspices of the Community Employment Scheme commenced in January.  This FREE service is aimed at supporting family members who may require assistance for a number of hours each day caring for their relatives or elderly persons living alone.  This service is provided by fully trained workers.  For further information please contact Ann, community centre @ 096 31066 or Barbara, community care @ 0868872146.

Macra na Feirme celebrates its 70^th Anniversary this year. To mark this, Mayo Macra are holding a Dinner Dance and Reunion for past and present members on Saturday September 13^th in Hotel Ballina. Music by The Trevor Moyles Band & Disco. Tickets are €30 and are on sale now. To prepare for this, they are looking for any old pictures of Macra dances or field days, newspaper clippings or any promotional material. Please email mayomacra@hotmail.com or contact Sharon on 086-1600395 or the Mayo Macra Facebook page. 

Family History: Anybody interested in family history in North Mayo can check out the following web site: www.goldenlangan.com

Moygownagh Community Council Confined  Draw took place on Sun 17^th August.  Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and supporting this Community Draw.  Well done to all the winners and good luck to everyone in the next Draw which will take place on Sunday 21^st September.

Carn National School will re-open on Monday 1^st Sept  2014.

St. Tiernan’s College Crossmolina re-opens on Tuesday 26^th August for 1^st year students, 27^th Aug for 1^st and 4^th years only and 28^th Aug for all other students.

Last few weeks of history research ! 

Liam Heffron thanks all assisting with his historical collection and all who have submitted photos and contacted him about stories, history and folklore they heard. Please check old drawers, attics or pockets (!) for any other old photos hanging around - not just Moygownagh but surrounding parishes too.

He's now also looking specifically for any taped (video or audio) and photos of any musicians, singers  or storytellers (even part time ones!) that people may have - eg tapes recorded for Scor or Readori or GAA events.

And photos of (1) Byrons as it was as a dancehall or store or latterly a shed (2) any of the sports day in Moygownagh (3) Heffrons old shop or any other shop of the parish (4) photos of priests or religious of the parish and finally (5) any photos at dances in the area. 

Please contact him on 087 9311666 or liamheffron@gmail.com

St Daria’s Daycare Centre

Will re-open on Monday 1^st September @ 9am and will be open from Monday to Friday 9 am to 12:30 pm. This is a community based quality facility  catering for pre-schoolers aged 2½ to 6 years. Please contact Caroline for more information.

Community Education and Training at Moygownagh Learning Forum. Art Classes on-going every Monday in the Learning Forum from 10am to 12 noon.