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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