Week ending 25th January 2011 www.tourmakeady.com
Ranganna Gaeilge:
Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
There will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Fridays at 7.00pm for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Over 60’s
The Over 60’s club meet Thursdays in Tourmakeady Hall from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Knitting Club
The knitting club meet on Mondays in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
The Parent and Toddler Group will meet on Tuesdays from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Tuesdays at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Mondays at 8.00pm
Hip Hop classes
HIP Hop classes will get underway shortly in Tourmakeady and everyone whose name is registered should have been contacted with the start date. If you have not been contacted please call 087 7443531
Tourmakeady active walking clinic
THE Tourmakeady active walking clinic is back in action on every Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. at Tourmakeady hall. Everyone is welcome.
Citizens information officer at Tourmakeady hall
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady hall, on Wednesday, February 16, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, taxation, housing and other topics.
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WELL done to Carmel and Mikie Shoevlin and John Boyle who are the latest winners of the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. They receive €100 each for having number 27. The next draw is on Saturday, at 8 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
GAA dinner dance
ON Saturday night next, January 29, Tourmakeady annual GAA dinner dance takes place at Maire Luke’s Restaurant, Tourmakeady. It promises to be a great night out, starting at 8 p.m.
Having won the county intermediate final in 2010 - the second in four years, a big crowd is expected and only a few tickets are available. So book now from Mary on (087) 6504512 or Michael on (086) 0525653.
21st celebrations
CONGRATULATIONS to Miss Noreen Gibbons, daughter of Diane and Eamonn Gibbons, Treenlair, Tourmakeady, who celebrated her 21st birthday with a function in her honour at the Lough Mask Inn, Tourmakeady, on Saturday, January 22, where a great night was had by all.
Noreen is sister of Luke and Tom Gibbons and granddaughter of Mary Gibbons, Waterfall Cottage, Tourmakeady.
Social dancing
SOCIAL dancing continues at Maire Luke’s Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, every Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m. sharp. New members always welcome to dance.
Tourmakeady Swimming Club
THE session four of Tourmakeady Swimming Club will start on Saturday next January 29. All fees and all arrears must be paid up on that day at O’Toole’s, Tourmakeady and The Village Inn, Partry.
It is most important to have all fees paid up for this most important club in the parish to survive. A list of outstanding payments may be issued following the 29.
Baby boy
CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona and John Heneghan, Churchfield, Tourmakeady, on the birth of Tourmakeady’s first born in 2011, a boy Mathew Owen, last week.
A welcomed brother for J.B. He is grandson for Patricia and Tommy Heneghan, Churchfield and Sally and Padraig Casey, Cornamona, and a great-grandson for Maureen Heneghan, Tawnagh Srah.
GAA local lotto
THERE was no outstanding winner of Tourmakeady GAA local lotto last week. The numbers chosen were 8, 15, 18 and 26. Consolation winners are J. B. Heneghan, Churchfield, Willie Prendergast, Gortmore, Judy Fallon, Drimcoggy Mountains, Matt Dever, Ballybannion and Sally Gibbons, Gortinacolle.
The next draw is on Saturday night. Tickets are on sale at €2 each or three for €5. The jackpot now stands at €7,300.
Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS go out to Dennis Harrington, Partry, who is the Tourmakeady official GAA referee. He was recently awarded the Mayo GAA Referee of 2010.
Well done to Dennis who has done huge work for Tourmakeady GAA Club at under age and senior levels. Tourmakeady GAA wish Dennis continued success and luck in the future.
Church vacancies
THERE are a number of vacancies for church cleaners, readers and eucharistic ministers in St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady.
All names for these jobs should be given to Fr. John Kenny on (094) 9543013.
Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
There will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Fridays at 7.00pm for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Over 60’s
The Over 60’s club meet Thursdays in Tourmakeady Hall from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Knitting Club
The knitting club meet on Mondays in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
The Parent and Toddler Group will meet on Tuesdays from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Tuesdays at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Mondays at 8.00pm
Hip Hop classes
HIP Hop classes will get underway shortly in Tourmakeady and everyone whose name is registered should have been contacted with the start date. If you have not been contacted please call 087 7443531
Tourmakeady active walking clinic
THE Tourmakeady active walking clinic is back in action on every Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. at Tourmakeady hall. Everyone is welcome.
Citizens information officer at Tourmakeady hall
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady hall, on Wednesday, February 16, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, taxation, housing and other topics.
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WELL done to Carmel and Mikie Shoevlin and John Boyle who are the latest winners of the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. They receive €100 each for having number 27. The next draw is on Saturday, at 8 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
GAA dinner dance
ON Saturday night next, January 29, Tourmakeady annual GAA dinner dance takes place at Maire Luke’s Restaurant, Tourmakeady. It promises to be a great night out, starting at 8 p.m.
Having won the county intermediate final in 2010 - the second in four years, a big crowd is expected and only a few tickets are available. So book now from Mary on (087) 6504512 or Michael on (086) 0525653.
21st celebrations
CONGRATULATIONS to Miss Noreen Gibbons, daughter of Diane and Eamonn Gibbons, Treenlair, Tourmakeady, who celebrated her 21st birthday with a function in her honour at the Lough Mask Inn, Tourmakeady, on Saturday, January 22, where a great night was had by all.
Noreen is sister of Luke and Tom Gibbons and granddaughter of Mary Gibbons, Waterfall Cottage, Tourmakeady.
Social dancing
SOCIAL dancing continues at Maire Luke’s Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, every Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m. sharp. New members always welcome to dance.
Tourmakeady Swimming Club
THE session four of Tourmakeady Swimming Club will start on Saturday next January 29. All fees and all arrears must be paid up on that day at O’Toole’s, Tourmakeady and The Village Inn, Partry.
It is most important to have all fees paid up for this most important club in the parish to survive. A list of outstanding payments may be issued following the 29.
Baby boy
CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona and John Heneghan, Churchfield, Tourmakeady, on the birth of Tourmakeady’s first born in 2011, a boy Mathew Owen, last week.
A welcomed brother for J.B. He is grandson for Patricia and Tommy Heneghan, Churchfield and Sally and Padraig Casey, Cornamona, and a great-grandson for Maureen Heneghan, Tawnagh Srah.
GAA local lotto
THERE was no outstanding winner of Tourmakeady GAA local lotto last week. The numbers chosen were 8, 15, 18 and 26. Consolation winners are J. B. Heneghan, Churchfield, Willie Prendergast, Gortmore, Judy Fallon, Drimcoggy Mountains, Matt Dever, Ballybannion and Sally Gibbons, Gortinacolle.
The next draw is on Saturday night. Tickets are on sale at €2 each or three for €5. The jackpot now stands at €7,300.
Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS go out to Dennis Harrington, Partry, who is the Tourmakeady official GAA referee. He was recently awarded the Mayo GAA Referee of 2010.
Well done to Dennis who has done huge work for Tourmakeady GAA Club at under age and senior levels. Tourmakeady GAA wish Dennis continued success and luck in the future.
Church vacancies
THERE are a number of vacancies for church cleaners, readers and eucharistic ministers in St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady.
All names for these jobs should be given to Fr. John Kenny on (094) 9543013.
Week ending 18th January 2011 www.tourmakeady.com
St Brigid Crosses will be blessed at Mass
JOIN us for an opportunity to make your own St Brigid’s Cross the way that families in the past used to make them to protect themselves for the year ahead. Father Kenny will bless any crosses that you make at Mass at the weekend. There will be an expert to show us how to make them the crosses and he will be in the Tourmakeady hall, Tourmakeady, on Friday evening January 28 from 7.00pm onwards. Rushes and refreshments provided. Adults and children very welcome.
Ranganna Gaeilge
BEIDH Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
THERE will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Fridays at 7.00pm for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Drama classes
DRAMA classes are recommencing in Tourmakeady hall, on Thursdays after school. Newcomers are very welcome.
The classes run for 10 weeks. Please call Niamh, at (086) 6072123 with any queries.
Over 60’s
THE Over 60’s club meet Thursdays in Tourmakeady Hall from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Knitting Club
THE knitting club meet on Mondays in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
THE Parent and Toddler Group will meet again on Tuesday January 18 from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
THE Youth Club will meet again on Tuesdays at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
THE Youth Club will meet again on Mondays at 8.00pm
Hip Hop classes
HIP Hop classes will get underway shortly in Tourmakeady and everyone whose name is registered should have been contacted with the start date. If you have not been contacted please call 087 7443531
Tourmakeady active walking clinic
THE Tourmakeady active walking clinic is back in action on every Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. at Tourmakeady hall. Everyone is welcome.
Citizens information officer at Tourmakeady hall
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady hall, on Wednesday, February 16, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, taxation, housing and other topics.
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WELL done to Teresa and Sean Joyce, Churchfield Upper, also Peggy and Padraig Conway, Drimcoggy, who are the latest winners of the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. Both couples receive €100 each for having number 16. The next draw is on Saturday, at 8 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
Great achievement
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Cassie Hennelly, Tooreen, Partry, on her great achievement last week. She has been married to Michael for a number of years and they have been blessed with three children, Karen, Orla and Brian.
Cassie is well-known for her work with basketball and prior to that camogie, as well as being a GAA follower from Donegal to Cork. She celebrated her achievement surrounded by family and friends, at The Lough Inn, Partry. Well done Cassie.
Partry residents bonus number game
THE latest winners of the Partry residents bonus number game held on January 15, are Josie O’Malley, Kilfaul and Betty Cafferkey. They receive €100 for choosing number 15.
The previous winners are Jim and Cathy O’Neill, Ballinern; also Barbara and Sean Granaghan, Portroyal, on their €100 win each, plus 35 bales of briquettes each for the new year bonus. The next draw is on Saturday, at 8 p.m.
Social dancing
IT is social dancing time again, on Wednesday, January 19, at Máire Lukes, Tourmakeady. Take to the floor, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. It will be a great night, so young and old please be there.
GAA dinner dance
TOURMAKEADY GAA dinner dance tickets are now on sale at €25 each. The big occasion takes place on Saturday, January 29, at Máire Lukes, Tourmakeady. Buy now and avoid the sell out.
School play
THE children of Killetaun school will have their school play at Bunaun Oratory, on Tuesday, January 18, at 7.30 p.m. It was deferred from Christmas week due to the snow.
Vocation information weekend
IF anyone is interested in the priesthood, an information weekend will be held on the weekend of February 11, 12 and 13. Further details are available from Fr. Fintan, at (093) 24166 or www.tuamarchdiocese.org.
Naionra Tuar Mhic Eadaigh
Tá an Naionra ag tógail ainmneacha ie haighaidh an scoil blian 2011-2012. Má tá dó pháiste 2 bhlian agus 10 mhí ar an chead lá de Méan Fomhair agus más mian leat leat do pháiste a chuir chuig an Naionra i Meán Fómhair 2011 chuir glaoigh as Siobhán at (087) 1481848 nó gloigh istech chuig an Naíonra chomh luath agus is féidir. Tá blia-inluathoideachas saor in asice le fail i Naionra Thuar Mhic Eadigh de réir scéim ECCE, oifig an Aire Leanaí.
The Naionra is now enrolling children for the preschool year 2011-2012. If your child will be two years and 10 months on September 1, and you wish to send your child to the Naionra, in September 2011, please contact Siobhán, at (087) 1481848 or call into the Naionra as soon as possible. A free preschool year is available in Naionra Thuar Mhic Eadaigh.
Church rota
EDDIE Gibbons will read at the 8 p.m. Mass in Tourmakeady church, on Saturday, January 22. Eucharistic Ministers are Aine úi Conghaile and Michael John Casey. Siobhan De Burca will read at the Sunday morning Mass, at 11.30 a.m. Eucharistic Ministers are Martin O’Neill and Mary Sheridan. Mass servers are A and B.
Wedding bells
CONGRATULATIONS to Michael McDermott, son of Michael and Josephine McDermott, who was married on December 31, to Ms. Karen Grimes, at St. Mary’s church, Partry. The reception was held at Knockranny Hotel, Westport. The McDermotts are also wished continued success with their business in Partry.
Thanks
SELF Help Africa wish to thank the Tourmakeady community for €385 collected at the recent church gate collection.
Outstanding magazine money
ALL outstanding money for the Waterfall Magazine 2009-2010 must be given to Ann McGing-Heneghan or Michael John Casey or leave it into O’Toole’s, Tourmakeady. A number of copies are still available. Material for the special edition 2011 can be given in now. It will be the 25th edition.
Thank you
A generous thank you for provision of some of the above items to Michael John Casey and the Connaught Telegraph Ltd., Printers, Publishers, Stationers since 1828. Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. t: +353 94 9021711, f: +353 94 9024007. Why not check out our full version e-edition and try a copy for free via the web @ www.con-telegraph.ie
JOIN us for an opportunity to make your own St Brigid’s Cross the way that families in the past used to make them to protect themselves for the year ahead. Father Kenny will bless any crosses that you make at Mass at the weekend. There will be an expert to show us how to make them the crosses and he will be in the Tourmakeady hall, Tourmakeady, on Friday evening January 28 from 7.00pm onwards. Rushes and refreshments provided. Adults and children very welcome.
Ranganna Gaeilge
BEIDH Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
THERE will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Fridays at 7.00pm for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Drama classes
DRAMA classes are recommencing in Tourmakeady hall, on Thursdays after school. Newcomers are very welcome.
The classes run for 10 weeks. Please call Niamh, at (086) 6072123 with any queries.
Over 60’s
THE Over 60’s club meet Thursdays in Tourmakeady Hall from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Knitting Club
THE knitting club meet on Mondays in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
THE Parent and Toddler Group will meet again on Tuesday January 18 from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
THE Youth Club will meet again on Tuesdays at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
THE Youth Club will meet again on Mondays at 8.00pm
Hip Hop classes
HIP Hop classes will get underway shortly in Tourmakeady and everyone whose name is registered should have been contacted with the start date. If you have not been contacted please call 087 7443531
Tourmakeady active walking clinic
THE Tourmakeady active walking clinic is back in action on every Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. at Tourmakeady hall. Everyone is welcome.
Citizens information officer at Tourmakeady hall
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady hall, on Wednesday, February 16, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, taxation, housing and other topics.
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WELL done to Teresa and Sean Joyce, Churchfield Upper, also Peggy and Padraig Conway, Drimcoggy, who are the latest winners of the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. Both couples receive €100 each for having number 16. The next draw is on Saturday, at 8 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
Great achievement
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Cassie Hennelly, Tooreen, Partry, on her great achievement last week. She has been married to Michael for a number of years and they have been blessed with three children, Karen, Orla and Brian.
Cassie is well-known for her work with basketball and prior to that camogie, as well as being a GAA follower from Donegal to Cork. She celebrated her achievement surrounded by family and friends, at The Lough Inn, Partry. Well done Cassie.
Partry residents bonus number game
THE latest winners of the Partry residents bonus number game held on January 15, are Josie O’Malley, Kilfaul and Betty Cafferkey. They receive €100 for choosing number 15.
The previous winners are Jim and Cathy O’Neill, Ballinern; also Barbara and Sean Granaghan, Portroyal, on their €100 win each, plus 35 bales of briquettes each for the new year bonus. The next draw is on Saturday, at 8 p.m.
Social dancing
IT is social dancing time again, on Wednesday, January 19, at Máire Lukes, Tourmakeady. Take to the floor, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. It will be a great night, so young and old please be there.
GAA dinner dance
TOURMAKEADY GAA dinner dance tickets are now on sale at €25 each. The big occasion takes place on Saturday, January 29, at Máire Lukes, Tourmakeady. Buy now and avoid the sell out.
School play
THE children of Killetaun school will have their school play at Bunaun Oratory, on Tuesday, January 18, at 7.30 p.m. It was deferred from Christmas week due to the snow.
Vocation information weekend
IF anyone is interested in the priesthood, an information weekend will be held on the weekend of February 11, 12 and 13. Further details are available from Fr. Fintan, at (093) 24166 or www.tuamarchdiocese.org.
Naionra Tuar Mhic Eadaigh
Tá an Naionra ag tógail ainmneacha ie haighaidh an scoil blian 2011-2012. Má tá dó pháiste 2 bhlian agus 10 mhí ar an chead lá de Méan Fomhair agus más mian leat leat do pháiste a chuir chuig an Naionra i Meán Fómhair 2011 chuir glaoigh as Siobhán at (087) 1481848 nó gloigh istech chuig an Naíonra chomh luath agus is féidir. Tá blia-inluathoideachas saor in asice le fail i Naionra Thuar Mhic Eadigh de réir scéim ECCE, oifig an Aire Leanaí.
The Naionra is now enrolling children for the preschool year 2011-2012. If your child will be two years and 10 months on September 1, and you wish to send your child to the Naionra, in September 2011, please contact Siobhán, at (087) 1481848 or call into the Naionra as soon as possible. A free preschool year is available in Naionra Thuar Mhic Eadaigh.
Church rota
EDDIE Gibbons will read at the 8 p.m. Mass in Tourmakeady church, on Saturday, January 22. Eucharistic Ministers are Aine úi Conghaile and Michael John Casey. Siobhan De Burca will read at the Sunday morning Mass, at 11.30 a.m. Eucharistic Ministers are Martin O’Neill and Mary Sheridan. Mass servers are A and B.
Wedding bells
CONGRATULATIONS to Michael McDermott, son of Michael and Josephine McDermott, who was married on December 31, to Ms. Karen Grimes, at St. Mary’s church, Partry. The reception was held at Knockranny Hotel, Westport. The McDermotts are also wished continued success with their business in Partry.
Thanks
SELF Help Africa wish to thank the Tourmakeady community for €385 collected at the recent church gate collection.
Outstanding magazine money
ALL outstanding money for the Waterfall Magazine 2009-2010 must be given to Ann McGing-Heneghan or Michael John Casey or leave it into O’Toole’s, Tourmakeady. A number of copies are still available. Material for the special edition 2011 can be given in now. It will be the 25th edition.
Thank you
A generous thank you for provision of some of the above items to Michael John Casey and the Connaught Telegraph Ltd., Printers, Publishers, Stationers since 1828. Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. t: +353 94 9021711, f: +353 94 9024007. Why not check out our full version e-edition and try a copy for free via the web @ www.con-telegraph.ie
Week ending 11th January 2011 www.tourmakeady.com
Ranganna Gaeilge: Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
There will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes starting in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Friday January 21 at 7.00pm for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Over 60’s
The Over 60’s club will start back on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Knitting Club
The knitting club will meet again on Monday January 17 in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
The Parent and Toddler Group will meet again on Tuesday January 18 from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Tuesday January 18 at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Monday January 17 at 8.00pm
Hip Hop classes
HIP Hop classes will get underway shortly in Tourmakeady and everyone whose name is registered will be contacted with the date.
Tourmakeady active walking clinic
THE Tourmakeady active walking clinic is back in action on every Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. at Tourmakeady hall. Everyone is welcome.
Citizens information officer at Tourmakeady hall
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady hall, on Wednesday, January 19, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, taxation, housing and other topics.
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WELL done to Eileen Heneghan, and Freda O’Connell, who are the latest winners of the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. Both ladies receive €100 for choosing number 21. The next draw is on Saturday, January 15, at 8 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
Ladies GAA annual general meeting
THE annual general meeting of the Tourmakeady ladies GAA, will take place on Saturday, January 15, at Paddy’s Bar, Tourmakeady, at 8 p.m. sharp. All ladies and members are invited to attend.
It was a great year having won the county junior final 2010. They deserve a full turnout of interested supporters.
No rubbish dumping
ALL refuse in the Tourmakeady area should be disposed of at all the available facilities and not dumped on the Tourmakeady-Glenmask side roads and mountain land.
Social dancing
SOCIAL dancing will make a welcome return to Máire Lukes Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, on Wednesday, January 19, at 8 p.m. sharp. All dancers are invited back and a céad mile failte to new dancers.
On Sunday, January 16, there is a session night starting at 8 p.m. with music, song and dance. All musicians are welcome.
Church rota
NOREEN Maloney will read at the Saturday, 8 p.m. Mass, in St. Mary’s, Tourmakeady. Eucharistic Ministers are Kathleen Staunton and Carmel Garvey. Aoife Morrin will read at the 11.30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Eucharistic Ministers are Martin O’Neill and Patricia Heneghan. Mary, Rose and Noreen are on church care week.
New year draw winner
WINNER of the new year draw in the Partry residents’ bonus number game was Michael Harte, Kilkerran. He won the €100, plus 65 bales of briquettes. Michael’s lucky number was 44.
New baby girl
CONGRATULATIONS to Susan and Barry Cryan, Clonee, Partry, on the birth of their baby daughter Kayla, at Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar. Baby Kayla is a welcome sister for Chloe and Amy and granddaughter for Seamus and Kathleen Heneghan, Dererin, Partry.
Waterfall Magazines
THERE are still a number of Waterfall Magazines on sale in Corrigans, Ballintubber; The Village Inn, Partry; O’Tooles and Lough Mask Inn, Tourmakeady; Martin Murphy’s and Cummins, Ballinrobe and also Walsh’s post office, Killawalla. If anyone is returning to another country, they are asked to take one back with them. The magazine is still only €8 and it can be posted anywhere for €4.50.
Bereavement
THE death has taken place of Philomena Cafferkey, 74 Lake Shore Drive, Castlebar and formerly Philomena Lally, daughter of the late Nora and Tom Lally, Shangort, Srah, Tourmakeady.
Philomena was a kind, caring and helpful wife, mother, sister and neighbour and this was evident as large crowds paid their respects from many parts of Mayo and beyond.
Her remains were removed from Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, on Sunday, January 2, 2011, to St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady and received by Fr. John Kenny p.p. and Archbishop Michael Neary, Tuam.
On Monday, at 9 a.m. the church at Tourmakeady was again packed for the funeral Mass, celebrated by Fr. John Kenny p.p. assisted by Fr. Pat Farragher c.c. Castlebar and Fr. Desmond Grogan, Partry.
Readings were by Philomena’s nieces and the choir was made up of family and friends. The emotional reflections were sung and spoken by Philomena’s son Michéal and daughter Máiread.
Following the final blessings, her remains made way to Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin.
Philomena is survived by her husband Michael, son Michéal, daughter Máiread; sister Peggy Power, Tourmakeady; brothers Paddy, Partry; Martin Shangort, Tourmakeady; Michael, Sligo; Sean, Chicago and also nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and extended family members.
Philomena was sister-in-law to Michael Power, Tourmakeady and Monica Lally, Partry. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Engagement
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Rory Gibbons, Kilfaul, Partry, on his engagement to Ms. Monica Baskar, England, at Christmas. Best wishes to Rory and Monica for their future plans. Rory is a star of Partry Athletic soccer team.
Traditional night at Máire Lukes
A BIG traditional night will take place at Màire Lukes Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, on Sunday, January 16, at 8 p.m. There will be lots of music, singing and dancing, in traditional style. Everyone is welcome and bring along your instruments for a great night.
Village Inn
THE Village Inn restaurant is open on Wednesday and Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and Friday, from 2 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and on Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and on Sunday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Telephone (094) 9543249 or check their website www.thevillageinnpub.com.
Thank you A generous thank you for provision of some of the above items to Michael John Casey and the Connaught Telegraph Ltd., Printers, Publishers, Stationers since 1828. Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. t: +353 94 9021711, f: +353 94 9024007. Why not check out our full version e-edition and try a copy for free via the web @ www.con-telegraph.ie
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
There will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes starting in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Friday January 21 at 7.00pm for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Over 60’s
The Over 60’s club will start back on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Knitting Club
The knitting club will meet again on Monday January 17 in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
The Parent and Toddler Group will meet again on Tuesday January 18 from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Tuesday January 18 at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Monday January 17 at 8.00pm
Hip Hop classes
HIP Hop classes will get underway shortly in Tourmakeady and everyone whose name is registered will be contacted with the date.
Tourmakeady active walking clinic
THE Tourmakeady active walking clinic is back in action on every Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. at Tourmakeady hall. Everyone is welcome.
Citizens information officer at Tourmakeady hall
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady hall, on Wednesday, January 19, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, taxation, housing and other topics.
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WELL done to Eileen Heneghan, and Freda O’Connell, who are the latest winners of the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. Both ladies receive €100 for choosing number 21. The next draw is on Saturday, January 15, at 8 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
Ladies GAA annual general meeting
THE annual general meeting of the Tourmakeady ladies GAA, will take place on Saturday, January 15, at Paddy’s Bar, Tourmakeady, at 8 p.m. sharp. All ladies and members are invited to attend.
It was a great year having won the county junior final 2010. They deserve a full turnout of interested supporters.
No rubbish dumping
ALL refuse in the Tourmakeady area should be disposed of at all the available facilities and not dumped on the Tourmakeady-Glenmask side roads and mountain land.
Social dancing
SOCIAL dancing will make a welcome return to Máire Lukes Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, on Wednesday, January 19, at 8 p.m. sharp. All dancers are invited back and a céad mile failte to new dancers.
On Sunday, January 16, there is a session night starting at 8 p.m. with music, song and dance. All musicians are welcome.
Church rota
NOREEN Maloney will read at the Saturday, 8 p.m. Mass, in St. Mary’s, Tourmakeady. Eucharistic Ministers are Kathleen Staunton and Carmel Garvey. Aoife Morrin will read at the 11.30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Eucharistic Ministers are Martin O’Neill and Patricia Heneghan. Mary, Rose and Noreen are on church care week.
New year draw winner
WINNER of the new year draw in the Partry residents’ bonus number game was Michael Harte, Kilkerran. He won the €100, plus 65 bales of briquettes. Michael’s lucky number was 44.
New baby girl
CONGRATULATIONS to Susan and Barry Cryan, Clonee, Partry, on the birth of their baby daughter Kayla, at Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar. Baby Kayla is a welcome sister for Chloe and Amy and granddaughter for Seamus and Kathleen Heneghan, Dererin, Partry.
Waterfall Magazines
THERE are still a number of Waterfall Magazines on sale in Corrigans, Ballintubber; The Village Inn, Partry; O’Tooles and Lough Mask Inn, Tourmakeady; Martin Murphy’s and Cummins, Ballinrobe and also Walsh’s post office, Killawalla. If anyone is returning to another country, they are asked to take one back with them. The magazine is still only €8 and it can be posted anywhere for €4.50.
Bereavement
THE death has taken place of Philomena Cafferkey, 74 Lake Shore Drive, Castlebar and formerly Philomena Lally, daughter of the late Nora and Tom Lally, Shangort, Srah, Tourmakeady.
Philomena was a kind, caring and helpful wife, mother, sister and neighbour and this was evident as large crowds paid their respects from many parts of Mayo and beyond.
Her remains were removed from Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, on Sunday, January 2, 2011, to St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady and received by Fr. John Kenny p.p. and Archbishop Michael Neary, Tuam.
On Monday, at 9 a.m. the church at Tourmakeady was again packed for the funeral Mass, celebrated by Fr. John Kenny p.p. assisted by Fr. Pat Farragher c.c. Castlebar and Fr. Desmond Grogan, Partry.
Readings were by Philomena’s nieces and the choir was made up of family and friends. The emotional reflections were sung and spoken by Philomena’s son Michéal and daughter Máiread.
Following the final blessings, her remains made way to Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin.
Philomena is survived by her husband Michael, son Michéal, daughter Máiread; sister Peggy Power, Tourmakeady; brothers Paddy, Partry; Martin Shangort, Tourmakeady; Michael, Sligo; Sean, Chicago and also nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and extended family members.
Philomena was sister-in-law to Michael Power, Tourmakeady and Monica Lally, Partry. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Engagement
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Rory Gibbons, Kilfaul, Partry, on his engagement to Ms. Monica Baskar, England, at Christmas. Best wishes to Rory and Monica for their future plans. Rory is a star of Partry Athletic soccer team.
Traditional night at Máire Lukes
A BIG traditional night will take place at Màire Lukes Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, on Sunday, January 16, at 8 p.m. There will be lots of music, singing and dancing, in traditional style. Everyone is welcome and bring along your instruments for a great night.
Village Inn
THE Village Inn restaurant is open on Wednesday and Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and Friday, from 2 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and on Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and on Sunday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Telephone (094) 9543249 or check their website www.thevillageinnpub.com.
Thank you A generous thank you for provision of some of the above items to Michael John Casey and the Connaught Telegraph Ltd., Printers, Publishers, Stationers since 1828. Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. t: +353 94 9021711, f: +353 94 9024007. Why not check out our full version e-edition and try a copy for free via the web @ www.con-telegraph.ie
Week ending 4th January 2011 www.tourmakeady.com
Coiste Cultúr Teanga agus Forbartha Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
Wish to thank all the building contractors that worked on the hall during the renovation work that took place during 2010. In addition to revamping the existing hall we have a new roof, a new small hall, a new kitchen, a new exercise area, new ladies, gents and children toilets and new storage area. We have new electrics, plumbing, flooring, and tasteful decoration. Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh sincerely thanks our architect Philip Staunton for overseeing all the work and to contractors Culeen Construction, John O’Brien, Pat Burke, Michael O’Malley. We thank them for their help and support. We also would like to thank the RSS and FAS schemes that have helped us in and around the hall and have offered and shown great community spirit. Thank you again to everyone that has supported us we are extremely grateful. We wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.
New Tús work placement opportunities in the community sector
The Minister for Social Protection has announced the arrangements for the Government's new work placement initiative in the community sector. The initiative known as Tús, will provide 5,000 short term working opportunities for people unemployed for over a year. The placements will be with community sector organisations to support the delivery of their services. See Department of Social Protection website www.welfare.ie
Ranganna Gaeilge:
Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
There will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes starting in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh before the end of January for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. More details and start date next week.
Hip Hop
The start date for Hip Hop Classes will be available shortly and everyone that has already put their name down on the list will be contacted.
Active Walking Clinic
The group will start back again on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 7.30pm. All welcome
Over 60’s
The Over 60’s club will start back on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Knitting Club
The knitting club will meet again on Monday January 17 in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
The Parent and Toddler Group will meet again on Tuesday January 18 from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Tuesday January 18 at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Monday January 17 at 8.00pm
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Citizen’s advice
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady Hall, on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, health board payments, taxation, housing and single farm payments.
Special Christmas Fund Raiser for the Bunaún Oratory
Thank you to everyone for your support to raise funds for the Bunaún Oratory. The money raised which was €1178 will go towards work carried out recently on the building.
Thank you everyone.
Reminder
The next Coiste Pobail meeting will take place in the hall on Tuesday, January 11 at 8.00pm
Community Futures
The next Community Futures meeting will take place on Wednesday January 12 at 8.00pm in the hall. All members of the steering group are asked to attend.
GAA lotto jackpot reaches €7,000
TOURMAKEADY GAA lotto jackpot is now at €7,000. Tickets are on sale throughout the parish at the usual outlets.
The numbers chosen last week were 1, 7, 12 and 15. The consolation winners were Angelina Donoghue, Gortmore; John Ronan, Churchfield; Frank Philbin, Gortmore; Padraig O’hEanachain, Gortinmore and Martin Mulroe, Greenaun.
There was no outright winner of the Tourmakeady Christmas lotto, held at the Lough Inn, Partry. The numbers chosen were 11, 12, 26 and 31. The consolation winners were Michael Farragher, Partry; Rosaline Ward, The Lough Inn, Peter Rush, c/o Máire Lukes; Mark Conway, Tooreen and Peter Gibbons, Kilfaul. Tickets are €2 or €5 for three tickets. Silver circle tickets are available for 2011 for a once off payment.
Death in England
THE death has taken place in England during the week of Mr. Michael Morrin, son of the late John and Lizzy Morrin, formerly of Ballybannon, Tourmakeady.
Michael was a regular visitor to Tourmakeady in his younger days, where he had many relations.
Burial takes place later this month. Michael is survived by his wife Freda and family in England, his brother Sean, in Dublin and extended family members. May his soul rest in peace.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WINNERS of the December 18, Tourmakeady hall bonus number game were Sara and Seamus Lally, Tawnagh and Niall and Cathy Tiernan, Drimcoggy. Both couples receive €100 each for choosing lucky number 25. Congratulations to all the 2010 winners and good luck in the 2011 series of draws.
Well done to Helen and Martin Heneghan, Gortnacullin and Julie and Frank Lally, Tawnagh, who are the first winners of 2011, in the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. Both couples receive €100 each for choosing number 44. The next draw is on Saturday, January 8, at 9 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
D. J. Brian on stage at Máire Lukes
ON stage at Máire Lukes Bar and Restaurant on Wednesday night, January 5, is D. J. Brian. A big crowd is expected to welcome the local D. J. to Máire Lukes.
The Tourmakeady GAA dinner dance takes place on Saturday, January 29, at Máire Lukes. Tickets are on sale now. It is advisable to buy early because of the successful year, a sell-out is expected.
New baby boy
CONGRATULATIONS to Barry O’Toole and Catriona, Tourmakeady and Ballinrobe, on the birth of their baby boy Jack, at Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar. Jack is brother for Cian and grandson for Fionnuala Daly. He is great grandson for Bide and Tomas O’Toole, Tourmakeady.
Also to Tanya and Colm O’Conghaile, on the birth of their bouncing baby boy Colin, at Mayo General Hospital last week. Colin has taken up residence in Ballinrobe but gets a big Cead Mile Failte from his sister Cliona and his grandparents in Tourmakeady.
Partry residents bonus number game
THE December 18, winners of the Partry bonus number game were Regina Mulrooney and Tommy Lally, both of whom receive €100 each and 500 litres of heating oil, for choosing number 25. There were 65 bales of briquettes, with €100 for the winners of the January 1, 2011 draw.
Engagement congratulations
HEARTIEST congratulations to Noreen Mulroe, daughter of Annie and Paddy Mulroe, Letterineen, Tourmakeady, on her engagement to Mr. David Cregg, at the weekend. Both communities unite in wishing Noreen and David best wishes in the new decade and the future.
Also to Carl Conroy, son of Mary and Liam Conroy, Trianlair, Tourmakeady, on his engagement to Ms. Aisling Morrison, Cork, at Christmas. Good luck and happiness to this couple in their future plans.
Arrival of hoodies
THE first consignment of hoodies and jackets ordered in early December has now arrived, although some items were temporarily out of stock. The next consignment is due to arrive in the third week in January.
Church rota
MASS for the feast of the Epiphany will be celebrated on Thursday, January 6, at 10 a.m. in Partry and 11.30 a.m. in Tourmakeady and on Wednesday, January 5, at 8 p.m. in Tourmakeady.
A big thank you is extended to Fr. John Kenny p.p. for all his efforts in his first season at Party-Tourmakeady parish. Also to the choirs in both churches. Mass in Partry can now be heard on radio, at 106.5 F.M.
Eddie Gibbons will read at the 8 p.m. Mass in Tourmakeady, on Saturday, January 8. Eucharistic Ministers are Brid Heneghan and Julie Lally. Siobhan De Burca will read at the 11.30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Eucharistic Ministers are Martin O’Neill and Sadie Molloy.
Waterfall Magazines
THERE are still a number of Waterfall Magazines on sale in the usual shops, Corrigans, Ballintubber; The Village Inn, Partry; O’Tooles and The Lough Mask Inn, Tourmakeady; Martin Murphy’s and Cummins, Ballinrobe and Walsh’s post office, Killawalla. If anyone is returning to another country, they are asked to take one back home. They are still only €8 each and they can be posted anywhere for €4.50.
Important fundraising night
AN important fundraising night will take place at Paddy’s Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, on Saturday, January 8. The proceeds of this special event will assist Ronan Rice, son of Dr. Noel and Delia Rice, Tourmakeady, who is embarking on voluntary work in a less well off country. It is a huge undertaking for this young man and deserves full support of the community in the Tourmakeady and surrounding areas.
Tickets for the meal can be reserved by calling (094) 9544005. It is open to the general public at 10.30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. It is advisable to book prior to January 7, as the meal tickets are expected to sell out. Ronan Rice is wished much success in his work.
Village Inn
THE Village Inn restaurant is open on Wednesday and Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and Friday, from 2 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and on Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and on Sunday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Telephone (094) 9543249 or check their website www.thevillageinnpub.com.
Thank you A generous thank you for provision of some of the above items to Michael John Casey and the Connaught Telegraph Ltd., Printers, Publishers, Stationers since 1828. Cavendish Lane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. t: +353 94 9021711, f: +353 94 9024007. Why not check out our full version e-edition and try a copy for free via the web @ www.con-telegraph.ie
Wish to thank all the building contractors that worked on the hall during the renovation work that took place during 2010. In addition to revamping the existing hall we have a new roof, a new small hall, a new kitchen, a new exercise area, new ladies, gents and children toilets and new storage area. We have new electrics, plumbing, flooring, and tasteful decoration. Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh sincerely thanks our architect Philip Staunton for overseeing all the work and to contractors Culeen Construction, John O’Brien, Pat Burke, Michael O’Malley. We thank them for their help and support. We also would like to thank the RSS and FAS schemes that have helped us in and around the hall and have offered and shown great community spirit. Thank you again to everyone that has supported us we are extremely grateful. We wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.
New Tús work placement opportunities in the community sector
The Minister for Social Protection has announced the arrangements for the Government's new work placement initiative in the community sector. The initiative known as Tús, will provide 5,000 short term working opportunities for people unemployed for over a year. The placements will be with community sector organisations to support the delivery of their services. See Department of Social Protection website www.welfare.ie
Ranganna Gaeilge:
Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge agus Comhrá Gaeilge do mhuintir an cheantar a theastaíonn uathu an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim agus a labhairt ag tosú i Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh roimh deireadh na míosa. Tuilleadh eolais agus dáta tosaithe an tseachtain seo chugainn.
Irish Classes/Conversational Classes:
There will be Irish and Comhrá through Irish Classes starting in Halla Pobail Thuar Mhic Éadaigh before the end of January for those who want to learn and improve their Irish and for those who wish to converse in Irish. More details and start date next week.
Hip Hop
The start date for Hip Hop Classes will be available shortly and everyone that has already put their name down on the list will be contacted.
Active Walking Clinic
The group will start back again on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 7.30pm. All welcome
Over 60’s
The Over 60’s club will start back on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm All welcome.
Weekly service to Castlebar
TAKE the hassle out of driving into town. There is a bus every Friday leaving O’Toole’s at 10.30 a.m. Free passes are accepted. It is open to all. Other collection points are available. It returns at approximately 3 p.m. Please support this worthwhile service.
Knitting Club
The knitting club will meet again on Monday January 17 in the hall at 7.30pm All welcome.
Parent and Toddler Group - Nead na n-og Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
The Parent and Toddler Group will meet again on Tuesday January 18 from 10.30am – 12.15pm. All welcome.
Óige na Gaeltachta Junior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Tuesday January 18 at 6.00pm
Óige na Gaeltachta Senior Youth Club.
The Youth Club will meet again on Monday January 17 at 8.00pm
Welfare officer
A SOCIAL welfare officer will be in attendance every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at the Medical Centre, Tourmakeady.
Citizen’s advice
A CITIZENS information officer will be in attendance at Tourmakeady Hall, on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. with information on social welfare, health board payments, taxation, housing and single farm payments.
Special Christmas Fund Raiser for the Bunaún Oratory
Thank you to everyone for your support to raise funds for the Bunaún Oratory. The money raised which was €1178 will go towards work carried out recently on the building.
Thank you everyone.
Reminder
The next Coiste Pobail meeting will take place in the hall on Tuesday, January 11 at 8.00pm
Community Futures
The next Community Futures meeting will take place on Wednesday January 12 at 8.00pm in the hall. All members of the steering group are asked to attend.
GAA lotto jackpot reaches €7,000
TOURMAKEADY GAA lotto jackpot is now at €7,000. Tickets are on sale throughout the parish at the usual outlets.
The numbers chosen last week were 1, 7, 12 and 15. The consolation winners were Angelina Donoghue, Gortmore; John Ronan, Churchfield; Frank Philbin, Gortmore; Padraig O’hEanachain, Gortinmore and Martin Mulroe, Greenaun.
There was no outright winner of the Tourmakeady Christmas lotto, held at the Lough Inn, Partry. The numbers chosen were 11, 12, 26 and 31. The consolation winners were Michael Farragher, Partry; Rosaline Ward, The Lough Inn, Peter Rush, c/o Máire Lukes; Mark Conway, Tooreen and Peter Gibbons, Kilfaul. Tickets are €2 or €5 for three tickets. Silver circle tickets are available for 2011 for a once off payment.
Death in England
THE death has taken place in England during the week of Mr. Michael Morrin, son of the late John and Lizzy Morrin, formerly of Ballybannon, Tourmakeady.
Michael was a regular visitor to Tourmakeady in his younger days, where he had many relations.
Burial takes place later this month. Michael is survived by his wife Freda and family in England, his brother Sean, in Dublin and extended family members. May his soul rest in peace.
Tourmakeady hall bonus number game winners
WINNERS of the December 18, Tourmakeady hall bonus number game were Sara and Seamus Lally, Tawnagh and Niall and Cathy Tiernan, Drimcoggy. Both couples receive €100 each for choosing lucky number 25. Congratulations to all the 2010 winners and good luck in the 2011 series of draws.
Well done to Helen and Martin Heneghan, Gortnacullin and Julie and Frank Lally, Tawnagh, who are the first winners of 2011, in the Tourmakeady hall bonus number draw. Both couples receive €100 each for choosing number 44. The next draw is on Saturday, January 8, at 9 p.m. All outstanding payments should be made to Sally or Kathleen Gibbons.
D. J. Brian on stage at Máire Lukes
ON stage at Máire Lukes Bar and Restaurant on Wednesday night, January 5, is D. J. Brian. A big crowd is expected to welcome the local D. J. to Máire Lukes.
The Tourmakeady GAA dinner dance takes place on Saturday, January 29, at Máire Lukes. Tickets are on sale now. It is advisable to buy early because of the successful year, a sell-out is expected.
New baby boy
CONGRATULATIONS to Barry O’Toole and Catriona, Tourmakeady and Ballinrobe, on the birth of their baby boy Jack, at Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar. Jack is brother for Cian and grandson for Fionnuala Daly. He is great grandson for Bide and Tomas O’Toole, Tourmakeady.
Also to Tanya and Colm O’Conghaile, on the birth of their bouncing baby boy Colin, at Mayo General Hospital last week. Colin has taken up residence in Ballinrobe but gets a big Cead Mile Failte from his sister Cliona and his grandparents in Tourmakeady.
Partry residents bonus number game
THE December 18, winners of the Partry bonus number game were Regina Mulrooney and Tommy Lally, both of whom receive €100 each and 500 litres of heating oil, for choosing number 25. There were 65 bales of briquettes, with €100 for the winners of the January 1, 2011 draw.
Engagement congratulations
HEARTIEST congratulations to Noreen Mulroe, daughter of Annie and Paddy Mulroe, Letterineen, Tourmakeady, on her engagement to Mr. David Cregg, at the weekend. Both communities unite in wishing Noreen and David best wishes in the new decade and the future.
Also to Carl Conroy, son of Mary and Liam Conroy, Trianlair, Tourmakeady, on his engagement to Ms. Aisling Morrison, Cork, at Christmas. Good luck and happiness to this couple in their future plans.
Arrival of hoodies
THE first consignment of hoodies and jackets ordered in early December has now arrived, although some items were temporarily out of stock. The next consignment is due to arrive in the third week in January.
Church rota
MASS for the feast of the Epiphany will be celebrated on Thursday, January 6, at 10 a.m. in Partry and 11.30 a.m. in Tourmakeady and on Wednesday, January 5, at 8 p.m. in Tourmakeady.
A big thank you is extended to Fr. John Kenny p.p. for all his efforts in his first season at Party-Tourmakeady parish. Also to the choirs in both churches. Mass in Partry can now be heard on radio, at 106.5 F.M.
Eddie Gibbons will read at the 8 p.m. Mass in Tourmakeady, on Saturday, January 8. Eucharistic Ministers are Brid Heneghan and Julie Lally. Siobhan De Burca will read at the 11.30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Eucharistic Ministers are Martin O’Neill and Sadie Molloy.
Waterfall Magazines
THERE are still a number of Waterfall Magazines on sale in the usual shops, Corrigans, Ballintubber; The Village Inn, Partry; O’Tooles and The Lough Mask Inn, Tourmakeady; Martin Murphy’s and Cummins, Ballinrobe and Walsh’s post office, Killawalla. If anyone is returning to another country, they are asked to take one back home. They are still only €8 each and they can be posted anywhere for €4.50.
Important fundraising night
AN important fundraising night will take place at Paddy’s Bar and Restaurant, Tourmakeady, on Saturday, January 8. The proceeds of this special event will assist Ronan Rice, son of Dr. Noel and Delia Rice, Tourmakeady, who is embarking on voluntary work in a less well off country. It is a huge undertaking for this young man and deserves full support of the community in the Tourmakeady and surrounding areas.
Tickets for the meal can be reserved by calling (094) 9544005. It is open to the general public at 10.30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. It is advisable to book prior to January 7, as the meal tickets are expected to sell out. Ronan Rice is wished much success in his work.
Village Inn
THE Village Inn restaurant is open on Wednesday and Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and Friday, from 2 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and on Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and on Sunday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Telephone (094) 9543249 or check their website www.thevillageinnpub.com.
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