Local Notes: Sympathies, snowflake crochet workshop, local lotto, GAA club AGM and much more
Pictured is Louise, winner of the final night of the 2025 Touraneena Runner’s Club League.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Gleeson family on the recent passing of Thomas (Tom) Gleeson, Knockboy, Ballinamult. Tom was predeceased by his brother Michael and his sister Helen. The Gleeson family have long been part of the Knockboy and Sliabh gCua community and Tom was a very well-known and liked gentleman. He will be fondly remembered for his warm smile, his kind nature and the generous time he gave to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Breege (née: King), sons Anthony, Paul and Ronan, daughters Kate Floquet and Fiona Gleeson, brothers John and Jim, sisters Kathleen Kelly, Alice Gleeson and Mary Duffy, grandchildren Jamie, Ava, Chloe, Cillian and Leona, daughter-in law Sharon, Ronan’s partner Michelle, son-in-law JC Floquet, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral mass for Tom was in St.Mary’s Church, Touraneena, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
The Sliabh gCua/St.Mary’s G.A.A Club annual general meeting will take place on Friday, November 28, at 7.30pm. Members are invited to submit their nominations by private message to our Club Info text. Nominations are open for the following positions: Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, PRO and football and hurling managers. Please note that all nominations must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday, November 25. We encourage all members to take part and have their say in shaping the year ahead.
The final week of our Predict Your Time League took place last Monday night and well done to Louise, who was the overall winner and the lucky dip winner. A huge thank you once again to all our sponsors, your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you also to everyone who attended each week. We had a fantastic turnout throughout the league, which was wonderful to see. Last but certainly not least, our sincere thanks to our trusty duo, Grainne and Regina, who worked tirelessly every week behind the scenes, putting up signs, taking times and helping to ensure everything ran smoothly. Thanks also to anyone who helped in any way to make our league such a success. That’s a wrap for 2025, we’re already looking forward to seeing you all again in 2026.
We, the Community Centre Committee, would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Breege, Anthony, Kate, Paul, Fiona, Ronan and the extended Gleeson family on the sad passing of Tom. Tom gave many years of dedication to both the lotto and Community Centre. He was a great community man and he will be sadly missed by us all. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
There will be a ‘Jigs & Wheels’ Tractor Run held in Modeligo on December 20, at 12 noon in aid of Sham Ryan. While hard at work, Sham was stung by a wasp, an incident that quickly turned life-threatening when he went into anaphylaxis shock and suffered a cardiac arrest. Thanks to the incredible efforts of first responders, he was airlifted to CUH, where the amazing nursing staff and medical team fought tirelessly to save his life. Their care has given him a second chance. But Sham’s journey is far from over. He is now waiting for a bed in the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dún Laoghaire, where he will begin what is expected to be a long and challenging road to recovery. The rehabilitation process will be intensive and the associated costs such as travel, time away from work, ongoing therapies and unforeseen expenses, will place a heavy financial strain. We are asking for your support to help ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time. Alongside our Tractor Run in December, we have also opened a GoFundMe page. Any donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and allow Sham to focus on what matters most: healing, strength, and hope for the future. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity and for standing with Sham on his long road ahead. Contributions can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jigs-and-wheels-tractor-run-for-sham-and-mega-auction
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 27, at 8pm in the Modeligo Community Centre. Please spread the word. Everyone is welcome. We would love to see at our AGM, one or two guardians/parents for each player involved for 2026.
If you’d like to brush up on your crochet skills or perhaps try your hand at crochet, there will be a beginners/improvers crochet workshop held in the Nire Parish Hall on November 22, from 2pm to 5pm. The cost is €20 per person and all funds raised will go towards the Ballymacarbry Scouts. Bring your wool and crochet hook (we will have a few extras). To book your place, please phone or text Monika on 083 1977947.
No jackpot winner last Sunday night. The numbers were 1,16,21. The five x €20 winners were Betty Condon, Anna Thompson, Sharon Cliffe, Tommy Condon and Tony and Betty Condon. The promoter’s prize was won by Brendan Tobin. Next week’s jackpot is €1,000.
A reminder that the Modeligo astroturf soccer league is back and teams are asked to please register their squad before 5pm on November 21. There will be fantastic prizes of €500, trophies and a keg on offer with consolation prizes for the runners-up. It is an 8-game guaranteed league. The cost is €50 per night or €250 prepay. For any further details, please telephone/text 087 6102872 or email soccernightowls@gmail.com
Last week’s riddle was: You serve me but can’t eat me, what am I? Answer: A tennis ball. This week’s riddle is: Which is correct to say, 'The yolk of the egg are white', or 'The yolk of the egg is white?'. Answer in this column next week.
