Erris

Ballyglass Coast Guard Unit

On the final day of August, Minister Jack Chambers TD presented each member of the Ballyglass Coast Guard Unit with individually named and numbered Commemorative Wreck tokens, to mark the 200th year anniversary of the Irish Coast Guard and to acknowledge the valued service, dedication, commitment professionalism volunteered by each member of our unit.

Originally given as a token of service to volunteers following attendance at a major incident. Proof of Service at a wreck tokens haven’t been awarded in recent years and have been discontinued since 1972. Accompanying the Minister on the evening were Dara Calleary TD and local Councillor Séan Carey. Also present were Niall Ferns CGU&S manager and Roisin McBride CUSM Irish Coast Guard.

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club, Cruinniú na mBád

Cruinniú na mBád 2023 took place during August. It was the ninth event, 10 years after the revival of the regatta at The Ferry. Eleven races were won in blustery conditions. There was something for everyone with races in boats, open boat and Currach. The organisers are delighted that they had so many new competitors and winners.

Full list of winners below; The Phelim Henry Memorial Cup winners was Evan Cusack and Connor McDonagh. Runners up - Andrew Smith and Padraig Coyle. The Patrick Goonan Memorial Cup, Winners - Tony, Derek and Enda Cosgrove. Runners up - Michael Cormack, John Ollie Donoughue and Donal Murphy. The James Mangan Cup, winners were Patricia Masterson and Kathleen Doocey. Runners Up were Ciara Ginty and Tara Doocey. The Michael Gerard Reilly Memorial Cup, winners were Anthony ÓToole and Michael Cormack. Runners Up were Brendan Masterson ad Eddie Doocey. The Tallaghaun Duff Cup, Winners were Tara Doocey and Kathleen Doocey. Runners Up were Mary Tallott Walsh and Anna Donohue Clarke. The Sonny Sweeney Memorial Cup, winners were Aaron Barrett, Sean McManamon and Donal Murphy. Runners up were Jonathon Doocey, John Ollie Donoughue, Michael Doocey.

The Eddie Doocey Memorial Cup, winners were Darragh Gallagher and Padraig Coyle. Runners up were Luke Carty and Sean Gallagher. The Bunnafolly Captains Cup, Winners were Donal Murphy, Kathleen Doocey, Tara Doocey. Runners Up were Alannah Cosgrove, Sean McManamon and Una McCafferty. The Dinny and Jimmy Masterson Memorial Cup, winners were Derek Cosgrove and Enda Cosgrove. Runners Up were Brendan Masterson and Eddie Doocey. The Ferry Cup winners were Joe, Tony and Enda Cosgrove. Runners Up were Darren, Michael and Anthony O’Toole. The Tony Walsh Memorial Cup, winners were DJ Doocey, Leah Gaughan and Alannah Cosgrove. Runners Up were Mary Tallott Walsh, Tara Doocey and Donal Murphy. The Corless Cup was awarded to Ciara Cosgrove.

The complete guide to Belmullet and the Mullet Peninsula

A new guidebook showcasing beautiful Belmullet and the Mullet Peninsula has just been launched by a highly regarded and well-known local tourist guide Neal Doherty. The book is entitled ‘The Complete Guide to Belmullet and the Mullet Peninsula’. It is a 54 page guide book which covers all historic and social aspects of the area in three tours. It aims to bring to life the tales and spectacular scenery of this area. The three tours covered in detail in this guide include two longer distance tours as well as one detailed Belmullet town walking tour. Each tour has a map showing the location of each point of interest. The first tour in the book covers an area of 66km and is a tour to the south of the Mullet Peninsula. The second tour is one to the north of the Mullet Peninsula. The final tour is a wonderful walking tour of the town with 24 points of interest.

The publication is easy to follow and compact guide, perfect for visitors to the Erris area. Mr Doherty believes that reader’s interests will be piqued by questions. ‘The Complete Guide to Belmullet and the Mullet Peninsula’ is currently available to purchase in local bookstores and retails.

Belmullet Festival 2023 draw

Congratulations to all the winners of the Belmullet festival 2023 draw. The draw took place in Centra Belmullet on Saturday, August 26. A big thank you to everyone who supported this draw by buying tickets and sponsoring prizes.

The winners are: Amanda Conway, Keydan Henaghan, Ann Geraghty, Mary Ruane, Ann & Martin Cleary, Frank Maughan, Elise Doherty, Emma Hopkins.

Dedicated bike repair station in Ballycroy

Ballycroy Tidy Towns committee has installed a dedicated bike repair station at the side of the community centre. This station can be used for repair needs that may arise for cyclists in the area. The pump is also compatible to be used with prams and wheelchairs also. These works were completed in conjunction with Vermillion Energy who awarded us a dedicated grant to improve cycling facilities in the community.

Creative workshops in the Erris area

Flourish Social Prescribing Service in conjunction with Sláintecare and Creative Ireland will be hosting a series of creative workshops in the Erris area in the autumn period. John Hoban’s Music Circle will come to Teach Greannai Cornboy F26 W7W9 on Monday, September 18, from 7-8.30pm for a gathering of songs, tunes and stories. The Music Circle will visit Ballycroy Community Centre on September 27 from 7-8.30pm. All are welcome to attend these musical gatherings and people are free to participate in a way that’s right for you – listen to what’s shared, tell a story, sing a song or play a tune. Anything goes.

Jean Twomey will visit Belmullet in November to run 4 weeks of Creative Writing workshops starting on November 2, in Áras Inis Gluaire. This workshop will be held in a supportive and encouraging group setting and again all are welcome to sign up. Booking is essential. For more information on Social Prescribing / upcoming events / to enquire possible travel options ring Maria on 087 185 7280. Flourish is run by The Family Centre in Castlebar. For more information including their autumn program timetable visit www.thefamilycentre.com.

Erris Parent Baby and Toddler Group

Erris Parent Baby and Toddler Group will be meeting every week starting from Monday, September 11, from 10.30am - 12pm in the Irish Wheelchair Centre, Logmore. All parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome. There is a €3 contribution per family.

Kilcommon Community Development lotto

The draw was held on September 3, and the numbers drawn were; 1, 2, 3 and 17 for a jackpot of €9,700 with no winner. The house prize of €100 was won by Hannah Ruddy, Inver and the €30 offline winners were The McAndrew Girls, Pullathomas and Peter McNulty, Belderrig. The €30 online winners were Claire Naughton, Barharve and Bridget Reilly, Cois Tra, Ballina. Next week’s jackpot will be €9,800 with draw taking place in The Lighthouse Tavern Inver.

Cake Sale

Cairde Aras Deirbhle are hosting their annual cake sale on Sunday, September 17, on the grounds of Belmullet church after 10.30am Mass. All donations are welcome.

An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge

An bhfuil suim agat tabhairt faoin Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge i mBéal an Mhuirthead i mbliana? (meánleibhéal B1 nó B2 - do dhaoine a bhfuil buneolas acu ar an nGaeilge). Éileamh á mheas againn faoi láthair. Cuir rphost chuig gaeilgeiorrais@gmail.com má tá suim agat ann.

Are you interested in doing the Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge i mBéal an Mhuirthead? (Level B1 or B2). They would like to assess if there is sufficient demand to run a course in Belmullet this year. Email asap if you are interested at gaeilgeiorrais@gmail.com.

Breis eolais https://www.acadamh.ie/acadamh/cursai/cursai_dioploma/.

Labhair Gaeilge liom

Gaeilge Iorrais is launching a video campaign on social media focused on the central theme of ‘Labhair Gaeilge liom’. This campaign hopes to encourage Irish language speakers, learners and enthusiasts from the Erris / North Mayo Gaeltacht area to put together a brief 10 second clip as Gaeilge on their smartphone and use the phrase ‘Labhair Gaeilge liom.’ A selection of all video clips will be shared publicly on Gaeilge Iorrais social media accounts and website. Local businesses which offer an Irish language service in this Gaeltacht area are also encouraged to participate in this fun and innovative campaign.

Erris Access Group

Erris Access Group is inviting you to come together from across Erris to meet monthly and focus on the issues that matter most. If you are passionate for change and are interested in working together with others in your community to identify access issues impacting disabled people and lobby for equality for people with disabilities in all areas, including footpaths, disabled parking areas, access to public facilities. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 13, at 2pm in the Irish Wheelchair Association, Logmore, Belmullet. This will be an interactive meeting with the opportunity for attendees to raise their concerns and make a plan to address the local issues. Tea and coffee will be served on arrival. For enquiries contact Rosaleen Lally 087 2128215 rosaleen.lally@iwa.ie.

Kiltane GAA Club news

There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €9,100 with the two €50 winners being M Henry, Bangor and Mairéad Kennedy, Doohoma while Frank Leneghan, Bangor and Ann Cosgrove, Coolaba both won €25. The two online winners were Seamus O’Hara, Doolough €50 and Aisling Murphy, Attycunnane €25.

Bingo will continue in the complex this Tuesday, September 12, that 8pm with a €800 jackpot in 51 calls or less.

The club had five €200 winners in this week’s club development draw as follows; Frankie Lennon, Glenturk; Packie Sweeney, Geesala; Tony Carolan, Derrycoosh; Seamus Murphy, Belmullet and Ryan Gallagher, Gaeltechta Iorrais.

Mass in Cara Iorrais House

There will be a Mass in the Cara Iorrais House, Church Road, on Monday, September 18, at 7pm to remember all those going through and recovering from cancer and all the deceased members. All are welcome. Light refreshments after.

25 card game

The 25 card game in the Kilmore clubhouse in Drum Belmullet will resume its winter schedule on Wednesday, September 13, at 8.30pm.

Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

The late Patrick McIntyre

The death has taken place of Patrick Mc Intyre, New York, USA and formerly Faulmore, Blacksod. Mass will be held in Aughleam church on September 30, next at 12 noon. Burial of ashes afterwards in Faulmore cemetery.