Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe
Members of the Latvian community are pictured at Ballinrobe Culture Night 2026, hosted by Tacú Family Resource Centre and supported by Mayo County Council. Picture: Trish Forde
All roads lead to MacHale Park in Castlebar next Saturday as Ballinrobe and Davitts contest the Intermediate Football Championship Final in what is a novel all south Mayo pairing. The match throws in at 4pm and is expected to draw a large attendance.
Your support for the maroon and yellow would be appreciated as the Robesiders bid to claim a coveted county title.
Máire Lukes Bar in Tourmakeady will hold a Halloween fancy dress fundraiser in aid of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, Castlebar, on October 31.
There will be prizes on the night for the best dressed man, woman, and couple. Your support for this fundraiser would be appreciated.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club's U14 girls’ team faced Galway Tribes away from home on Sunday, October 11, in what was the black and white’s first game of the season. Ballinrobe were full of endeavour during the first half, however, the hosts led 22-7 at the interval.
A resurgent Ballinrobe dominated long spells of the second half and at one stage trailed by just two points, 22-20 after three tries on the spin.
The remainder of the tie was keenly contested, with the Galway Tribes eventually running out winners on a scoreline of 47-31. The try scorers for Ballinrobe on the day were Olivia Burke (captain), Chloe Conroy, Connie Feighery, and Rebecca Cummins, with Burke also chipping in with three conversions.
Meanwhile, the Ballinrobe Rugby Club U18 girls team recently made a winning start to their new season as they recorded a marvellous 50-21 victory over Castlebar.
The Lakeside Lakers Basketball Club in Ballinrobe will host a weekly game of basketball for men over the winter months. The weekly get-together takes place every Tuesday night at 9pm in the Lakeside Sport and Fitness Centre, Station Road. All levels and abilities are welcome, and players who have never played basketball are also welcome for what is a social and fun get-together. Those taking part must register with the Lakeside Lakers Basketball Club for insurance purposes. Further information from the Lakeside Lakers Facebook page or emailing ballinrobebasketballclub@gmail.com.
There was no winner of the €6,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 12. The numbers drawn were 14, 23, 28 and 29. The match three winners of €50 were Carmel Kelly and Eileen Grimes.
Mary Langan was the winner of €145 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
A ukulele group meets every Monday at 7.30pm in the Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate Street. All ages and abilities are welcome to come along, especially beginners. Further information is available by contacting 087-4111343.
Mayo Cancer Support at Rock Rose House wishes to thank all those who supported their recent flag day in Ballinrobe. Special thanks to the volunteer collectors, Mayo Volunteer Centre, and all the businesses who facilitated the collection. A total of €1,852.15 was raised.
These funds will support the ongoing provision of emotional support to local people impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
The South Mayo Family Research Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, will hold a coffee morning in memory of John F Burke on Friday, October 23, from 10am to 1pm. All donations will go to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
There are still places available for the computer training course which will take place in the South Mayo Family Research Centre, Ballinrobe. Subjects covered include word processing, spreadsheets, graphic design, database, internet and communications.
The course, which is free, is open to adults of all ages and suitable for beginners. Each participant is given the use of a laptop computer. The course is run in conjunction with the Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board. For details call 094-9541214 or call into the South Mayo Family Research Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, October 11, with Eoghan O’Halloran the winner of €485.
The Cong, Cross, and The Neale Community Bingo takes place once a month in the Crossroads Community, Centre, Cong. All monies raised goes back to local groups and organisations across Cong, Cross, and The Neale. The next game of bingo is Saturday, October 24, at 8pm.
There was no winner of the €3,000 jackpot in The Neale GAA Lotto draw which was held on Tuesday, October 13. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 8 and 10. The €30 winners were Kieran Hughes, and AJ Deane. The €25 winners were Mary Theresa McGrath, and Anne Thornton.
There was no winner of the €22,750 jackpot in the Shrule/Glencorrib Lotto draw which was held on Monday, October 12. The numbers drawn were 14, 18, 19 and 33. The €25 winners were Paul Bruen, Geraldine Blighe, Stephen McGrath, and Josie Finnerty.
There was no winner of the €6,400 jackpot in the Garrymore GAA Lotto draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, October 11. The numbers drawn were 4, 17, 21 and 32. The €50 prize winners were Myles Fallon, Garrymore; Maria McWalter, Ballyglass, and Brian Slattery, Garrymore.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will be having their next meeting on October 29, at 7pm, in the Ellison Hotel in Castlebar. It is open to all who either have a stoma or care for them. If you would like to book a place, text 087-6275766.
Visit the house that scares the most on October 31 from 6pm to 11pm. The house is located at Heartwood, Keeloges Road, Ballyvary,. F23 AP84.
Curated by Evan Mooney, his love of all things bright and spectacular will shine through yet again – and all in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. To donate visit www.idonate.ie and search 'Evan Mooney'.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will host a blood clinic in Roundfort Community Centre (Eircode: F12 VK57) today, Tuesday, October 20, from 3.50pm to 8pm. You can check your eligibility at giveblood.ie or by calling 1800 222 111.
