Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe
Pictured is Michael John Casey after receiving the Benemerenti Medal - a Papal award given for service to the Catholic Church - at the presentation night held at Tourmakeady Community Centre with Kitty Farragher who also received the award in Partry. They are pictured with the Ballyovey Pastoral Council, back row, from left: Noreen Maloney, Breege Heneghan, Maureen Byrne McKeown, Kathleen Horan and Deirdre Walsh. Front row: Pat Gibbons, Padraig Ó hÉanacháin. Michael John Casey, Fr Jarlath Heraty and Kitty Farragher. Picture: Trish Forde
There was no winner of the €11,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, January 5. The numbers drawn were 2, 26, 33 and 34.
Membership of Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA is now open for the upcoming 2026 season. All membership details and payment options are available through the Ballinrobe Club App which can be downloaded from the Apple or Google playstore. Various membership options are available to suit all members and families. All playing members are not covered to train or play games under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund until membership has been paid in full.
New members or anyone with any other queries, are asked to contact Paul McElarney by emailing treasurer.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie.
Living well is a free HSE programme for adults with long-term health conditions. A new six-week programme (running one day a week) will commence in Ballinrobe on Tuesday, January 20, from 10.30am to 1pm. The programme can be completed online or in-person and is delivered by trained leaders. Those taking part will learn self-management skills and confidence to live well with their health conditions and learn from each other’s experiences.
Those who would like to take book their place, or who need further details and information, are asked to contact Fiona Cunnane on 087 7185615. You can also email fcunnane@southmayo.com. Further information is also available by visiting www.hse.ie.
A health and well being programme for first and second year secondary school students will commence in the Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate Street, on Monday, January 19, from 4.15pm to 6pm. Those who would like to register are asked to contact Paula on 087 2430695.
The weekly game of bingo returned to Ballinrobe last week following the Christmas holidays. Bingo takes place every Tuesday night at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre.
The Samaritans are hoping to recruit volunteers in Castlebar and its surrounding areas. An information evening will take place in their branch at 21 Thomas Street, Castlebar, on Thursday, January 15, anytime between 5 to 7pm. If you would like to volunteer but are unable to attend the information evening, you can email recruitment@galwaysamaritans.ie or call 086 2468203.
The Cawley Family were the winners of €415 in the weekly 50/50 draw which was held on Sunday, January 4.
The Ballinrobe junior men’s team recorded a crucial and impressive league victory at home to Creggs Second XV, on Sunday week last. Despite the bitterly cold conditions at The Green, a vocal home attendance saw a highly competitive fixture which ended in a 38-12 victory for the Robesiders.
Ballinrobe were very efferent on the counterattack and tries from Liam Burke and Sean Mullin, coupled with Dylan Keane’s conversions, mustered a 14-0 lead for the south Mayo side midway through the first half. Ballinrobe continued to play with plenty of vim and vigour during the first half and they led 28-7 at the interval.
A positive start to the new half was crucial for Creggs, but a fine try from Ballinrobe’s Darragh Lynch galvanized the host’s lead.
Th try scorers for Ballinrobe on the day were Liam Burke (2), Sean Mullin, Darragh Lynch, Carrick Roberts, and Thomas Morris. Ballinrobe’s ace place kicker Dylan Keane added some vital conversions for the locals. The victory sees Ballinrobe move up to fifth place in the league table on 18 points and just one point outside the Super 4’s.
Ballinrobe’s final league fixture will take place on Sunday, February 1, when they welcome Galwegians Second XV to The Green. Victory over the Crowley Park side coupled with other results going their way, would see the Robesiders clinch a place in the Super 4’s.
Ballinrobe team v Creggs Second XV: C Forde, P Finlay, E Burke, L Lynch, J Carter, T Lynagh, D Lynch, J O’Toole, K McHugh, Dylan Keane, C Byrne, Daniel Keane, S Mullin, L Burke, T Morris. Replacements: C Heneghan, P Gibbons, S O’Connor, A O’Neill, C Roberts, K Mullin. Referee: K Haverty.
There was no winner of the €4,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, January 6. The numbers drawn were 15, 20, 29 and 33. The €30 winners were Graham Casey, and Paddy Mylotte. The €25 winners were Mags Malone, and Kim and Chloe Flynn.
There was no winner of the €23,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, January 5. The numbers drawn were 1, 21, 25 and 28. The €20 winners were Mags Cummins, Tom Conroy, and Kody Walsh.
There was no winner of the €11,400 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, January 4. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 17 and 35. The €50 winners were Colm Hession, Pulbawn, Sarah Crowe, Curraghadooey, and Noel Shally, Coolcun.
Join former Keeper of Natural History at the National Museum of Ireland, Nigel Monaghan, for a fascinating talk on the Brown Bear’s ancient presence in Ireland. This talk takes place from 3pm to 4pm on Saturday, January 24. Discover fossil evidence, cave finds, and surprising links to Irish folklore. Explore how these majestic animals shaped our natural history up to 3,000 years ago. This talk is in conjunction with The Murmur of Bees exhibition and the brown bear display.
