Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe
Enjoying their day out at Balla St Patrick's Day parade. Pic Kathy Lyons Photography.
An Easter Egg Hunt organised by the Tacú Family Resource Centre, will take place next Saturday, April 4, from 11.30am to 2.30pm. During those hours various 15-minute time slots are available for children to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt. There is a sensory time slot as well from 11.30am to 12 noon. The cost for children to take part is €5 and pre-booking is essential which can be done by emailing tacuevents@gmail.com or by contacting 087 3802650. The locations for the Easter Egg Hunt will be the Ballinrobe Parish Centre and Community Garden, and if the weather is favourable then there will also be a bouncy castle.
Further details and information are available by contacting 094 9542908.
Christina Hynes was the winner of €150 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe. Tickets are on sale in the Tacú Centre from Monday to Friday.
Congratulations to Ballinrobe Community School ladies team who were crowned Lidl All-Ireland PPS Senior (C) champions following a marvellous 2-9 to 0-4 victory against St. Anne’s Tipperary, at Glenamaddy GAA Club, on Tuesday last. Ballinrobe led 1-4 to 0-3 at the break and the Robesiders produced a sparkling second half display to secure the spoils.
Ballinrobe Community School won a Junior (C) title two years ago, which was their first Ladies PPS All-Ireland title since 1995. This current group of players have created history. The winning team returned to a rapturous homecoming on Tuesday night at a packed Ballinrobe Community School gym.
Ballinrobe Town AFC is delighted to announce that a Mayo FC Easter Football Camp will take place at The Green, from April 8 to 9, from 10am to 1pm daily. The camp is open to boys and girls aged 8-13 and the cost to take part is €50 per-player. This is a good opportunity for players to improve their skills and make new friends as well as enjoying two days of football.
Parents who would like to register their children for the Ballinrobe camp are asked to visit the Ballinrobe Town Facebook page where an online booking form and payment link are available.
Ballinrobe Town AFC are still recruiting players for their senior women’s team. Those who would like to join are asked to contact the club’s Facebook page or contact any committee member. New players are welcome.
Ballinrobe Town defeated Conn Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night last in a competitive Masters Senior League clash, at Milebush Park. The Robesiders ended their league season in second spot, with Ballina Town winning the league title. Ballinrobe snatched the lead just one minute into their joust against Conn Rangers, when JP O’Gorman set-up Enda Casey and the latter finished with aplomb. However, a doughty Rangers bounced back, and they levelled matters after eight minutes when Gerard Bourke guided a tidy finish beyond the reach of Paul Tiernan.
An entertaining first half began to unfold and the red and white regained the lead on 12 minutes when the poaching Alan Dowling rustled the back of the net after being set-up by O’Gorman. The Town could have added a third on 18 minutes, but O’Gorman’s penalty kick flew agonisingly wide.
Just before the sounding of the half-time whistle, Liam McHale levelled matters for Conn and an intriguing second half was in store. Ballinrobe netted what proved to be the winning goal two minutes into the new half. O’Gorman continued to try to find that vital pocket of space and his neat pass set-up Dowling and the latter swept home a terrific finish, much to the delight of his team-mates. Conn did their level best to salvage an equaliser for the third time, but the Ballinrobe defence held on and the Robesiders ended their league campaign on a winning note.
Ballinrobe Town will return to Milebush Park this week for a Masters Senior Cup match against Castlebar Town.
There was no winner of the €12,400 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 22. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 15 and 24.
The Ballinrobe Musical Society will be staging Disney's Frozen: The Musical, from Easter Sunday, April 5, to Saturday, April 11, in Ballinrobe Community School. Tickets for the musical are now on sale in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
A WEEE Ireland free recycling day will take place in the carpark at Tesco Ballinrobe, on Tuesday, March 31, from 10am to 4pm. Everything with a plug or battery will be excepted.
There was no winner of the €12,500 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, March 22. The numbers drawn were 12, 23, 27 and 31. The €50 winners were Andrew Heaney, Garrymore, Caroline Thomas, Castlebar, and Cian and Eabha Healy, Farmhill.
Easter was an important celebration in the traditional folk calendar. Join facilitator Isolde Dingerkus to make some Easter inspired decorations, inspired by Easter traditions, in a hands-on art and craft workshop. There are various workshop sessions available at 10am, 11am and 12 noon on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1. Workshop duration is 40 minutes. Places are free but booking is required.
Join museum educator Fiona Deacy for some hands-on, eco-friendly workshops where creativity meets sustainability this Easter. These workshops take place from 10.30am to 11.30am on Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 and 9. Let's get out and about on the grounds of Turlough Park for a short walk to find what nature can provide for the craft workshop. Along the way, children will learn some of the ways people used plants and trees in the past and also some of the folklore associated with them. Afterwards, bring your finds back to the workshop room and get crafty with activities such as seed paper making and creating jewellery from natural materials. Workshop duration is 40 minutes and places are free, but booking is required. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Book now at www.museum.ie.
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The Islandeady Community Council AGM takes place on Monday, April 13, at 9pm in St. Aidan’s. All members are invited to attend and this meeting is also open to the wider community to attend, so feel free to come along and observe one of the monthly meetings when a wide range of community issues are discussed.
The Community Spring Clean/Litter Pick took place last weekend Friday, March 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday, March 29. The organisers thank the many people who went out in various areas to 'do their bit 'to keep Islandeady 'litter-free', placed the rubbish in black refuse bags and left them inside the GAA gates on the Sunday evening for the collection yesterday morning, Monday, March 30. In case you missed this opportunity, maybe you can still pick any litter in your surrounding area.
There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw last week and the jackpot in the latest draw held on Sunday, March 29, in the Halfway, was €12,400.
Results of the game held on Monday night, March 23; 1st prize won by Kathleen Clarke; 2nd prize shared by Thomas Conroy, Vinnie Lawless, Sean Carney, Bernie Walsh and Sean O’ Boyle; and 3rd prize won by Frank Sammon. Raffle winners were Michael Moore, Sean Ryder, Ann Roache and Bridie Walsh. The game continues every Monday night at 8.30pm.
A game will take place in Islandeady Community Centre on Good Friday night, with extra cash prizes, raffle prizes and everybody is welcome. Refreshments will be served and doors open at 8pm. Admission is €10.
Islandeady walks will resume on Monday evenings for 2026 starting with Church to Cemetery walk on Monday, April 6, at 7pm. Meeting at church car-park. This is flat terrain and suitable for all ages. Everyone is asked to wear a hi-vis jacket. These walks were very successful last year, having started on Easter Monday and continued every Monday until the middle of October with the exception of two evenings, when the weather was not permitting. No prior committment/booking is needed just turn up on the evening and feel free to bring a friend/visitor or family member along.
The walks committee are presently welcoming any suggestions regarding a new 'logo/symbol' for display on their weekly schedule postings and advertisements, possible suggestions can be given to any committee member on the weekly walks or via the app.
The Islandeady Cycling Club is hosting the Brendan Heneghan Memorial Spin on Sunday, April 12, at Jack’s Cottage. Registration at 8.30am and the fee is €25. There will be refreshments along route and afterwards. The cycle which is in aid of Snugboro Utd and Islandeady Cycling Club, has two routes - 40km and 80km.
The Passion Play 2026 will take place on the week of March 30, April 1 and 2 at 9pm on the grounds of Ballintubber Abbey. Bring suitable clothing due to cold weather as it is an outdoor evening event.
St. Paul's NS is holding an Easter Egg Hunt at the Islandeady GAA pitch on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 12 midday. A fantastic family event not to be missed. There will be lots of fun and games to be had. Entry fee is €5 per child and €20 per family.
