Local Notes: All the latest news from Claremorris
Katy Kirrane, from Mount Saint Michael Secondary School in Claremorris, is pictured at the BT Young Scientists Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin last month. Picture: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie
St Colman’s College senior football team had a fantastic win over the Leitrim Schools last week to set up a Connacht final against Sligo’s. Summerhill College.
A tough first half saw the Leitrim side have the majority of possession but the sides went in level at half time, on 0-6 apiece, Darragh Beirne and David Hurley with pick of the scores.
A powerful start to the second half saw St Colman’s establish a firm lead with a goal from Seán O’Connell after a brilliant pass by Darragh Beirne. This put Colman’s ahead by 1-9 to 0-6.
Leitrim Schools never gave up but were unable to bridge the gap and Colman’s finished strongly to win on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-10.
Well done to captains Rio Mortimer and Darragh Beirne, the entire panel of players and the management team of Eoghan Collins and Enda Campbell.
St Colman’s: Evan Campbell; Stefan Petrovic, David Hurley (0-1), Nathan Gill; Ben Sheridan, Mark Noonan, Dara Flanagan; Craig Cassidy, Ronan Kelly (0-1); Cathal Tierney, Jake Mullin (0-1), Dylan Burke; Sean O’Connell (1-0), Darragh Beirne (0-5, 4f), Ciaran Treacy (0-4, 1f). Subs used: Tom Hession, Jack Comer, Adam Gallagher.
The peaceful death occurred in Carysfort Nursing Home on January 22nd last of Eileen Lynch, nee Ruane, of Killiney, Dublin and formerly of Brize.
Eileen was predeceased by her husband, George, brothers Martin, Jimmy and Johnny, and sisters Kathleen, Margaret and Mary. She will be very sadly missed by her loving brother Paddy (Claremorris), sister Nuala (London), sisters-in-law Peggy and Rosaleen, brother-in-law Dick, nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends.
Requiem Mass was held at St Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel within the Funeral Home, followed by cremation service.
The death occurred at Limerick University Hospital on January 25th last of Seamus Eagney, of Ballindine and Claremorris, and formerly of Magheraboy, Kilmovee.
Seamus was predeceased by his parents John and Teresa and his brother Damian. He will be sadly missed by his sons Brian, Cathal and Donal, daughter Rachel and their mother Rita, brothers John and Michael, sisters Majella and Therese, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Seamus was laid to rest in Naomh Mobhí Cemetery after Mass of the Resurrection at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee.
May he rest in peace.
Mayo County Council has granted planning permission for a 26-unit housing development at Ardroe.
The project will feature five detached homes, ten semi-detached homes, and eleven terraced houses. EBV Construction Limited is behind the development.
The site covers 2.4 hectares and is adjacent to the ‘Ard Rua’ development. Two objections were lodged with the council. Concerns raised included inadequate roads and footpaths, the loss of community open space, and the potential impact on views and natural light. Despite these objections, planners approved the development, subject to several conditions.
The death occurred on January 16th of Mary Clinton (née McHugh), of Manchester, UK, and formerly of Crimlin, Ballindine.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Winnie, brother Alfred and sister Phyllis. She will be sadly missed by her husband John, son Seán (Sheffield), daughter Lisa (London), daughter-in-law Kristen, four grandchildren, her brothers Michéal (Gloucester), Martin and Patsy (Crimlin), sister Clare (Cloonfad), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, neighbours and friends.
Mary was laid to rest in Ballindine Cemetery after Funeral Mass in St Joseph's Church.
May she rest in peace.
The death occurred at Mayo University Hospital on January 24th of Teresa Prendergast (nee Clarke), of Kilbannon, Tuam, and Ballygowan, Claremorris.
Teresa was predeceased by her husband Tom, brothers Pat, Sean and Frank, and sisters Mae, Sheila and Kathleen. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, her sons Sean, Eamon, Kieran and Ronan, daughters-in-law Joan, Teresa, Bernie and Una, grandchildren Aislinn, Lorcan, Cian, Niamh, David, Ciara and Róisín, sister-in-law Mary Clarke, brother-in-law Martin Prendergast and his wife Mary, nieces, nephews, good friends and neighbours.
Teresa was laid to rest in Kilbannon Cemetery after Funeral Mass in St Benin's Church, Kilbannon.
May she rest in peace.
Claremorris AFC Director of Football Simon Collins says that pre-season preparations have been going well at the Premier Division club.
“Over the last couple of years we have been unfortunate not to have a full pre-season,” Simon told the . “This year we have had a full pre-season and it makes all the difference.
"We have very organised sessions and good pre-season friendly matches against Swinford, Ballinrobe and Ballyhaunis. You have to go out to win every game and we’ll do that to try and get back to the Super League, where we feel we belong.”
Simon’s job is to coach the coaches and to bring consistency to training sessions across all levels of the club. He will also act as head coach to the men’s team.
“We’re still looking for a manager, but while that process is ongoing, I’ll take responsibility like I did last year. It’s a lot of work but I am eager to make a right job of it. My job is director of football. That will be my priority. That role is to bridge the gap between the first team, the B team the underage teams. And try and encourage the lads through the ranks. My role as first team coach dovetails with the director of football role in that I am encouraging young players through to the first team.”
Mayo County Council expects its housing development at Mount Street to be completed in June.
The six-unit development consists of two one-bed houses, and four two-bed apartments, along with all associated site development works, including access archway, open landscaped courtyard, site boundaries, drainage, associated earthworks, public lighting, utilities and services connections and all ancillary site works.
All dwellings will be provided with private gardens or outdoor terraces once completed.
The peaceful death has occurred at Mayo University Hospital of Angela McGee, of Cuiltycrehan, Brickens.
Angela was predeceased by her husband Pat, brothers Dennis and Con, and sisters Nora, Bridget, Rose and Josie. She is deeply regretted by her sons Patrick, Richie and Kieran, daughters Rosanna and Mary, six grandchildren, sons-in-law Seamus and Mark, daughters-in-law Dee and Ann, relatives and friends.
Angela was laid to rest at Tulrahan Cemetery after Funeral Mass in St Therese's Church, Brickens.
May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to local players, Enda Hession (Garrymore), Stephen Coen (Hollymount-Carramore) and Fenton Kelly (Davitts) who represented Mayo in their recent league encounter with Dublin at Croke Park. Unfortunately, Mayo came out the wrong side of a 1-17 to 1-15 result.
Mayo Gaels GAA Club celebrates 50 years in existence this year, and as part of the celebration the club is holding a Movie Awards Night in the McWilliam Park Hotel on March 15th. Six movies have been made throughout Mayo Abbey, Facefield and Ballyglass and they will be presented at the gala ‘Oscars’ event. The event doubles as a fundraiser to help develop an all-weather pitch in cooperation with Mayo Abbey NS on the grounds of the national school.
The films being made for the fundraiser are local versions of ‘Rocky,’ ‘Braveheart’ and ‘The Field,’ as well as classic Irish comedies, ‘Waking Ned Devine,’ ‘Killinaskully’ and ‘Father Ted’.
The cast of ‘Braveheart’ includes Kevin Burke as William Wallace, Johanna Fallon-Nestor as Princess Isabella, Grainne Murphy as Nicolette, Mally Byrne as Mornay, Paul Mannion as Veteran, Neil McGurrin plays Stephen, while Ollie Browne plays Longshanks. Paul McGing appears as Prince Edward, with Cathal Vahey as Cheltham, Daniel Burke as Lord Talmadge, Kevin Brett as Royal Magistrate, Enda Murphy as Dungeon Guard and Joe Walsh as Executioner. Many more local celebrities are set to make cameo appearances.
Mayo Gaels GAA would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the following for the use of their homes and premises for filming: The Moorehall Grounds Committee, the Gaughan family, the Reilly family, the Byrne family, the O'Sullivan family, the Gibbons family, John Sloyan, Joe Walsh, Brian Turner, K Plant Rentals, Mayo Abbey and Junior Prendergast, Belcarra, The Mayo Abbey Community Centre and Mayo Abbey Church.
Over the next weeks, each of the movie groups are staging mini fundraisers to support the main cause of the all-weather pitch at Mayo Abbey NS.
A ‘Shave and Wax Party’ will be held in Malachy Byrne's on February 8th. The Scrap Metal Collection continues at Abbey Park. You can get your car washed and valeted on this Saturday and Sunday, February 8th and 9th, at Abbey Park, and enjoy tea or coffee while you wait.
With bucket collections, party nights and Valentine's, February is going to be a busy month. Full details are on the Mayo Gaels socials.
Congratulations to Mark Maloney, of Claremorris AFC, who was named as Under-21 Division 2 Player of the Year at the Mayo League annual awards recently.
Claremorris GAA men’s senior team will face All-Ireland Intermediate Champions, Crossmolina, in the Abbvie Mayo GAA Senior Football League later this year.
The Claremorris lads also have tasty local derbies with Balla, Mayo Gaels, Garrymore and Hollymount-Carramore to look forward to. They will also face Westport, Moy Davitts, Ballintunbber and Burrishoole in Division 1B.
The peaceful death occurred on January 25th last at the Dalton Nursing Home of James (Jimmy) Fahey of Carrowneden, Tulrahan.
Jimmy was predeceased by his parents Jack and Delia, brothers Michael and John Joe, nephew David and grandnephew Tom.
He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary, brothers Padraig and Tom, sisters Mary and Christina, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Jimmy was laid to rest in Tulrahan Cemetery after Mass of the Resurrection in Logboy Church on Wednesday, January 29th.
May he rest in peace.
The death has occurred of Mike Lyons, Brickens, Claremorris.
Mike was predeceased by his parents William and Kathleen and recently by his beloved wife Norma and his brother Gerry. He is deeply regretted by his son Michéal and his partner Mykaela, brothers Frank, Liam, John-Joe, Noel and Eugene, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mike was laid to rest in Tulrahan Cemetery after Funeral Mass in St Theresa's Church, Brickens.
May he rest in peace.
The death has occurred of Mary Jordan (née Mitchell) of Sandymount, Dublin and formerly of Claremorris.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Tony and her daughter Antonia. She is survived by daughters Judy and Fiona and by her granddaughter Lily-Antonia.
A ceremony of celebration of Mary’s life took place in Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin on Friday last, January 31st.
