Local Notes: Ballinrobe Community School U20 girls soccer team are crowned Connacht (B) champions.
Ballinrobe Community School U20 girls’ soccer team who were crowned Connacht (B) Champions
Having suffered heartache in National finals in 2022 and 2023, it was a case of third time lucky for Ballinrobe’s Ursula Shaughnessy when she was crowned the 80kg National Junior 1 Champion in the National Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday last.
Ursula faced tough opposition against Rathnew’s Molly Higgins and the talented Ballinrobe boxer had to dig deep in what was an excellent boxing match.
After a titanic battle, Ursula was declared the winner on a split decision of 4/1 in her favour.
Ursula’s hard work, dedication and commitment paid dividends in the end and it was a memorable and cherished day for her family and supporters who made the trip to the National Stadium. Ursula is coached by James Butler and Patrick Burke from Ballinrobe Boxing Club.
The talented Ballinrobe teenager didn’t rest on her laurels and the day after claiming a national boxing title, Ursula netted a hat-trick in Ballinrobe Town’s 4-1 victory away to Conn Rangers in a Mayo Women’s U17 League Division One fixture. Then, on Tuesday, April 16, Ursula won a Connacht (B) Schools soccer medal and netted a goal in Ballinrobe Community Schools 6-1 victory over St Enda’s of Galway.
Indeed, it has been quite the month for Ursula, as she also played a starring role in Ballinrobe Community School’s Lidl All-Ireland Junior (C) final victory against St. Mary’s Macroom, on March 15. Well done Ursula from all your friends and supporters.
Heartiest congratulations to the Ballinrobe Community School U20 girls’ soccer team who were crowned Connacht (B) Champions on Tuesday, April 16, after they defeated St Enda’s of Galway 6-1. The game took place in the RedRock Arena in Moyne Villa, Headford, and the south Mayo side were backed by a vocal band of supporters.
Ballinrobe were quickest out of the blocks and Emma Dowling netted the opening goal of the game for the Pink and Black after just eight minutes.
Dowling was on song for the Robesiders and she plundered a second goal after 28 minutes, to help give her team-mates a healthy 2-0 lead during the half-time pep-talks.
There was no let-up from a goal hungry Ballinrobe and some brilliant team work during the second half resulted in further goals arriving courtesy of Ursula Shaughnessy, Róise Burke, Emma Dowling (her hat-trick) and captain fantastic Maura Hughes.
The Salthill outfit did manage to salvage a consolation strike during the second period; however, there can be no denying that Ballinrobe were the better team on the day and deserving Connacht champions. Overall it was a great team performance by Ballinrobe, with hat-trick hero Emma Dowling just shading the player of the match accolade.
This community archive contains hundreds of old photos, old documents and the memories of local people. The information on the site has been generously shared by members of the community both here and abroad. It is indeed a real treasure-trove of information and old photos.
The Historical Ballinrobe webpage has recently been upgraded and features some new content.
The website address is www.historicalballinrobe.org.
The results of a competition held on Thursday, April 11, are as follows: 1st, William Enright and Angela Murphy; 2nd, Lena Lowery and Maura McHugh; 3rd, Josie Connaughton and Breda Reilly; 4th, Kitty Farrell and Vera Bray; 5th, Maureen Donnelly and Mary O’Reilly; 6th, Vincent Connell and Claire Mitchell.
A competition sponsored by Angela Murphy, and in memory of Miko Murphy and deceased members of the club, will take place on Thursday, April 25.
There was no winner of the €4,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Wednesday, April 17. The numbers drawn were 24, 25, 32 and 34. This week’s jackpot draw is for €4,300.
The Western Alzheimers Tea Day will take place next Friday, April 26, and can be held in your home, at work, or in your local club. Those wishing to organise a tea day can do so by contacting the Western Alzheimers office in Ballindine, at 094 9364900.
The Wilde River Drama Group is delighted to announce that their production of ‘Shush’ by Elaine Murphy, will take place in The Neale Hall on May 2, 3 and 4, nightly at 8pm. Tickets for this production went on sale last week and can be obtained by visiting the Eventbrite website. People can also purchase tickets in Dee Biggins Fashions, Main Street, Ballinrobe.
Ballinrobe’s Town’s rearranged round one fixture away to Westport United will take place on Thursday, April 25, at United Park, Westport. This tie is scheduled to kick-off at 6.30pm and your support for the Robesiders would be appreciated.
Ballinrobe Town U11 (B) Boys involved in nine goal thriller The Ballinrobe Town under-11 boys (B) team played their first competitive fixture of the season away to Fahy Rovers, on Thursday, April 11.
The wet and miserable conditions weren’t ideal, however, both sides played their part in what turned out to be a nine goal thriller, with Fahy Rovers on the right end of a 5-4 score-line.
It was a gutsy performance by Ballinrobe and they are slowly but surely beginning to gel as team. Well done also to the Ballinrobe coaches on the day, who had their outfit well-prepared for the game and they are as follows, Will McHale (head coach), Caroline Dowling, Martina O’Toole, Alison Horan and Sean Murphy.
There was no winner of the €22,600 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Biggins’ Bar, on Monday, April 15. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 28 and 30. The €25 winners were Emma O’Brien, and Gerry Moran.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club held their annual end of season awards night at a well-attended Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant, on Saturday night, April 13.
Overall, a memorable night was had by all and Ballinrobe Rugby Club thank Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant and all their staff for being such great hosts.
Thanks also to Rofi James, who provided some brilliant music on the night.
The following were the award winners on the aforementioned night: Hall of Fame, Jim McGovern (accepted by Martin Gannon); Club Person/Persons of the Year, Caroline and Ian Place; Women’s Player of the Year, Mairéad Burke; Women’s Players Player of the Year, Ailise Burke (accepted by Eimear Flannery); Women’s Young Player of the Year, Rachel Kinneavey;
Men’s Player of the Year, Jarlath Mullin (accepted by Micheál Walsh); Men’s Players Player of the Year, Sean Mullin (accepted by Micheál Walsh); Men’s Young player of the Year, Jamie Treacy; U18 Girls Player of the Year, Faith Durkin; U18 Boys Player of the Year, Adam Thornton.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club thank everyone who attended on the night
Ballinrobe Rugby Club will hold a presentation night for their youth and minis teams, on Friday, May 10. This event will take place in Ballinrobe Community School, with proceedings getting underway at 6.30pm. The event promises to celebrate and acknowledge the underage rugby teams in the club and all of the dedication and hard work that they have displayed throughout the season.
The club currently has youth teams competing in knockout stages of their respective cup competitions, and your support for those teams in their upcoming games would be appreciated.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw in John O’Hare’s Bar, on Sunday, April 14, with John Farrell the winner of €370.
There was no winner of the €14,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, April 15. The numbers drawn were 1, 16, 28 and 35. The lucky dip winners (€20 each) were Nora Treacy, Geoffrey Sheridan, and Tom Harte.
Volunteers are needed across Galway, Mayo and its surrounding areas for older people who need befriending for one hour per week and/or telephone support for 2 hours per week. Our befriending program is designed to help older people combat loneliness and isolation. We need your help more than ever. If this is something that interests you, then contact Paul Stafford 086 0135043, email paul.stafford@alone.ie or follow the link https://alone.tfaforms.net/f/ALONE-Volunteer-Expression-of-Interest-2021.
The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1, in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30am in St John's Centre. Speakers include: Fr Michael Donnelly, Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM, and Fr Joseph Maria Deane CFR. Then there will be an opportunity to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland from 11.30am in St John's Centre. A well-renowned speaker from Miami called Mother Adela Galindo will deliver the keynote Rosary talk at 1pm in the Basilica. Then there will be the Stations of the Cross outside at 2pm, followed by the Rosary Procession. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the Main Celebrant of the 3pm. Concelebrated Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee.
Families, parish and community groups, the sick, neighbours and friends are invited to join the Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage, led by Archbishop Francis, to Knock on Sunday, May 5. This is a special day for people from the Archdiocese of Tuam. Anointing of the Sick will be held at 2.30pm.
Age Friendly Mayo is delivered by Mayo County Council and works to improve the services that older people have identified as being important to them, and the wider community, as they live healthy and active lives. The projects they offer, in conjunction with other organisations include; outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, social participation, communication and education, civic participation and employment and health and wellbeing.
The key contributors to this programme are the Age Friendly Alliance and Mayo Older Peoples Council. The Age Friendly Alliance brings together older people, service providers and businesses to change thinking about aging and how services to our older people are planned and delivered.
If you would like to find out more about this programme email agefriendlymayo@mayococo.ie.
