Local Notes: Ballinrobe Musical Society attended Bravo Theatre Group's production of 'Come From Away' in Loughrea.
A group from Ballinrobe Musical Society attending Bravo Theatre Group's production of Come From Away in Temperance Hall, Loughrea, County Galway. Pictured (back row, left to right) are: Kenneth McCarthy, Helen O'Shea, Jennifer Hughes, Lisa Murphy, Tom Carney, Eimear McGovern, Aoife Kilcullen, Lorna Dennehy, Alanna McNeill, Ethan McNea, Enda Mulchrone. Middle row (left to right): Eileen Feely, Jennifer Higgins, Martina Madden, Maria Gallagher, Maura Walshe, Thérese Morley, Faith Lally, Sara Lally, Geraldine Bailey, Úna Loughran. Front row (left to right): Emma O'Shea, Joanne Heskin, Erika Flynn, Emma Daly, John Morley, Maria Hobson, Kathy Kennedy, Eimear Philbin, Paul Singleton
A reunion of the Ballinrobe Community School Leaving Certificate class of 1995 will take place next Saturday, September 27, in Ballinrobe. All past pupils are invited to attend a Remembrance Mass in Ballinrobe Community School at 7pm, which will be followed by a get-together in Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant, Cornmarket, at 8pm.
Refreshments will be served in Flannery’s Bar, and music on the night will be provided by DJ Chris. Further details and information are available by contacting Emer on 087 6343242 or Mike on 087 7691669.
Ballinrobe Community School is celebrating the incredible diversity of the school community. This five-week project is organised by the school’s Transition Year students and will highlight different traditions, food, music and stories, and will also showcase the cultures that make Ballinrobe Community School such a vibrant and welcoming place.
People living in the Shrule, Kilmaine and The Neale areas, and who would like transport to Ballinrobe on a Friday morning, can avail of the TFI local link bus. Further details and information are available by contacting the Tacú Family Resource Centre on 094 9542908.
An internet safety course for first and second year secondary school students titled ‘Connect Safely’ takes place every Monday (commencing September 29) in the Maple Youth Centre, from 4.15 to 6pm. This online safety programme will help students learn, create and connect safely. Those wishing to sign up for this programme are asked to contact Paula on 087 2430695.
A new well-being five-week course will commence in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, next Friday, September 25, from 12 noon to 1pm. Each week will see a different topic and they are as follows: mindfulness; cognitive behavioural therapy; stress and worry management; sleep and self-care; low mood. Each session includes chair yoga, breathing exercises, mindfulness, or relaxation techniques to help you embody these practises.
For bookings or for further details and information, you are asked to contact the Tacú Centre on 087 2859973.
The results of a grand final open Friday competition held on September 12 and sponsored by Golfstyle, Galway, are as follows: Gents 1st Donagh Greaney (36), second Gary Faherty (36), Gross Darren Egan (30), 3rd Eamon Higgins (36), 4th Chris Loftus (35), Front 9 Vincent Dornan (20), Back 9 Aled Roberts (18), Visitor/ NQ James Donovan (34).
Ladies 1st Catherine Humphreys (36), 2nd Carmel Sweeney (34), 3rd Ann Treacy (34), Front 9 Jennifer Hiney (Castlebar), Back 9 Antoinette O Connor, Visitor/NQ Rita Kearney (31).
The results of a weekend competition sponsored by the Walsh family, Mary and Willie Walsh Memorial, are as follows: Gents 1st Richard Langan (38), 2nd Neville O Farrell (37), Gross Brian Flood (29), Category 1 Kieran Lally (34), Category 2 Seamus Langan (35), Category 3 Tom Conlisk (31), Front 9 John Staunton (21), Back 9 John Hanmore (18).
Ladies 1st Aileen Tierney (35), 2nd Helen Rattigan (34), 3rd Mary Colleran (31), 4th Catherine Burke (30) Front 9 Chris Moran, Back 9 Eileen Byrne.
The results of a 9 hole mixed competition sponsored by the Bowers Bar and Restaurant and held at Ballinrobe Golf Club are as follows: 1st Martin Vahey, Laura Bourke, and Jim McGovern; 2nd Seamus Langan, Herbert Burke, Tom Hughes, and Noreen Hennelly.
There was no winner of the €28,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, September 15. The numbers drawn were 5, 22, 31 and 32.
The match three winners of €100 were Kieran and Ethan Biggins, and Emily Power.
Hollymount LGFA will hold a special event to celebrate its 40th Anniversary, on October 4, in Hollymount Hall. Music on the night will be provided by ‘Streetwise’. Tickets for the event will be on sale soon.
This anniversary is a major milestone for the club and a dedicated email address has been set up for those who would like to share photos, videos, stories, team information etc. Hollymount LGFA is also looking for volunteers who would be able to help with the anniversary event. The email address is hollymountlgfa40@gmail.com.
There was no winner of the €2,600 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, September 16. The numbers drawn were 18, 21, 29 and 34. The €30 winners were Neil O’Brien, and Peter Geraghty. The €25 winners were Mary O’Mara and Fiona Campion.
Cliona McLoughlin was the winner of €420 in the weekly 50/50 draw conducted by Ballinrobe Rugby Club. The draw took place on Sunday, September 14. Tickets are available to purchase in Murphy’s Centra, and Martin Murphy’s Newsagent.
The Connacht Rugby Junior One (B) Division is set to be very competitive. That division comprises of Ballinrobe, Westport, Ballyhaunis, Corinthians Second XV, Sligo Second XV, Galwegians Second XV, University of Galway, and Creggs.
Ballinrobe’s first fixture is away to Corinthians Second XV, at Corinthian Park, on Saturday, October 4 and this fixture will kick-off at 5pm.
There was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, September 14. The numbers drawn were 1, 26, 27 and 35. The €50 winners were Padraic Corcoran, Annefield, Trevor O’Brien, Garrymore, and Michael Mannix, Curraghroe.
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The numbers drawn for the lotto which was held on Tuesday, September 16, were 1, 9, 17, 19. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prize winners were Bridget McGurrin, Weatherfort (online ticket), Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Association (annual ticket), Pat Flatley, Pollavaddy (online ticket), Siobhan Judge, Knockroe (online ticket). The jackpot for the draw to be held today, Tuesday, September 23, is €15,700.
Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Association CLG invite applications for a two-bedroom house which is available for rent in Cnoc na nIúr, Mayo Abbey. Social housing guidelines apply with priority given to those over 60. For further details and application form contact 094 9365978 or e-mail: management@mayoabbey.ie. Closing date for application is October 17.
Mary Brett and Mary T. Brett are hosting a coffee morning for hospice at Mayo Abbey Centre on Thursday, September25, from 4 – 8pm, with proceeds to Mayo Hospice, Castlebar.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will be having their next meeting on Thursday, September 25, at 7pm in the Ellison Hotel 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.
The next card game in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre will be held on Thursday, October 16, at 9pm. All are welcome.
Why not come along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group, starting from the Mayo Abbey Community Centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, walk as little or as much as you like and please bring a hi-viz. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the Centre on 094 93 65987 for information.
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Bookings at Islandeady Community Centre are on a 1st come/1st served basis and no club should assume a certain day or night is theirs unless it’s booked with centre management. All clubs/groups should have an up-to-date valid insurance policy/cover, no group will be allowed access unless they have insurance. Club fees are due to be paid soon towards the ongoing running costs of the centre and a member of the management group will be in touch with clubs soon.
The Islandeady Wednesday Get-Together Group returned last Wednesday after the summer break. Now in its 12th year it is growing from strength to strength every Wednesday with a hot meal, many activities and a social outlet for people. Some additional volunteers are urgently required to help for approx 2 hours every 2nd Wednesday, from 12.30pm – 2.30pm. If you have retired or have spare time on your hands, you’ll be very welcome as a volunteer or if you are interested in joining the group contact Philomena on 087 962 6075.
There was great excitement in Islandeady on Friday evening, September 19, Culture night as 10 members of the Wed Get-Together Art Group exhibited what they have been painting over the last few years. A riot of colour was on display on a variety of topics and styles, and it was an evening to remember, for all the participating artists and a proud evening for their families and friends. This evening was organised as part of Mayo Culture Night, and the Islandeady group were delighted to participate and display their magnificent artwork from 6.30-10pm.The official launch was at 7.30pm…more details next week. Light refreshments were provided.
Islandeady Community Council extend huge congratulations to the Walsh family on recently celebrating a five generation get together. Wishing Bridie, John, Denise, Kyle and the newest arrival little Tommy the very best for many more years.
Congratulations to Deirdre Moylett, Derrycooraune on being part of the winning team in Castlebar Golf Club who defeated Carton House to win the first All-Ireland Mary McKenna Cup last weekend in a very wet Wicklow.
Card players all around Mayo will be delighted to hear that the Monday night card game returns on Monday night, October 6, starting sharp at 8.30pm.Light refreshments will be served following the game.
Islandeady GAA U6, U8, U10 and U12 football training is held every Saturday morning from 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact 087 4533 818 for further details. There was no winner of the Islandeady GAA Lotto draw on Sunday, September 14, which was held in the Key West with a jackpot of €11,650. Lucky dip prize winners were John Cannon and John Fitzgerald.
