Local Notes: Ballinrobe Town U16 girls win Mayo Cup final.
Ballinrobe Town U16 girls' team who won the Mayo Cup final at United Park, Westport with a superb 2-1 victory against Ballyvary Bombers.
The results of competition held on Thursday, October 23, are as follows: 1st nett John and Mo Mullin; 1st gross William Enright and Angela Murphy; 2nd Nancy Hughes and Bob Craddock; 3rd Maureen Donnelly and Mary O’ Reilly; 4th Kathleen and Phil Walsh; 5th Emer Canny and Mary Dalton.
The Dementia Cafe continues on the first Tuesday of every month in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, with the next scheduled meeting to take place on Tuesday (today), November 4, from 11am to 12.30pm. Further details and information are available by contacting 094 9542908. All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.
Friends and colleagues of the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe, will hold a Christmas party in the Anglers Rest, Headford, on Wednesday, November 12, at 1.30pm. A three-course meal will be served and transport to and from the Angler’s Rest will be provided if needed. For bookings and for further details and information, you are asked to contact the Tacu Centre or call 087 3802650.
Agnes O’Connor was the winner of €70 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
Ballinrobe Musical Society will be holding auditions for principal characters for their production of Michael Collins - A Musical Drama, in the Ballinrobe Parish Centre on Sunday, November 30. The show will feature many characters based on real historical figures, including Collins himself, Éamon de Valera, Kitty Kiernan and Harry Boland.
Described as 'The Irish Lés Misérables', Michael Collins - A Musical Drama charts Michael Collins' life from the 1916 Rising through to the Irish Civil War. The score, written by the late Bryan Flynn, features a number of rousing numbers, including 'Every Heart Awaken' and 'Fly The Flag of Freedom'.
Auditions can be booked by emailing ballinrobemusicsociety@gmail.com or through the booking link available on the society's social media pages.
Ballinrobe Musical Society will stage Michael Collins - A Musical Drama from Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, to Saturday, April 11, in Ballinrobe Community School.
Well done to the Ballinrobe U21 team who recorded a slender but crucial 0-12 to 0-11 victory against Davitts on Saturday week last, in the U21 (B) Football Championship.
The match was played at Flanagan Park.
There was no winner of the €10,300 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 27. The numbers drawn were 3, 21, 28 and 35. The match three winners (€100) were Judy Tierney, and Declan and Teresa Corcoran.
The Ballinrobe Town U16 girls team recently recorded a superb 2-1 victory against Ballyvary Blue Bombers in the U16 girls Mayo Cup final, at United Park, Westport.
The goal scorers for Ballinrobe on the day were Ellen Masterson, and Sophia Place.
Ballinrobe Town: M Kileen, N Gibbons, M Shaughnessy, C Colfar, E Hughes, H McElarney, C Stagg, M Sheridan, R Butler, E Masterson, S Place.
Subs: E Gibbons, M Durcan, M Kelly, R Cawe.
Well done to the Ballinrobe Community School Junor Girls team who recorded a marvellous 36-28 victory against Presentation College Headford, on Wednesday, October 22. The match was played in The Green, Ballinrobe.
The floodlit driving range at Ballinrobe Golf Club is open Monday to Friday from 5 to 9pm and is open to members and non-members. Further details and information are available by contacting 094 9541118.
Martin Jennings was the winner of €604 in the weekly 50/50 draw conducted by Ballinrobe Rugby Club. The draw was held on Sunday, October 26.
The Neale GAA Club will hold their next monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 4, at 8pm, in the clubhouse, Cong. All are welcome to attend.
There was no winner of the €3,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, October 28. The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 28 and 32. The €30 winners were Fr Declan Carroll and Clive Casey. The €25 winners were Paula Johnston, and Anne McGahon.
There was no winner of the €22,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 27. The numbers drawn were 5, 17, 30 and 33. The €20 winners were Helen Gilmore, Emma Walsh, and Kevin Heneghan.
Kilmaine GAA Club’s new astroturf pitch is now available for bookings. This facility is ideal for teams wishing to train, community events, or groups who would like to meet up for a game of football. For bookings or for further details and information, you are asked to contact Brian Shaughnessy at 087 419 6448.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 27. The numbers drawn were 1, 21, 30 and 34. The €25 winners were Richie Stiles, Finbar O’Reilly, Ruth Cawley, and James Molloy.
There was no winner of the €10,600 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, October 26. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 6 and 22. The €50 winners were Siobhan Heaney, Ballyglass, Pat Walsh, Cloghans Hill, and Ciaran Lavin, Frenchpark.
The Celtic Strings Ensemble event is on Friday, November 14, at 8pm. Tickets are €20 and available online only. Fundraising concert and Mass is at 7pm on that evening.
November Harmonies Concert takes place on Saturday, November 22, with free admission - featuring Ballintubber Abbey Choir, Mayo Male Voice Choir and Ballinteer Male Voice Choir. Donations will be welcomed to the Abbey Preservation and Restoration Fund.
Christmas Time by Simon Casey takes place on Thursday, December 19, at 8pm. Tickets cost €25 with proceeds to the Abbey Preservation and Restoration Fund. Tickets are available on line only at www.ballintubberabbey.ie.
Ballintubber Abbey has been shortlisted for a Mayo Tourism Honour at this year’s Mayo Business Awards. For over 800 years, the abbey has welcomed pilgrims, visitors, and couples from near and far - a living part of Mayo’s heritage, community, and spirit. Ballintubber Abbey staff are proud to represent the parish and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in Claremorris on next Friday, November 7. Ballintubber Abbey Trust who is in contention for the Mayo Tourism Award sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, is wished the best of luck. Best wishes also to Hayes Mechanical and Engineering who are in line for the Small / Medium Business Award, sponsored by CBE.
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The numbers drawn in the Mayo Gaels lotto which was held on Tuesday, October 28, were 8, 18, 23 and 3. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prize winners were Una Maughan Prendergast, Rathnacreeva (online ticket), Elaine Maguire, Ardcorkey (annual ticket), Neil McGuirrin, Brownhall (annual ticket), and Ronan Commons, Ardcorkey (annual ticket). The jackpot for draw on Tuesday, November 4, is €16,300.
The next card game to be held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre is on Thursday, November 20, at 9pm. All are welcome.
Mayo Abbey National School is launching a new fundraising lotto, with one line costing €2.50 or three lines for €5. Visit us at www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/mayoabbeyns.
Why not come into the Mayo Abbey Community Coffee Morning every Thursday for a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. No booking necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday and must be booked in advance. The group offer free computer/smartphone support for beginners. Hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connections suitable for virtual meetings or interviews. Pick up and drop off point for Local Link Bus Service which goes to Castlebar daily, Tuesday to Saturday and Claremorris every Thursday. It is available to all and free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible but call the centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
Why not come along on Thursday mornings and join the Mayo Abbey Walking Group. Starting from the community centre at 10.30am, all are welcome, and you can 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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Islandeady Community Council’s new Community Facilities Fundraiser was launched called “Win 26k for 2026” with a cash prize of €26,000 on offer. Tickets are €20 each, €50 for 3, or €100 for 7 and will be sold online and at numerous shops until February 14, 2026. All support for this fundraiser is appreciated. Tickets can also be purchased from any member of the community council. www.win26k.ie.
Islandeady Community Centre is available on Thursday nights for any club/group meetings. To book, contact Liam on 087 1361 895. Club fees are due soon to be paid towards the ongoing running costs of the Centre.
The results of the card game which was played on Monday night, October 27, are as follows; 1st prize shared by Paddy Carney, Gerry Gibbons and Vera Feeney; 2nd prize shared by Maureen Nevin, Peter O’Malley, Jimmy Ruane and Tom Gibbon: 3rd prize shared by Sean Carney, Sean Canny, Sean Ryder, John Walsh, Michael Moore and Vinnie Lawless: Raffle winners were Sean Ryder, Sean Carney, Nat Ruane and Vinnie Lawless. The game continues every Monday night in Islandeady Community Centre at 8.30pm. New players are always welcome. Refreshments served.
Come along to Activator Pole Walking Group every Friday morning at 10am at Islandeady GAA Pitch for a new 6-week block which started last Friday. Poles provided and 1st time try is free. Contact Brendan for more details on 087 799 4244.
There was no winner of the Islandeady GAA lotto draw on Sunday, October 26, in the Halfway. The jackpot was €11,800, and the lucky dip prize-winners were Brendan Fitzgerald and Kathleen McGuire.
