Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA pay tribute to late James McNeive
Pat Barrett, Cathaoirleach of Ballintubber CLG, made a presentation to Aughamore GAA Club and the McNeive family in memory of the late James McNeive at the recent Mayo Senior Championship game between Ballintubber and Aughamore.
The Ray Prendergast Memorial Park at Clogher is the venue on Sunday next for what should be a dinger of an encounter as near neighbours and ancient rivals Ballintubber and Breaffy lock horns.
Ballintubber have had the proverbial “curate’s egg” type season, with patchy excellence (Garrymore victory) and poor performance (Moy Davits loss) in the 2024 league. Still, Ballintubber showed great resilience to claw back a six-point deficit and glean a draw against Aughamore in the first round.
Breaffy also have started the 2024 season pretty poorly but have been recently rejuvenated by a change in management and they will field at Clogher on Sunday without fear or trepidation. How both teams approach this immense challenge will remain a mystery until after 2.30pm on Sunday next, but whoever gets reliability in their team selection and is able to exercise proper tactical nous on the day will surely win out. Only a fool would try to predict which team will!
Roll on Sunday!
At last week’s senior championship match, the Ballintubber club made a presentation to Aughamore GAA Club and the McNeive family in memory of James McNeive, who passed away recently. A minute's silence was observed in his memory before the game.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Congrats to Damien Coleman who won €200 in the first round of the Mayo GAA Development Draw and also to Kieran McDonagh, who won €200 in the latest club development draw! Congrats also to Conor Finnerty on being selected on The Mayo Football Podcast 'Senior Team of The Week'.
The final 35k Tóchar Phádraig Group Walk of 2024 from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick takes place on next Saturday, August 31.
Embark on an unforgettable journey and walk on one of Ireland's oldest pilgrimage routes as the group traverse the ancient Tóchar Phádraig trail. This is a fully guided walk where you will learn the history of this remarkable trail. There is a support driver available to carry your bags and even yourself if you need a rest.
Refreshments will be provided for you to enjoy along the way. A sum of €1 from each registration will be donated to the Friends of Croagh Patrick Project. For further details and bookings, view wwwballintubberabbey.ie or phone 094-9030934 or email info@ballintubberabbey.ie.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw on Sunday week last.
The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 5 and 23 and the winners of the consolation prizes were Enda Gilvarry, Mary Kelly, Martin Brady, Declan Joyce, Catherine McCarthy and Declan and Joan Joyce.
On last Sunday evening, August 25th, the jackpot stood at €6, 400 for the weekly draw.
Ballintubber 5k or 10k Fun Run will take place on Sunday, September 22nd. Registration will take place at 9am at Ballintubber Community Centre.
The adult entry fee is €10 for 5k and €15 for 10k and there are prizes for the first male and female in both races. The event is open to runners, joggers and walkers and strong support is anticipated.
The new album from the Ballintubber Abbey Choir, ‘Dóchas‘s Grá - Hope and Love’, is available to buy at Ballintubber Abbey Giftshop for €20.
This beautifully presented CD features songs and traditional Irish music often heard in the Abbey. It also includes a commemorative booklet. All proceeds from this album go towards the new restoration project.
In an effort to keep the beautiful village of Ballyglass looking her best, a group of volunteers will meet at the community centre every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30pm for a clean-up. The group will do some sweeping, light weeding, litter-picking, etc.
If you can spare an hour a week, you are most welcome to join. Call Breege on 087-6292164 to put your name down. Anyone who has their own tools for these jobs is asked to bring them along. Thank you!
The numbers drawn in Ballyglass FC Lotto on August 19th were 1, 6, 19 and 31. There was no winner of the €8,500 jackpot and no Match 3 winner.
Consolation prizes went to Enda Keane, Jarlath McConville, Ivan Carroll, Mary Murphy and Pat Murray.
Play now to be in with a chance to win next week’s jackpot by going to www.smartlotto.ie. Thanks to everyone for their support.
The winners at Ballyglass Cards on August 19th were: 1st, Mary Morrin and Judy Clarke; 2nd, Seamus Hughes and Sean Reilly.
The last 10 winners were Philip White and Tom Fitzpatrick and the raffle prizes went to Seamus Nevin and Martin Ford.
Happy 40th birthday wishes are extended to David Brennan, Weatherfort. Best wishes from all your friends and neighbours in the Weatherfort and Ballyglass region.
Congratulations to Katie McLoughlin and Owen Nolan on the arrival of their baby daughter Eadaoin – a new sister for Niamh and Oisín. Hope she brings you years of joy and happiness.
Sincere sympathy is tendered to Willie and Patricia Plunkett and Margaret Noonan, Moorehall, Mary Heneghan, Ballintubber and Ann Duffy, Killawalla on the recent passing of their nephew, Oliver Plunkett in Glasgow.
May he rest in peace.
Carmel and Mick Summerville are leading a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from October 23rd to 30th, accompanied by Fr Brendan Kilcoyne as spiritual diirector. For any enquiries, please contact Carmel on 087-1339668 or Mick on 087-2072194.
Ballintubber Abbey Choir Practice returns on Wednesday, September 4th, at 8pm. New members welcome.
The Christian community welcomes its newest member Leanne Paula O’Connell, baptised in Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber, on Sunday, August 25th. Congratulations to her parents and family.
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PARTRY/TOURMAKEADY/KILLAWALLA
Tourmakeady's junior team exhibited their current well-being with a highly effective display against Shrule/Glencorrib (last year’s Junior Championship finalists) at Glencorrib on Sunday week last.
From the throw-in, Tourmakeady were on the warpath, contesting every ball and defending resolutely until the final whistle. The gutsy Gaeltacht men never let the opposition get into their stride and they fully merited their 1-7 to 0-9 victory.
On next Sunday, September 1st, at Páirc Naoimh Muire, Tourmakeady will play North Mayo representatives, Ballycroy with a 3pm throw-in.
While Championship football is never easy or predictable, the home team will hopefully emerge victorious and advance. Good luck to the team and management.
Lá Mór na Gaeilge 2024, spórt agus spraoí, craic agus ceol takes place at Páirc Naomh Muire, Tuar Mhic Eadaigh on Saturday, September 14th.
Bhi go leor ar siúl do na gasúir, na cailiní agus do na dhaoine go léir! Fáilte roimh chách - bígí linn.
The latest Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on August 17th for a jackpot of €13,300.
The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 23 and 26 and there was no jackpot winner. The online consolation prize-winners were Joe Collins and Grace Heneghan.
The jackpot stood at €13, 400 on last Saturday night, August 24th. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week. All funds raised support club development and the support of patrons is deeply appreciated. You can play online at www.smartlotto.ie.
Congratulations to Michael and Emer Morrin, Tuar Mhic Eadaigh who won €5,000 in the second round of the Mayo GAA Club Development Draw, which took place in Breaffy GAA Club last week.
Congratulations to Ruth Heneghan, daughter of Tommy and Patricia Heneghan, Churchfield, Tourmakeady and Darren Kelly, son of Johnny and Ann Kelly, Sraheen, Aughagower, who recently announced their engagement.
They are wished every success with their future plans.
The death took place recently in Chicago of Paddy Heneghan, who was a native of Srah, Shangorth, Tourmakeady.
He is deeply regretted by his sister Nancy Heneghan, Srah and another sister Eileen Heneghan, who is resident in Chicago. Funeral ceremonies took place in Chicago.
May he rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Annie Mai McNeely, Glenmask on the recent passing of her brother Paddy Joe Lydon, who passed away in England.
May he rest in peace.
The summer season of Irish Classes continues in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh.
On Wednesday, August 28th at 10am, there will be a morning session for complete beginners. For more experienced speakers, there is a Seisiún Comhrá from 11 to 12 noon and another evening session running from 7 to 8pm.
Interested persons can register at www.gailgedstme.ie or contact Stiofán at 087-23970227.
Going to the Races?
While Killawalla Community Council is on a well-deserved summer break, community work continues behind the scenes.
The group and many members of the community are going racing again for the last Ballinrobe Races meeting of the year on Friday, September 13th.
The same package as last year (numbers pending) at €50 per head including bus, entrance, €5 Tote Bet and a two-course meal. Deposits of €25 to secure places should be forwarded to any member of the council by next Tuesday, September 3rd.
Any monies/places booked after that will not be in for the full package of meal and reduced entrance cost. Places have already been booked after last year’s success so get in touch ASAP. Further details will follow and the coach will be leaving Killawalla at 3pm sharp.
Separately, the council is looking at running a bus to the National Ploughing Championships 2024 subject to numbers. Please advise or indicate if you would like to avail of a bus by September 3rd.
Congratulations to the Hallinan family, Killawalla on their brilliant success with their stallion at the RDS Horse Show Dublin 2024 last week.
It was a special moment when it was announced that the Standing Reserve was Owen Hallinan’s Farmhill Highlander (WRS Sun Rich – Mizen Holly, by Coolcronan Wood. Breeder: Leslie Landen), the winner from the other section.
Congratulations are extended to Dick and Maura Gibbons, Gallagh, Partry on the recent celebration of their golden wedding anniversary.
Married on August 9th, 1974, by Fr Michael Goaley, CC Killawalla, the couple have a family of three sons, Michael, Martin and Gerard.
The popular couple celebrated at their home with a special Mass celebrated by Fr Jarlath Heraty. The couple are wished many more such joyous occasions in the years ahead.
Partry Remote Working Hub in the Monsignor Horan Community Centre is now ready for volunteers to try out.
Anyone who is interested in using this excellent resource with ultra-fast broadband should contact Brendan Duignan on 087-2835082 for more information and to book slots.
Congratulations to Vincent Hennelly, Tooreen, Partry, who was a recent winner of the Partry AFC weekly Wednesday draws.
Congrats to Cristin Ní Eanacháin, Kilkeeran and Richie and Laoise Heneghan, Carrawina who were recent winners in the Partry Residents' numbers lotto. Each party received €100 on number 38 in the Partry Residents' Association Saturday night bonus number draws.
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BREAFFY/BALLYHEANE/BELCARRA
Breaffy GAA Lotto stands at €23,800 for tonight’s draw on Tuesday, August 27th.
The numbers drawn last week were 11, 24, 29 and bonus number 4. There was no Jackpot winner and there were no Match 3 winners.
Congrats to the Lucky Dip winners.
The club have extended sincere thanks to all who support the weekly draws. You can play online at www.lottoraiser.ie.
In the first round of the Mayo Senior Championship, Breaffy enjoyed a merited 1-13 to 0-12 victory over Kilmeena.
On Sunday next, September 1st, Breaffy make the short journey to Ballintubber headquarters at Clogher for Round 2 of the Senior Championship.
There is far more at stake than bragging rights in this eagerly awaited local derby. Victory for Breaffy and progression to the quarter- finals is almost assured – defeat and a tough encounter against Aughamore at a neutral venue ensues.
The throw-in is at 2.30pm and the world and its mother are sure to be present.
The death took place last week of Patricia Prendergast ( née Leonard), Carn, Breaffy, Castlebar and formerly of The Neale Road, Ballinrobe.
Patricia passed away peacefully at the Brookvale Manor Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis.
Predeceased by her husband Pat and parents John and Mary, she is deeply regretted by her family, sons Patrick (Galway), Joseph, Kevin and Tomas (all Castlebar), daughters Maria (Castlebar), Susan (Ballyhaunis) and Aisling (Castlebar), twin sister Josephine Ryan (Killarney), Angela Glennon (Dublin), grandchildren Jake Patrick and baby Ciara, aunt Eileen, Susan's partner Tom, Maria’s partner Kevin and Tomas’s partner Kinga, brothers-in-law Tom Ryan, Tommie Joe Prendergast, sisters-in-law Helen O'Malley, Celia Walsh, Ann Kneafsey, and Mary Judge, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are tendered.
Patricia's remains reposed at Coady’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening followed by removal to St Aloysius Church, Breaffy. Her Requiem Mass took place on last Friday morning followed afterwards by burial ceremonies in Breaffy Cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nAinm dilis.
Congratulations are extended to Niamh Naughton and Mark Jennings who were recently married in St Anne's Church, Belcarra. The couple are wished good health and a long and happy life together.
The Christian community have welcomed Paudie Gerard Carney, Fairhill, Belcarra who was baptised recently in St Anne's Church, Belcarra. Congratulations to his parents and family.
Belcarra Community Council’s Lotto Draw featured an attractive jackpot of €7,900 on August 18th. The numbers drawn were 9, 11, 18 and 31. There was no jackpot winner.
The Lucky Dip winners of €30 each were John Joe Bourke, Conor Meaney, Paula Jordon and Catherine O'Malley.
The weekend prize was €8,000 on August 25th. Tickets are on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestor's and Flukies.
Sincere thanks have been extended to all who helped Ballyheane Ballintubber Community First Responders with their recent bucket collection. With the funding raised, the group has purchased two new AEDs, which volunteers will be carrying to calls from this weekend.
The AEDs will be used for cardiac arrest calls that responders attend in the community.
Thank you once again to the collectors and the community for their generous support.
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Balla/Manulla
Minister of State Alan Dillon will officially open the new Balla Sensory Biodiversity Park at the Fairgreen on Saturday next, August 31st, at 3pm. Fr Brendan Kilcoyne will then bless the facility. Refreshments will also be served in the Community Centre.
Sensory parks or gardens offer great visual stimulation and are designed to stimulate all five human senses - sight, smell, sound, taste and touch.
A sensory garden can be used in the education of special-needs students, including people with autism. As a form of horticultural therapy, sensory gardens also may be helpful in the care of people with dementia. The gardens invite visitors to view plants close-up, to reach out and touch, to inhale fragrances, to listen, and to actively experience the garden with all their senses.
Congratulations to Balla community and its volunteers, Balla CRD and Tidy Towns on providing such a wonderful facility which will be of huge benefit to many people for years to come.
On Saturday next, August 31st, at 6.30pm, Balla visit the North Mayo capital, Ballina, to play Stephenites in Round 2 of the 2024 Mayo Senior Championship.
While it might seem a daunting task on paper, Balla were tremendously impressive in running a highly-vaunted Westport team to just two points in the first round.
Balla are a club on the rise and undoubtedly they will be able to hold their own with the best quite shortly. Good luck to the team and management.
The numbers drawn in the Balla GAA Lotto draw on Thursday, August 15th, in the Railway Tavern were 13, 20, 22 and 30. There was no winner of the €7,700 jackpot.
The €30 winners were Andrew Staunton (online), Ruth McGee (online) and Jane McDonnell (cash sale).
The latest draw was held on Thursday, August 22nd, in The Shebeen when the jackpot stood at €7,800. Thanks to all those who support Balla GAA lotto.
The Christian community have welcomed Kate Emma McHugh, Lisnolan, Manulla; Zoe Paige Killeen, The Square, Balla and Conor James Costello, Matraville, Australia, all of whom were baptised recently in St Cronan's Church. Congratulations to their parents and families.
Congratulations are extended to Sinéad Byrne and Pádraig Early who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in St Cronan’s Church, Balla. They are wished great joy and fulfilment in their married lives.
The latest Manulla FC lotto draw was held on Sunday, August 25th, for a massive jackpot of €15,800.
The numbers drawn last week were 3, 5, 14 and 29 and there was no jackpot winner. Consolation prizes of €25 went to Jacqueline Butcher, Oakmill (online); David McGreal, Fairhill; and Brendan McCormack, Castlebar.
The club is deeply grateful for the weekly support of its Lotto patrons. Tickets are available at www.lottoraiser.ie.
A sincere thank you has been extended to all contributors for their generosity whilst Manulla FC girls' and women's teams were holding bucket collections in Balla and Castlebar. Its success wouldn't have been possible without each of the players and their parents giving so willingly of their time. The club really appreciates the dedication that the girls showed. Finally, a big míle buíochas to each of the shops for allowing collections on their premises.
Balla Monster Bingo takes place on Sundays at Balla Community Centre or online, commencing at 8pm sharp.
Bank Holiday Bingo usually features a €15,000 prize fund. Each week there are 50/50 winners in-house and online and a free book giveaway on the night. Don't forget to buy your books before 12 noon on Sundays.
Balla Tidy Towns Church Gate collection will take place on next Sunday, September 1st. A generous response to the worthy cause is anticipated.
Balla Community Centre have the following classes coming on stream in early September: Sewing at 10am every Monday; Women's Healing Group at 7pm every Monday; Tai Chi (free) provided by South West Mayo Development Company; Art for Children every Monday at 4pm; Drama for Children every Thursday at 3.30pm.
Please contact info@balla.ie or phone 087-1850860 or 094-9365846 for further information.
Hot Desk spaces for remote working are available in the new courthouse and meeting rooms in Balla Community Centre. Please contact infoballa.ie or 087-1850860 for further details.
Balla Centre hosts a 25-card drive every Saturday night in Balla Community Centre. Call the centre at 094-9365843 for more information.
Manulla 25 card game takes place at 9pm in the local centre on Sunday nights. New players are always welcome.
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Errew and Clogher
Errew NS is looking absolutely fantastic and ready to welcome the students back tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28th.
The new bright paintwork is spectacular and gives the school building a real lift! The long-awaited impressive new tarmac will also allow safe play and football games to resume in the playground.
The Errew community are very proud of their small, country national school and hope the Errew pupils will be delighted when they see the magnificence of the new paint job.
The following are the results of the card games on Friday, August 9th, in Clogher: 1st, Martin Moran and Tom Fitzpatrick; 2nd, Ruby Thomas and Megan McDonagh; 3rd, Sean Hopkins and Tommy Lyons and Mary Kelly and Cathal Hennelly.
The last 10 winners were Majella Corbett and Margaret Mannion and Bernie Heneghan and Eileen Donnelly.
The 25 progressive card games continue every Friday night.
The results for Friday, August 16th, were: 1st, Eileen Moran and Mary McDonagh; 2nd, Michael Giblin and Bridie McDermott and Sean Hopkins and Jim McLoughlin; 3rd, Derrek Quinn and Tom Fahey and Majella Corbett and Margaret Mannion, Last 10, Joe Thomas and Eileen Donnelly.
The game continues every Friday night.
Thanks to all the people who supported last Tuesday evening's Heritage Walk, which was led by Michael Kingdon, a project worker with the Community Employment Scheme. The group enjoyed a leisurely walk through the bog and forest and were introduced to many different species of flora and fauna.
Two new seating areas have been created recently on the Clogher Walks.
The Newtown Forest Trail has a picnic bench installed in a picturesque glade, perfect for a few minutes or an impromptu picnic.
On the original Bog Walk, the stone table and seats have been replaced.
These initiatives greatly enhance the enjoyment of the walks. Many thanks to Martin Dillane, Walks Officer with South West Mayo Development Company and the Clogher Community Employment Scheme for these two great enhancements.
