Local Notes: Ballyglass Active Age visit Strokestown House.
Ballyglass Active Age group who went on a highly enjoyable trip to Strokestown House recently.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €6,900 for the latest draw on Thursday, June 20, in The Rendezvous. The numbers drawn the previous week on Thursday, June 13, in The Shebeen were 13, 14, 18 and 22. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €30 winners were Geraldine Surdival (online), Bernie Hughes (online) and Tom and Jacqui Walsh (standing order). The club are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of the community.
Would you like to do drystone walling workshop on July 27 and 28 from 10am to 4.30pm? Learn the traditional skill of drystone walling with conservation stonemason Dominic Keogh. This introductory two day workshop will have participants working together as a team to create a stone feature over the course of the weekend and leaving with the skills to repair and build their own drystone walls. Contact 087 1850860: info@balla.ie for details.
The latest Manulla FC lotto draw was held on Sunday, June 23, for a massive jackpot of €14,900. The club are deeply grateful for the weekly support of their patrons. Tickets are available at the link below: https://www.lottoraiser.ie/ManullaFC/.
Manulla FC Summer Camp will take place from August 19 to 23 this summer. The camp will run daily from 10.30am to 2.30pm. The camp will be suitable for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years of age. The fees are 1 child, €60, 2 children €110 and 3 children €160. It promises to be a great week of fun this summer with a UEFA B license coach. Book a brilliant week by contacting Conor on 083 1753142.
Mindspace Mayo offers a free support service to young people (12-25 years) in Co Mayo, presenting with anything from common concerns, such as dealing with break-up, exam stress, bullying) to emerging mental health difficulties like mild depression and anxiety. Mindspace is located in Market Square, Castlebar and anyone can make a referral. Visit www.mindspacemayo.ie or call 094 9067001.
Congratulations are extended to Tommy Sheridan and Aoife Travers who were married recently in Donegal. They are wished good health and happiness down all the days of their married lives.
Mayo County Council invite submissions from Community Groups, Residents Associations, Schools, Tidy Town Committees or other organisations who are interested in receiving funding to co-fund public education and awareness initiatives against litter or graffiti. Completed submissions should be made to the Environment section of Mayo County Council not later than Friday, July 5. Application forms are available below. For an application form - Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grants 2024, contact The Environment, Climate Action and Agriculture Section, Mayo County Council, Aras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co Mayo at 094 90 64000.
Balla Bingo takes place on Sundays at Balla Community Centre or online, 8pm. There is €12,000 in the prize fund on Sunday nights. Indeed there are great prizes every Sunday night, 50/50 winners in house and online, free book give away on the night. Don't forget to buy your books before 12 noon on Sundays. Balla Bingo volunteers are required from 7 to 10pm every six weeks to help sell books, count money or record winners. Those who feel they can help should contact 094 9365846.
Tusla are looking for Foster Carers in Mayo. A local placement for a child will ensure a child maintains connections with their friends, sports, school and community. Information sessions are available at fostering.ie. Freephone 1800 226 771 or email tusla.fostering@tusla.ie and a member of the Mayo fostering team will contact you.
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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A cheque for €2575 the proceeds of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walk in April was recently presented to Paul Cunnane from Croi in Clogher on June 19. The walk was organised by members of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail and the staff of the Community Employment Scheme in Clogher.
Clogher Card results for June 14, were as follows: 1st Bridie McDermott and Michael Giblin and Bernie Heneghan and Eileen Donnelly, 2nd Joe Thomas and Joe Thomas, 3rd Peter O’Malley and Sean Hopkins and Tommy Lyons and Jimmy Connor, Last 10 Mary Morrin and Eileen Moran and Tommy Fahey and Derek Quinn. Game continues every Friday for the summer months. Everyone is welcome.
A Cemetery Mass will take place in Drum Graveyard on Friday evening, July 7, at 7.30pm.
Clogher Environmental Group has been chosen by Tesco to be a recipient of the Blue Token for the next 10 weeks or so. Anybody shopping in Tesco is encouraged to support Clogher by placing their tokens in the Clogher Environmental Group slot. Many thanks for your continued support.
The Plant Swap / Free to take away stand are still in situ at the Heritage Cottage. There various kinds of potted plants there at the moment including tomato and strawberry plants which are free to take away. Visitors can also leave a plant if that suits. At the Community Hall there is a book swap/ take away with a large numbers of bestsellers, historical novels and reference books available. The Community Centre is open Monday to Friday. Please feel free to avail of these facilities.
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The death took place in of Malachy Glynn, London, formerly of Portagh, Mayo Abbey. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Maureen, son James (Portagh), sisters, Lorna and Anna.
Sympathy is also extended to Veronica Browne, Mossbrook, Mayo Abbey, on the sudden death of her brother Michael Heraty, Drummin, Westport.
Places still available on the free full time course which is run in conjunction with MSLETB. Uniform and course materials are supplied. Participants may be eligible for a training allowance. To find out more call 094 93 65987 or email training@mayoabbey.ie.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, June 18, were 12, 18, 31, and 33. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation prize winners were; Liam Hughes, Rathnacreeva (annual ticket), Alan Brennan, Weatherfort (online ticket), Gerard Canavan (online ticket), Pete McNicholas, Sligo (online ticket). The jackpot for the draw tonight, Tuesday, June 25, will be €9,200.
Why not call to the centre on Thursday mornings and enjoy a cuppa and a chat - teas, coffees, cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate and freshly baked scones available between 10am and 1pm.
Life after bereavement can feel very lonely. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly ‘Bereavement Support Meeting’ at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine, each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a special meeting for bereaved partners /spouses on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. No appointment needed. Further information from Monica Morley, 094 9375320.
Senior Line is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year10am-10pm. Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers may feel isolated, alone and may wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during the day. Senior Line’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer callers to other helpful services if necessary. Senior Line 1800 80 45 91 is open every day of the year at the above times.
