Local Notes: Ballyglass FC Hall of Fame Award presented to Breege Jennings.
Breege Jennings receiving the coveted Hall of Fame Award from John Boyle, Chairperson of Ballyglass FC.
The Big House in the West: Past, Present and Future', is the title of a one day seminar that ATU, Mayo will host on Saturday, November 23. This event is in association with Mayo County Council's Local Community Development Committee and Mayo North East.
The order of speakers for the day is as follows: 9.30-10am Registration (tea/coffee); 10-10.30am Dr Ciaran Reilly (Maynooth University remotely) 'The Role of the Big House during the Famine';10.40-11.10am Dr Michael O'Connor (Independent scholar) 'The House that Sally Built - The Big House and Slavery'; 11.15am-11.45pm Dr Fiona White (ATU Mayo) 'Ladies and Maids - The Women of Moore Hall'; 12pm-1pm Lunch;1pm- 1.30pm - Noel Campbell (National Museum of Ireland) 'The Big House Repurposed’; 1.40pm-2.10pm - Lynda and Chris Huxley (LIFE Lough Carra Project)/Kate McAney (Ireland Mammal Development Manager Vincent Wildlife Trust) 'The Biodiversity of the Big House'; 2.15pm-2.45pm – Robert Coyne (Executive Engineer at Mayo County Council) ‘The Future of Moore Hall/ and the Launch of the Moore Hall Master Plan’. Closing Remarks - Booking through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1073027246379?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ballintubber GAA Jackpot stood at €7,400 on Sunday night November 3. The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 29 and 36. Consolation prizes went to Margaret Jennings, Billy Staunton, Kevin Curley, Ann Cannon Caroline Heneghan and E J Duffy. The jackpot stood at €7,500 on last Sunday night, November 10.
The annual general meeting of Ballintubber GAA Club has regretfully been postponed for a few weeks. A new date will shortly be advertised. All who support the club and participate in its activities are asked to be in attendance.
Save the date for the Ballyglass Christmas market on November 30, at the later time of 2-6pm. There will be crafts, baked goods, food vans, activities for the children, Christmas tree lighting, carol singing and maybe even a visit from the man in red. Look out for more information on the Ballyglass Community Council Instagram.
Continuing the popular series of storytelling events in Ballyglass Community Centre, entitled ‘What’s the Story?’ storyteller Órla McGovern will take centre stage on Saturday, November 23. The event kicks off with a workshop from 11am to 2pm entitled ‘Improvisation in Storytelling’, followed by a storytelling evening from 7.30 to 10pm. The workshop costs €25 and the evening event, featuring stories and tunes from the floor, as well as refreshments, costs €5. To book either part, contact Fiona 087 6562042 or Nora 087 9729672.
The numbers drawn in the Ballyglass FC lotto on Monday, October 4, were 18, 21, 25 and 26. There was no winner of the €9,600 jackpot and no Match 3 winner. Consolation prizes went to Tara Burke, Emily Philbin, Shauna Walsh, John Flaherty and Kathleen Killeen.
Monday, October 4: 1st Pat Griffith and Chris Turner; Mary Morrin and Kevin Burke, 2nd Philip White and Noel Costello and 3rd Seamus Nevin and Martin Ford. The last 10 winners were Patricia Jennings and Tom Fitzpatrick; Peter Glynn and Tomas Solan and the raffle prizes went to Mary and Richard Carney. The games continue every Monday night at 9pm.
Congratulations to Helen Malone, Ballyglass, who was part of the All-Ireland winning women’s darts cup final, held in Limerick last weekend. Well done, Helen.
Joe Kelly, who sells fresh vegetables at the monthly Ballyglass markets, has organised a weekly vegetable box delivery service to Ballyglass Community Centre. He delivers boxes of fresh seasonal organic vegetables, to be picked up on Tuesday evenings between 5 and 5.30pm at the community centre. The boxes cost €20 each. If you would like to order a box of Joe’s vegetables, call him on 089 4519198.
Irish Dancing classes for children aged 4 and upwards in the Community Centre continue every Wednesday from 4.30 to 5.30, and cost €5 per class, pay as you go. Beginners are very welcome.
Art classes have commenced in Ballyglass Community Centre on Mondays at 6.45pm. 6 classes cost €50. Anyone who is interested upgrading their art skills can contact Nora on 087 9729672.
A new mother and baby/toddler group is being formed in the childcare centre, Carnacon. All facilities are being offered to them free of charge. Wednesday, November 6, (10am-12pm) was the first week but if attendees want to change to any other day they will be able to do so. All mothers from the parish and beyond are welcome to avail of this wonderful facility. For further details contact 087 6752668.
The Christian Community welcomes its newest member Shay Malachy Gibbons, baptised in St Mary’s Church, Carnacon, on Saturday, November 9. Congratulations to his parents and family.
The next Pastoral Council will take place on November 19, at 8pm in the Dorter Room, Ballintubber Abbey. All members are requested to attend.
A 25 drive (singles hands with 16 games) started in Carnacon Community Centre on Thursday nights at 8.30pm. There is a raffle and refreshments served after the game. There is a special prize for the person with the greatest number of games, and the least number of games at Christmas. All card players are welcome.
Mass for deceased members of Ballintubber GAA club will take place on Friday, December 6, in Ballintubber Abbey at 7.30pm.
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The death has taken place of Margaret Walsh nee Bourke, Derryveeney, Tourmakeady, and formerly of Sraheen, Aughagower, Westport. Margaret passed away peacefully at her home on November 4. She was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many, and her absence will be sorely felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Margaret will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, neighbour and friend to so many. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and her infant son, her parents Michael and Bridget, her twin brother Michael and her sister Mary, Margaret is deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, her daughters Mary McGovern (Paddy), Castlebar, Bridget McDermott (Dermot), Naas, Eileen McManamon (Noel), Westport, Kathleen Cooney (P.J.), Achill, Mairead Butler (Tony), The Neale, her sons Michael John (Bridie), Derryveeney, Pat (Marie), Essex and Partry, and Ciaran (Christine), Derryveeney, her 23 grandchildren and her 8 great-grand-children, extended family, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended.
There was a large attendance present as Margaret’s remains reposed at Tourmakeady Hall on last Wednesday evening from 5pm until 8pm. The removal of her remains from her family home took place on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís.
Thuar Mhic Éadaigh G.A.A lotto currently stood at €14,400 on November 3, and the numbers drawn were 14, 18, 22 and 25. The online winners were Noreen Hughes and Donal Mot. The jackpot stood at €14,500 on last Saturday night, November 9.
SEC Thuar Mhic Éadaigh are holding a Public Information Evening on Thursday, November 21, ar 7.30pm in Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh. Among the speakers on the night will be Deirdre Swords-Vacant Homes Officer with Mayo Co Council and SEAI SEC Mentor Dr Orla Nic Suibhne both will give information about the grants available to householders at present. All are welcome to attend.
Pilates with Ailís have commenced on Wednesdays and will run to November 27. The classes resume again this Wednesday, November 12. Further information is available by emailing eolas@tourmakeady or calling 094 9544295.
Expressions of interest are requested in order to run a local monthly market in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh early in the new year. The market would be inside in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh. If you are interested contact Catherine at 085 2534266.
The next round of the lotto bonus ball will commence on November 16. Please let the school know if you wish to continue with your ball number.
Applications are now open for Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund 2025. This is a grants scheme to enable community driven projects that will help improve water quality. Various types of projects are considered including landscape management actions e.g. invasive non-native species surveys and removal, blanket bog restoration projects The link to further details and online grant application portal, which closes on November 20: https://consult.watersandcommunities.ie/.../community...
Sincere sympathy is tendered to Anne Mulroe, Letterineen, on the recent passing of her brother, Francis Summerville, in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. Dia dean trócaire ar a nAinm.
The winter season of Irish classes take place in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh on Wednesdays each week 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. Interested persons can register at www.gailgedstme.ie/ranganna or contact Stiofán at 087 23970227 /opt.cdst@gmail.com.
A clothing collection to raise funds for St Mary's NS will be held on December 17. If you wish to contribute used/unwanted clothes, shoes (pairs only) handbags and belts, please drop them off at the school before December 17.
There are some extra copies of the book “Destination Gibbstown” available in the Halla Pobail. The book tells the stories of the families who migrated to Gibbstown Co Meath from Mayo and other Gaeltacht’s in 1937/1939. The cost of book is €30. It is a great collection of history and heritage and well worth a read.
The latest Killawalla Community Council lotto draw took place on November 3 in Pakie’s Lounge, Killawalla. The support of patrons is greatly appreciated.
Move it or lose it gentle exercise classes take place in Killawalla Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm and an optional cuppa and chat afterwards for anyone looking for a way to pass a dark evening. Come along at 7.30pm or contact Louise 086 6034601 for information.
Funding for upgrading and refurbishment works to enhance existing community facilities across twenty towns and villages in Mayo has been confirmed by Minister Heather Humphreys under Category 1 of the Community Centres Investment Fund. Partry Community Council has received €17,000 under this worthwhile scheme.
Partry FC numbers draw takes place weekly on Wednesdays. Congrats to Neil Donnelly, Ballintubber and Johnny and Nonie Horan, Partry who were recent winners of €100 on number 1.
Congrats to Damien Heneghan and G and F Racquillet who were recent winners of Partry Residents Association Saturday night draw.
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Breaffy GAA lotto stood at a massive €25,800 for the November 5 draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 17, 28 and bonus No 10.
There was no jackpot winner and no match 3 winners. Congrats to the consolation prizewinners. The jackpot stands at €26,000 for tonight’s draw on November 12..
Congrats to Breaffy GAA on winning their first ever under age Connaught Title. The U17 B Connaught Champions win over Elphin-Ballinamee on a recent Friday night in the COE in Bekan was special and a great boost to the club. The full time score was Breaffy 3-15 Elphin/Bmeen 2-05. Well done to the team and management.
Congrats to Edwin McGreal whose book was launched as part of the Wild Atlantic Words Literary Festival. The book is on sale in bookshops throughout Mayo this week and is also available online via https://www.mayobooks.ie/Our-Finest-Hour-Edwin-McGreal... where it can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Belcarra Community Co-op Society Limited (Group Water Scheme) will hold its 45th annual general meeting in Belcarra Community Centre on Monday, November 18, at 8pm. All members are requested to attend. The assistant treasurer will not be available for the coming year. Nominations must be submitted in writing to the committee on or before November 15.
Belcarra Community Council’s lotto jackpot has exceeded a whopping €9,000. The jackpot stood at €9,000 on Sunday, November 3. The numbers drawn were 5, 16, 19 and 28. The lucky dip winners of €30 were; Caroline Cunningham, Claire Kelly, Lisa Brett and Maria Coleman. The weekend jackpot stood at €9,100.
Mayo Yoga with Aromatherapy takes place in Ballyheane Community Centre on Thursdays at 7pm and 8.15pm and is suitable for all abilities. The next 6 week block will start Thursday, November 14. Message if you’re interested in joining on 087 2831400.
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Join the community at Balla Christmas Market for a magical Christmas elaboration on Saturday, December 7, in Balla Community Centre from 12 noon to 5pm. Santa and Mrs Claus arriving at 11.45, horse and carriage rides, carol singing and music, arts and crafts, face painting, tuck shop. From 5.30pm, kids tractor run, adult tractor run, fireworks display. Contact Balla CRD at 087 1850860 / info@balla.ie for more information.
Balla Tidy Towns were delighted when they got 3rd place in town centre and 1st place winners in ASIAM inclusive community’s awards (National Winner) €2,000. The Town Centre First award results were:1st prize Carrickmacross Tidy Towns Co Monaghan, 2nd prize Carlingford Tidy Towns Co Louth and 3rd prize Balla Tidy Towns Co Mayo, bronze Medal plus €1,000. Balla increased their score by 13 points making an impressive 85 point improvement since 2019. A special thank you has been extended to each and every one of that made this tremendous achievement possible
Manulla FC lotto draw was held on last Sunday week, November 3, for a massive jackpot of €16,800. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 25 and 31. The consolation prizewinners were Kate Durkan, Whitethorn, (online), Naoise Cresham, Breaffy (online) and Patricia, Logaphuill, (online). The weekend jackpot stood at a massive €16,900.
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 Community Centre is hosting a quiz night in The Railway Tavern on November 22, at 9pm in aid of the upkeep of the centre. 1st prize is €160 and there are lots of prizes on the night. Strong support would be greatly appreciated.
Funding for upgrade and refurbishment works to enhance existing community facilities across twenty towns and villages in Mayo has been confirmed by Minister Heather Humphreys under Category 1 of the Community Centres Investment Fund. Manulla Sporting Club has been awarded €3,990 in funding under the scheme.
Balla Drama Group present "See how they Run" at Balla Community Centre on Thursday, November 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23. Tickets for the show are €15 and available at the door.
The club jackpot on Thursday, October 31, stood at €8,800 in The Shebeen. The numbers drawn were 7, 13, 35 and 36. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €30 consolation winners were Gerry O'Neill (online), Fiona McHugh (online) and Ger Jennings (cash sale). The latest draw was held on Thursday, November 7, in The Rendezvous when the jackpot stood at €8,900. Thanks to all who support Balla GAA lotto.
Yoga at Balla Centre commenced on Monday, November 11, from 6.30 to 7.30pm. On Friday morning next, November 15, it commences at 9.30am. Booking is essential as places are limited for the 5 week course which is suitable for all ages. Call Ann at 087 0938777 to book you space.
Mayo Community Games AGM is on Monday, November 18, at 8pm. Balla Community Centre has a range of classes and activities suitable for the whole community. Please see Balla Community Facebook page for all programs during the week, including sewing, knitting classes, artful minds, yoga, bridge, parent and toddler group, English classes, and drama etc. Also Hot Desk spaces are available in the new courthouse and meeting rooms in Balla Community Centre. Contact info@balla.ie or 087 1850860 for further details.
Parents, toddlers and guardians can meet up for coffee and chat every Thursday from 10.30am until 12 noon in Balla Community Centre.
Balla CRD Hospice Coffee morning collected a total of €695.19 for the worthy cause. Thanks has been extended to all who contributed so generously.
Balla Community Resource Development Team will hold their AGM on November 20, at 8pm in the community centre, Balla.
Balla Active Age Group will meet every Friday at 3pm in the community centre. New members will be made most welcome.
A great new service to enhance Balla Bingo has recently commenced. The bingo bus service has pickups at Brickens, Claremorris, Hollymount, Ballyglass and Mayo Abbey destined to be in Balla for Sunday Bingo at 7.40pm. Call 087 1850860 or 094 93 65846 to reserve your seat
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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Members of the Clogher Active Age Group enjoyed a Halloween outing on last Wednesday. They started off with Bowling in Mayo Bowling Alley in Castlebar. This was followed by a trip to Horkan’s Garden Centre where they enjoyed seeing the Christmas Shop, did some shopping and then had a delicious lunch at the Bay Leaf Restaurant. Thanks to the wonderful staff at the Bowling Alley, Mary and staff at the Bay Leaf Restaurant and Dermot the bus driver. The next outing will be for Christmas.
Teagasc, Mayo are delighted to announce that they are starting a new four part series of webinars which will begin on Thursday, November 14, from 8 to 9pm and the series will conclude on Thursday, December 5. Over the series, the webinar will cover key agricultural, environmental and financial issues. To register for these virtual events please see the link: https://bit.ly/TeagascMayoWinter24.
Thanks have been tendered to everyone who came to Drum Cemetery on Sunday, November 3, for saying the traditional rosary and prayers for the dead. It was great to see such a good turnout and hopefully this tradition will continue on the first Sunday in November for years to come.
Results for Friday, November 1, in Clogher Centre were 1st Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith and Gay Conway and Eileen Moran, 2nd Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons and Derek Quinn and Tommy Fahey, Last 10 Martin Moran and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Errew Community Committee has extended thanks to James Kilbane Music for supporting Errew’s newly restored community centre.
There are two shows scheduled on Sunday, November 17. The 6pm show is now fully booked but James has kindly offered to perform for an afternoon performance at 2pm as well. There are limited tickets available for the 2pm show. It will be an intimate afternoon of folk songs in support of the new centre. Ring/message 087 2029144 to reserve a ticket or email errewcc@gmail.com with any queries.
On Saturday, November 16, the annual Clogher table quiz and raffle will take place in the Drum Inn at 8.30pm. Tables of four will cost €40. The proceeds of the night will go towards the upgrading of the defibrillator at Clogher School. This is a very worthwhile cause, and the night is also always a very enjoyable social occasion. Please support.
On Sunday, December 15, Santa Clause will make his annual visit to the Santa Grotto at the Clogher Heritage Complex (F12PF99). This will be a very special day for all the little people of Clogher and the surrounding areas so note the date and watch this space and social media for further details in the coming weeks.
Errew ‘Pay as you Go’ Breakfast Club and After School facility welcomes children from the surrounding area - 7.30-9.10am and 2-5.30pm. It is a drop-in child care service with no weekly or monthly set fees. Contact Ríona Lawless on 087 9005099 for more information and click on the link below. https://errewns.com/breakfast-club-and-afterschool/.
A beginner Yoga 6 week series of yoga classes has commenced in Errew Community Centre. The yoga classes are held in Errew Community Centre every Monday and Tuesday from 7-7.45pm. If you are interested in joining the next block of 6 week classes contact Lorraine on 087 6835623 or lorrainelavelleyoga@gmail.com.
