Local Notes: Belmullet Shore Angling competition held at Portacloy Beach.
Prizewinners, local and visiting anglers and club members at the recent successful Belmullet Shore angling competition which was held on Portacloy Beach.
Would you like to study the Rules of the Road in a small group setting, with a friendly tutor? Would you like to practice for the Driver Theory Test for an hour every week? This Driver Theory Test preparation course will be facilitated by Erris Workability (Mayo North East) and delivered by MSLETB (Belmullet Campus). It will run for up to 10 weeks. Starting date to be confirmed. Employment status and other eligibility criteria apply. To find out more or express your interest, contact Siobhán at 087 499 6605 or email siobhanscanlon@mayonortheastldc.com.
Would you like to complete a one-day First Aid Awareness Course? This workshop will be facilitated by Erris Workability (Mayo North East) and it will take place in Belmullet on Wednesday, February 5. Employment status and other eligibility criteria apply. To find out more or express your interest, contact Siobhán at 087 499 6605 or email siobhanscanlon@mayonortheastldc.com.
Meals on Wheels service continues and if you or someone you know want to avail of the service, contact 097 88935 and they will be happy to cater for you. They serve areas in the Kilcommon area and beyond if required.
They also have a laundry service, so if you need to use this service, let them know and they can arrange collection and delivery.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €16,100 with the two €50 winners being Sarah McGuire, Derrycorrib and Harry Carey, Muinginaune while Catharina Munnelly, Geesala and Sophia Reilly, Geesala, both won €25. The two online winners were Maureen Mangan, Doohoma €50 and Seamus Coyle, Parke €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor on Tuesday, January 14, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €600 in 47 calls or less.
The draw was held on January 5, and the numbers drawn were; 7, 10, 17 and 27, with no winner of the €9,000 jackpot. The house prize of €100 was won by John McGuire, Carrowmore and the €30 offline winners were Leah King, Glengad and Tony Ginnelly, Gorthbrack. The €30 online winners were Shona Coultry and Siobhan Philibin. The jackpot in the draw which was held on January 12, in The Lighthouse Tavern was €9,100.
The numbers drawn on December 30 were 5, 20, 28 and Bonus 2 with John Cusack (Clonslee) winning €50 and Ann Barrett (Tallagh Hill) winning €25. There was no winner of the €500 Match 3 prize. The numbers drawn on January 2, were 15, 24, 27 and Bonus 7 with Chloe McIntyre (Fál Mór) winning €50 and Liam Donoghue (Sraigh) winning €25. There was no winner of the €500 Match 3 prize.
The annual general meeting of the club will take place on the Friday, January 31. The club always welcomes new volunteers to help develop camogie, hurling agus cultúr and anybody who would like to get involved should contact the Chairman (Ciaran O Hara – Dú Locha) or any club officer.
The club dinner dance will be held on Friday, January 24, in Broadhaven Bay Hotel with MC on the night is Michael D McAndrew and music by Finnan Quinn followed by disco. Tickets are on sale in local businesses or from committee Michelle on 086 4075057 or Maureen at 087 6198205. Tickets are €45 each.
A physical activity programme to improve your strength and balance will take place in Cill Chomáin GAA Clubhouse, starting Tuesday, January 21, for 6 weeks at 11.30am. Booking is essential, contact Edel O’Malley at 087 4764140.
Seán Keane is in concert in The Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet Co. Mayo on Sunday, February 2. The event is a fundraiser for the Erris Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association.
Kilmore Utd held its annual general meeting recently. The club thanked everyone for their support over the last season, sponsors, club officers, committee and members. The club is looking forward to their 3rd season in a row in the Premier Division. The club are absolutely delighted that Erris Utd has joined them as it will bring a fantastic buzz to the area when both clubs meet. The club will be hold their awards night in February and will be hoping to announce a big footballing name as their guest for the night.
New committee; chairman Cyril Lavelle; vice chairman Pat Reidy; secretary Ciaran Schult; vice secretary Sean Ruane; treasurer PJ Keane; vice treasurer Mick O’Boyle; PRO Sean Ruane; vice PRO Dylan McAndrew; team manager Sean Ruane; coaches Kieran Gallagher and Lenny Gilbert.
Mayo Dark Sky Park at Wild Nephin National Park - Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine is the recipient of International Dark Sky Place of the Year award from DarkSky International. It means a great deal considering there are now over 200 dark sky places around the world.
This is a collective award for the work done to promote the importance of dark skies both within and beyond the boundaries of the park, in collaboration with the wonderful communities of Newport Mayo, Mulranny Tourism and Ballycroy Community Council.
The Golden Gloves Boxing Club Belmullet will be starting boxercise classes for adult male and female in their gym in Glencastle every Tuesday from 7.30 to 9pm. Classes are suitable for all levels of fitness, from the beginner upwards. Training will commence once a sufficient number of people have signed up. For more details contact Martin on 087 7559623.
The McHale Family extend thanks to everyone that came, supported, helped or donated in any way to Mattie McHale Memorial Darts recently where €1,650 was raised for Inis Aoibhinn from the raffle and donations.
Thirty two players stepped up to compete for the inaugural Mattie McHale youths title including several county youth players. A brilliant competition played out showcasing some young talents incoming in Erris and the wider Mayo area but it was local man Mikey Monaghan who narrowly defeated Jack Duffy in a very close final. Pat Sweeny Jnr and John James Conway were the defeated semi finalists and Jack Duffy with 103 took home the highest checkout. Mikey in his winning speech paid special thanks to Jack for a brilliant final. Well done to all the youth players.
The main event began at 4.30pm with 89 players participating. The final was dominated by Ultan McDyers heavy scoring in the early stages with him racing into an early lead before Micheal Connelly found form and mounted a comeback. Ultan went to the well one last time and produced that extra level when it was needed to see him over the line. As a spectator the standard of the final was a joy to watch and in the end Ultan was a well-deserved champion for 2024. Paul Neary with a cracking 167 took home the highest checkout prize.
The second annual Teresa Moran Memorial Darts competition will be held in the Anglers Rest in Glenamoy on Sunday, January 12. Registration at 3pm with 4pm start. Entry fee is €10 entre and there are four dart boards in use. Refreshments will be served in the afternoon plus raffle with funds going to Help Mag’s Fund.
