Local Notes: Celebrating 30 year of hosting the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning in Ballyglass.
Celebrating 30 years of hosting the Mayo Roscommon Coffee Morning, Helen Mannion, Lisa Kelly, Marie Jennings, Mary Kelly, Theresa Walsh, Mary Beck, Breege Heneghan (Host) and Margaret Dempsey. Congratulations to Sean and Breege Heneghan on this fabulous record. Picture by Tom Quinn
The sun was shining and the skies were blue on the morning of September 16, as the members of Ballyglass Active Age group boarded the coach for their annual trip, this time heading north to beautiful Donegal. After a comfortable and relaxed journey with McGinley Coach Tours, the group arrived at the Mount Errigal Hotel, where they enjoyed a delicious evening meal on arrival. The following morning saw them visit Glenveigh Castle where they explored the stunning grounds and surroundings of Glenveigh National Park. There were spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding islands and Bloody Foreland. Day three was spent in Derry, where the sun continued to shine, before heading home. There was great fun and banter to be had, combined with good food and great entertainment every night. The group was delighted to welcome some more men on board for this year’s trip, including Fr. Ulick Bourke. Special thanks to the organisers of yet another very successful tour, to the coach driver and all who helped in any way to make this trip such a memorable one.
On last Sunday week, September 29, the Ballintubber GAA Club jackpot stood at €6, 900 and the numbers drawn were 12, 13, 16 and 17. There was no jackpot winner and consolation prizes went to Richard McCormack, James McGing, Joe O’Connor, Claire Larkin, Declan Finnerty, John Carter and Austin McGreal. The jackpot stood at €7,000 on Sunday, October 6.
Save the date for the Hallowe’en market in Ballyglass Community Centre, Saturday, October 19. It is a day not to be missed! More details to follow.
The numbers drawn in the Ballyglass FC Lotto on Monday, September 30, were 12, 13, 18 and 24. There was no winner of the €9,100 jackpot and no match 3 winner. Consolation prizes went to David Vahey, John Boyle, Micheal O’ Toole, Amber Malone and Shane & Niall Malone. Play now to be in with a chance of winning next week’s jackpot, a whopping €9,200.
On Monday, September 30, the raffle winners were; Cathal Hennelly and Pat Griffith. 1st prize went to Richard and Mary Carney, 2nd prize went to Jimmy Sheridan and Mary Morrin and 3rd was shared between Philip White and Seamus Hughes; Seamus Nevin and Martin Ford. The last 10 winners were Pat Griffith and Cathal Hennelly; Mary Brennan and Breege Jennings.
The next “What’s the Story?” storytelling event in the popular series will be on Saturday, October 26, when Ballyglass Community Centre (F12D500) welcomes the renowned singer songwriter, John Spillane. There will be a very special song-writing workshop on the day from 11am to 2pm. In order to book your place and for further information, text Fiona 087 6562042 or Nora 087 9729672. This series of events is supported by Mayo County Council.
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 7.30 for a clean-up. Sweeping, light weeding, litter-picking, etc. are the light duties required. 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, gloves and high-vis jacket is asked to bring them along. Thank you!
Ballyglass Childcare Service AGM will be in the childcare centre on October 23, at 8pm. It is important that all parents attend.
Nuala Heneghan and Bernie Reilly thank everyone who supported their recent Coffee Morning in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice in Ballyglass Centre. A fantastic €1,450 was raised on the day for the very worthy cause.
Congratulations are extended to Camín Summerville and Laura Kelly who were married on Friday, September 27, in the Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber. The are wished health and happiness throughout their married lives.
Last week, the Lough Carra Catchment Association, in partnership with the Lough Carra LIFE Project, continued their education programme in local secondary schools. A big thank you has been extended to Ballinrobe Community School for hosting the event.
The opportunity and pleasure of speaking with senior Science and Agricultural Science students, sharing valuable insights into the importance of Lough Carra, ongoing water quality monitoring, and the impact of land use changes on the lake’s health was much appreciated. Most importantly, discussions took place on how everyone can work together to restore and protect this precious resource for future generations.
Mayo Cancer Support Association will be holding a church gate collection next weekend, October 12 and 13. The organisers would appreciate your continued support for this local charity that offers free emotional support to people affected by cancer and their families. See www.mayocancersupport.ie for more information.
The Christian Community welcomes its newest member Tommy Patrick Jennings who was baptised in the Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber, on last Saturday, October 5. Congratulations to his parents and family.
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The latest Thuar Mhic Éadaigh G.A.A lotto draw took place on September 28 for a jackpot of €13,900. 4, 26, 27 and 28 were the numbers drawn. The online consolation winner was Brian O' Neachtain. The jackpot stood at €14,000 on last Saturday night October 5. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week.
CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh was delighted to receive €96,011 from the Community Sports Facility Fund recently for the installation of flood lighting and solar PV panels. This will be a fantastic addition to the club facilities. A huge amount of time and effort went in behind the scenes from a number of the Club committee members to secure this vital funding - míle buíochas do gach einne.
Pilate classes are being organised to run in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh if there is sufficient interest. Contact Nora with your contact details or email eolas@tourmakeady.com. There are 10 people required to run the class.
Tourmakeady Knitting Club has resumed their activities once again on Monday nights from 7.30 to 9.30. Phone 087 7657191 for details.
Tourmakeady Parent and Toddler meet in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh today, Tuesday, October 8, from 10.30 to 12.15pm. There are lots of toys for the children and a chance for adults to chat and have a cup of tea, Details are available from 094 9544295 or 083 3600770.
Féilire 2025/2025 Calendar: Seol do ghrianghraf do Féilire 2025 chuig opt.cdst@gmail.com roimh 1ú Samhain 2024. Would you like to see your photo in the 2025 Gaeilge Dhúiche Sheoigheach agus Thuar Mhic Éadaigh Calendar? Twelve pictures will be chosen for the 2025 calendar. Send your photo with your name, address and phone number to apt.cdst@gmail.com or by post to Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga, CDS Teo, Corr na Móna, Co. na Gaillimhe, F12 PT02. Forward you photo to opt.cdst@gmail.com before November 1.
Tuar Mhic Eadaigh Social Club has once again resumed its activities after the summer break. The club meets on Thursdays from 2 to 4pm on Thursdays and new members are made most welcome.
A new series of Yoga classes has commenced in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, on Tuesdays. Classes will run until Tuesday, October 22. If interested in attending email Nora at eolas@tourmakeady.com or call 094 9544295 with your name and contact details.
Congrats to John and Nina Lydon, Carheen, who were recent winners in the Tuar Mhic Eadaigh weekly fundraising draw. The most recent draw was on Saturday night last, October 5.
The Waterfall Editorial committee is once again compiling that wonderful annual community Magazine “Waterfall” 2024. This is the 37th edition of the popular festive publication. Articles of interest, history and heritage material, photographs, sports reports, advertisements etc. should be emailed as soon as possible to waterfalltme@gmail.com in order to meet the October 8 deadline.
The winter season of Irish classes commences in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh on October 9. On Wednesdays, at 10m there will be a morning session for complete beginners. For more experienced speakers there is a Seisiún Comhrá from 11 to 12pm (midday). Interested persons can register at www.gailgedstme.ie/ranganna or contact Stiofán at 087 23970227 /opt.cdst@gmail.com.
Congratulations are extended to Paul McGing and Sinead Power who were married on Wednesday, October 2, in the church of Santa Maria, Portugal. We wish them health, happiness and great joy in their married lives.
St Vincent de Paul Collection church gate collection will be taken place in Killawalla on Sunday, October 27. A generous contribution to this most worthy cause is urged.
The Partry Athletic FC Club lotto is now at renewal stage. New players are welcome to join even if overseas. The draw is based on the main National Lottery draw with an assigned number to each player allocated at the start of the term. The yearly subscription is €120 and the support of the broader community is greatly appreciated.
Renew online via our secure dedicated PayPal link. The funds raised go towards running our club during the year.
https://partryafc.weebly.com/lotto.html. Congratulations to Richard and Laoise Heneghan, Carrawina and Michael John Casey, Tourmakeady who were recent winners of the Partry AFC weekly Wednesday draws.
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The death occurred last week of Padraic Gibbons, Ballyfarna, Belcarra and late of Kinturk, Ballyheane. Padraic passed away on September 26, peacefully at his home after a long illness. Padraic was surrounded by his loving family who deeply regret his passing. Padraic had an easy friendly manner and he was universally liked and popular as a good neighbour and close friend of many. He was an ardent supporter of Belcarra Handball Club and a member of the committee that oversaw the reconstruction of the Handball Alley and the Sports Centre. He was always a ready supporter of any community initiative. He had a great love for Connemara ponies and made many great friends at Shows and Sales down the years. Predeceased by his father Patrick Gibbons and brother Michael (Ballyheane), he is deeply regretted by his wife Nuala (née Jennings), son Pearce, daughter Tara, mother Annie Gibbons (Ballyheane), sister Mary Rose Kelly (Caherlistrane), brothers John (Castlebar) and Joseph (Aughagower), sisters-in-law Marie, Breege and Mary, brother-in-law Peter Kelly, aunt-in-law Kitty Mitchell, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended.
There was a large attendance present as his remains reposed at Belcarra Community Centre on Friday, September 27, from 5.30pm followed by the removal of his remains at 8pm to his home.
The Funeral cortege arrived at St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra on the Saturday at 1.30pm for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm. Padraic was laid to rest afterwards at Guesdian Cemetery. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal.
HIB 24’ will go ahead on the following dates; Friday, October 25, Full Horror 7pm to 8.45pm; on Saturday, October 26, 6pm to 8.45pm - Full Horror show; on Sunday, October 27, from 5pm to 7pm - children U12 accompanied by an adult and from 7pm - 8.45pm full Horror. The ticket price remains at €20 + a booking fee through Eventbrite. All proceeds are allocated to worthy local charities.
Breaffy GAA lotto stands at €25,000 for tonight’s draw on October 8. The numbers drawn last week on October 1, were, 4, 15, 20 and bonus number 4.
Connacht GAA is now taking applications for Student Bursaries for the 2024/2025 academic year, all details in the link below https://connachtgaa.ie/.../upcoming-coach-education.../... The deadline is October 18.
Ten Mayo sports clubs are eligible to apply for funding to install new EV Chargers on their grounds. The eligible clubs will be able to draw down funding for the installation of electric vehicle charging in their club grounds. This is a great step towards increasing the public EV chargers in local communities and offers the potential for clubs to generate income from commercially attractive sites. Among the clubs listed locally are Breaffy GAA, Ballintubber GAA and Manulla FC.
Belcarra Community Council’s lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €8,500 on September 29. The numbers drawn were 9, 14, 22 and 24. The lucky dip winners of €30 each were Ray Ralph, Andrea Martin, Paul Keane and Sean Óg, Gene and Sadhbh. The jackpot stood at €8,600 on Sunday, October 6.
A total of €835.16 was collected in Belcarra Community Centre for the recent coffee morning for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Thanks have been extended to all who contributed so generously.
Yoga and Aromatherapy returned to Belcarra Community Centre on a recent Thursday after 10am Mass. Contact Virginia at 087 2831400 or Kathy on 087 6712225 for further details.
Mayo Yoga sessions with aromatherapy will take place on Thursdays at 7pm and 8.15pm commencing on October 10 in Ballyheane Community Centre. Booking information available at 087 2831400.
Kieran Kelly commenced dance classes on Mondays in Ballyheane Centre. Solo dancers are welcome and refreshments will be served. The fees are €15 per class. Call 087 7414968 for more details.
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The club jackpot on Thursday, September 26, in The Shebeen stood at €8,300.18, 21, 22 and 25 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. Consolation prizes went to Niall Nestor (online), MJ Canavan (standing order) and Willie O'Donovan (standing order). The latest draw was held on Thursday, October 3, in The Rendezvous when the jackpot stood at €8,400.
Balla LGFA extend thanks to Danny Roche and Roche's Centra Balla for sponsoring minor ladies training tops. Congratulations to the Balla LGFA U15 ladies who won the Division 3 league title last week.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Nessa McGowan on the recent death of her mother, Betty McGowan, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan. Sincere sympathy is also tendered to Mary Jo Dempsey on the death of her brother, Joe Lavelle, Stockport. May they rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
The latest Manulla FC lotto draw was held on Sunday October 6th for a massive Jackpot of €16,400. In the September 29th draw, 1, 11, 26 and 28 were the numbers drawn and there was no Jackpot winner. 3 x €25 consolation prizes went to Jacqueline Butcher, (Online) Graham Glavey (Online) Eilish Colley (Online) The club are deeply grateful for the weekly support of their patrons. Tickets are available at the link below: https://www.lottoraiser.ie/ManullaFC/.
A great new service to enhance Balla Bingo was due to commence on last Sunday, October 6. A Bingo bus service will have 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
Would you like to reduce your energy bills? Balla Sustainable Energy Community is offering ten local homeowners a chance to win a free upgrades report and Ber. To be in with a chance to win visit: energyco-ops.ie/balla-emp.
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.
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The AGM of Clogher Environmental Group took place on Thursday, September 26, in Clogher Community Centre. The following officers were elected: chairperson Bernie Kilboyle, secretary, Finian Bourke, treasurer Alan Larkin, vice- chairperson Fiona McDonagh, assistant secretary Sharon Bermingham, assistant treasurer Mary McDonagh, PRO Breege Blake. The new officers and committee are wished the best of luck for the coming year. The community can look forward to an exciting schedule of events in the run up to Christmas and beyond. Clogher Environmental Group has received €25,000 funding which will help maintain and upgrade and enhance local walks.
On Sunday, October 27, the Clogher Environmental Group are organising a Halloween Tractor Run to start and finish at the Community Centre F12EK24. The entry fee is €20. Registration starts at 4pm and the run starts at 5pm. Afterwards there will be a mini tractor run for children and a free Halloween movie in the hall. Prize for the best decorated tractor so gather up your broomsticks, witches hats and Halloween lights as it will be a fun event. For further details contact Alan at 087 9032809.
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 or https://errewns.com/breakfast-club-and-afterschool/.
A Beginner 6 week series of Yoga Classes has commenced in Errew Community Centre every Monday and Tuesday from 7pm -7.45pm. If you are interested in joining the next block of 6 week classes contact Lorraine on 087 6835623 or lorrainelavelleyoga@gmail.com.
Clogher card results September 20 were 1st Sean Hopkins and Peter O’Malley, 2nd Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith, 3rd Gay Conway and Mary Kelly, Last 10 Derek Quinn and Tommy Fahey.
The winners for Friday, September 27, were 1st Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons, 2nd Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith, Derek Quinn and Tom Fahey and Gay Conway and Mary Kelly, 3rd shared between, Martin Moran and Thomas Fitzpatrick and Cathal Hennelly and Mary McDonagh. The last 10 winners were Majella Corbett and Joe Thomas. The progressive 25 Game continues every Friday night.
The launch of the book 'Against the Grain' took place on September 24, at 4.30pm in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU). The book is dedicated to the memory of the late Terry Gallagher and is published in collaboration with the Tóchar Valley Rural Community Network. Copies are available in all local bookshops.
Sincere thanks has been extended to the community, parents and teachers, Active Age group and to the card players who all contributed generously to the Mayo Roscommon Tea Day Fundraiser which was held recently in the Clogher Community Centre.
The community of Clogher wish all the very best to the students and staff of Holy Angels National School who returned after the summer holidays recently. In particular we would like to wish all the very best to the sixth class students who completed their primary school education and have now transitioned to the next phase of their education journey in secondary school. A special welcome is extended to all the many new children who have commenced school in Clogher both in junior infants and other classes this September. They are wished well and don’t doubt that their educational experience in Clogher will be enjoyable, inclusive and every effort will be made for each child to reach their full potential.
The school has had a considerable amount of upgrade works done over the summer and is delighted to have been granted Department of Education approval for the opening of a new classroom due to the steady increase in pupil enrolments year on year. They are delighted to welcome Sam Webster to the school this year as the junior/senior infant teacher, Emma Jane Gill as acting 1st/2nd/3rd class teacher for part of this year and also to Lorraine Naughton who will be joining the staff working in a shared special education and language role.
Clogher Environmental Group is holding an Anti-Litter Poster Contest. Entries will close on October 25. Email your A4 poster to clogherenvigroup@gmail.com or post to Clogher Community Centre along with your name and age.
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Mary and Mary T. Brett extend thanks to all who so generously contributed and helped in any way to make their coffee evening such a huge success. Your generosity of €2,200 collected on the evening will help hospice to provide vital services and enrich the lives of so many people.
The next card game in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre is on Thursday, October 17, at 9pm.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, October 1, were 5, 6, 12 & 32. Consolation prize winners were Annie Vahey, c/o Pauline Wilson, Maggie Connolly c/o Pauline Wilson, Barry Commons, Derrowel, Balla (online ticket), Lisa, Steph, Aisling, Marissa, Conor and Isla, c/o Mary Brett (online ticket). The jackpot for draw Tuesday, October 8, will be €10,700.
Ag Food for Farmers course starting at Mayo Abbey Centre on October 14, and runs over 4 Monday evenings. Contact the Centre for information 094 93 65987 or email training@mayoabbey.ie.
