Local Notes: Claremorris card players raise funds for Tidy Towns
Claremorris card players who raised and donated €550 to Claremorris Tidy Towns. They play 25 every Monday in The Shamrock Bar. Pictured, from left: Pat Cosgrove, Finian Joyce, Jimmy Gallagher, Michael Sullivan, Sandra Donnellan, Gillian Griffith (representing Claremorris Tidy Towns), Ann Fenwick (this year's winner), Bina Bell, Michael Higgins, Michael Stade, John Healy.
BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran is coming to Claremorris’ Town Hall Theatre this August 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets for the show are €23 (plus order processing fee) and are available on the Town Hall’s website.
Three sets of brothers were involved in the triumphant Claremorris GAA Minor and U16 teams in the South Mayo Finals recently.
The Minor A team beat The Neale in the South Mayo Final, winning the inaugural Austin Garvin Cup, while the U16s got the better of Ballinrobe in their South Mayo Final.
Sean and Cian O’Connell, Se and Hugh Lenihan and Fionnan and Oisin Sweeney were on the Minor and U16s squads respectively.
Congratulations to boxer Michael Mullaney who has been included in the Team Ireland squad for the 2024 European School Championships.
The tournament will take in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina from August 1 to August 10.
Claremorris GAA and LGFA said it was with the deepest sorrow that the club learned of the recent death of Seamus McLoughlin.
Everyone involved in the club extended their deepest sympathies to his wife, Margaret, children James, Dolores, Patrick, Lynn, Imelda, Clement and Brigid, grandchildren and extended family.
Seamus was the next-door neighbour of the GAA pitch for over 50 years and no club ever had a better neighbour. While he was best known for his involvement with the Scouts, Seamus was a regular attendee at games over the years and took great pride in watching his children and grandchildren represent Claremorris.
The club added that his “work ethic was amazing and he could be seen gardening, painting, cleaning or driving about. His garden was never without a flag,..... Claremorris, Mayo, Ireland, Papal and Scout all got their time.”
A minute's silence in memory of Seamus was observed before the County Minor League Semi-Final between Claremorris and The Neale.
Claremorris Scouts also paid tribute to their late friend.
They said: “Seamus and his loving wife Margaret brought scouts to the town of Claremorris over 40 years ago. Together with their family, they ran a very successful troop, bringing children of the local community scouting all over the world.
“They challenged children to be their best selves, guided them into pushing boundaries, and taught them values and life skills that would see them through into well-rounded adults in society.
“Seamus did all this with a giggle and a smirk on his face that only he could. The most gentle, loving and fun man. May Seamus' gentle soul rest easy. Until your next scouting journey.”
Three underage players from Claremorris Colts RFC have been named on the under-18 women’s Connacht squad. Aoife Heaney, Grace Kelly and Ruby Jennings will be involved in games against Munster, Leinster and Ulster during August.
Shoppers in Mayo made use of the Deposit Return Scheme by returning more than 400,000 items to ALDI stores across the county. Claremorris has been listed in the top three ALDI stores in Mayo for the number of returns.
The local parkrun thanked everyone who joined them for event #296. They had an amazing turnout with parkrun tourists from near and far.
A big congratulations to the four individuals who achieved personal bests and a warm welcome to their first-time parkrunner. They thanked Hegarty's Centra for the post-event water and treats and, of course, their “incredible” volunteers who make it all possible every single week.
Claremorris Tidy Towns were truly delighted to have the recent support of The Shamrock Bar. They thanked Sandra, Jimmy and the card players team for a very generous €550 cheque after their successful raffle in support of the Claremorris Tidy Towns Group.
Congratulations to Niamh Nestor on winning the recent Claremorris GAA 50/50 Lotto. Niamh picked up her prize of €850. The winning ticket was sold in Gilligan's.
Congratulations to Leo Kavanagh on winning the recent Claremorris AFC 50/50 Lotto. Leo picked up his prize of €483.
Tooreen Hurling Club and Mayo Senior hurling captain, David Kenny, visited Claremorris Hurling Club with the National Hurling League Cup that the county team won earlier this year. David is also the Mayo GAA Hurling Cúl Camp ambassador this summer.
Claremorris Golf Club are providing budding junior golfers with lessons this August. The lessons take place on Tuesday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 7. There are lessons also available to book for Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14.
The lessons cost just €30 (register by July 29) and are for boys and girls, aged seven and over. For more details, contact Catherine at 087-2820568.
Fancy trying your hand at pottery? In September (date to be confirmed), Claremorris Family Resource Centre will be running a pottery for beginners programme for six weeks facilitated by Kevin Gibbons. Contact them at 094-9377838 or e-mail info@claremorrisfrc.ie.
Nora Ryan, Knocknageehe, Kilmaine and late of Kiltimagh passed away peacefully on July 17th in the loving care of the staff of the Claremont Nursing Home, Claremorris.
Predeceased by her partner, Frank Maloney, her brothers, Frank, Joe, John and Tom and her sister, Kathleen, Nora will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Anne and Mary, sister-in-law, Margaret Ryan, brother-in-law, Liam Dwyer, nieces and nephews, Aoife, Cathryn, Ciaran, Julie, Paula and Vincent and all of her kind neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
There is free entry for children under the age of 16 to the Claremorris Agricultural Show (Sunday, August 4). Among the free events on the day are face painting, pony rides, donkey and cart rides, circus, bouncy castles, balloon modelling, decorating cupcakes and jiving workshop.
Would you like to experience cooking skills and recipes from other countries? Join Claremorris Family Resource Centre’s six-week cookery programme starting in September 2024. The cost is €60 per person (to cover costs of ingredients).
Well done once again to the Tidy Towns team who continue to clean up the town. Last Tuesday, there was a mixture of weeding at The Lawn and clearing on Ballinrobe Road. For weekly updates, follow their Facebook page.
Claremorris Family Resource Centre have announced a Mindful and Mental Health Supports Programme for Teenagers at The Harmony Hub. Starting in October 2024, they will be offering mindfulness and stress management workshops specifically designed for teenagers.
Come and discover valuable tools to manage stress and improve your mental well-being. For more details, contact them on 094-9377838 or email info@claremorrisfrc.ie.
