Local Notes: Drumgallagh NS winners at the Erris Credit Union school quiz for the 3rd consecutive time.
Congratulations to the pupils of Drumgallagh National School and their teachers on their recent fantastic achievement at the Erris Credit Union School Quiz for the third consecutive year.
Congratulations to the pupils of Drumgallagh National School on their fantastic achievement at the Erris Credit Union school quiz. For the third consecutive year, the school has achieved the remarkable double, with both the senior and junior teams crowned Erris champions, truly exceptional accomplishment that reflects the talent, dedication and hard work of the pupils and their teachers.
Special congratulations to the senior team - Caleb, Jay, Ava and John, and to the junior team - Conall, Elena, Aoife and Leo. Congratulations are also extended to their dedicated teachers - Maura Kilbane, Elizabeth Mulloy and Laura Meenaghan. The entire community is so proud of you all and we wish you the very best of luck in the next stage.
Congratulations to Annie Lynskey from Belmullet who was crowned the Mayo Ladies Pool Champion recently in Castlebar. Annie played some great pool throughout the day to keep the cup in Erris taking over from reigning champion Rita Walsh. Well done Annie from all at the Erris Pool League.
In the ladies event, 13 players competed, with all participants guaranteed four matches in a round-robin format. After the group stages, eight players progressed to the quarter-finals, setting up some intriguing match-ups. Defending champion Rita Walsh faced a tough test and was eliminated 3-0 by Katharina Barrett. Andrea Barrett and Annie Lynskey also recorded convincing 3-0 wins over Natalie Jones and Lauren O’Boyle respectively.
The final quarter-final was the closest of the round, with youngster Mia Barrett narrowly missing out as Tanya Reddington produced a composed finish to edge through.
Annie Lynskey was first into the final after a strong 3-1 semi-final win over Andrea Barrett, while Tanya Reddington booked her place with some excellent finishing to defeat Katharina Barrett by the same scoreline.
The final began at a fast pace, with Annie taking the opening frame by breaking and dishing with an exceptional finish. She doubled her lead in the second frame after Tanya potted the cue ball while attempting her penultimate yellow. Tanya responded to take the third frame, but Annie showed great composure to claim the next frame and be crowned Mayo Ladies Champion for 2026.
McGraths Erris Tours takes place on Sunday, June 28, to Wednesday, July 1, to the Allingham Hotel, Bundoran, Donegal. The cost is €405 per person sharing. Single room with supplement is €540. The prices include breakfast on Sunday morning and dinner on Wednesday evening, and bed and breakfast and evening meal while you are there.
Mick Flavin and Philomena Begley will play in the hotel on Sunday night which is included in the price. There will be tours each day with details later. Names as soon as possible to Mary on 087 9232327. Carmel Gaughan will be in the parish office every Thursday from 12 noon to 1pm to take names. Deposit is €100 per person. Please like and share. Carmel’s number is 086 8488266.
Registration for Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club is now open and registering in February will give you full access to indoor and outdoor training (additional Rowing Ireland registration for coastal). Indoor sessions will be for the youth and adult rowers only until September. Training will continue every Tuesday and Thursday until we get on the water.
Register online on the new website; https://www.tullaghanbayrowingclub.com/membership and prices are as follows: Junior U18 €40, adults €70, family €140. This price includes all indoor sessions on the rowing machines in the community centre and Currach training at the ferry. €2 nightly fee on indoor sessions only.
The club hope to have at least one outdoor rowing session per week on the currachs and one on the coastal boats - weather permitting. The junior group doing indoor only training will start again in September, these sessions will run until the end of January 2027.
For all the juniors that would like to give currach rowing a go they are welcome to come along to the outdoor session but have to be supervised by a parent.
Join the team, Belmullet Tidal Pool, Shore Road are currently setting up panels for the positions of: beach lifeguard, pool lifeguard (Belmullet Tidal Pool), and pool lifeguard / swim teacher (part time). Closing date for application is Thursday, February 19, and full particulars and application can be found at; http://mayo.ie/careers/current-vacancies.
The Tourism Section of Mayo County Council have begun a brand-new competition, inviting photographers of all abilities to submit their favourite Mayo Moments and be in with a chance to feature on the 2027 Mayo Moments Tourism Calendar. Click on https://mayo.ie/news/Tourism-Photography-Competition.
Do you have a medical condition, difficulty, or disability? Are you looking for work, or wanting to improve your employment prospects? Do you want to make plans for 2026? Not sure where to start? Contact the Mayo North East Workability programme now to find out how we can assist you. Email rosemariemangan@mayonortheastldc.com or call Siobhán 087 499 6605 for more info. Labhair linn i módh ruin. All confidential.
Recently 1st and 2nd year students battled it out in an exciting badminton competition, demonstrating great skill and sportsmanship. Well done to all involved. 1st year girl’s winners: gold Katie Canning, silver Emma Maloney and bronze Kayla Turner. 1st year boy’s winners were gold Danny Gaughan, silver John Óg Donoghue and bronze Shane Ivers. Second year girl’s winners were gold Mary Kate Reilly, silver Charlie Padden and bronze Lauren Healy. Second year boy’s winners were gold Kyle Monaghan, silver Joe Gallagher and bronze Declan Kilcoyne.
Spring is in the air and so get the walking shoes on and join the local activator walking group who meet weekly on Tuesdays at 3pm in the Ballycroy Visitors Centre. New members are always welcome and poles will be provided. It is a great social activity and lots of fresh air.
The draw was held on February 8, and the numbers drawn were; 9, 23, 30 and 34 for a jackpot of €8,100 with no winner. The house prizewinner of €100 was John McGuire, Carrowmore and the 2 x €30 offline winners were Declan Healy, Dereen’s and Kieran and Kathleen McAndrew, New York. The 2 x €30 online winners were Dee Gallagher, Donegal x 2. The jackpot in the draw which was held in the Lighthouse Tavern, Inver, on February 15, was €8,200.
Applications for enrolment in Shraigh NS for the academic year 2026/2027 are now welcome. Parents/guardians are very welcome to visit the school in person. For further information do not hesitate to contact the school on 097 81636 or alternatively by email at shraighns@gmail.com. Further information is also available on the school website at www.shraighns.ie. Please note that provisions are in place for children in junior and senior infants to remain in school until 3pm.
MFitness extend thanks to the Mayo U16 LGFA management and squad for taking part in the recent hydrox sim at the MFitness Gym. ‘The dedication encouragement, support, and pure effort shown by every player were outstanding. The standards you are setting as a group say a lot about the season ahead and there’s no doubt you’re building something very special’ said a spokesperson for MFitness. ‘Thanks to Mayo management team of John Gerard, Joe, Gemma and Saoirse for their support; and of course Lachlan from the MFitness Coaching Crew. On behalf of MFitness, we want to wish the entire panel every success for the season ahead’, they concluded.
The Swim Ireland event will be held on Friday, July 31, beginning at 6.30pm. The mile and 1/2 mile swim event is always very popular with young and old.
A 25 card drive card game will be held at the Irish Wheelchair Centre, Logmore, Belmullet, on Friday, March 6, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost €10 and there will be a money prize and raffle on the night. Homemade boxty and refreshments served. All proceeds are in aid of the Wheelchair Centre. For more information contact 097 81728.
Do you have a medical condition, difficulty or disability? Are you looking for work, or wanting to improve your employment prospects? Do you want to make plans for the rest of 2026? Not sure where to start? Contact the Mayo North East Workability programme now to find out how they can assist you. Email rosemariemangan@mayonortheastldc.com or call Siobhán on 087 499 6605 for more information. Labhair linn i módh ruin. All confidential.
There was no winner of last week’s Kiltane GAA Club lotto jackpot of €7,000 with the two €50 winners being Owen Deane, Shraigh and Paddy Kevin Kennedy, c/o Kennnedy’s Garage while Caroline Carey, Glencullen and Ashling Barrett, Geesala both won €25. The two online winners were Anthony McHugh, Galway €50 and Linda Rowland, Bellacorick €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, February 17, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €1,000 in 54 calls or less.
A community presentation with the HSE North West Office for Suicide Prevention and The Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service will take place on March 11, at 6.30pm in Aras Inis Gluaire. This event is a space for the Erris community to gather together and support one another following a period of great loss in the area. Community groups, services, schools, clergy, sports clubs, health care professionals, frontline workers and community members are encouraged to engage and ensure they are represented at this important briefing. This is an open event, everyone is welcome. The organisers hope this meeting will be a first step in looking at a coordinated suicide intervention plan for the Erris community. For further information, contact Leanne at coordinator@errisfcsc.ie or 087 0670989.
