Local Notes: Elisha makes history in Belmullet
Congratulation to Elisha O’Toole on becoming the very first female fire fighter at the Belmullet Station. Elisha is pictured with Station Officer Fabien Shevlin and some colleagues on their recent open day promoting fire safety.
Well done to Ryan Geraghty, Belmullet, who has successfully completed his inshore lifeboat (ILB) helm pass out recently.
Ryan has put an immense amount of work in over the past two years. He will be a great asset to Ballyglass lifeboat station and everyone there is delighted with him achieving his role as ILB helm!
The pass out involved a two-hour practical exercise afloat covering emergency procedures, search and rescue, anchoring and boat handling, as well as a one and half hour theory exam, covering IRPCS (international rules at sea) and policies and procedures. The pass out was carried out by RNLI assessor trainer Alan Pryce.
Congratulations Ryan and well done! Another great man at the helm of Ballyglass RNLI, your charity committed to saving lives at sea.
Golden Gloves Boxing Club had two boxers in action recently at the Mayo Novice Championships, held at St Anne's Boxing Club Westport.
First up was Sean Monaghan, but things didn't go to plan for Sean and he was beaten by a good Ballyhaunis opponent. However, Sean continues to improve every bout.
Then it was Shane Ivers who had three tough rounds with his Claremorris opponent but he managed to control the fight and came away county champion after a unanimous decision.
Well done to both lads.
Thanks as always to St Anne's Boxing Club and Mayo Boxing Board.
Golden Gloves Boxing Club was in action recently at the annual Geesala boxing tournament held in Glenamoy Hall.
First up was Casey Coyle who fought a tough Geesala opponent in an exhibition and both girls displayed excellent skills and determination.
Next we had Shane Ivers who fought a gutsy opponent from Ardagh-Crossmolina Boxing Club. Shane displayed some excellent boxing skills and showed great character within the ring and deservedly got his hand raised at the end of the bout.
Well done to Casey and Shane.
Thanks to Geesala Boxing Club and Mayo Boxing Board for putting on a great event.
Golden Gloves were in action also recently at the Ballina Boxing Club tournament. Chloe Coyle got a great start to her season after a good win over Aglish Boxing Club's Emma Rattigan.
Well done to both girls and thanks to Ballina Boxing Club for a great show.
A fundraiser is being held to build a professional running track at the Kilmore Community Sports field. What a facility this will be for the area.
The organisers of the fundraiser are raffling a trailer load of logs, delivered by Erris Log Company. They will run the bonus number from the Irish main lotto draw 1-47, and the cost is €20 a number. You can Revolut 087-6416697 or drop cash to Ann or the lads at Kilmore Community Sports Field. Draw will take place when all the numbers are paid so the best of luck folks.
The Ballycroy Reunion will be held on November 16th in the Claddagh Ring in London with music by Slim Attraction. It’s always a great occasion.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €15,100.
The two winners of €50 each were Malachi Smyth, Geesala and Ellen Corduff, Bangor while Malachi Smyth, Geesala and M. O’Neill both won €25. The two online winners were Paul Stack, Tallaghaun Duff (€50) and Imelda Cosgrove, Cloontakilla (€25).
Bingo will continue in the complex in Bangor this Tuesday, November 5th, at 8pm with a €1,100 jackpot in 55 calls or less.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Kilcommon Community Lotto Draw on October 27th when the numbers drawn were 12, 18, 28 and 36.
The house prize of €100 was won by Kevin Garvin, Carratigue and the two €30 offline winners were Pat McAndrew, Glengad and David Walker, Kilgalligan. The two €30 online winners were Anne King, Inver and Liz Rafter, Glenamoy.
Next week’s jackpot is €8,100 with the draw in Belderrig Community Centre.
Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with long-term health conditions to manage their condition and improve their overall wellbeing.
Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc, can benefit from theses workshops. The next programme commences on this Wednesday, November 6. The programme is delivered over six weekly workshops by trained leaders. Advanced registration is required. To find out more, call Liam on 086-0142675 or email lgildea@southmayo.com.
Deepest sympathies are extended to the families of the following people who passed away recently:
Kathleen Gaughan (née Ruddy), Tonemace, Belmullet; James Joseph Murray (better known as Jimmy), Tawley, Castlegal, Co Leitrim and Harlow, Essex; Tony (Anthony) McLaughlin, 5 McKee Court, Cabra, Dublin, formerly of Foxpoint, Barnatra; Christy (Chris) Flannery, former postmaster and postman, Porturlin; Eugeen (Eone) Sheereen, Aras Deirbhle Nursing Home, Belmullet and late of Glengad, Pullathomas; Bridget Smith (nee McDonnell), Nottingham and formerly of Aughoose, Pullathomas; John King, Staten Island, New York and formerly of Shranaploya, Glenamoy; Mary Martin Catanlo New York and formerly of Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris; John Joe Cuffe, Selby, York, UK and formerly of Glencullen, Bangor Erris; John Barrett, Seaside Belmullet and formerly of Glencastle.
Katie Keane takes the lead in the Sports Genus with two events to go. As excitement levels reach fever pitch, all eyes turn to the two most boring sports in the world, Baseball and Formula One. Anyone in the top twenty could still win and there is €500 to the champion. The bases are loaded, the lights are out, and we are off!
Thank you to Platt Reilly and Belbridge Structures for their support.
The club celebrated its 40th anniversary recently and the driving rain on Sunday, October 27th, did not deter the enjoyment on the faces of members of the All-Ireland winning Youth Cup side from 2004 in taking on the present junior side. The years have not dented their skill in playing the game, winning 3-1.
Later that evening, when all had dried off, it was on to the Clann Lir Bar to regale each other of past glories and to view a very enjoyable slid-show of key moments on and off the pitch over the years.
The club also launched the Team of Legends where you get a chance to pick the stand-out players over the past 40 years. This competition is sponsored by Martin McIntyre of the Clann Lir Bar and Linda Conway of the Corner House Bar. Cards are available from both outlets and Carey's Newsagents.
The 11 players with the most votes for each position will be selected on the team. The correct and closest answer to this wins. The winner will be announced at the New Year’s Day game.
