Local Notes: Erris Athletic Club hosted successful Westnet Mayo Even Ages Cross Country championships.
The officers and committee of Erris Athletic Club and members of Mayo AC who hosted a very successful Westnet Mayo Even Ages - junior, senior and masters Cross Country Championships event at Doolough recently.
The Westnet Mayo Even Ages, junior, senior and masters Cross Country championships was hosted by Erris Athletic Club in conjunction with Mayo AC at Doolough, Geesala recently. Weather conditions were ideal with underfoot competitions perfect. The course was on sand dunes along Doolough beach, Geesala within a few feet of a magnificent beach looking towards Achill. Many of the athletes finished off the day with a post-race sea swim. There were many newcomers to athletics on the day and others were there to give it their all and qualify for the Connacht Championships. Athletes travelled from all corners of Mayo to compete.
Thanks very much to Erris Athletic Club for hosting the event and to all the officials who officiated to ensure the smooth running of the competition. Well done to the 16 schools that participated on the today with a record number participating with a total of 234 children. Thanks to everyone who helped with the event Erris AC trainers, teachers and parents who helped make the event a huge success.The top 12 individuals and top three teams qualify for the Mayo event in Belleek.
Results of Erris participants. Participations medals were presented to all the U8 and U10 boys and girls who competed. A huge thank you is extended to the following for making, donating and storing the fabulous new podium: Kieran Gaughan carpentry for making it; Pat Gaughan, Gaughan Signs for donating and affixing the stickers; Thomas Duffy, Mayo Mats for donating the rubber top; and Kilmore Community Sports Field for storing it.
U8 Girls. Erris AC: Emily Gaughan, Cara Geraghty, Blaithin Shannon, Annie Lavelle, Rose Keane, Aoibhinn Deane, Niamh Walsh, Maeve Walsh, Ailbhe De Roiste, Ella Reilly, Mai Howard and Ruth Sweeney.
U8 Boys. Erris AC: Louie O’Connor, Ruben Conway, Matt Leneghan, Philly Gaughan, Tadhg McLaughlin, Kyle Padden, Liam Monaghan, Donal Reilly, Seamus O’ Mongain, Lorcan Gaffney, Cian O’Mongain, Christopher Sheridan and Donal McAndrew.
U10 Girls. Erris AC: Eve Gaughan, Eileen Maloney, Rose Maguire, Amy Corduff, Ellie Togher, Farah Healy, Sophie Schutz, Eimear De Roiste, Mila McLoughlin, Sarah Deane and Fiadh Thompson.
U10 Boys. Erris AC: Michael Walsh, Oliver Reilly, Sean Walshe, David Walsh, Shane Naughton, Ollie Keane, Harry Barrett, Con Howard, Cillian Leneghan, Cillian Mangan, Michael Mangan and Sean Murphy.
Senior Ladies. 1st Sinead Cosgrove, Erris AC. Team 2nd Erris: Ann Marie Gaughan, Bernadette Linnane, Lisa Walsh, Kayla Doherty and Sinead Cosgrove.
Senior Men.3rd Carolan Shevlin, Erris AC.
An informal relaxed meeting will be held in Bangor Erris Parish Hall on Wednesday, October 2, at 7pm, where people will meet some of the ‘Sláintecare Healthy Communities’ workers and together they can help plan and shape the type of health programmes people would like to see in the parish of Kiltane. Your voice is important as the health programmes are planned over the next few months throughout the parish. For more information call Paul Gillen on 087 4066 518.
The draw was held on September 22, and the numbers drawn were; 1, 4, 31 and 33 for a jackpot of €7,500. The house prize of €100 was won by Eva Healy, Gortleatilla and the 2 x €30 offline winners were Anne Healy/Carey, Ballinaboy and Pat Healy, Glenamoy. The 2 x €30 online winners were Jemma McGuire, Glengad and Geraldine Mason, Pullathomas. Next week’s jackpot is €7,600 with the draw being held in McGuire’s Barnatra.
There was two winners of the last Club Development Draw, Mary Deane Belmullet won 2nd prize of €1,000 and Joe Coyle, Gorthmeer, won 4th prize of €500. There will be a club confined draw at the end of the year.
Come along to the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Thursday, October 3, from 10 to 11.30am for a chance to connect with other parents and guardians of children with difficulties or disabilities. Elsa O’Reilly, Play Therapist for children age 4 to 13 years, will be there on the morning for a chat. All are welcome, so pop in for some tea and scones.
All Church of Ireland and Anglican members and anyone who might enjoy a service of singing, prayer, celebrating and feasting afterwards are invited to come along on Saturday, October 5, in the Church of Ireland, Belmullet for their Harvest Thanksgiving Festival.
There was another callout recently for Ballyglass RNLI inshore lifeboat, when they were called to a boat that was caught by the ebbing tide in the channel close to Belmullet in Broadhaven Bay. The volunteer crew assessed the vessel on arrival on scene. The boat was anchored and the crewman was taken ashore, all safe and sound. The lifeboat launched at 10.50am for service at 1125. Helm was PJ Walker and crew Ryan Geraghty and Kyle Geraghty. Well done to all involved.
Remember to take all precautions when on or near the water. If you see someone/water craft in difficulty dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. Please support, the RNLI the charity that saves lives at sea. Thanks to all those who support.
The Ballyglass RNLI Golf Class will be held on October 12 at Carne Golf Links this amazing event, helping an amazing team, in the most amazing golf course.
As preparations continue for the return to the stage of The Farmboy on November 12, in Northampton the Kilmore Drama Group are delighted to announce that they are partnering up in Northampton with the amazing The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation.
They will be donating proceeds raised from the show in The Deco Theatre to this wonderful foundation. You can buy your tickets for the UK show at https://www.theoldsavoy.co.uk/event/the-farm-boy/ or https://mccarthydixon.org.uk/.
A fundraising book sale in aid of the Help Mags Find Relief Fund will be held in Inver Community Centre on Sunday, October 6, from 2 til 5pm. The event is organised by the past pupils of Naíonra Gleann na Muaidhe in support of Betty and her family. They are looking for donations of all types of used books for all age categories.
Sports Clubs are the heartbeat of communities, particularly in rural Ireland, and recently Councillor Gerry Coyle was delighted that over €9m in funding has been allocated through the Sports Capital program for Mayo sporting organisations, including locally the following clubs: C.L.G Cill Chomáin GAA Community Development limited - Cill Chomáin GAA Development Ltd €186,965, Kiltane GAA Community Complex - Redevelopment of the Kiltane GAA community complex €120,000, Turasoireacht Iorras Teo. - Course Machinery/Ladies Changing Rooms €73,044.
Not only did we all enjoy the success of the Irish athletes at the Olympics in Paris over the Summer but also here locally following local athletes excelling in their chosen disciplines, be it rugby, boxing, pool, rowing, GAA, athletics and so on. A special mention to the wonderful volunteers involved in all of the local sporting clubs, you are the reason these clubs exist and continue to thrive. ‘I have been involved in sports clubs all my life so I’m always happy to lend my support to our local clubs and I wish all of the clubs continued success’, said Cllr Gerry Coyle.
On Friday evening, September 20, four murals were unveiled in the club stand. The murals are the result of the excellent efforts of the art classes in St Brendan's College and Our Lady's Secondary School and many thanks to the students and their teachers over the past months.
Many thanks also to Frank (RSS), Micheál and Ann (Iorras Domhnann CE) for preparing the stand with new seating and putting the murals in place and keeping the grounds and clubhouse clean and presentable; to Shevlin Engineering for the seat brackets; and to Councillor Sean Carey for supporting the project.
Congratulations to the Iorras U16 panel on capturing the Division 2 (A) title at home to Conn Rangers on Saturday, September 21, with a 7-3 full time score.
Goals from Kyle Healy and Ryan Shevlin in the opening half and Kyle again in the second half with Ciaran Cosgrove and a hat-trick from Keelan Barrett to round off another excellent performance. Managers, Paul Reilly, Gareth O'Malley and David Reilly were delighted with the side and their league season.
Iorras U16 recently travelled to Cleggan in Galway to take on local side West Coast Utd in round 1 of the Connaught Cup and progressed on a 3-1 scoreline. Goals from Thomas McWilliams in 30 minutes with Keelan Barrett the provider and two second half efforts from Kyle Healy on 58 minutes, Blake Doocey provider for the first one and again on 79 minutes, Gabriel Hogget provider. Well done all.
Mayo/Roscommon Hospice was very grateful to receive a cheque for €7,550 from Maureen Gannon recently. Maureen and members of the Gannon family held a fundraiser, 'Cuppa for Kev', which was held in the Broadhaven Hotel. The event was in memory of Maureen's late father Kevin, who was partial to a cup of tea. It is very much appreciated. The cheque was presented by Maureen Gannon to Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO, Martina Jennings.
𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪. The Erris Family and Community Support Centre are delighted to offer an 8 week community based programme starting Wednesday, October 16, at the IWA Centre Belmullet from 7 to 9pm.
Running over eight weeks, delivered by professionals and individuals with lived experience, this programme is designed for those who are concerned about their own behaviours and substance use, and for those who would like to connect with others in a non-judgmental and supportive space to learn more about the effects of substance use, as well as methods to support positive change and the supports that are available to them within the community.
Session topics will be delivered by a different facilitator each week, including wellness workshops with Terra Firma, Smart Recovery with Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force, self-care and compassion with the Mayo Recovery College and a motivational session with Dr. Sean Foy, to name a few.
This programme is made available thanks to the HSE National Lottery Fund and is free for participants. Places are limited. For more information and to secure your place email coordinator@errisfcsc.ie or call the Erris FCSC coordinator on 087 0670989.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €14,600 with the two €50 winners being Liam Devlin, Bangor and John G Togher, while Bridie O’Donnell, Cloontakilla and Michael Flynn, Westport both won €25. The two online winners were Breege Cafferkey, Belmullet €50 and Anna Doherty, Dooyork €25.
Bingo will continue in the Bangor complex this evening, Tuesday, October 1, at 8pm with a €750 jackpot in 50 calls or less. The club wishes to thank most sincerely everyone that purchased a Club Development Draw ticket, the in- house draw for which will take place before Christmas.
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Ballycastle Athletic club held a very successful Cèide Coast Atlantic Run with over 400 participants taking part, comprising of local, national and international athletes. The weather played a big part in the large entry with ideal running conditions on the day.
The local community came out in force once again to encourage the athletes in the races, steward and marshall the course and provide well earned refreshments in the hall when the race was ended. Ballycastle Athletic club extends sincere thanks to the athletes and their supporters, sponsors, Midwest Radio, the Ballycastle Community and anyone who helped in any way to make the event such a great success.
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Sally Walsh, Dikeman, Delaware, USA who died recently (sister of Phil Healy, Sea Road and Margaret, USA). May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Sinèad McDonnell, last week's winner of €224 in the GAA 50/50 draw. Tickets are on sale in local businesses and online at https://www.lottoraiser.ie.
An opening event and catalogue launch will take place on October 5, from 5 -7pm at the Ballinglen Museum of Art with 'Paintings of Memory and Imagination' by Papita Bourke Nicholson of Enniscoe House. The exhibition will run until February 7.
An exhibition by Bridget Flannery 'A Retrospective' continues in the Ballinglen Gallery until October 31.
Lacken Tractor Run returns on Sunday, October 6, with registration at the Failte Room beside Lacken Church at 11am. All are welcome to come along and enjoy.
