Local Notes: Erris Defibrillator committee say thanks.
Christy Doocey, Alex Beilinski competition winner of the darts tournament in memory of Tom Doocey, Mixie McGuire, Ann Gallagher and Ann Nallen treasures of Erris Defibrillator accepting a cheque for €1,400.This money will go towards the purchase of two defibrillators and without this help they would not be able to replace older defibrillators.
Thank you to the family of the late Tom Doocey who held a darts tournament in memory of their dad in McGuire’s Pub, Pullathomas, and all in Erris Heartbeat Defib were delighted to accept a cheque for €1,400 from them. This money will go towards the purchase of 2 defibrillators and without this help the committee would not be able to replace older defibs.
The defibrillator at Micheál and Mary Henry's house in Tallaghanbawn is now installed and Erris Defibrillator committee extend thanks to Micheál and Mary for making this happen. All the community appreciate this. Fourteen people from the community are trained in the use of a defibrillator.
The Glencastle Cemeteries committee are pleased to inform parishioners and relatives of loved ones interred there that they recently carried out some improvements in the new cemetery completely from their (committee) own funds. They removed chippings along the driveway and laid decorative (designed) concrete; fitted numbers at each pathway to assist visitors locate graves; extended the water pipe to the back wall of the cemetery and fitted a tap for watering flowers at the far end of the cemetery. The tap is located beside the shed on the left-hand side. The committee express their thanks to the contractor Declan Sweeney for his efficiency and professionalism in carrying out the concrete work and to the volunteers who laid the pipe and fitted the tap. This follows on from their acquisition of a new altar shelter last year and now they hire in a PA service for each Mass, ably done by Damien Reilly.
The committee request that all items of rubbish bags, boards etc. are removed from the cemetery when work is complete as otherwise the committee volunteers will have to carry it out and this places an unfair burden of work on them. All this work was made possible by the generous donations of you the public and the committee are indeed very grateful for your continued support.
The committee also acknowledge the continued support of both local councillors Gerry Coyle and Sean Carey and the Rural Social Scheme members who work there under the supervision of Sean Carey. Grateful thanks goes to Andrew Howard Landscaping and Lennon Quarries.
Connaught finals Day 2 for our four athletes Ailbhe McHugh (2k race walk), Lily Barrett (1k race walk), Niamh Walsh (Javelin) and Sean Monaghan (800m), personal bests all round. Congratulations to Ailbhe and Niamh who go through to the national finals in a few weeks with Ailbhe securing a top 4 finishes and Niamh first place.
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot on the draw of June 12. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 9 and bonus number 7, and the lucky dip winners of €75 Erris Coast Hotel voucher were; Doireann O'Hara (Doolough), €50 Kathleen Lynskey (Rathmorgan) and €25 was won by John Geraghty (Surgeview). The lotto jackpot is now at €20,200. Players can play in a number of local pubs and also can play online via the link in the weekly posters available in Eurospar (Belmullet), Cuffes Centra (Belmullet), An Builin Blasta and in the Civic Centre.
Underage training continues in the Town Park, Belmullet every Tuesday between 6.30 and 7.30pm.
Deepest sympathies to the family of Goretti Walker (née Geraghty), Corclough West and formerly of Bridge Road, Belmullet; Brian Carey, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and formerly of Gortanaden, Belmullet; Kitty Carey (nee McAndrew) Kiltane Tavern (Kitty’s) Bangor Erris; and Una Cafferkey ,Aughness South, Ballycroy. May they all rest in peace.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €6,400, with the two €50 winners being Martin McManamon, Glenturk Mor and Ethel McGuire, Dooyork while PJ Moran, Shragraddy and Ella Murphy, Tallaghaun Duff, both won €25. The two online winners were Penny Sweeney €50 and Peter McDonagh, Geesala €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, June 24, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €650 in 48 calls or less.
The Vermilion Pro-Am was held recently, congratulations Simon Thornton. A superb performance at the Pro-Am at Carne Golf Links, finishing with an impressive -8 over two days to take the win. The club are already looking forward to seeing what next year brings. It was a fantastic weekend of golf and competition with excellent performances across the board. Congratulations to the golfer’s involved for making it such a great few days. The overall results were 1st professional David Ryan, amateurs - Damien Craven, Francis McCarty and Jimmy McCarthy with 180 points: 2nd place professional David Higgins, amateurs - Eric Lyons, Billy Fanning and Cormac Murray with 178 points: 3rd place professional Brendan Walton, amateurs - Ronan Gaughan, James Mangan and James McGuire with 177 points; 4th place professional Michael McGeady, amateurs - Eimear Gilroy, Rita Walsh and Ronnie McDonnell with 177 points; 5th place professional Liam Power, amateurs - Eilish McDermott, Paul McDermott and Michael McDermott with 176 points; 6th place professional Aaron Crotty, amateurs Sean Lavelle, Dylan McAndrew and Patrick Lavelle with 176 points; 7th place professional Tim Rice, amateurs Noel McLaughlin, Mark Irwin and Kevin Fallon with 176 points; 8th place professional Paul Eivers, amateurs Mark Corrigan, Tommy Lawless and Johan Collins with 176 points; 9th place professional Matthew Dunmore, amateurs John Ginnelly, Brendan Reilly and Ray Whelan with 174 points; 10th place professional Simon Thornton, amateurs - Gerry Maguire, Sharon Smurfit and Jim Brown with 171 points.
Best Team on Day 1 went to professional Adam Dunmore and amateurs - John Breen, Aidan O’Connell and Paul Rutherford with 86 points;
Best Team on Day 2 was professional Shane Jenkinson and amateurs - Patrick Fleming, Richard Mason and Ian Shannon with 87 points.
Join Gaeilge Iorrais and other partners this summer for a few great events 'Clann Lir' guided walk on Saturday, June 28, (Gaeilge Iorrais agus Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo) starting in the Old School at 12 noon; and 'Seanchas na hEachléime: Tea agus Plé' on Tuesday, 22, July in Solas (CFID, Gaeilge Iorrais agus SOLAS) starting at 11am. More information email eimear@gaeilgeiorrais.ie.
The dates for the Erris Market taking place in Áras Inis Gluaire this summer July 5 and 19, August 2, 16 and 30, September 13 and 27, all from 10am to 2pm every second Saturday in Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet. Erris Market is a vibrant indoor market showcasing the best home-grown and handmade goods that Erris has to offer. For more information contact Amanda on 087 1460255.
The Kilmore Summer Camp runs from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25, from 10am to 2pm each day (post code- F26 W957) with daily rates on request. Children from 4 to 11 years of age are welcome to attend with indoor and outdoor fun activities. For more information call 086 3637548 or 086 0816362.
The Erris Agricultural Show is fast approaching on July 27 with lots of events and variety of class on show. Country Star Declan Nerney and his band are on the main stage with support act Sweeney Mac. Have you got your trade stand booked in for show day? If not, you still have time as there are limited spaces left so book now by messaging 086 3144435 before July 15.
Catholic Marriage Care is seeking facilitators to volunteer to train as presenters for marriage preparation courses. If you feel you would like to help, contact Aisling at the Accord Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on 01 5053112 or email marraigecourses@accord.ie.
The annual Ballyglass RNLI church gate collection will take place in Erris on the weekend of June 28-29, and your support will be appreciated. lease Join Ballyglass RNLI in Connolly’s Stonefield at 4pm on Sunday, June 29, for their rescheduled BBQ.
The numbers drawn inthe Kilcommon Community Development lotto which was held on June 15, were 15, 29, 35 and 36 for a jackpot of €11,300 with no winner. The house prize of € 100 was won by Jaxon O'Donnell, Gorthbrack and the two €30 offline winners were Kieran Moran, Glenamoy and James Gallagher, Glengad. The two €30 online winners were Elaine Carey, Rossport and Noel Curley, Dublin. The jackpot in the latest draw which took place in McGuire’s, Pullathomas was €11,400.
Alone is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home. If you are in need of advice, support or information, call the National Support and Referral line (0818 222 024), seven days a week from 8am-8pm.
Age Friendly Mayo is delivered by Mayo County Council and works to improve the services that older people have identified as being important to them, and the wider community, as they live healthy and active lives. The projects they offer, in conjunction with other organisations include; outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, social participation, communication and education, civic participation and employment and health and wellbeing. The key contributors to this programme are the Age Friendly Alliance and Mayo OIder Peoples Council. The Age Friendly Alliance brings together older people, service providers and businesses to change thinking about aging and how services to our older people are planned and delivered.
If you would like to find out more about this programme email agefriendlymayo@mayococo.ie.
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Ballycastle
Cèide Coast Community Garden will be running a horticultural course in the garden at the rear of the Eco Campus on the following dates from 10am to 12noon: June 25, July 2, July 9, and July 16. The course is being given by Caoimhin O'Cuinneagain, a Horticulturist from Achill. A variety of subjects will be covered and all are welcome.
Water Safety classes will commence on Lacken Pier on Saturday, July 5, until Wednesday, July 9. All levels will be catered for. Enrolment will take place at 12 midday on Saturday, July 5. for further enquiries contact Anne at 096 43180.
Congratulations to Maureen and Rian Healy, last week's winners of €266 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
There are places available on the Rural Social Scheme in Ballycastle and surrounding areas. If you would like to be part of the team contact Bridie Tomas on 086 3362834 for further information.
Registration is now open for the Cèide Coast Half Marathon and 10k coastal run, hosted by Ballycastle Athletic Club. The race will take place on Saturday, September 20 and for more information or to register visit www.ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com.
Life after bereavement can feel very lonely. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly ‘Bereavement Support Meeting’ at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine, each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a special meeting for bereaved partners /spouses on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. No appointment is needed. Further information from Monica Morley at 094 9375320.
Senior Line is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people which is open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers may feel isolated, alone and may wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during the day. Senior Line’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer callers to other helpful services, if necessary. Senior Line 1800 80 45 91 is open every day of the year at the above times.
