Local Notes: Geesala Boxing Club host Islington Boxing Club in Erris Coast Hotel
Pictured at the recent Geesala Boxing event in the Erris Coast Hotel are l/r Nicolás Cruz Hernandez, Gerry Coyle, John Barrett, Sean Ruddy, Michael Barrett and Johnny Carey.
Geesala Boxing Club express their gratitude to Harrow Boxing Club and Islington Boxing Club for making the journey to Geesala for the recent boxing event in the Erris Coast Hotel. A big thank you to the event sponsor John and Ann Barrett of JB Structures in London and big thank you to all the helpers, supporters and sponsors who help to keep the club running. Thank you also to Mayo County Board for sanctioning the event, the hotel venue, officials, MC and the Order of Malta and to all the boxers for making the night a great success. There were 16 bouts in all on the night and each were dedicated to the memory of people who have promoted, coached and developed boxing in the community in the past. Also in attendance was former President Dominick O’Rourke of the IABA.
Gaeilge Iorrais gives huge praise to all the children from the Gaeltacht area that took part in the 'Anfa' TV show on February 24 in Galway. This recording was overseen by Fíbín Media Production Company and the trip was coordinated by the Gaeilge Iorrais team with the support of parents. 18 boys and 26 girls or a total of 44 children from the 7 Gaeltacht Primary Schools in Erris took part in this very special day. Most of these children participate regularly in Club UISCE which is run by Gaeilge Iorrais in collaboration with Coláiste UISCE.
The recording started at 2pm in the Black Box and the group spent the whole afternoon in the tv studio. All the children enjoyed a meal in Supermacs on the way home with compliments from Gaeilge Iorrais. Gaeilge Iorrais sincerely thank all the children, together with their parents and teachers, for their support and participation in this special day.
Events such as this Irish trip to record a television program i nGaeilge gives the children opportunities to further their learning in Irish language media and television as well as to gain another perspective on television production and the work that is being done backstage (e.g. cameras, sound, production techniques and so on). It was also a wonderful opportunity to showcase the linguistic ability and positive outlook of Erris Gaeltacht children as well as to build on their self-confidence and presentation skills.
Anfa TVshow featuring Erris children will be broadcast in April or May this year. Gaeilge Iorrais hopes to organise a special event for the first screening once the broadcast date has been confirmed.
The St Patrick’s Day Parade in Binghamstown will be held on Sunday, March 17, at 1.30pm. This year’s theme is Disney and prizes include The Martin Diamond Award for overall best float and the Lawrence Reilly Award for funniest float. Awards will also be presented for best costume senior and junior, best current topic, best dance act, and lots more prizes. There is live music all day, burger and chip van, Irish dancers and sweets and treats for all the kids. Float entries can get in touch via Cairde Facebook page or by phone to Teresa 086 8105647 and Holly 086 2024838.
Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club held their annual general meeting recently in the Geesala Community Centre. Outgoing chairperson Chloe Calpin thanked all and looked back on a very successful year in terms of development and competition. Plans are in place for coastal training and competition, Cruinniú na mBád, Currachs and community events. They are very grateful for the continued involvement of so many people and to those joining us. The club is always open to people becoming involved. Looking forward to a great year ahead!
Club chairperson Martin Gaughan; vice chairperson Tisha Scanlon Cosgrove; secretary Paula Calpin; joint treasurers Michelle Coyle and Emma Gaughan; registration officer Breege Coyle; funding officers Mary Walsh and Breege Ginty; children’s officer Orla Coyle; PRO’s Rachel Barrett, Leah Gaughan, and Kathleen Doocey; safety officers Donal Murphy, Darren McMasters and Hugh Egan.
Registration is now open for the 2024 season. If you are interested in all the club has to offer be sure to contact Kathleen on 086 3159485 or Emma at 086 3132082 for more information. If still unsure, then come along and try out a taster session which will be available in the next few weeks.
Well done to the super bunch of boxer's who put on great displays of boxing recently at the Mayo underage event hosted by Claremorris Boxing Club. It was their first time in the ring for some of them and they did themselves and their club proud with their performance and effort. Well done Chris Coyle, Shane Iver's, Callum Kerrigan, Lorcan Barrett, Danny Gibbons, and Casey Coyle.
Tours are having their annual trip on Monday, July 1, to Thursday, July 4, to the Slieve Russell Hotel Cavan. Names as soon as possible to Mary Irwin on 087 9232327, Carmel Gaughan at 086 8488266.
The draw was held on February 25, and the numbers drawn were 8, 31, 34 and 35 for a jackpot €12,200 with no winner. The house prize of €100 was won by Padraig Tighe, Graughill and the €30 offline winners were Cara and Kai Devlin, Muinginaune and Cormac Murphy, Aughoose. The €30 online winners were Kathleen Ruddy, Fallaugh and Dee Gallagher, Donegal. Next week’s jackpot is €12,300.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €11,600 with the two €50 winners being Agnes Carey, Attawalla and Martin Harrington, Geesala while Robbie Booth, Roy and Poppy Nagle, Templeogue both won €25. The two online winners were Bernie Cafferkey, Attycunnane €50 and Fran O’Donoghue Barrett, Bangor €25.
A free information evening (by two nurses) will be held in the Broadhaven hotel on Wednesday, March 6, on medically approved weight loss programme (the 1:1 Diet by Cambridge weight plan) from 6 to 9pm. The approved weight loss programme was established 2 years in Swinford with amazing results. Come along for a relaxed /confidential 1:1 chat with optional free weigh-in.
A big thank you is extended to Annette Brogan of Eurospar who recently presented a cheque for €1000 to members of Ballyglass RNLI. ‘We were nominated as part of a community initiative in Eurospar and we were delighted to be chosen for the award. Its nominations like this that make our service exist’. Brogans Eurospar has a longstanding of support with Ballyglass RNLI and long may it continue. We really do have great neighbours.
Well done to Michael John Nallen on receiving his certificate for 20 years’ service on land for Ballyglass RNLI. Michael John is one of the DLAs, a Deputy Launching Authority, who is one of the people that make the call to, allow the lifeboat to go to sea.
The next free collection for all WEEE items is in Belmullet, at the Civic Office Car Park on next Saturday, March 9, from 10am - 4pm. Recycle your - fridges, toasters, lawnmowers, electrical toys, power tools...WEEE recycle anything from your household with a plug or battery.
The Belmullet Parade will begin at 2pm with traditional Irish music and Irish dancing to celebrate the heritage of 200 years of Belmullet Town. This will be followed by parade at 3pm, with music and Irish dancing continuing afterwards.
It was ideal running conditions recently for event number 342 of the Erris Parkrun where 41 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 2 were first timers. Welcome to Elaine Flannery and Anthony Cawley. Hope you enjoyed your time at Erris Parkrun and visit again soon.
There were 11 recorded new personal bests. Well done to Killian, Liadh, Peter, Kelly, Danny, Luca, Gráinne, Maureen Tony, Sarah and Deirbhle. Congratulations to Marie Howard who completed her 25th parkrun on the morning. Representatives of 3 different clubs took part.
The event was made possible by nine volunteers: Marie O’Donnell RD and George Geraghty, Mary Gaughan, Kayla Doherty, Michael S Togher, Linda Togher, Rosaleen Carey, Michael Togher and Breege Gilbert.
There will be a 25 card drive in Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim, on Thursday, March 14, at 8.30pm. Tickets are €10. All proceeds are towards setting up Club Rámhaíocht an Fhóid Dhuibh 'Blacksod Rowing Club'.
Join the Eachleim parade as a float for the St. Patricks Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, at 12 noon. Floats will gather at Tarmon Car park from 11.30am. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, and will allow time for floats to join other parades. Those interested contact 086 0713097.
This year Daffodil day is on Friday, March 22. Can you help in anyway this year in the fund raising efforts in the Belmullet area and if you can contact Mary 087 1343365, or Lynda, 086 0564544. They will arrange at time slot that suits you, 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm.
A fundraising Tractor run in memory of Tommy Murphy of Highbury London and Cartron, Clogher, will be held on April 13, with all donations going to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Registration is at 12 noon at Una’s Bar in Blacksod with the Tractor Run departing at 2pm, followed by entertainment with the Sweeney Macs afterword’s.
Deepest sympathies to the family of Maeve Barrett (née O’Flaherty), Millbrook Court, Middleton, Co. Cork and formerly of Geesala; Una Kelly (née Donoghue), Shraigh East, Bunnahowen; Mary Walsh (née Carey), Drum and formerly of Gladree, Belmullet. May they rest in peace.
