Local Notes: Meeting is held about NCT centre for Belmullet
Pictured at recent launch of the book, 'Building Carne', were, Fr Kevin Hegerty, who launched the book, and Eamon Mangan, who compiled and created the publication, with Carne Golf Club Captain Ronan Gaughan and Lady Captain Sarah Togher.
Minister of State Alan Dillon TD held a meeting recently with the Minister of State at the Department of Transport Sean Canny TD and officials from his department to discuss the need for an NCT centre for Belmullet town.
It was a productive meeting and was attended by Michael and Mairéad Conroy of Michael Conroy Motors in Belmullet, who are continuing to highlight the need for an NCT Centre in Belmullet.
Erris motorists currently face long waiting lists, substantial travel times, and added costs to access the nearest NCT centres in Ballina or Westport, often involving round trips of up to 150km. This places a significant burden on a region that is home to approximately 15,000 people.
In 2027, the Road Safety Authority will undertake further needs analysis to assess future requirements for NCT services and the potential establishment of new centres as part of any future procurement of the service. The recent engagement marks an important first step in advancing this project and ensuring the challenges faced by Erris motorists are fully recognised.
Iorras Aontaithe is proud to announce that Terry O'Reilly is the Sports Genius 2025, thanks to Platt Reilly and Belbridge Developments.
We think that Terry may have been the only one of the seven billion people on the planet who found the F1 in any way exciting recently. The dullest non-event in the history of non-events. No harm, it was all worth it as Terry secured the €500 prize and the coveted title. Congratulations Terry!
Ciaran Rabbette secures second spot and €150, only four points behind, so close.
Then we had a three way tie for third place. As per the rules it goes back to who had the most ten point scores. Pierse Reilly had eight, David Gallagher had nine but Kian Gallagher gets third place and €50 with ten correct scores. Lando Norris winning €10 for Kian was the most exciting thing that happened in Abu Dhabi.
The club is very grateful to its sponsors and all who took part. Next year's competition will begin around February and they would love you to support it and join them on another journey through the world of sport.
Ballycroy Community Council would like to extend a big thank you to all the businesses for their generous sponsorship of their card game and to everyone who donated prizes, those who purchased raffle tickets and to the players who continues the lovely tradition of the card game.
Your support and participation are greatly appreciated.
Well done to the winners on the night: 1st, Christina Togher and Conner Shanahan, Ballycroy; 2nd, Frank Naughton and Seamus O’Donnell, Belmullet; 3rd, John Ginty and Matthew Carolan, Ballycroy.
The Erris Agricultural Show Christmas Lights Parade will be held on Saturday, December 27th, starting at 6pm. This is always a very popular event. All go-karts, trucks, and commercial vehicles welcome too. Please light up your vehicles as much as possible.
All money raised going to local family and Corclough Community Centre Development Fund.
The parade starts from the industrial estate.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club Lotto jackpot of €6,100 with the two €50 winners being Sean and Ann McIntyre, Doohoma and Jack and Pat Doherty, Geesala while Michael Calpin, Doohoma and Carmel and Johnny McGuire, c/o Sal Barrett, both won €25. The two online winners were Agnes Carey, Bangor (€50) and Dermot Barrett, Geesala (€25).
Bingo will take place in the GAA Complex in Bangor this evening, Tuesday, December 16th, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €600 in 47 calls or less.
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Denise Neary, a beloved mother who tragically died unexpectedly. Denise was a devoted single parent to her three children aged 11, 13 and 19, who were her whole world.
This is an unimaginable loss, leaving her children without their primary carer.
The local community is raising funds to help provide stability, care, and security for her children during this incredibly difficult time.
Your support, no matter the size, can make a meaningful difference. Every contribution will help ease the financial burden and allow the family to focus on caring for the children and supporting them through their grief. Please consider donating or sharing this story to help give these children the support they need and deserve.
The fundraiser is online at www.gofundme.com, just search for 'Denise Neary'.
Údarás Na Gaeltachta has been awarded €40,000 to advance plans for immersive technology and maker space studios at the expanded gteic hub in Belmullet.
This initiative, under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, will strengthen the creative tech sector across the West and North West.
This investment supports regional enterprise, drives innovation, and helps build resilient communities in Mayo.
The Kieran Monaghan Memorial Cup is a special tournament of football, fun, and community spirit.
This year it is being held on Monday, December 22nd, from 12 noon to 3pm at Bangor Hibs Astro and it is in aid of the Little Blue Heroes charity.
It’s for ages seven to 14, open to boys and girls and hosted by Connor Kilker Coaching. There is a raffle on the day with a chance to win fantastic English football club memorabilia plus awards for player of the tournament and cup winners.
All proceeds go towards helping seriously ill children through the Little Blue Heroes Foundation.
This year marks 13th year of the Noel Reilly St Stephen’s Day Dip for Inis Aoibhinn Cancer Care West.
The annual swim will take place at Belmullet Tidal Pool on Shore Road at 12 noon on Friday, December 26th.
The Padraig Gallagher Memorial Darts tournament takes place on next Sunday, December 21st, in Connolly’s Pub, Stonefield.
The cost of entry is €10, check in is from 3pm and the first games start at 4pm. Raffle on the night with proceeds this year going to Ballyglass RNLI.
For further information, contact Kyle on 087-3928435.
The organisers look forward to seeing you all there for another year of great darts and craic in Padraig’s memory.
This year’s annual Christmas Carols by Candlelight will take place in the Old Church, Belmullet, on next Saturday, December 20th, after 8pm Mass in Belmullet Church.
Hot drinks for everyone. Admission free - donations gratefully received. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne!
Kilcommon Community Development Lotto was held December 8th and the numbers drawn were 13, 25, 28 and 32.
There was no winner of the jackpot of €7,200 and the house prize of €100 was won by Boris Pries, Belderrig, while the offline winners of €30 each were Sharon Neary, Foxpoint and Bridie Doherty, Gorthmellia. The two €30 online winners were Philomena Healy, London and Teresa Doherty, Glengad.
The latest draw on December 15th had a jackpot of €7,300.
Please support this worthy cause.
The annual national club draw tickets (sponsored by Croke Park) are on sale in local businesses and online at the clubspot app (click on events). Tickets are €10 each with a first prize of a Toyota Corolla, as well as lots of cash prizes, and All-Ireland club packages.
St Stephen’s Day Dip in Rinroe at 1pm, all are welcome, Refreshments after in Teach Chonghoile.
Anyone interested in taking part, please contact Maureen on 087-6198205. Funds raised will go to Erris defibrillator and CLG Cill Chomáin.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Gaeltacht Iorras Lotto draw on Thursday, December 4th, when the numbers drawn were 6, 18, 21, and 30.
Cuffe's Centra voucher for €75 was won by Deborah Tyrell (online), while the Lucky Dip winners were Mary McGinty (€50) and Martin Skey (€25).
The jackpot is now €22,700 with the draw every Thursday night. There is also a Match 3 prize of €500, so plenty of chances to win big!
The club were delighted to attend the launch of the Gael-Iomána project recently, which will be rolled out in the Mayo Gaeltacht secondary schools in 2026. It will be an exciting opportunity for students to develop new skills and learn about new opportunities.
