Local Notes: Moyne Villa U16s win their 1st Connacht Cup
Moyne Villa U16 squad and management following their 1st Connacht Cup victory.
Headford club Moyne Villa claimed their first ever provincial title on Saturday, May 4, when the club’s U16 boys’ team defeated Maree/Oranmore 1-0 in the U16 Connacht Cup final. Moyne Villa had played host to a plethora of underage Connacht Cup and Shield finals over the May Bank Holiday weekend, at their excellent venue, and a large home support turned up on the day to support the club’s U16 side. The crucial goal for Moyne Villa arrived during the early stages of the second half, courtesy of JJ Ofiah. There was also a Mayo connection to Moyne Villa’s historic and memorable victory, as two of their players - Mikey Molloy and Robert McGaugh - are from Glencorrib and The Neale. Well done to all involved on what was a memorable day for Moyne Villa.
A free event entitled ‘Community Comeback’ will take place in the Hollymount Community Centre, on Wednesday, May 22, from 2 to 4pm. Over 25 agencies will be showcasing their supports for older people in rural communities, with a special emphasis on crime prevention, care and safety. There will also be free health checks and refreshments will be served. This is a free event and is open to all. This event is being run in conjunction with Muintir na Tíre, and An Garda Síochána.
Local Councillor Michael Burke was pleased to see that work was recently carried out on the stretch of Castlebar Road opposite the new cemetery. Councillor Burke had made numerous calls over many weeks in relation to this urgent issue.
The Ballinrobe Festival will see one of their main headline acts ‘The Tumbling Paddies’ perform live at Ballinrobe Racecourse, on Friday, July 26. Tickets are available by visiting the Ballinrobe Festival’s Facebook page.
The organisers of the Ballinrobe Darkness Into Light event which took place at The Green, Ballinrobe, on Saturday morning, May 11, thank all of the many volunteers who helped out with this event. The organisers are also grateful to Ballinrobe Town AFC and Ballinrobe Rugby Club for the use of their clubhouses and facilities, as well as The Town Park Committee for the use of their wonderful walkway and lighting.
A special word of thanks must also go to Murphy’s Centra, McHugh’s Café, the Tacú Family Resource Centre, and Maureen Harrington, for providing the refreshments.
Finally, the organisers are very grateful to the many people who turned up on the morning and taking part in a powerful movement to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
A Tea Day in aid of the Western Alzheimers Association will take place in the Glencorrib/Kilroe Community Centre, on Saturday, May 25, from 5 to 9pm. The organisers of this event are seeking art work, poetry display/readers, and donations of refreshments.
The sale of council lands to Ballinrobe Town AFC has been approved by local councillors. It involves 10 acres at the Neale Road and is subject to planning permission being obtained by the club. Local councillor Michael Burke said it was a great proposal for the town, supporting a club that has around 400 members, and he was delighted to assist. The approval is a significant step in the club's plans to provide more facilities for its growing membership.
Ballinrobe Town were involved in a six goal thriller on Sunday morning, May 12, away to Conn Rangers in what was an absorbing Super League clash, with the locals prevailing in the end on a 4-2 scoreline. The south Mayo visitors made a positive start to this clash and opened the scoring after 10 minutes, courtesy of JP O’Gorman. But Rangers hit back in some style and two quick-fire goals from Cian McHale and Eoin Prendergast on 30 and 31 minutes respectively, turned the game on its head and the hosts led 2-1 at the break.
The second half was a real nip and tuck affair; however, the Mount Falcon outfit plundered a vital third goal on 55 minutes, courtesy of a tidy finish from PJ Gilmartin.
A doughty Ballinrobe refused to wilt and a fine finish from Oisin Connolly on 60 minutes reignited the Robesiders comeback hopes. Conn Rangers then made a tactical masterstroke when their substitutes Sean Holmes and Evan Reape combined on 68 minutes and the latter’s seasoned finish secured the spoils for the north Mayo men. It was a crushing defeat for a gallant Ballinrobe side, who are still searching for their first top flight victory of the new season.
There will be a Church gate collection for Moytura Hurling and Camogie Club, next weekend May 25 and 26.
Roundfort Kreative Kids community pre-school will hold a table quiz in Lyons’ Bar, Roundfort, next Saturday, May 25, commencing at 8.30pm. Tables of four cost €40 and there will also be a raffle on the night.
Well done to the St Joseph’s Primary School girls’ soccer team that qualified for the Connacht final of the FAI Primary 5-asides, at Umbro Park, Milebush, on Wednesday last. St Joseph’s played with great gusto in the final, but were narrowly defeated by Scoil Muire, Moycullen. All of the St Joseph’s team are members of Ballinrobe Town AFC.
There was no winner of the €23,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Biggins’ Bar, on Monday, May 13. The numbers drawn were 3, 18, 22 and 28. The €25 winners were JV Cummins, and Therese Heneghan.
Peter Walsh was the lucky recipient of €352 in the weekly 50/50 draw conducted by Ballinrobe Rugby Club. The draw took place on Sunday night, May 12, in Mellotte’s Bar, The Neale.
There was no winner of the €16,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday evening, May 12. The numbers drawn were 2, 12, 17 and 31. The €50 winners were Simon Lyons, Roundfort; Amy Shally, Belmont; and Alan Donnelly, Ballyglass. The latest draw took place in Garrymore, on Sunday, May 19, for a jackpot of €16,300.
A free talk by Robert Wilke's entitled "Assessing the Health of the West of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and marine waters" is to be held in the Crossroads Community Centre, Cong, on Thursday, May 23, at 8pm, as part of the Cong Moytura Heritage Society Spring Talk Series. All are welcome to attend.
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Everyone is welcome to join Islandeady Foróige for their 50th Anniversary celebrations, in The Mariner Hotel, Westport, on Saturday, May 25, at 8pm. Meet up with friends old and new, share stories and create new memories together. Enjoy the musical production by the present club members, share finger food and listen to the music of the years, while celebrating the impact this club has had on the community over the past five decades, a fantastic achievement. All members through all the decades are most welcome and bring a friend. Admission is €20 (Foróige fundraiser for the new community centre).
There will be a Parish Volunteer Appreciation Evening on Friday, May 24, at 7pm in St Aidan’s Room. All readers, Ministers of Eucharist, altar society, finance committee, offertory collectors, singers, musicians, hospitality teams, caretakers, sacristans etc are all invited as a thank-you for the daily/weekly/contribution made to the local church and parish.
Islandeady Walks committee would like to invite everyone, young and old, to join them for the first of the community walks on Monday, June 3. They will assemble at Raheens Wood carpark, and the walk will start at 6pm. Following the greenway towards Archers the walk will then take the old road through Cornanool, past the Key West and return to Raheens Wood. This is approximately 2 miles, quite easy terrain and suitable to all ages. This is a new venture for Islandeady Walks Committee, and they plan to have regular walks, at different venues in the parish, over the summer months.
The defibrillator battery needed replacing at the community centre, and Darren Forde (Eco Powered Cabinets) and Community First Responder was consulted re siting the defibrillator on the wall outside the community centre as recommended. Councillor Ger Deere kindly offered to sponsor the total cost of this vital equipment, to have it accessible 24/7 for the community and public. Members of the cycling club and Men’s Shed have recently completed CPR training. The community council sincerely acknowledge and appreciate the purchase of this vital piece of equipment for community.
In conjunction with National Bike Week and Mayo Sports Partnership, Islandeady Cycling Club held an ‘All-inclusive Family Fun Bike Ride’ catering for all abilities. This was a great success with one family taking to the roads with their Tandem bike, a rare sight these days but very important and practical for anyone who especially may have special needs or just need some extra help. Participants on the evening ranged from 3/4 years old with their parents and grandparents to the more senior members of our club and community.
Islandeady Cycling Club have something to offer everyone with colour coded spins adapted to suit all individuals. The over 55’s meet at Jack’s Old Cottage every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a short cycle followed by the all-important social aspect of a cuppa and a chat afterwards, while Wednesday evening and Sunday mornings see the larger groups take to the roads of the county and perhaps further. Club membership is ongoing, and forms are available at the clubhouse or from any committee member.
A public consultation will take place about the Ballina – Castlebar – Westport Interurban Greenway to outline the Study Area for the proposed Greenway linking the 3 major towns. This Greenway will be coming through Islandeady and it is important everyone understands its significance and are aware of the proposed route through Islandeady. Islandeady Community Council and Walks committee are both planning to submit their proposals on behalf of the community.
