Local Notes: Niamh nets €52k in Ballintubber GAA draw
Congrats to 18-year-old student Niamh Feerick, from Burriscarra, who won the €52,000 prize at the Ballintubber GAA Monster Draw at the Ray Prendergast Memorial Park Clubhouse last Sunday week.
Congrats to 18-year-old Niamh Feerick, from Burriscarra, who won the €52,000 prize at the Ballintubber GAA Monster Draw at the Ray Prendergast Memorial Park Clubhouse last Sunday week.
Niamh was studying for her Leaving Cert when her mother, Breege, informed her of the splendid news. Niamh is the daughter of Justin and Breege Feerick and the sister of Dáithí and Seán Feerick, who play underage with Ballintubber.
Niamh, who lives nearby to Ballintubber GAA’s clubhouse in Clogher, was warmly congratulated by her near neighbour, Ronan Mannion, who sold her the winning ticket.
Niamh is a past student of Gaelscoil Raifteirí in Castlebar and Balla Secondary School. She hopes to study pharmacy in college and she is warmly congratulated on her magnificent win.
Caroline Gough was the winner of one of two fabulous consolation prizes when she won a €1,000 voucher for Broderick’s Electrical after her name was pulled from the drum. The other winner was Brid Corley, who won two nights B&B from the Westport Hotel Group.
Pat Barrett, the Cathaoirleach of Ballintubber GAA Club, has extended gracious thanks to all who purchased draw tickets, to the dedicated club personnel who sold the tickets and to the club sponsors and all who made the event a tremendous success.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw on Monday week last when the numbers drawn were 4, 12, 31 and 33.
The winners of the consolation prizes were Padraic Jordan, Peter Carter, Maureen Mulroe, Paidi, Fiadh and Cadhla Corcoran, Patricia Gill and Oliver Mortimer.
On last Sunday, June 9th, the jackpot stood at €5,300 for the weekly draw.
There will be a céilí in Carnacon Community Centre on Saturday night, July 13th, running from 9pm till late.
If dancers need to need to brush up their skills before then, set dancing classes with Chris Oates will take place on June 13th, 20th and 27th from 8.30 to 10pm in Carnacon Community Centre at the modest fee of €8 per class.
Congratulations to the newly-appointed principal of Burriscarra National School, Helena Hastings. She is wished her every success as she takes up her new role.
The Christian community welcomes its newest members James Joseph Doyle and Labhaoise Grace Mannion who were baptised in St Mary’s Church in Carnacon and Ada Maud Caddle, baptised in Holy Trinity Abbey on Saturday, June 8th.
Congratulations to their parents and family.
Volunteers with strimmers are requested to meet up on Saturday, June 15th, at Burriscarra Cemetery at 11am. Petrol and cord will be provided.
Well done to Carnacon Ladies Gaelic Football U15 team on reaching the Féile Division 2 Final last week in Bekan.
Unfortunately, it wasn't to be for the Carnacon girls and congratulations to Kilmovee Shamrocks Ladies LGFA Club on winning the final.
Congratulations also to Carnacon LGFA girls Saoirse Reilly, Laura Flatley, Maisy Kelly, Julie Lally, Anna Burton and Ali Fitzgerald (TY mentor) and all at St Joseph’s Secondary School in Castlebar on winning the U14 B PPS Connacht Final last month in Swinford.
There was a great turn out on the Bank Holiday Monday last week for the annual Ballyglass Sports, held at Michael Keaveney Park, home of Ballyglass FC.
The usual array of events was there once again this year, including sprints, long distance running, high jump, long jump, penalty kicking, tug of war, weight throwing and the ever-popular novelty races. All ages were represented, from the four-year-olds to the grannies (and one grandad). There was a pile-up at the end of the men’s over 35 race, but thankfully everyone left the track in one piece!
The rain stayed away after a light sprinkle early in the day, and the ice-cream man, crepe van and burger van were there to keep everyone’s energy levels up throughout the long day of events.
The organising committee would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year’s Ballyglass Sports a splendid success. Special thanks to Fran Glynn for co-ordinating the team of helpers and for keeping the whole show on the road, to John Boyle for his excellent work as MC, to all who helped with record-keeping, photographs, medals, parking, manning the gate and setting up the activities and to Ballyglass FC for the use of their wonderful facilities. And finally, a huge thank you to all the families from near and far who support this day each year, rain or shine. Well done to all.
The numbers drawn in Ballyglass FC Lotto on May 3rd were 4, 9, 16 and 17. There was no winner of the €7,400 jackpot.
The Match 3 winner was Michael Kelly, Cornfield.
Consolation prizes went to Tom Jennings Jr., Kevin Reilly, Dominick Curran, Aoife Flaherty and Michael Conroy.
Play now to be in with a chance to win next week’s jackpot by going to www.smartlotto.ie. Thanks to everyone for their support.
The results of Ballyglass Cards on Monady, June 3rd, were: 1st, Majella Corbett and Tom Fitzpatrick; 2nd, Philip White and Chris Flatley; Richard and Mary Carney. The last nine winners were Margaret Mannion and Patricia Jennings and the raffle prizes went to Richard and Mary Carney.
The 25 card games continue every Monday evening from 9pm in Ballyglass Community Centre.
All enthusiastic walkers are invited to participate on Saturday, June 22nd, for the Full Tochar Walk along the captivating 35km scenic historic route.
This immersive experience is a highlight of Pilgrim Path Week 2024, promising breath-taking landscapes and rich cultural insights. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the past and forge unforgettable memories. Lace up your boots and join up for an adventure like no other!
Ballintubber Abbey Visitor Centre and Gift Shop is open daily. Guided tours are available seven days a week including Sundays after Mass, and Monday to Friday at 12 noon and 3pm. Contact 093-9030934 or email info@ballintubberabbey.ie.
A selection of wedding and baptism gifts and cards are now available in the gift shop. Cemetery Masses will be celebrated on July 6th and 7th. A Light the Fire Open-Air Mass will be held on Sunday, August 4th, on the grounds of the Abbey.
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PARTRY/TOURMAKEADY/KILLAWALLA
The latest Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on June 1st for a jackpot of €12,200. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 8 and 28 and there was no jackpot winner. Online consolation prizes went to Molly Mcloughlin and Rebecca Cunningham.
The jackpot stood at €12,300 on last Saturday night, June 8th. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week. All funds raised support club development and the support of patrons is deeply appreciated. You can play online at www.smartlotto.ie.
The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will take place in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh from July 22nd to 26th. The website for booking children into Cúl Camp is now open at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
The death occurred recently of Peter Heneghan, Edison Park, Chicago, USA.
Aged 83, Peter was a native of Shanvallyard, Tourmakeady and was the beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Lennon, Drum, Athlone). He is deeply regretted by his family, Bridget (Michael) Mullan, Peter CFD (Rosalie), Andrew (Ann), Maureen (Michael) Hominick and Kathleen (Daniel) Arrecis; grandchildren, Maura, Brendan, Fiona, Michael, Sean, Andrew, Julia, Ryan, Jacklyn, Madden, Hugh, Delia and Lennon and brother of the late Mary, Bridget, Julia, Eileen (Patrick) Casey, Catherine (James) McGing, and Mickey, many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended.
Visitation took place on Sunday, June 2nd, at Colonial Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. His funeral took place on Monday, June 3rd, at St Juliana Church with burial in All Saints Cemetery.
May he rest in peace.
Gaeilge Dhúiche Sheoigheach agus Thuar Mhic Éadaigh are offering two scholarships for the Spleodar Rosmuc Gaeltacht Summer College (Course B - pupils in 5th and 6th Class or First Year from 28/06/2024 to 20/07/2024).
Applicants must be attending one of the following schools in this Language Planning Area: Scoil Bhríde, An Mám; Scoil Mhuire, Corr na Móna; Scoil Naomh Pádraig, An Chloch Bhreac; Scoil Naomh Pádraig, An Fháirche; Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Éadaigh, Coláiste Naomh Feichín, Corr na Móna; Coláiste Muire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh.
More information and application form available from Stiofán at 087-3970227 or email opt.cdst@gmail.com.
The annual Ceol na Locha traditional music festival will take place in Tuar Mhic Eadaigh this year from August 12th to 16th. Bookings are available at ceolnalocha@gmail.com and ceolnalocha.com.
A Clothes Recycling Drive and Collection in aid of SN Thuar Mhic Éadaigh will take place today (June 11th).
Please call to the school and a member of staff will open the Ionad Spóirt for the clothes to be dropped off. All donations greatly appreciated.
The annual Tourmakeady outing to Knock will take place on Wednesday, June 28th.
The bus will depart from O'Toole’s at 10am in order to be present for 11.45am Mass celebrated by Fr Jarlath Heraty at the Shrine.
Lunch will be served at St Mary’s Restaurant in Knock at 12.30pm and the return trip will commence at 4.15pm approximately, arriving back in Tourmakeady at 5.30pm.
Places can be booked from Katie Clarke at 097-9650811, Kathleen Gibbons at 087-7660081, Sally Gibbons on 087-2974375 or Nora at the Halla on 094-9544295.
Congratulations to Tourmakeady couple Saoirse Gibbons and Garry Conroy who were recently married. They are wished a long and happy life together.
Congratulations are also extended to Conor Duffy and Sharon Gibbons who were married on Friday, May 31st, in St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe. We join with their families and friends in wishing them both health and happiness all the days of their lives.
Congratulations are extended to Ciara Heaphy, daughter of Siobhan and Noel Heaphy, Tourmakeady on her recent engagement to David Joyce, son of Michael and Mary Joyce, The Neale.
The couple are wished great success and fulfilment with their future plans.
The Knitting Circle Group meets in the Halla every Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Further details are available from 087-7657191.
The Parent and Toddler Group meet in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.30 pm. There are plenty of toys for the children, and parents can have chat and a cuppa. New members welcome.
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Social Club meet on Thursday in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh from 2 to 4pm. Come along for social get together, light exercise, bingo, make new friends and enjoy the company. New members welcome.
The details of the Killawalla Community Day 2024 on July 7th are as follows.
Gates open from 12.30pm with races at 1.30pm sharp. The usual fun and games are on the programme plus more additions including fun races for parents! Claremorris Bouncy Castles will be in attendance with something for the kids and kids at heart and also a food truck and treats will be provided by Corbett Catering.
The entrance fee is modest at €5 for adult and kids are free. There will be a small charge as usual on novelty events and to cover costs on the bouncy castles. There will be a raffle on the day and music after from 8pm in McEvilly’s with Conor Duffy.
So rain or shine there's something for all the family. Please support the event and thanks to all who committed sponsorship and prizes so far. Stay tuned for more updates.
On Sunday, July 7th, Mass will be celebrated at 10am in Killawalla Cemetery. This will be followed by a blessing and dedication of the new extension to the cemetery. All are welcome to this special spiritual morning in Killawalla.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Patrick Jennings who celebrated a very special birthday with family and friends.
Patrick is wished every success by his wife Siobhan and sons Robert and Jack.
For the next few weeks, Killawalla Pioneers will recite the Rosary at the Grotto beside Killawalla Church after 10am mass.
Congratulations and best wishes to Kevin Brady and his twin sister Ann who celebrated a special birthday recently.
Kevin, who now lives in Chicago, and Ann (Belcarra) celebrated the special occasion with family and friends in Westport recently. They are wished good health and great happiness in the future.
Congratulations to St Mary’s National School who were crowned Cumann na mBunscol Division 4 county champions last week.
It was a highly competitive and entertaining game against Aughalasheen NS from Erris and just four points separated the teams in the end. The final score was 6-17 to 6-13.
Congratulations to the players, the team managers and all associated with the success. It was a great day for the school, parish and for all involved.
Congratulations to Rory and Rita Conroy and Jim and Ber Durcan, Tourmakeady who were recent winners of the Partry AFC weekly Wednesday draw.
Congrats also to Dominic Mulchrone and Kevin and Catrina Keavney, Ballinern, Partry who were recent €100 winners of the Partry Residents' Association Saturday night bonus number draws.
Congrats to Dara and Shauna O'Malley, Treenlaur who were recent winners of the Tour Mhic Eadaigh National School weekly €100 prize draw.
Tourmakeady N.S. Lotto Ball Winner No 18 was Sheila Barker. Congratulations. Please send in any outstanding money owed for this new round of lotto bonus ball.
Details of the school draw can be had from 094 9544088 or emailanthuarmhiceadaigh@gmail.com.
The remote working hub in Partry Community Centre is almost complete with just some small issues to be resolved.
If anyone would like to trial the hub over the next few weeks, free of charge, please do not hesitate to contact Brendan Duignan (Partry Community Council) at 087-2835082.
St Mary’s National School, Partry, is holding a clothing collection on Tuesday, June 18th.
All unwanted clothes, bags, belts, shoes or bed clothes would be greatly welcomed but no duvets or pillow cases can be accepted. Bags can be dropped off at the school and those wishing to donate clothes after school hours should ring 087-3141868.
The support of the community would be greatly appreciated.
Partry Bingo takes place on Mondays at the usual time. The committee love meeting followers of the numbers game and please bring a friend. A great night is assured. There is a cosy atmosphere and generous prizes. All welcome.
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BREAFFY/ BALLYHEANE/ BELCARRA
Breaffy GAA Lotto stands at €21,600 for tonight’s draw on Tuesday, June 11th.
The numbers drawn last Tuesday were 4, 7 and 21 and bonus number was 4. There was no jackpot winner and there was no Match 3 winners. Karen Doory won a €50 voucher for Egan's Jewellers.
All players this current week will be included in a draw to win a €100 ticket for the 2024 Mayo GAA Club Development Draw with €97,000 to be shared in prizes across six draws. The club have extended sincere thanks to all who support the weekly draws.
You can play online at www.lottoraiser.ie.
Mass will be celebrated in Drum Cemetery on Friday, July 5th, at 7.30pm and on Sunday, July 7th, at 11am in Balla Cemetery.
Guesdian Cemetery Mass will be celebrated on July 12th at 7.30pm and in Elmhall on Friday, July 19th, at 7.30pm.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest Lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €6,800 on June 2nd when the numbers drawn were 13, 20, 22 and 31. There was no Jackpot winner.
Congrats to the Lucky Dip winners of €30 each - Mairead Keane, Mick Cunningham, Walter Lyons and Keith Monaghan.
Next weekend’s prize is €6,900. Tickets are on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestor's and Flukies.
Thanks as always for the support of patrons.
Congratulations to Kathleen Kelly and Gerald Vahey who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in St Anne's Church, Belcarra. They are wished good health and perpetual happiness.
Errew NS Girls’ team are Cumann na mBunscol Division 5 Champions.
Congratulations to the girls on winning the Cumann na mBunscol last week by beating Culmore NS with a comprehensive win.
What an amazing display of football by the Errew girls and such an exciting occasion for the school, parents, grandparents, siblings, neighbours and everyone who came out in support of the Errew team.
Culmore NS was strong opposition but early goals put Errew well in front at half time and they prevailed to the final whistle.
This is the fifth time Errew NS have won a Cumann na mBunscol title. Errew boys won in 1992, 2018 and 2022 and Errew girls won in 2000.
The school and the community are so proud of this young team with players ranging from 3rd to 6th class.
Reaching a final in this competition is always hard to do, winning is such an achievement. It was a great way to end the school year.
Congratulations to Ann Burke who celebrated her 92nd birthday last week with friends from the Active Retirement Group in Ballyheane Community Centre. She is wished good health and continued happiness in the years ahead.
Ballyheane Ballintubber Community First Responders provide an important service to the community and they desperately need funding.
The group is calling on any local business, group or individual that can help them out to please get in touch. They require equipment for the group, and they are in planning to install more public access defibrillators at locations locally, which will save lives.
They can only continue the service with the generosity of the local community, so if persons can help, please do so.
You may be in a position to donate a defibrillator or training equipment for the group, and any individual donation goes a long way to help continue the service. If you can help, please make contact through the Facebook or Instagram pages or by contacting any of the committee members on 087-9846401, 087-7667842 or 087-6101087 or email on ballyheanecfr@gmail.com. Persons can also donate to through the idonate page.
Accord Castlebar have marriage preparation programmes available on the following dates - September 13th and 14th and October 18th and 19th.
The programmes are being held in the Ellison Hotel in Castlebar. Interested persons can book places on www.accord.ie.
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Balla/Manulla
Mayo North East and South West Mayo Development Company had the pleasure of recently hosting the Mayo Social Enterprise Network in Balla Resource Centre.
This event brought board members, managers and team from social enterprises throughout Mayo to meet, share ideas and gain useful information.
Sue Baird, Saboc International, gave a talk on changes to employment legislation including changes to employment contracts, sick leave, parental leave, minimum wage and the impending auto-enrolment pension scheme.
Thady Kavanagh provided a talk on public relations - highlighting your social impact as a social enterprise through storytelling and video. Thady is a video producer with lots of experience in making case study films for social change projects and helping them to tell their story. He provided a range of tips to create video content to present the important work done within communities by non-profit organisations.
Thanks have been extended to Balla Resource Centre, Sue Baird, Thady Kavanagh and all who took the time to attend.
The death took place last week of Bernadette (Bernie) Loftus (nee Forde), Aughalilska, Shraheens, Balla.
Bernadette passed away peacefully at Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home on June 3rd surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband John, sisters Anna May, Teresa, Josie and her brother Laurence, she is deeply regretted by her son John (Aughaliska), daughters Claire Higgins (Ballaghadereen), Margaret Walsh (Barnacarroll), Martina Loftus (Aughailska) and Carmel Golden (Castlebar), sons-in-law Paul, Nicholas and Martin, daughter-in-law Orla, grandchildren Aaron, Rachel, Robert, Conor, Amy, Brendan, Katelyn and Clara and many friends and relatives to whom sincere sympathy is tendered.
Her remains reposed in Straide Community Centre on Thursday, June 6th, from 6pm with removal at 8pm to the Church of St Peter and Paul, Straide. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, June 7th, at 12 noon with the funeral proceeding to Straide Cemetery.
May she rest in peace.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €6,700 for the latest draw in the Railway Tavern on Thursday, June 6th.
The numbers drawn the previous week on Thursday, May 30th, in Flukies were 13, 28, 31 and 33. There was no winner of the jackpot.
The €30 winners were Joe Cassidy (online), Tommy Walsh (annual) and Geraldine Gormley (cash sale). The club are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of the community.
The latest Manulla FC lotto draw was on Sunday, June 9th, for a massive jackpot of €14,700.
Manulla FC Summer Camp will take place from August 19th to 23rd. The camp will run daily from 10.30am to 2.30pm and it is suitable for boys and girls aged between six and 14 years of age. The fees are: €60 - one child; €110 - two children and €160 - three children.
It promises to be a great week of fun this summer with a UEFA B licensed coach. Book a brilliant week by contacting Conor on 083-1753142.
The No Name Club, dedicated to supporting 15 to 18-year-olds, are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested in making a positive impact on the youth of the community and interested in enabling a youth club for young people.
Balla Bingo takes place on Sundays at Balla Community Centre or online from 8pm sharp.
Great prizes every Sunday night, 50/50 winners in-house and online, free book giveaway on the night.
Don't forget to buy your books before 12 noon on Sundays.
Volunteers are required from 7 to 10pm every six weeks to help sell books, count money or record winners. Those who feel they can help should contact 094-9365846.
Balla Centre hosts a 25 card drive every Saturday night in Balla Community Centre. Call the centre at 094-9365843 for more information.
Manulla 25 card game takes place at 9pm in the local centre on Sunday nights. New players are always welcome.
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Clogher
The Tuesday evening walking group resumed for the 2024 season on last Tuesday, June 4th, at 7pm.
This has proved to be a very enjoyable event over the past few years and the organisers are hoping that all the walkers from previous years will return as well as some new Bog Walk enthusiasts.
Please can everyone meet at the Heritage Cottage at 7pm (F12 PF99). Different lengths of walks available. Tea and biscuits provided afterwards. Everyone is welcome.
The results from Clogher Cards on May 31st were: 1st, Mary McDonagh and Breege Blake; 2nd, Martin Moran and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
The last 10 winners were Bridie McDermott and Michael Giblin. The 25 progressive games continue every Friday night at 9pm. Everyone is welcome, experienced and novice players.
The Plant Swap is still in situ at the Heritage Cottage. There various kinds of potted plants there at the moment including tomato and strawberry plants which are free to take away. Visitors can also leave a plant if that suits.
At the Community Hall there is a Book Swap/Take Away with a large numbers of bestsellers, historical novels and reference books available.
The Community Centre is open from Monday to Friday. Please feel free to avail of these facilities.
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Mayo Abbey
The Castlebar Pioneer Region summer tour this year is a one-day tour of Connemara. Itinerary to be finalised. The cost is €75 per person (depending on numbers).
Anyone interested is asked to contact their local pioneer centre or one of the regional officers, Pat McDonnel, Mary Jo Barrett or Phyllis Neary. The organisers need to know numbers to make final arrangements.
The Local Link bus departs from Mayo Abbey Centre daily from Tuesday to Saturday to go to Castlebar (Route 792). An additional bus goes to Claremorris every Thursday (Route 791), taking in Knocknakill, Drumady, Cappagh, Cullentragh, Currykirwan, Mayo Abbey, Monard, Brize, Facefield and Gurteenmore. Return services also available.
These services are available to all to use and are free to bus pass holders. Call 094-900 5150 to book.
Mayo Abbey Centre offer a variety of services to the community including meals delivery service, weekly Tuesday social lunch for Active Age, free computer/smartphone support for beginners, printing, photocopying and laminating services, hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connection, facilities available to attend a virtual meeting or interview, wide range of training programmes.
Call staff at the centre for more information at 094-9365987.
The next card game is held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre on Thursday, June 20th, 9pm. All are welcome.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, June 4th, in the Mayo Gaels GAA Lotto were 7, 11, 27, and 30. There was no jackpot winner.
Consolation prize winners were Briona Henry, Facefield (online ticket); Andrea Maloney, Kiltimagh; Amy Nestor, Claremorris (online ticket); Mary Carney, Kilbride (online ticket).
The jackpot for the draw today (Tuesday) will be €9,000.
Why not call to the local community centre on Thursday mornings and enjoy a cuppa and a chat - teas, coffees, cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate and freshly baked scones available between 10am and 1pm. All are welcome.
