Local Notes: Patrons Night at Ballinrobe Musical Society's production of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'.
Pictured at patron's night during Ballinrobe Musical Society's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame Pic: Sophia McGreal
The death occurred recently of Alessandro Pasqua, Rathkelly Close, Creagh Road, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo and formerly of Cosenza, Italy. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Rossana, sons Paolo, Andrea, Mattia, daughters Sandra, Federica, brother Stefano, sister Marina, sisters-in-law Lucia, Benedetta, Carolina, Rossella, brothers-in-law Piero, Antonello, Francesco, Eugenio, nephews, nieces, relatives and large circle of friends.
Burial took place on Tuesday, February 18, in the New Cemetery, Ballinrobe. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
The AGM of the Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre CLG will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at 6pm, in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Credit Union House, Main Street, Ballinrobe. The Eircode is F31KT57. All are welcome to attend.
A walking group meet every Friday beside the clubhouse at The Green, at 11am. This group is for all ages and abilities, and will be a great way to enjoy the fresh air, have a chat, and to stay healthy. There is no cost to take part in this weekly activity. For further details and information you are asked to contact the Tacú Centre at 094 9542908.
Mary Feeney was the winner of €90 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe.
A new gardening group ‘Tacú Green Fingers’ organised by the Tacú Family Resource Centre, will commence its activities on Wednesday, March 5, in the Ballinrobe Community Garden (Parish Centre if weather unfavourable), from 11am to 1pm. Gardening advice on the day will be provided by gardener Anna Fitzpatrick. Tea and coffee will be provided on the day. All are welcome to attend. The cost to take part is €3 per-session. Further details and information are available by contacting Monica at 087 4111343.
The 2025 Grand Marshals of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballinrobe are Tom and Kay Treacy. Tom is a pharmacist and set-up Treacy’s Pharmacy back in February, 1961. The couple met in 1959 in the Atlantic Ballroom, Enniscrone, and were married in 1963, and have four children, Mary, Cathy, Tom and Des.
Both Tom and Kay are members of the local business community, were founding members of the Ballinrobe Credit Union, and played a vital role in the Ballinrobe Musial Society over the years. Congratulations to Tom and Kay Treacy on being selected as the Grand Marshals for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from all your friends in Ballinrobe.
The St. Joseph’s National School VEX Robotics team took part in the National finals in Cork, on Thursday last. The students were wished the very best of luck from everyone in the school. Details from the event will be available in next week’s edition.
Forms for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme are available in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe. This scheme provides income tested financial assistance to households affected by the Storm Éowyn weather event. Help will also be provided to people completing forms.
The results of a competition held on Thursday, February 20, are as follows: 1st, Irene Walkin and Emer Canny; 2nd, William Enright and Angela Murphy, 3rd, Mary Kelly and Kathleen Nally; 4th, Marie Flanagan and Patricia Hennigan; 5th, Patricia McDonagh and Stella Nalty; 6th, Breege Connolly and Sean O’Neil.
Ballinrobe Town will play their first home fixture of the new Super League campaign next weekend when they welcome North Mayo side Conn Rangers to The Green. Also next weekend, the Ballinrobe Town (B) team will face an away tie against Manulla (B), at Carramore. Your support for the Robesiders would be appreciated.
Please see the Game On section for confirmation of the dates and kick-off times for both games.
There was no winner of the €25,800 lotto jackpot draw which was held in John O’Hare’s Bar, on Monday, February 24. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 14 and 22. The match three winners (€100) were Fintan Sweeney, Liam Duffy, Gillian McTigue, and Anne Lydon.
Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA Club will soon commence training for their underage teams. Parents are reminded to register their child in order for them to play with the club.
Those wishing to register are advised that all membership details and payment options are available through the "Ballinrobe Club App" which can be downloaded from the Apple or Google play store. Various membership options are available to suit all members and families.
Please note that all playing members are not covered to train or play games under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund until membership has been paid in full. New members or anyone with any other queries can contact Paul McElarney at treasurer.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw in Art O’Neill’s Bar, on Sunday, February 23, with Tom Costello the winner of €460.
The junior men’s team are scheduled to face Corinthians Second XV next Sunday, March 9, in the Junior One (B) Super 4’s promotion play-off group. The tie is set to kick-off at 2.30pm in The Green and your support would be appreciated.
Congratulations to Ballinrobe Rugby Club U16 player Aoife Conroy who was part of a Connacht U16 Development team that played Munster in Nenagh recently.
Well done also to Tourmakeady native and Connacht player Faith Durkin who recently attended trials for the Irish Rugby Women’s U18 team. Durkin is set to be involved with the Irish U18 squad in an exhibition match in Manchester over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
There was no winner of the €7,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, February 23. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 12 and 22. The €50 winners were Keith O'Boyle, Thomastown, Elizabeth Walsh, Kilmaine, and Amy Campbell, c/o Forde’s, Hollybrook.
There was no winner of the €28,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday week last. The numbers drawn were 3, 13, 21 and 24. The €25 winners were Mark Tuffy, Alan Crotty, Joe Dooley, and Catherine Shiels.
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Enrolment is now open for September 2025. Information is available on the school website, www.mayoabbeyns.com or by contacting the school office using the information below. Telephone 094 9365644 or email: office@mayoabbeyns.com.
The next card game in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre is Thursday, March 20, at 9pm. All are welcome.
Waking Ned Devine presents Gael Fest 2025 in Facefield School on Friday, March 7, at 8pm. Doors open 7.30pm. Musical extravaganza by the finest local artists. MC for the event is Michael Commins M.W.R and DJ Michael Bourke. Entry fee is €10 which includes raffle tickets, scones and tea.
Mayo Abbey Centre have received an enquiry from an adult female student, currently enrolled in a full-time course at the Mayo Abbey Centre, looking to rent a room for a few nights per week in the area. If you have a room available and are interested in renting it, contact Mary at the Centre for more details 094 93 65987 or email management@mayoabbey.ie. Up to €14,000 per year can be earned tax free by renting a room in your home.
Mayo Abbey community/Mayo Gaels fundraiser bingo event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at 8pm in Balla Community Centre. Books can be purchased on the night or online at Balla.ie.
Why not come along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group which starts from the community centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, walk as little or as much as you like and please bring a hi-vis. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the centre 094 93 65987 for information.
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Well done to Islandeady players Paul O’Malley, Ryan Mulvanny, Jack McNicholas, Padraig McDonagh and Oisin Toland on their West Mayo GAA U15 trials recently. Islandeady GAA Club registration is now open. Register online by logging onto Foireann.ie / choose your membership and follow the online instructions. There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw which was €10,950.
The Islandeady Wednesday Get-Together extend thanks to the organisers of the Monday Night Card Game for their generous donation of €640 to them this year. This is one of their three annual fundraisers, and it is an important source of finance for them.
Results of the game which was played on Monday night, February 24, were; 1st Liam Walsh; 2nd prize shared by Andrew Holland and Tom Gibbons, 3rd shared by Bridie Walsh, Maura Grimes, Peter O Malley, Mag Needham and Sean Hopkins. Raffle winners were; Andrew Holland, Jimmy Ruane, Jim Mc Loughlin and Ed Muldoon. The game continues every Monday night in Islandeady Community Centre at 8.30pm.
The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is having its annual Walking Festival in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice on Saturday, May 10. The walk will go from Aghagower to Murrisk and entry is €29.50 plus booking fee. Bus transport and lunch is included. Register online at croaghpatrickheritagetrail.eventbrite.com. For more information on the trail and the walk go to www.cpht.ie, phone 094 9360891 or email info@cpht.ie.
In your Prayers you are asked to Remember the following who died recently:- Michael McGing, Aughagower, father of Pauline Moran, Drimneen. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, may he Rest in Peace, Amen.Please remember in prayer all from the Parish who are in hospital at this time of year, those waiting for test results, those waiting for operations & procedures. Remember those in Nursing Homes or living alone in their own homes and all those who selflessly care for them.
On May 8, students from all over the country will gather in Knock Shrine to celebrate the life of Donal Walsh and reflect on his message – to ‘Live Life!’ For more information about the day or registering a group email youthministry@knockshrine.ie.
