Local Notes: Presentation of cheques to Glencastle Special Class and Erris Wheelchair Association.
Representatives from Glencastle Special Class and Erris Wheelchair Association receiving cheques of €20,000 each from funds raised from the recent Tractor Run from Northampton to Belmullet. Well done to all.
The Northampton Vintage Tractor Run presentation night was held recently and Storm Baelo didn’t put anyone off coming along on the night. Congratulations to Tom Ruddy and Tom Kelly and all the lads who took part in the tractor run back in May raising £71,780 in total. Thanks to Michael Cosgrove for the music, a special thanks to Tom Kelly who did the auction of the hamper, to Linda Conway who donated the money raised for the Christmas lights fund for Belmullet, and to all the lads from Northampton who took part in the auction and raised a total of €1,760 for the hamper and they kindly gave it back to Catherine McIntyre for the school to raffle off again. The total raised for the Christmas lights on Saturday night was €2,110.
Thanks to Rosaleen Carey from Belmullet Wheelchair Centre and Catherine McIntyre from Glencastle School (Special Class) who made lovely speeches to thank all the organisers from the tractor run and to all who helped in any way.
Northampton Irish Vintage Tractor Club had a fabulous night in Belmullet, with an amazing welcome and hospitality, despite the storm and power cut, the presentation was a great success. On behalf of the amazing tractor boys a massive thanks to everyone for coming, for your support, kindness and generosity, it was greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Linda Conway in the Corner House Bar for such a warm welcome and great food and entertainment.
Glencastle Cemeteries committee will hold their annual general meeting on Wednesday, November 11, at 8pm in the Castle Inn. A full discussion on the past year as well as plans for the next year will take place. The committee are urging more people to become involved and invite anyone who feel they have something to offer to attend the meeting. Voluntary work is always rewarding, and you will be helping your community.
Erris Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is hosting anâ¯SEAI Grants Information Event on Wednesday, November 11, from 7-9pm in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet, and the agenda will include; an introduction from Erris SEC, SEAI home energy grants by Dr Orla Nic Suibhne, SEAI SEC mentor; SEAI One Stop Shop, with Pat Coyle, Churchfield Home Services; Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme (HUELS) with Helen Daly, PTSB; Home energy loans with Olivia Munnelly, Erris Credit Union; Solar PV with Brian Barrett, Solar West. Free energy audit worth €2k for SMEs. All are welcome, and for further details or enquiries contact Orla on 086 3625057.
The draw was held on October 25, and the numbers drawn were; 18, 21, and 34 for a jackpot €5,400 with no winner. The house prize of €100 was won by Mixie McGuire, Pullathomas and the €30 offline winners were Katie McEnely, Pullathomas and Mary B McAndrew, Gorthmellia. The €30 online winners were Unsíonn MacGraith, Glenamoy and Lorcan Mason, Pullathomas. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held in Denny’s Ferry Bar on November 1, was €5,500.
The Cill Chomáin Bord na nÓg 2026 was held in Healy’s Hall in Glenamoy and like other years there was an excellent turn out. The club congratulate all the award winners with special guest Mayo Senior player Frank Irwin. The club thanked everyone for their help in running and assisting underage over the season from coaches, parents, and committee members, CE workers, sponsors and managers. There was a presentation made to the managers from U14 girls - Margaret McAndrew, Siobhan Kelly and Fiona O’Malley. The winners are as follows: Graham Na Gaeilgeâ¯- U6 Niamh Ni Thaidhg, U8 Amber Ni Thaidhg, U10 Seimí Ó Domhnaill, U12 Finn Ó Baoil.
Cailiníâ¯- Faoi 7, Lily Ní Cabhail, Faoi 8 Emma Ní Chorduibh, Faoi 9 Blaithín Ní Charaín, Faoi 10 Sophie Ní hÉireamháin, Faoi11 Eileen Ní Maoldomhnaigh, Faoi 12 Clodagh Ní Nuaín, Faoi 13 Muireann NicAindriú, agus Faoi 14 Annabelle Ní Dhubhsa. ⯠Buachaillí - Faoi 7 Aodh Ó Domhnaill, Faoi 8 Jaxson Ó Domhnaill, Faoi 9 Jack Ó Coscairei, Faoi10 Christoir Ó Shireadáin,â¯Faoi 11 Larry Ó Cabhail, agus Faoi 12 Caden Ó Broin.
The Oweninny Windfarm Visitor Centre was delighted to welcome Her Excellency Maaike van Koldam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ireland, and Her Excellency Ann Derwin, Ambassador of Ireland to the Netherlands, to the Visitor Centre as part of their visit to Mayo in celebration of the EU Presidency County Pairing.
Welcomed by representatives from ESB and Bord na Mona, the visit included a presentation on Ireland’s renewable energy transition, a guided tour of the interactive exhibition, and discussions on climate action, community benefit funds and energy security.
An important part of the visit was the opportunity to meet local residents and hear local perspectives, highlighting the importance of community engagement in the renewable energy transition.
Against the unique backdrop of the Oweninny Wind Farm landscape, it was nice to showcase the role the visitor centre plays in connecting renewable energy, education, and tourism and community engagement.
The Mary Gilboy Memorial Darts took place recently with another brilliant day of dart throwing action in Erris.
The event began with the ladies in the afternoon with Barbara Barrett lifting this year’s title beating Jenny Camillo in the final. Angela Hefferon and Sheila Deane were the semi finalists with Shelia also taking home the highest checkout prize.
Well done to Barbara and commiserations to Jenny and well done to all the ladies who took part in Mary's memory. The main event began with some absolute cracking games during the evening leaving the semi-final pairings of Tom Moran v Cathal Tighe and Stephen O'Grady v Michael John Reilly. After 2 cracking semis, the final was set up between 3 in a row chasing Cathal Tighe and Michael John Reilly. An enthralling final played out going all the way to the last leg where Michael John pinned the double to become the 2026 Champion. The quarter finalists were Pat Deane, Josh Reilly and Cathal Philibin and Kevin Rowland with Kevin also taking the highest checkout prize on the day. Congratulations to Michael John on a great victory and commiserations to Cathal Tighe. Well done to all players throughout the day.
A big thanks to James and all the staff at The Eagle Bar in Corclough for the brilliant set up, hospitality and support of this event and thanks to Padraig Monaghan and Pat Wilson for running the event on the day. An amazing €1050 was raised for Carra Iorrais. Well done to all that sold tickets and sponsored prizes and supported this cause in any way. It was great to see such events raising great sums of money for local charities.
All are warmly invited to attend the annual general meeting of Comharchumann Forbartha Cill tSéadhna Teo (CFCT) on November 23, beginning at 8pm in Geesala Community Centre. Come along to hear about their work, review the year’s progress, and learn more about the services and activities supporting the local community. Your community, your services, your voice. They all look forward to seeing you there.
The 3rd annual Pete Lavelle Memorial doubles competition takes place Sunday, November 15, at 4pm in The Valley Inn, Pullathomas. It is always a cracking days darts with it being double teams (bring your own partner) and a round robin format on the day.
Who will follow in the footsteps of Aiden and Tom in 2024 and Noel and Cathal in 2025 and become this year's champions. A raffle will be held on the day in aid of Pullathomas Graveyard. The event is confined to Erris players.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA club lotto jackpot of €7,100 with the two €50 winners being William Doherty, Shragraddy and Eoghan Barrett, c/o Sea Rod Inn while Ann Marie Doherty, Geesala and Bridie McGinty, Ballycroy both won €25s. The two online winners were Tony McGuire, Preston €50 and Aoife Deane, Aughascavill €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, November 3, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €550 in 46 calls or less.
Congratulations to Ardagh GAA Club, their manager Sean Carey and his management team on their outstanding achievement on winning the county junior championship last weekend in McHale Park. Best of luck in the upcoming Connacht junior championship.
Congratulations to everyone involved with Belmullet Tidy Towns on receiving a number of awards in various categories at the National Tidy Towns event recently. The town has increased it percentage marking from 387 last year to 400 from a maximum of 600.
Cèide Coast Community Garden (F26 W544) Christmas Market will take place on Sunday, December 6, from 10.30am till 3.30pm with crafts by local craft workers, heritage crafts, homemade jams and chutney, baking, seaweed products, Christmas essential oils and alternative therapies, vintage china and glassware and bric a brac. Mc's Grill Food Truck will also be there.
Ballycastle/Belderrig parish party will take place on Sunday, December 6, in Belderrig Community Centre, commencing with Mass followed by parish party. More details later.
