Local Notes: Presentation to Belmullet GAA Club stalwart Henry Gaughan.
Long standing Belmullet GAA Club stalwart Henry Gaughan from Drum was recognised for his dedication and commitment and support over the years with a presentation from club chairman William Sullivan along with club officers/committee members at the recent 2025 Bord na nÓg awards.
The Belmullet GAA held its annual Bord na nÓg awards for the 2025 season in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel recently. The club is now catering for 400 underage players plus U21, Junior and senior men and ladies teams. This size of a club has large annual running costs, in addition to these annual running costs the club are in the early stages of planning a 3-phase development project for the Tallagh Ground. This will be ongoing over the next number of years. The development will comprise of a third fully lit all weather pitch.
In addition to the pitch the club has plans for the further development of the gym, the building of a large utility shed and surfacing the car park areas. These ambitious off the field plans will combine with the excellent underage structure.
The club made a special presentation on the evening to long standing club stalwart Henry Gaughan from Drum. Since his return from England in 1973 he has been a constant member of Belmullet GAA and he was recognised for his dedication and commitment over the years. Henry has held many positions in the club over those years. He has been a rock and the go-to-man of Belmullet GAA for over 50 years. He has driven generations of players all over the county and indeed the country. He knew them all individually and had a special connection with each and every one of them. His interest in them continued far past their playing days. Very few men could keep control of a bus load of U14’s like Henry Gaughan. When he shouted ‘hey sit down back there’ you just did. He has an unbelievable love for Belmullet GAA, its grounds, clubhouse and its players. He celebrated every win and lamented every loss with the club over the years. Henry is known throughout County Mayo and further afield. The life time service award also marked his 80th birthday. Congratulations to Henry.
Congratulations to all the underage award winners who are: Most Improved B team player U12 Pippa Moran; Player of the Year B team player U12 Caitlin Lambre; Most Improved A team player U12 Abby Curley; Player of the Year (A) team player U12 Zoe Carey; Most Improved B team player U12 Noah Heffernan; Player of the Year B team player U12 Calvin Padden; Player of the Year A team player U12 Larry McDonnell; Most Improved A team player U12 Zach Healy.
Most Improved Player of the Year U14 girls Charlie Padden; Player of the Year U14 girl’s Joint winners Ruth Kilcoyne and Aisling Howard; Most Improved B team player U14 Darren Carey; Player of the Year B team player U14 James Tighe; Most Improved A team player U14 PJ Canning; Player of the Year A team player U14 Billy Lavelle.
Most improved player U16 Rachel McGuire; Player of the Year U16 Chloe Coyle; Most Improved B team player U16 Conaill Rowan; Player of the Year B team player U1 Charlie Moran; Most Improved A team player U16 Gabriel Hogget; Player of the Year A team player U16 Keelan Barrette.
Most Improved Player Minor Girls Ava McDonald; Player of the Year Minor Girls, Molly Lavelle and Aine Monaghan joint winners; Most Improved Player minor Chris Gaughan; Player of the Year minor was Fionn O’Donoghue.
The 2025 annual general meeting of Cill Chomain GAA club will be held on next Saturday, November 29, at 5pm. To put forward a motion for inclusion on the agenda email: secretary.cillchomain.mayo@gaa.ie before 1pm on next Friday, November 28. For the future of the club they kindly ask that all current players, coaches, parents club and community members can attend this meeting.
25 card drive in aid of the Naíonra will be held in Ballycroy Community Centre on Friday, November 28, at 8.30pm. Refreshments will be served.
The Belmullet Glencastle senior citizens annual Christmas Party will be held in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Sunday, December 7. Mass will be at 2pm followed by dinner, music and entertainment. If interested give names to Breege McDermott, Carmel Gaughan, Maeve McDonnell or Call Parish Office on 097 20777.
The Derek Langan Memorial Pool event has a new first time winner as Eoghan McGrath became the tenth different player to get his hands on the cup after a 5-2 win over Kevin Togher recently. Eoghan played some superb pool in the final and was on top form in earlier rounds especially in his semi-final win over last year’s champion Ed Holmes. He had defeated Paul Neary in the quarter finals earlier as well as wins over Oisín Padden and Darragh Gaughan on the Saturday afternoon. In the final it was frame for frame for the first five frames but Eoghan won three in a row to take the title despite the best efforts of Kevin who was unable to bring the form he showed in previous rounds into the decider. The semi-finalists were Ed Holmes and Kian Gallagher who both played some excellent pool over the weekend. It was brilliant to see PJ Langan there to present the cup to Eoghan and his son Damien thanked each and every player for entering and making the weekend such a success.
The weekend was a powerful reminder of how deeply Derek’s memory lives on through this event. Thank you to everyone who continues to honour him by taking part.
The club is having a quiz night on December 5. It’s all happening in the West End Bar in Bangor beginning at 9.30. A maximum table of 4, €10 per person. There will be a raffle on the night with prizes including; 40+ inch TV, €100 voucher for the Western Strand, gift voucher for Mocha Beans. (€100 for the quiz table winners).
The third annual Martin Mattie McHale Memorial Darts competition will be held in the Eagle Bar in Corclough West on December 30, with a minimum prize of €1500 guaranteed (top up based on entries). Youth open competition will take place from 12.30pm for children aged 9 to 21 and under on the day –ID required). The memorial competition begins from 4pm and is open to all. €10 entry for each event with six boards in use. The main event is best of 7x501 down to semi-finals.
There will be a raffle on the day in aid of Naíonra na Corrchloiche (All donations and spot prizes welcome).
A talk about the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and today’s most popular models, including ChatGPT. The pros and cons of AI for teens, parents and employers will take place tonight, Tuesday, November 25, at 8pm Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet. Booking is essential – call or text Rina on 087 1840214.
A 25 card drive (Partners) in aid of the Naíonra will be held in Ballycroy Community Centre on Friday, November 28, at 8.30pm. Raffle and refreshments will be served.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club lotto jackpot of €5,800 with the two €50 winners being Patrick Corrigan, c/o Paddy Corrigan and Billy Carey, Aughadoone while Bertie Deane, c/o Nora Monaghan and Greg Conroy Glenamoy both won €25. The two on line winners were Megan Barrett, Geesala €50 and Karen Ginty, Geesala €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, November 25, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €500 in 45 calls or less.
Erris Family and Community Support Centre are hosting a Star Weave Workshop on Monday, December 1, from 12 noon-2pm in Aras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet. They will be joined on the day by Andrea Clarke from Safe Ireland Mayo where they will share the skill of star weaving, to raise awareness of an important issue, while also creating important community connections, and using community arts to support wellbeing. All of the stars created will be part of the national One Million Stars project and will be displayed as part of an exhibition locally. For more information contact the Centre on 087 0670989.
Reachtáilfear cruinniú cinnbhliana Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo sa Seanscoil i gCeathrú Thaidhg (F26 Y8P7) Dé Céadaoin, 3ú Nollaig, ag 7.30 i.n. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
A Christmas Carol and Craft Fair will be held in Glenamoy Community Centre on Sunday, November 30, at 3pm. This event is hosted by SN Cholmcille - (Carrowteige and Glenamoy.) The day will begin with Christmas carols performed by the children followed by a Christmas raffle and Craft Fair.
