Local Notes: St Brendan's College, Belmullet, win All Ireland basketball league quarter final
Congratulations to St Brendan’s College senior boys’ basketball team on winning the All Ireland League quarter final against Wilsons Hospital.
Cois Cuain in Belmullet will be taking on the challenge of 1000k for the month of February in memory of a very special girl Lauren Padden. They will be walking, running, swimming cycling whatever it takes to hit their target for funds for Cancer Care West.
As some may know last January, Shelley and Martin received a phone call no parent wants to receive, the news that they had lost their beautiful daughter in a tragic accident. Lauren was a very well-known bubbly character, she was the fun to everything and is missed dearly by her family and friends. Shelley (Lauren’s mum) and the rest of the staff at Cois Cuain will be honoured to be doing this challenge in memory of her.
Her friend/co-worker Mary is currently undergoing her battle with cancer and thankfully she is doing well and receiving fantastic care and Mary is wished a speedy recovery. So in supporting her on this journey Cois Cuain have set up a charity link for Cancer Care West as a thank you for helping her and helping so many others.
Are you a small employer looking for current information on workplace health and safety and current employment law changes for 2024?
Béal an Mhuirthead Tech together with Peninsula (expert in Employment Law) are organising an information session for employers in Health & Safety in the workplace and Employment Law 2024 on Wednesday, February 7, at 9.45am. – 12.30pm in Béal an Mhuirthead (F26 P997).
Information regarding changes to the Employment Law 2024 from pensions to minimum wage rates, sick pay to overtime arrangements and workplace health and safety will be available. Spaces are limited. Free but registration is required, send an email to m.mchale@udaras.ie.
The annual Tom Rafter memorial darts competition will be held on February 11, in the Anglers Rest in Glenamoy checking in at 5pm and starting at 6pm with all money raised going the Cara Iorrais.
The draw was held on January 28, and the numbers drawn were; 14, 22, 25, and 35 for a jackpot €11,800 and no winner. The house prize of €100 was won by Catherine Doherty, Stonefield and the €30 offline winners were Brian Moody, Belderrig and Rose Keenaghan, Graughill. The €30 online winners were Philomena Healy, London and Martina Lally, Knockshambo. The latest jackpot increased to €11,900 and the draw took place in Belderrig Community Centre.
The Jimmy Ruddy Memorial Match will take place at Cill Chomáin Pitch on Saturday, February 24, at 2pm on Cill Chomáin pitch.
As part of the Belmullet 200, this item will cover Murphy, Flynn and Reeves families: Erris Hotel. John T Murphy married Julia Stack pre 1864, she was from Listowel, Co Kerry, he states on the 1901 Census that he was born in Belmullet; they had the following known children - 1. William born c 1864 died June 1940; he was the informant on his father’s death cert and was also a beneficiary in his will; 2. Minnie born c 1869 died 1955, buried in Carne, single, ran the hotel after her father’s death; 3. Ida V born August 1871 she married Edward Neary Flynn; 4. Annie born June 1879, she was on the family census in 1901 and listed in her sister, Ida’s Will, in 1910.
1901 Census Erris Hotel, John Murphy, his wife Julia and daughter Annie, there was 3 guests, 2 shop assistants and 4 servants.
1911 Census Erris Hotel, Minnie was the hotel proprietor; living with her was her nephew Edward (Armour) Flynn, 2 guests and 3 servants.
1911 Census Julia (Stack) Murphy was living in William St, General Merchant, living with her was her daughter-in-law Ruby, born in England age 22, 1 book keeper, 1 apprentice, 1 assistant and 2 servants.
John T Murphy died November 4, 1906, aged 71, buried in Carne. His occupation was Merchant and Land Agent. The beneficiaries named in his Will are William G Murphy, Edward Neary Flynn, Gentlemen and Mary J Murphy spinster, he left over 2,300 pounds in his will.
Julia (Stack) Murphy died 1937, age 100, buried in Carne.
Flynn: Edward Neary Flynn was the clerk of works in Belmullet, he was born in Crossmolina, the son of Michael Flynn and Mary Honor Neary. Edward Neary Flynn married Ida Murphy in Dublin on January 25, 1893, the witnesses were John Neary O’Hara and Annie J Murphy, and they had the following known children; 1. Albert Edward 1893-1964, on his Death Cert his occupation was given as ex British Army Officer; it also stated that he was married. He died in Belmullet Hospital. He had emigrated to Quebec in 1922 and he gave his next of kin as his aunt Miss Murphy, Belmullet: 2, Violet May 1895 – 1982 married Norman Reeves; 3. John Edward 1897; 4. Ida Veronica 1900 – 1907; 5. Edward born 1908 in Dublin.
1901 Census living with Edward and his wife Ida were their 3 older children , a nurse and a general servant.
1911 Census Edward was still a Clerk of Works but the house was a hotel, there was no family living with him but there was 5 visitors and 2 servants.
His daughter Violet was in a boarding school in Co Monaghan, his son Albert Edward was in boarding school in Blackrock, Dublin also in that school was Peter Paul O’Donoghue from Carter Square.
Ida (Murphy) Flynn died October 28, 1910, age 39. In her will her address was given as Seaview, Belmullet, the beneficiaries were Edward Flynn, Minnie and Annie Murphy, spinsters, the value of her estate was over 843 pound.
Edward Flynn died September13, 1921; the informant on his Death Cert was his daughter Violet.
The following children with the Flynn surname attended Belmullet National School, Edward N, Esther, Ida V, Maria, Nora and Violet M.
Reeves: Violet M Flynn married Norman Reeves in Hampstead, London, in 1925, he was a British Army Officer, and they had a daughter Oonagh; Oonagh Reeves died 1966, age 38 her occupation was chiropodist; Norman Reeves died 1968; Violet (Flynn) Reeves died 1982. They are buried in Glencastle Main Graveyard.
Thanks to Philomena McIntyre for her assistance. Murphy/ Flynn headstone Carne Graveyard.
Congratulations to the five county champions, Martin Geraghty, Jayden Geraghty, Thomas McWilliams, Chloe Coyle and Sean Reilly. Hard luck to Patrick Coyle who lost out on a split decision in the county final but gained good experience for upcoming Connaught championship.
The club had three boxers over the weekend in action at the Connaught championship, good luck to Sean Reilly, Thomas McWilliams and Patrick Coyle.
Well done to U14 and U15 students who competed in the North Connaught Cross Country in Ballymote last week. Congratulations to Michael James Walsh who has qualified for the Connaught and a special mention to Jamie Conmy who just missed out on qualification. Well done to everyone involved.
Congratulations to Niamh Walsh who has been named as part of the 2024 Mayo U14 panel. She is wished well in the season ahead as she proudly represents her club and county. Congratulations also to the U14’s squad on an excellent performance recently coming up against a very strong team. While today wasn’t their day, skill, determination and great communication was evident from the ladies. The school have no doubts that these ladies have a very promising season ahead.
Huge congratulations to Clara Barrett from Geesala who helped University of Limerick Bohemians capture the Energia All-Ireland Women's Cup recently. Clara played full-back as UL Bohs ran out 34-12 winners over Railway Union at Coolmine RFC.
Well done to the senior boys’ basketball team on winning the All Ireland League quarter final recently against Wilsons Hospital and commiserations on losing the semi-final to St Clare’s from Ballyjamesduff. What a year they have had and how proudly they have represented their school and their community..
Artist Marie Wood launched her exhibition recently in Aras Inis Gluaire of 'Solas Draiochta Mhaigh Eo - Mayo's Magical Light'.
Each piece of this stunning collection earns its place in the gallery with a mesmerising, otherworldly feel. Landscapes, seascapes and vistas that surprise the eyes with intricate detail, textured topography and seamless stratums that plays with light and shadow to capture the natural movement and magic that is County Mayo.
The gallery is open daily to the public Aras Inis Gluaire and don’t miss this luminous, thought-provoking mixed media collection.
Carpet bowls have restarted in the Sports Complex in Belmullet every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.30. This is a sport suitable for all adults regardless of age, so why not come along and try it out. For more details contact 087 6474156 or 087 9898862.
CLG Cill Chomáin is gearing up for an exciting Lyp Sync Battle fundraiser on March 23, and they need your support to make it a success. This fundraiser is a fantastic opportunity where you'll not only contribute to a worthy cause but also enjoy prominent recognition across all the promotional materials and social media platforms. There is different sponsorship levels involved, so please contact 087 6198205 or 083 1191930 for further details. Help CLG Cill Chomain make a difference in the community.
The Marie Keating Mobile Information Unit will be in the car park of the Civic Centre on Thursday, February 15, from 11.30am to 3pm. Both men and women are welcome to avail of this free confidential service to speak with a nurse on the day. The Foundation aims to raise awareness of early detection in reducing cancer risk. No appointment is necessary. Any queries contact Cara Iorrais 097 20590 / 087 0678630.
