Local Notes: Students of Gaelcholaiste Chomain, Ros Dumhach win All Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball championship.
Congratulations to all the students and coaches from Gaelcholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach, who won the All-Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball Championship in Gormanstown, Co. Meath.
Congratulations to all the students from Gaelcholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach, who won the All-Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball Championship in Gormanstown, Co. Meath. It is great for their coaches and teachers Ollie and Caroline, who put in so much effort and time to get them over the line, a wonderful moment for the community and many thanks to everyone who supported them on their journey to success.
Congratulations Michelle Healy on becoming the Ballyglass RNLI Water Safety Officer. Many of you know Michelle as the Water Safety Swimming Instructor at Belmullet Tidal Pool and she has been teaching Water Safety, CPR and Swimming for 20 years now and plus Michelle is Open Water Swimming Coach and Pool Lifeguard provider. Michelle has been volunteering with Ballyglass RNLI from a young age and she is looking forward to exploring the role of their Water Safety Officer and gaining lots of new knowledge and skills in the process. It is hoped Michelle will run some safety talks for open water swimming before the main summer season kicks in. If you have any questions on Water Safety why not send her an email on michelle_healy@rnli.org.uk.
The draw was held on April 6, and the numbers drawn were; 2, 10, 24 and 34 with no winner of the jackpot of €10,300. The house prize €100 winner was Grace Healy, Rathas and the €30 offline winners were the Grandchildren, c/o Eileen Irwin and Kathleen Ruddy, Fallaugh. The €30 online winners were Paul Deane, London and Noel Curly, Dublin.
Would you like to join in a free fun-based interactive cooking course? ‘Healthy Food Made Easy’ is a community based healthy food and nutrition course being delivered in the Erris and Achill areas. It is delivered over the course of 5/6 weeks whereby the attendees enjoy participating in practically preparing, cooking and tasting foods. The emphasis throughout the course is on group learning rather than formal teaching. It is open to all ages and abilities, so join for 90 minutes to help you shop smart and save money while eating a healthy balanced diet.
The next course will start on Wednesday, April 40 to June 4, from 7-9pm at the Bangor Community Hall. A qualified dietician will join on May 28, to answer any of your questions. For more information or to book your place call Emma on 087 213 3241 or email: hseslaintecare@mayonortheastldc.com.
The jackpot has now reached €19,200. The €50 winner on the draw of April 3, was John Geraghty, Surgeview and €25 winner was Ann Maria Lavelle, Glais. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 28 with bonus number 7.
The U14 team start their Tain Og league campaign on Saturday, April 26, with a home game vs Ballina. Training continues every Thursday evening in the Town Park from 6 to 7pm.
Eoin McGrath continues with the schools skills programme in the schools of Kilcommon, Glencastle and Sraith.
Beidh an foireann faoi 11 ag dul chuig Páirc an Chrócaigh in éindí le foirne eile iomána Gaeltachta ar an 24ú Meitheamh.
The branch extends deepest sympathies to Bríd Conmy and family, Tooragloss Belmullet on the recent passing of Anthony. Anthony was a party activist for many years and helped out with canvassing for party candidates at national, local level at election time and a loyal supporter. The branch also extends deepest sympathies to all families who have suffered bereavement recently.
The Erris Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association is looking for volunteer drivers. Contact Rosaleen on 087 0571393 for further details.
Congratulations to students John, Ava and Niamh who achieved distinctions in Irish in their Junior Cycle exam. The future of the Irish language is in good hands with the students among 3.3% of students in the country who achieved the highest possible grade in their Irish exam.
Blacksod Sea Safari is incredibly grateful and proud to have been recognised recently with several prestigious awards over the last couple of years. They extend thanks to the amazing team, community and passengers as these achievements wouldn’t be possible without them. They are proud to show genuine recognition that they have received in just four years in business.
There was a wildfire in Ballycroy which completely destroyed the scenic boardwalk on the Claggan Mountain Trail. This is one of the most beautiful, and popular, spots in Mayo for hiking and stargazing. Tourism requires a quick pivot sometimes; luckily the good people at Mayo Dark Skies maintain a number of excellent vantage points in the area from which to enjoy the pristine skies.
The people at Wild Nephin National Park are presently assessing the extent of the damage to the infrastructure and the area's unique and fragile ecosystem and wildlife.
A day of thrills and sunshine. The TY students of Our Lady’s Secondary School had an absolute blast recently at Pallas Karting, enjoying some high-speed go-karting and action-packed paintballing. The students thank the team at Pallas Karting for an unforgettable day and to the sunshine for making it even better.
Iorras Aontaithe U17s continues to consolidate their position at the top of Division 1 with a 5-3 win against Kilmurry on Monday, April 7. Iorras found themselves two goals adrift in the opening half when the visitors scored on 10 minutes and 25 minutes but before the break Iorras had pulled one back on 34 minutes when Kyle Healy scored from a Keelan Barrett cross.
In the second half, Iorras continued to press the visitors and were back level when Cathal O'Malley scored from just outside the area. But against the run of play Kilmurry went in front in the 69th minute. But 2 minutes later Iorras were level again this time from substitute Blake Doocey to make it 3-3.
With the clock ticking down, Iorras finished the game with two quick goals from Kyle Healy (hat-trick). Iorras well and truly put their Connaught Cup exit behind them with this good display.
Ballycroy has been chosen as a host location for Mayo Day 2025, celebrating the theme: ‘Many Places, Many People’, on Saturday, May 3. In partnership with Wild Nephin National Park - Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine, Mayo Dark Skies and Wilderland, are planning a great line-up of events celebrating culture, community, and natural beauty.
The 6th class children of and staff of Scoil Naomh Bhríde thank the community of Ballycroy for supporting and baking for their recent cake sale in the school. There was a great turn-out for the event which was in support of the Children’s Health Foundation of Ireland in aid of sick children in Crumlin Temples Street Hospitals. The cake sale was the idea of the children as they were about to make their Confirmation and they raised €510.
A 25 card drive will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Good Friday, April 18, at 8pm. Tickets are €10 each and will be available at the door. All funds raised will support local volunteer Bryan Deane, who is travelling to South Africa this November with the Mellon Educate charity to help build and renovate educational facilities for children living in extreme poverty. Míle buíochas as ucht bhur gcuid tacaíochta.
A car wash in aid of Friends of Belmullet Hospital Palliative Care Room plus a free entry for luxury Easter Hamper will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 10am til 4pm at the Belmullet Fire Station in Church Street in Belmullet. Drop in and get your transport the once over.
Erris INHFA charity tractor run join forces with numerous vintage club members across the midlands in aid of North West STOP-Suicide Prevention. A convoy of twenty articulated truckloads of tractors will descend on Belmullet on April 20, Easter Sunday, with local vintage enthusiasts and vintage club members from across the midlands combining on this run. It has the recipe to be one of the biggest vintage displays ever seen in Erris so book the date. Call Brendan on 087 1269023 with registration at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel at 10am and run starts at 12.30pm.
In present and past times, Irish people heated their homes and cooked their food using turf taken from the bog as fuel. Turf was cut from the bog by hand and sleán. Entire families often helped to save the turf on the bog. On Mayo day, May 3, a movie entitled ‘Mixie’s Bog’ will be shown in Aras Inis Gluaire at 8pm with music by Sean Harrington. The 45 minutes movie was composed by Aidan Barrett and it features his brother Mexi in his bog cutting the sod and the banter. There will be a Trad session also, an event not to be missed.
The Erris Chamber of Commerce are having a Business Networking event in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on April 24 from 9.30am til 11.30am. Speakers will include Shay McConnon on leadership and employee engagement.
Erris Workability is hosting a Disability Awareness workshop on Thursday, May 1, in Belmullet. This workshop is open to employers, employees, school staff or anyone who could be working with someone with a disability, or providing customer service to someone with a disability. Bear in mind that 80% of disabilities are actually invisible. Last year’s workshop was a fantastic success, with feedback from employers and staff members such as: "exceeded my expectations”, “would like to use for my staff", "effective, engaging” and “really enjoyable and worthwhile." The workshop will commence at 10am and finish at 2pm, including a lunch break with refreshments. There is no cost for this opportunity as it is being funded by Erris Workability. Places are limited and already filling up fast. If you or your staff members wish to take part, get in touch asap - siobhanscanlon@mayonortheastldc.com or 087 499 6605.
