Local Notes: Tractor Run stretches for a mile through the Clogher countryside
The recent highly successful Ballintubber Tractor run stretched for a mile or more through the scenic Clogher countryside. Picture by Tom Quinn
The death took place recently of John Noel Gallagher, R.I.P, Crathloe, Co Clare and late of Stonepark, Ballyglass, Claremorris, County Mayo. The deceased was a brother of Thomas Gallagher, Stonepark and he is fondly remembered by neighbours in his home community. His sudden passing is an occasion of deep sorrow for his loving family and many friends in Mayo and Clare who held him in the highest esteem. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary Gallagher and father-in-law John Kelleher, he is deeply regretted by his wife Ethna and his children Karen and Mark, his mother-in-law Josephine Kelleher, brothers Malachy, Thomas and James, sisters-in-law Mary Nolan, Teresa Lynch, Ann Grace and their husbands Brian, Eddie and Michael, brother-in-law Sean Kelleher and his wife Tina, sisters-in-law Julie and Laura Gallagher, nieces and nephews, the extended Gallagher and Kelleher families, and many great neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered. His remains reposed at his residence 7 Aisling Court, Cratloe on Saturday, December 30, from 4 to 6pm and it arrived for the funeral Mass in St. John's Church, Cratloe, on the Sunday at 11.30am followed by burial afterwards ceremonies in Craughran Cemetery.
There was no winner of the jackpot in Ballintubber GAA Lotto when the draw took place in Pakie McEvilly's in Killawalla on New Year's Day at 9pm. 21, 22, 24 and 35 were the numbers drawn and the winners of the consolation prizes of €20 each on the night were Geraldine Chambers, Breege Heneghan, Eddie Burke (x2), Caroline Corbett and Gary and Gina Dillon. All lucky dip winners will get a ticket for our 'Win 52k' draw. To be in with a chance, get your entry in via Smart Lotto at: https://smartlotto.ie/ballintubber-gaa/...
Tickets are available online through ballintubbergaa.com or local outlets and committee members. The draw takes place weekly usually on Sunday evenings at 8pm and can be viewed on Facebook. Many tickets are bought online through www.ballintubbergaa.com.Tickets can also be bought from the local business outlets.
The squad for the first ever Ireland Masters Ladies International Rules team was recently announced. This team will make history by facing the AFL Masters on the weekends of March 9 and 16 this year. Former Mayo and Carnacon footballer star Michelle McGing has been selected on the team that will be managed by the former Mayo ladies manager and Crossmolina and Mayo footballer Michael Moyles. Best wishes to the team and management for their preparations and the unique encounter itself.
Ballintubber GAA Club is offering a lucky winner the chance to earn €1,000 a week for a year in their recent ‘Win €52K’ fundraiser. The attractive fundraiser will see the lucky winner claim a cash prize of €52,000 paid out at €1,000 per week into their account. The club intends to use the proceeds raised to install flood lighting at Ray Prendergast Memorial Park in Clogher and for the development of their underage structures. Tickets are reasonably priced at €20 each or three for €50 and can be purchased through the club fundraiser website www.win€52k.ie or from any of the club’s executive, whose contact details can be found on the club website www.ballintubbergaa.com.The winner will be drawn in the club’s Clogher clubhouse on Sunday, June 2, and will be broadcast live on the club Facebook page.
January is here and with that comes the GAA's Ireland Lights Up Steps Challenge. The challenge kicks off this week and would-be participants need to download the app and register for the challenge. Last year Ballintubber finished in the top 5 in Connacht, aim to be number one this year. Thursday January 11, is the first walk along with Sunday mornings so pencil that in the diary and spread the word.
Ballintubber is registered under 'Ballintubber GAA Club Mayo'. Anyone who is having issues registering can contact the club Health and Wellbeing officer Deirdre Donnelly.
Beginners Yoga classes will be starting in Ballintubber Resource Centre on Monday, January 15, at 8.30pm for 6 weeks. No experience necessary. For full details contact Lorraine Lavelle on 087 6835623.
Congratulations are extended to Ioseph O’Reilly and Orla McLoughlin who was married on Saturday, December 30, and also to Naomi Denning and John Murray who were married on Sunday, December 31, in Holy Trinity Abbey. Both couples are wished great joy and happiness in their married lives.
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje Easter Pilgrimage will take place from March 30 to April 6, 2024. The travel fees etc. are €830 and a €200 deposit will secure your place. The Spiritual Director is Fr Brendan Kilcoyne. Contact Carmel 087 1339668 or Mick 087 2072194 for further details.
The Ballyglass FC Club Person of the Year 2023 went to a man who is a crucial club member and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of everything that happens also he can still be found on the pitch when he lines out for the Masters Team. The Ballyglass FC Club Person of the Year for 2023 is John Boyle.
The results of Ballyglass FC lotto draw held on January 11, are as follows. The numbers drawn from the drum were 6, 12, 26 and 31.
There was no winner of the €5,200 jackpot. There was no match 3 numbers. The consolation prize winners were; John Walsh, PJ Gibbons, Alan Larkin, Celena McCormack and Kevin Connelly c/o Finnertys. Be in with a chance to win the jackpot of €5,300 by clicking the link https://games.smartlotto.ie/... Thank you to all patrons for your support during 2023. The club wishes all Ballyglass FC supporters a very happy Christmas and new year.
‘The Troubled Times in Ballyglass, Claremorris during Ireland’s War of Independence 1918 – 1923’ is the title of a new book recently launched in the County Library, Castlebar. Dedicated to memory of the late Paddy Joe Murphy, a true community stalwart, the book contains the recollections of ‘C’ Company Ballyglass Old IRA veterans and activists recorded between 1965 and 1975. The book also features the recollections of the late Dr John Langan of life in the greater community. Dr Langan was a hugely respected and legendary figure around the region and also a noted historian and a person who had a great love of his native place and the local people. The book is available in local book shops and retail outlets. It is highly recommended as a valuable source of local history from a bygone era.
Sincere sympathy is extended to John Noonan and family, Moorehall, Ballyglass, on the recent passing of his sister Bridie Martin, R.I.P, Tallow, Co Waterford.
In Carnacon Church area there were; Baptisms 5, Holy Communions 10, Marriages 1 and Deaths 11. In Killawalla Church area there were; Baptisms 7, Holy Communions 4, Marriages 3 and Deaths 5. In Ballintubber Abbey Church area there were Baptisms 25, Holy Communions 10, Marriages 50 and Deaths 8.
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The Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on December 30, for a jackpot of €10,000. 14, 15, 18 and 19 were the numbers drawn. There was no jackpot winner. The online prize winners were Niamh Meeneghan and Mary Prendergast. The jackpot draw was held again on January 6, with a highly attractive jackpot of €10,100. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week. You can play on line at http://bit.ly/tuarmhiceadaigh http://bit.ly/tuarmhiceadaigh.
2023 was a year of success, pride, and inspiration for CLG TMÉ on and off the pitch. Tuar Mhic Eadaigh CLG is a progressive club with a wonderful community spirit that continues to drive the club forward. The club have expressed thanks and gratitude to all the players, coaches, committee, club members, supporters and wider community for invaluable support, dedication and commitment in 2023 and are looking forward to a successful 2024. Gach dea-ghuí agus beannacht don athbhliain, 2024. Neart le chéile.
The 36th annual edition of Waterfall magazine is flying off the shelves. This is a high quality and brilliantly produced magazine covering in depth the communities of Tuar Mhic Eadaigh and Partry in 2023. There is a host of interesting articles including “Neart le Ceile” on that superb athlete Bridget Walsh, An Garda Siochána 1923 – 2023, Partry Athletic FC, CLG Tuar Mhic Eadaigh, Coláiste Muire, Cures from a Connacht Manuscript, the Geopark Project, the Lough Carra Life Project, The Partraige Way and the Civil War in Ballyovey.
There are also numerous magnificent photographs that truly capture the essence of community life. Retailing at a modest €10 the publication is available at O’Toole’s shop in Tourmakeady, Máire Luke’s bar, The Lough Inn, the Mask Inn, Martin Murphy’s and Cummins Ballinrobe and Corrigan’s of Ballintubber.
Recent winners of the Tourmakeady NS bonus ball draws were Eileen Bn Uí Bhaircéir and Michael John Casey. Congratulations and many thanks for your continued support.
Congratulations are extended to Alva McConnell, daughter of Brian and Maudy McConnell, Carheen, Tourmakeady and Shane Staunton, Ballybannon, son of Martin and Maureen Staunton who recently announced their engagement. The couple are wished great joy and success with their future plans.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on Wednesday mornings in mid-January 2024 from 11am to 12 noon. An evening class also takes place on Thursday nights from 8 to 9pm in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh. All are welcome and more information and details is available from Stiofán opt.cdst@gmail.com / 087 3970227.
Tourmakeady Pastoral Council has extended thanks to everyone who purchased Christmas Church Mass Cards. A total of €1,190 was achieved for the church decorative fund. Thanks have been extended to Veronica and Michael Heneghan, Srah, who designed the cards and to Fr Jarlath who celebrated the Tridum of Masses in both churches. Eucharistic Adoration takes place in Partry Church on Mondays from 6 to 8pm. Adoration in Tourmakeady Church is on each Wednesday evening at 7pm concluding with Mass at 7.30pm. All are most welcome.
Killawalla Development Lotto is now due for renewal and anyone wishing to renew their annual subscription should contact Carmel Carter on 087 2879701, Siobhan Jennings on 087 6713940 or any committee member. Monies from the community development lotto go towards the development of community initiatives in the local area. Your support is very much appreciated.
The Christian Community welcomes its newest member, Mabel Anne Grace Heneghan, who was baptised in St Patrick’s Church, Killawalla, on Saturday, January 6. Congratulations to her parents and family.
Congrats to Maura and Dick Gibbons, Gallagh, who were recent winners of the Partry FC weekly Wednesday bonus number draw.
Partry Bingo recommenced on Monday, January 8, at the usual time. The committee look forward to meeting you all lovers of the numbers game there and bring a friend. A great night is assured. There is a cosy atmosphere and generous prizes. All welcome.
Congrats to Tim and Ann Foley who were recent winners of the Partry Residents weekly numbers draw. They received €200 on number 42. The draw takes place every week on Saturday evenings. Profits from the lotto enable projects to be carried out in the Partry Area, such as footpaths, Grotto, wall building, flowers and shrubs, and many more enhancement projects. Tickets and information can be had from Jim O’Neill at 087 2860565. Best wishes for a prosperous New Year are extended to all supporters who contributed so generously.
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The death has taken place of Pat Quigley, R.I.P, 'Anfield', Spencer Park and late of Ballyheane, Castlebar. Pat passed away peacefully after a short illness in Bon Secours Hospital, Galway, on the December 31, 2023. The officers, members, players and supporters of Ballyheane FC were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the clubs dear friend, great supporter and former President of the FAI - Pat Quigley. As a mark of respect for Ballyheane FC formed a Guard of Honour as Pat was a true Ballyheane man ‘born and bred’ and instrumental is the establishment of Ballyheane FC in 1985. He was always there for advice or guidance, attending many awards and presentations over the years.
The success of the Club over the last few years was of enormous pride to Pat, he attended many matches in Ballyheane in the grounds that bore his name - Pat Quigley Park which will ensure his memory lives on. Pat also had a long association with football in Mayo and nationally and he was a former President of the FAI from 1996 to 2000, former Chairman of the Mayo League and current Vice Chairman of the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youth League.
Pat was a giant of Mayo football for over half a century and his loss to the Mayo soccer community will be sorely felt.
Predeceased by his wife Eleanor (29th April, 2023) and his parents Paddy and Norah he is deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter Patricia and her partner Charlie, son Shane and his wife Jess, grandchildren Aaron, Joshua and Tara, sister-in-law Nan Clarke (Ballina), relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences is extended. Pat remained reposed at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, on Wednesday, January 3, with removal at 7pm to his home. The removal of his remains from his residence took place on Thursday morning at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11.30am in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar. Funeral ceremonies took place afterwards in Ballyheane Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €4,600 on January 2. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 10 and 27 and there was no winner. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Carmel Donnelly, online; Brendan Heneghan, Weatherfort; Joseph Blowick, Belcarra and Bernadette Heneghan, online. The latest jackpot was €4,700. Tickets are currently on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestors, Corley's and Flukies and online at https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2628#Anchor. Belcarra Community Council would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and thanks as always for your support throughout 2023.Tickets on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestors and Flukies.
The death has occurred of Bridie Keaney, R.I.P, (nee Hopkins) Roslahan, Manulla, Castlebar, Co Mayo and formerly of Burren. In her 96th year Bridie passed away in the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Claremount Nursing Home, Claremorris. Predeceased by her husband Willie, she is deeply regretted by her loving sons Tom and John, daughters Margie (Nally) and Mary (Walsh), daughter-in -law (Katie), son-in-law (Stephen), grandchildren Stevie, Vicki, Charlene, Natasha, Chanelle and Johnathan, great grandchildren, Noah and Jamie, relatives and friends to whom deep sympathy is tendered. Her remains reposed at Belcarra Community Centre on last Thursday evening, January 4, from 5.30 until 7pm with removal afterwards to St. Anne's Church Belcarra. Her funeral Mass took place on Friday morning at 11am followed by burial in Balla Cemetery. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Would you like to join a yoga and aromatherapy class on Thursday mornings in Belcarra Community centre? If so make contact with Mary on 087 9394132 or Kathy on 672225.
St Vincent De Paul has extended thanks to all who contributed so generously to their recent annual collection. They have also extended thanks to Balla Secondary School for the food collection they organised.
Weekend Masses in local churches from January 2024 will see some adjustments. Ballyheane Mass will change from 8 to 7.30pm on Saturdays and St Aloysius Church in Breaffy will host just one Mass on Sundays at 10am.
Breaffy GAA lotto will stand at €17,200 on January 9, 2024. 13, 26, 30 and Bonus No 7 were the numbers drawn on January 2, and there was no jackpot winner. Also there was no match 3 winners and congrats to the Lucky Dip winners. The club have extended sincere thanks to all who support the weekly draws.
Play online at: https://www.lottoraiser.ie/BreaffyGAA/ Breaffy GAA Club is inviting applications for the position of Manager/Management of the club senior football team. Interested candidates can apply to the club secretary on or before 5pm on Friday, January 12, 2024 at secretary.breaffy.mayo@gaa.ie.
Breaffy Club has extended sincere thanks to Konrad Coghill, manager, Eugene Caufield and Barry Jordan selectors and trainer Gerry Jennings for their hard work, dedication and commitment over the past two seasons.
Bingo takes place in the local centre on Wednesdays each week at 9pm. There are always good prizes and an entertaining session for the weekly patrons.
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Mayo Abbey Centre CE scheme has community employment vacancies in the following areas; office admin, heritage, cook, gardener, childcare, maintenance, cleaner. Call Ger/Craig on 094 93 65987 for information, or email your CV to support@mayoabbey.ie.
Mayo Abbey Centre offer a number of services to the community including; Local Link bus with regular service from the Parish Community Centre to Castlebar and it departs daily from the centre (Tuesday – Saturday); computers can be provided or users can bring their own; meals delivery service; weekly Tuesday lunch for active age at the centre; boarding pass printouts; support provided for individuals looking to start their own business; compiling of local notes; wide range of training programmes provided; Thursday morning coffee and chat; free computer and phone support for beginners; hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connection available; facilities available to attend a virtual meeting or interview; printing, photocopying and laminating services and much more.
For further details contact the Mayo Abbey Centre at 094 936 5987.
The card game is held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre every third Thursday of each month at 9pm. All are welcome.
The Mayo Gaels lotto jackpot is now €6,600. This Tuesday evenings’ draw is online. Tickets to be in by 8pm. The numbers drawn on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 were 13, 15, 21, and 24. There was no jackpot winner.
Consolation prize winners were; Aidan McDonagh, Claremorris, (annual ticket), Gina Lyons c/o Pauline Wilson, Siobhan Jennings c/o Pauline Wilson, Barry Commons, Derrowel, (online ticket).
