Local Notes: War of Independence memorial is unveiled in South Mayo
A memorial was unveiled at Srah in Tourmakeady on Sunday, May 3rd, in memory of the volunteers of the South Mayo IRA brigade who took part in the Tourmakeady Ambush during the War of Independence. Picture: Conor McKeown
The annual general meeting of Ballinrobe Agricultural Show will be held on Thursday, May 14, in the Parish Centre, at 8.30pm.
New members are welcome.
Ballinrobe Musical Society will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 27, in Ballinrobe Parish Centre at 8pm. All are welcome to attend.
Chess classes for beginners will commence soon and are for children aged 7-12. The classes will run for six weeks and the cost to take part is €40.
Parents who would like to register their children, or need further details and information, are asked to contact Gareth at 087-1722916.
Africa Day Mayo will take place in Ballinrobe Racecourse on Saturday, May 16, from 1.30 to 3.30pm. The day promises to be full of music, dance, food, culture and fun.
This family day is a free event and all are welcome.
The Craft Mates group meets every Wednesday in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, from 10.30am to 1pm. Those interested in joining or who require further information are asked to please contact Lynne at 087-6485959.
New members are welcome.
The Dementia Cafe continues on the first Tuesday of every month in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, with the next scheduled meeting to take place on Tuesday, June 2, from 11am to 12.30pm. Further details and information are available by contacting 094-9542908.
All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.
Bingo (also via Zoom) takes place in the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe, on Tuesday (tonight) at 8.30pm. For those wishing to play via Zoom or who require further details and information, you are asked to please contact Monica at 087-4111343. Books are also available to purchase in the Tacú Centre.
Meals on Wheels are hot meals delivered to individuals at home (either on a temporary or long-term basis).
Meals on Wheels can make your life easier. This service covers Ballinrobe and the Lake District area. Deliveries take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and consist of soup, main meal and dessert. People can also avail of two meals on Mondays and Thursdays.
Ukulele lessons for adults takes place every Monday night at 7.30pm in the Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate Street. Those interested are asked to register their name beforehand by contacting 087-4111343.
Parents who would like to register their children for art classes are asked to contact Aine at 087-3149690.
The Ballinrobe under-18 boys’ team will be managed by Ian Place for the 2026 season. Pre-season training is underway and players wishing to join the team are asked to direct message the Ballinrobe Town AFC Facebook page.
The Ballinrobe Town women’s team will face Kilmore next Friday in the Mayo Women’s Cup. The game will take place at The Green and will kick-off at 7.30pm. Your support for the Robesiders would be appreciated.
The Ballinrobe Town under-13 girls’ team recorded a terrific 4-3 victory away to Ballyvary Blue Bombers in Division One. The game was played in Ballyvary on April 28.
At one stage in the tie, Ballinrobe trailed 3-2, however, the brave visitors upped the tempo towards the end of the game and ended up securing the spoils.
The goal scorers for Ballinrobe on the evening were Emily O’Gorman (2), Mia O’Malley and Caoibhe Fox.
On Sunday, April 26, both Ballinrobe Town and Ballina Town had to settle for a point apiece after their encounter in Belleek Park ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw.
Mya Shaughnessy was in fine form for the red and white and she netted a hat-trick, whilst her hard-working team-mate Eabha Hughes chipped in with a goal.
Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA will hold a club social in O’Malley’s Bar on Saturday night, June 6. It promises to be a great night of fun and music. Further details and information will be available closer to the date.
There was no winner of the €12,900 lotto jackpot in the Ballinrobe GAA Club draw which was held on Monday, May 4. The numbers drawn were 8, 23, 30 and 32.
There was no match three winner.
The rugby club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, May 3, with Ray Carrick the winner of €530.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club will hold an end-of-season celebration in O’Malley’s Bar on Saturday May 23, at 8pm. Club awards will be presented on the night, and there will also be live music and food served.
There was no winner of the €5,900 lotto jackpot draw which was held in The Neale on Tuesday, May 5. The numbers drawn were 8, 24, 25 and 26.
The €30 winners were Michael McGrath, Clive Casey, Sinead Moran, and Pat McGrath.
There was no winner of the €13,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, May 3. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 23 and 34.
The €50 winners were Mary Lydon, Ballyglass, Jill Burke, Garrymore, and Derek Heneghan, Roundfort.
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Islandeady
The Wednesday Get-Together Group continue to meet each week. This social gathering is a hive of activity where participants enjoy a welcoming cup of tea/scones, then dinner followed by a choice of bingo, cards or joining the fantastic group of painters under the guidance of Noreen.
Well done to all the excellent volunteers who make all this happen each Wednesday, it is such an important event in the lives of so many people.
Islandeady Community Council is celebrating 50 years this year and it has been agreed that this special occasion should be marked.
A subcommittee has been formed and at its first meeting last week it was agreed to hold a number of local events within the community and this is being planned for the month of September 2026.
You can still support the €5 per week direct debit for the new Community Centre, call Robert on 087-614 5439 or email secretary.islandeadycc@gmail.com or Caroline on 087-9324646.
The Community Spring Clean/Litter Pick took place on the May Bank Holiday Weekend. The Community Council would like to thank everybody who took part in such an important task in order to keep Islandeady 'Litter-Free'.
Further litter picks are planned at regular intervals, but of course the easiest thing is to be vigilant and prevent littering wherever possible.
Thanks to Mayo County Council who support this endeavour.
There was no winner of the Islandeady GAA Lotto draw on Sunday, May 3rd, in the Keywest. The Jackpot was €12,500.
Underage training continues each Saturday morning at 10am on the GAA pitch. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to and from training.
Islandeady GAA Cúl Camp is now open for registration. It will take place from Monday to Friday, July 27th to 31st. You can book/register at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
Activator Poles Walking course has now reached week five. Meet at the Community Centre at 10am on Friday morning. There is a few remaining spaces. No booking required and poles provided. Everybody welcome.
The Islandeady Walks continue on Monday evenings for 2026. Last week the group walked the Corha with two options of doing 5.3km or 4.8km.
It was a beautiful evening and everyone enjoyed discovering new places, getting in all those steps and most important doing it all in good company.
The walking group meet each Monday at 7pm.
There are lots of local activities in Islandeady Community Centre
The Ladies Club meets every Tuesday at 8pm while Rambling House is also every Tuesday at 7:30pm.
The Get Together Club meets every Wednesday from 11.30am and Foróige meets every Friday at 8.30pm.
The deaths occurred recently of Peggy Corrigan, Louisburgh, mother of Nora Shally, Cloonan; Patrick Fadden, Castlebar and Ballyheane; Ann Cannon, Westport, sister of Mary Conway, Cashel.
May they rest in peace.
Keep in your prayers at this time the young children from Cloggernaugh, Cogaula and Cornanool NS who made their First Holy Communion at 12 noon on Saturday last in St Patrick's Church, Islandeady.
Thanks to all who helped prepare them for the Sacrament and to Fr Chris Brennan who administered it.
Knock Pilgrimage to pray for Peace in the Holy Land is on Saturday, May 16th, and will be led by Bishop William Shomali from Bethlehem, starting with a message of hope at 11am and Mass at 3pm. It is organised by the papal charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). All welcome.
In a few years there will be very few priests and many of the ministries that are carried out will have to be ministered by lay people. The Archdiocese at present is preparing Funeral Ministry Teams in parishes to assist families at a time of bereavement. The church recommends that when no priest or deacon is available to lead the prayers at the funeral home or the home of the deceased and graveside prayers in the cemetery, then a lay person may lead the appropriate rites. A training programme has begun and two parishes have completed the training. All parishes and pastoral councils are now been asked to consider the needs of their parish and discuss Funeral Ministry Teams as a possibility.
Congratulations to Islandeady fishermen Tommy Carroll, who was the winner in the Westport Anglers' Seamus O'Malley Cup, and Ray Barrett who was also a winner.
