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Local Notes: Ballintubber U15's take part in Feile in Derry.

Local Notes: Ballintubber U15's take part in Feile in Derry.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Ballyglass Active Age take advantage of weather:Ceol na Locha Festival in Tourmakeady:Ballyheane Community Council election.
Local Notes: Scores of cyclists take partin the Ollie Roache Memorial Cycle in Ballintubber

Local Notes: Scores of cyclists take partin the Ollie Roache Memorial Cycle in Ballintubber

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

The late Jimmy Joe Staunton, Breaffy Road, Castlebar:Curious Minds Award 2025 for Burriscarra NS, Carnacon:The late PJ Gavin, Gortaruaun, Belcarra, Castlebar.
Local Notes: Cyclists at Ballyglass Vintage Day.

Local Notes: Cyclists at Ballyglass Vintage Day.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Special birthday celebration for twins:Open Day at Growing Minds Preschool, Carnacon:Ballyglass Clean Up volunteers:
Local Notes: All the latest news from Carra Country

Local Notes: All the latest news from Carra Country

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Tóchar Phádraig group walk "A pilgrim’s journey is not just about the steps taken, but the reflections along the way. Join up this year for a spiritual walk that connects past, present, and faith.
Local Notes: Celebrating 50 years of Ballyglass FC 

Local Notes: Celebrating 50 years of Ballyglass FC 

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Congratulations to Ballyglass FC on reaching this incredible milestone, their 50th anniversary on the Bank Holiday weekend.
Local Notes: Ballintubber win the homeland Minor Division 4 final.

Local Notes: Ballintubber win the homeland Minor Division 4 final.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

The late Joseph (Joe) Moran, Knockaraha, Ballintubber:Ballintubber Cycling Club host the annual Ollie Roache Memorial Cycle:Tourmakeady and Partry wish Garda Tom Fleming well in his retirement.
Local Notes: Lily Neary at Errew Centre with the Alzheimer's fundraising box.

Local Notes: Lily Neary at Errew Centre with the Alzheimer's fundraising box.

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Ballyglass Darkness Into Light success:Cemetery Masses and Veneration in Carra County area:Belcarra Community Council elections.
Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA club winners of Division 1 Feile Maigheo to compete in the All Ireland

Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA club winners of Division 1 Feile Maigheo to compete in the All Ireland

Wed, 21 May, 2025

The late GeraldineMcDonnell, Carnahaltor, Ballyglass:Mayo Co Co accepting applications for Summer Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme:The late James (Jimm) Jennings, Lisgowel, Breaffy.
Local Notes: Cathaoirleach of Ballintubber GAA history committee celebrates milestone birthday.

Local Notes: Cathaoirleach of Ballintubber GAA history committee celebrates milestone birthday.

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Ballyglass FC anniversary raffle:The late Fr Tommy Lyons, Ballyburke, Ayle, Westport:Blue Dot for Lough Mask.
Local Notes: Carnacon ladies win Castlebar nines tournament.

Local Notes: Carnacon ladies win Castlebar nines tournament.

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Book launch at Ballintubber Abbey:Clogher classic ends in a draw:Balla Vintage and Motor Show.
Community Notes: All the latest news from Carra Country

Community Notes: All the latest news from Carra Country

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Easter Monday Tóchar Walk A profound thank you has been extended to everyone who participated on the Easter Monday Tóchar Phádraig half walk from the round tower in Aughagower back to Ballintubber Abbey.
Local Notes: Poignant images from Ballintubber Passion Play.

Local Notes: Poignant images from Ballintubber Passion Play.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Great turnout for Ballyglass Easter Market:Killawalla Community Council changes:Belcarra Sustainability Energy Survey.
Local Notes: Ballintubber Abbey Strategic Plan launch and Open Day.

Local Notes: Ballintubber Abbey Strategic Plan launch and Open Day.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Ballintubber Passion Play 2025:Belcarra Master Energy Plan:Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail annual walk.
Local Notes: Environmental Award for Clogher.

Local Notes: Environmental Award for Clogher.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Ballintubber Abbey Passion Play 2025:1st St Patrick's Day Parade in Tourmakeady in 20 years:Open Day in the Distillery.
Local Notes: CLG Tuar Mhic Eadaigh celebrate their 60th Anniversary.

Local Notes: CLG Tuar Mhic Eadaigh celebrate their 60th Anniversary.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The late Phyllis Staunton, Clooncruel, Ballyheane:Ross is Connacht Champion:Loch Measc Distillery 'Open Day'.
Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoy successful Nollaig na mBan event.

Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoy successful Nollaig na mBan event.

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Carnacon LGFA registration now open:Padraic and Ann from Killawalla East, celebrate 50th wedding anniversary:Balla students excel.
Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoy evening in Corley's.

Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoy evening in Corley's.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Killawalla Community Council AGM:Prestigious final for Breaffy NS:National Denim Day on Friday 28.
Local Notes: Burriscarra Cemetery bore the brunt of storm Eowyn with a dozen headstones damaged.

Local Notes: Burriscarra Cemetery bore the brunt of storm Eowyn with a dozen headstones damaged.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

CIE Award for Abbey Guides:Forest Walks safety:Storm Eowyn Assistance Scheme.
Local Notes: Boys from bonny Scotland helped get power restored in Carnacon area 

Local Notes: Boys from bonny Scotland helped get power restored in Carnacon area 

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Carra CountryThe late Chris PrendergastThe death took place last week of Chris Prendergast née Foy, Rosewood, Ballyglass, Claremorris and late of Kinally, Belcarra.
Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoyed an evening of elegance at Corley's Abbey Lodge.

Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoyed an evening of elegance at Corley's Abbey Lodge.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Storm Eowyn leaves its mark:Ballintubber Bord na nÓg:Davitt's debut for Mayo.
Local Notes: Launch of Pipers Cross new album 'Queens of Mayo' in Hughes Pub, Carnacon.

Local Notes: Launch of Pipers Cross new album 'Queens of Mayo' in Hughes Pub, Carnacon.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

The late Joe Nestor, Carrowreaghmony, Ballyglass:CLG Tuar Mhic Eadaigh GAA 60th aniversary dinner dance:Ballyheane Goes Country.
Local Notes: The Pipers Cross Ceili Band launch new album in Hughes Pub, Carnacon.

Local Notes: The Pipers Cross Ceili Band launch new album in Hughes Pub, Carnacon.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Magical Nollaig na mBan celebration:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh GAA anniversary celebration:The late Teresa Vahey:The late Mary Durkan:
Local Notes: 'Sisters' got special dispensation to participate in the Ballintubber Annual Tractor Run.

Local Notes: 'Sisters' got special dispensation to participate in the Ballintubber Annual Tractor Run.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Fiona McHale retires from ladies inter-county football:Lough Carra information booklets available:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh GAA Club 60th anniversary dinner dance.
Local Notes: Ladies rule supreme at Baile an Tobair Club AGM.

Local Notes: Ladies rule supreme at Baile an Tobair Club AGM.

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Ballintubber Abbey Christmas Concert success:Ballyglass Community Council AGM on January 22:The late Ena Sheridan, Ardboley, Balla.
Local Notes: Tree planted in honour of retirement of Canon James Quinn after 26 years administering to Taugheen community.

Local Notes: Tree planted in honour of retirement of Canon James Quinn after 26 years administering to Taugheen community.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

The late Michael Dempsey, Skehanagh Upper, Ballintubber:Turar Mhic Eadaigh CLG AGM:Nollag na mBan celebration in Errew Centre.
Local Notes: Noelle is chairperson of Ballintubber GAA Club.

Local Notes: Noelle is chairperson of Ballintubber GAA Club.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Ballyglass Christmas Market:Christmas festivities in Ballintubber:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh take U21 title.
Local Notes: An evening of Irish Folk Songs in Errew Community Centre.

Local Notes: An evening of Irish Folk Songs in Errew Community Centre.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Annual Christmas celebrations in Ballintubber:Eco Pop Up Market at Crave at the Cottage, Ballintubber:The late Peter Garry.
Local Notes: Tomas Solan retires from Ballyglass RSS Scheme.

Local Notes: Tomas Solan retires from Ballyglass RSS Scheme.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Tractor Run and Seasonal Fun in Ballintubber:Awards for Geopark Project:Deserved win for Linda at 'Mayo People of the Year Awards'.
Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA Minor 'A' and U21 'B' champions at 20th Anniversary Reunion night.

Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA Minor 'A' and U21 'B' champions at 20th Anniversary Reunion night.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

The late Sean Coyne, Knockaraha, Clogher:Christmas Festivities 2024 in Ballintubber:Handel's Messiah in Belcarra.
Local Notes: Ballyglass FC Hall of Fame Award presented to Breege Jennings.

Local Notes: Ballyglass FC Hall of Fame Award presented to Breege Jennings.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

'The Big House in the West' seminar:The late Margaret Walsh, Derryveeney, Tourmakeady:Balla Christmas Market on December 7.
Local Notes: Halloween Tractor Run was a great success in Clogher

Local Notes: Halloween Tractor Run was a great success in Clogher

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Clogher Community Centre and the local area was a hive of excitement on Sunday, October 27th, as the Clogher Environmental Group presented the first annual Halloween Tractor Run and children’s tractor run.
Local Notes: Ukrainian Community visited Clogher Heritage Centre.

Local Notes: Ukrainian Community visited Clogher Heritage Centre.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The late Liam O'Toole:Halloween Market at Ballyglass Community Centre:The late Maureen Flynn.
Local Notes: Ballintubber U21 team who lost out to Kilmovee in 1st round of the C championship.

Local Notes: Ballintubber U21 team who lost out to Kilmovee in 1st round of the C championship.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Ballyglass FC Awards Night in Carra Lodge:November Graveyard prayers in Carra County:The late Sean Keane, Cappaduff, Tourmakeady.
Local Notes: Ballintubber Abbey Choir launch their new fundraising album 'Dochas 's Gra - Hope andLove'.

Local Notes: Ballintubber Abbey Choir launch their new fundraising album 'Dochas 's Gra - Hope andLove'.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Song-writing workshop in Ballyglass Community Centre:Biodiversity Fund open for applications:'Horror in the Barracks' on October 25, 26 and 27.
137-year-old Mayo building revived by community group

137-year-old Mayo building revived by community group

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

There were great celebrations in Errew, near Ballyheane, as the local community committee proudly hosted the official opening of the newly restored community centre on Friday, October 4.
Local Notes: Celebrating 30 year of hosting the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning in Ballyglass.

Local Notes: Celebrating 30 year of hosting the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning in Ballyglass.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Ballyglass Active Age on Tour:Inter Active Schools Talks:The late Paddy Gibbons, Belcarra.
Report reveals vulnerabilities of Lough Carra

Report reveals vulnerabilities of Lough Carra

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

A study of Lough Carra has raised concerns about elevated ammonia and phosphorous levels in certain areas.
Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA Club pay tribute to Fr Ulick Burke.

Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA Club pay tribute to Fr Ulick Burke.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

'Hope and Love' CD launch:Official opening of Errew Community Centre:Clogher Culture Night success.
Local Notes: Enjoying the balmy weather at the Killawalla Fair recently

Local Notes: Enjoying the balmy weather at the Killawalla Fair recently

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

A stern test awaits as Ballintubber GAA team play Ballaghaderreen in quarter final:Ballintubber choir launch:Official Opening of Pairc Ben.
Local Notes: Musicians at a recent Clogher Gathering.

Local Notes: Musicians at a recent Clogher Gathering.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

The late Tommy Joe Walsh, Ballyglass:Presentation to Fr Ulick Bourke, SMA, by Ballintubber GAA Club:Pairc Ben official opening in Tourmakeady.
Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA has adopted a smoke-free policy at all its facilities.

Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA has adopted a smoke-free policy at all its facilities.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

George Henry Moore Homage:Launch of Jimmy Corbett Perpetual Cup:La Mor na Gaeilge 2024.
Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA Club make sponsorship contribution to Mayo LGFA U16 girls.

Local Notes: Ballintubber GAA Club make sponsorship contribution to Mayo LGFA U16 girls.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Moorehall Bat Monitoring Event:Ballintubber Fun Run on September 22:Talk on Pioneering Journey of Thomas Larkin.
Local Notes: Ballintubber club stalwarts enjoying recent club event in Clogher Ballintubber GAA Clubrooms.

Local Notes: Ballintubber club stalwarts enjoying recent club event in Clogher Ballintubber GAA Clubrooms.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

The late Michael Joe Sheridan:'Light the Fire' ceremonies at Ballintubber Abbey;Geopark Heritage Week events.

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