Claremorris local notes
Winners of the U14B shield county final.
The Croí Third Age Mayo programme, which aims to promote healthy cardiovascular ageing, is delighted to partner with local pharmacies across Mayo for the month of September to offer free blood pressure checks to anyone who has not had their blood pressure checked in the past year, with a particular focus on those over 55 years of age. From September 1–30, a number of pharmacies across Mayo will be participating in this initiative. You can contact Aran Health pharmacy, Sliverbridge SC, in Claremorris for more details. For the latest list of participating pharmacies, please visit www.croi.ie.
God of Carnage, one of the funniest plays you will ever see, comes to Claremorris Town Hall Theatre on Saturday next.
The backstory of the play is that two children have had a playground fight, resulting in injury to one. The parents meet to resolve the dispute in a civilised manner. What happens is anything but civilised. The fast-paced comedy is performed by Harvest Moon Theatre Group, from Claremorris, with a multi award-winning cast of Rosemary Dixon, Vera Kilgallon, John Morley and Kevin Woods. The play is directed by John Corless.
God of Carnage was written by French playwright, Yasmina Reza, and has been very well-received. The Broadway production starred James Gandolfini, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, and Marcia Gay Harden. A film version, Carnage, featured Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, and John C. Reilly.
If you want a good laugh, then Claremorris Town Hall Theatre is the place to be on Saturday night. Tickets for the show are available from the Theatre on 094 931 0999 and online at www.townhall.ie. Doors open at 7pm and the show commences at 8pm.
Clinical Somatics uses slow gentle exercises to relieve pain, reduce stress and improve your posture and movement. Sign up for the six-week course starting tomorrow (Wednesday) in Claremorris Family Resource Centre (F12 XN28) at 2.15pm or at 7pm. 1 hour per week. €60 for the course. Contact John on 0877495573 or FRC Claremorris on 094 9377838.
A Wake In The West - comes to Claremorris Town Hall Theatre on Friday, September 29. This ever popular and side-splitting comedy was written by Mayo man Michael J Ginnelly. The play brings the 1970’s to life in the west of Ireland after Tom Healy drinks himself to death, his final wish being, to be buried in the drink at sea! Shortly before death, Tom acquired a new pair of false teeth, which cause absolute consternation on his death bed! Nothing brings Irish village life together more so than a wake and this rip-roaring comedy, is one that you will not want to miss!
The Other Abbey players are an experienced and very talented group, who have performed this play previously. The reaction was incredible, leading to the group restaging the production on two subsequent occasions. On this occasion, The Players have very kindly agreed to perform the production, in aid of a wonderful charity called ‘The Irish Pilgrimage Trust’.
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust is a very worthy and well-established charity, which is in existence for over fifty years. The Trust involves volunteers, (who pay all their own expenses), fundraising to take groups of children and young adults with varying degrees of special needs to Lourdes for a holiday at Easter each year.
All proceeds of this particular effort will go to group 109 of the Trust. This group is based largely in the South Mayo, North Galway region. All concerned are most grateful to The “Other Abbey Players” for their efforts and generosity of spirit. Please do come along and support this most worthy cause. You will not be disappointed and will return home with sore sides from laughing! Tickets for the show are available from the Theatre on 094 931 0999 and online at www.townhall.ie. Doors open at 7pm and the show commences at 8pm.
A new late train to Mayo from Dublin six days per week has been included in an Irish Rail draft timetable, according to a county councillor. Ballina-based Independent Cllr Mark Duffy has described the new service as being a ‘brilliant addition’, which will be warmly welcomed. “I am delighted to confirm that a new draft timetable from Irish Rail today has included a late train to Mayo leaving Dublin at 19.35pm [from] Monday to Saturday,” he posted on social media. “This will be a brilliant addition to the county and will commence from late December.” The new service will arrive at Ballyhaunis at 10.01pm, Claremorris at 10.16pm, Castlebar at 10.36pm, Westport at 10.53pm, Foxford at 10.47pm and Ballina at 11pm.
A number of councillors, including Cllr Mark Duffy, Cllr Cyril Burke and Cllr Martin McLoughlin previously called on Irish Rail to provide a regular late-evening service from Dublin to Mayo.
There is sadness in South Mayo this week following the passing of Andrew Finn, Carrowbeg, Claremorris, formerly of Hollymount. Castlebar Mitchels GAA Club were among the many who paid tribute to Andrew. “Castlebar Mitchels is saddened to learn of the death of Andrew Finn of Carrowbeg, Claremorris and Derrymore, Hollymount,” the club wrote in a statement. “Andrew was brother to Brian, who is the CE supervisor at Castlebar Mitchels An Sportlann, and a valued member of our team.
Andrew is predeceased by his parents Paddy and Kathleen Finn. Andrew will be deeply missed by his children Kelly-Anne, Andrew and his partner Lara, Kelly, Ryan and Sioda and their mother Pamela, Andrew’s partner Tara and her son Calvin, his brothers Brian, Kieran and Des, sister Anne, sisters-in-law Maud, Sheila and Connie, his uncle P. Charles, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his loyal companion Logan and friends.
Mass for Andrew took place on Thursday at St Colman’s Church, Claremorris. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Congrats to this week's Claremorris GAA 50/50 Lotto winner Seán Heneghan on winning €870 in the draw. Thanks to all who supported. The lotto can be played online at: lottoraiser.ie/ClaremorrisGAA.
A meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 7pm in the Ellison Hotel, Castlebar. Contact JJ 087 2300580 if you are attending.
The free Knock Youth Leadership Programme commences on September 30 and it aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to volunteer/work within their parish to provide a fun and safe space for young people to gather and explore their faith. Participants receive 2certificates on completion. A certificate in Youth Ministry (accredited by Queens University), and a certificate in Youth work/Youth Ministry Skills accredited by The Open College, NI. If interested, contact Knock Youth Ministry on youthministry@knockshrine.ie or call 094 93753231.
A silent retreat with the theme 'If you but knew the gift of God' preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne, Foyer of Charity, at St. Mary’s Accommodation, Knock from October 16 to 22. The cost is €495 full board. Contact Helen 086 1678027 / hellywilliams@gmail.com www.foyerofcharity.ie. It is a privileged time to come away from noise and distractions and listen to the Spirit of God, who is love. silence, prayer, teachings and liturgy of the Church.
Glenamaddy Copmmunity School are now enrolling for classes. they are suitable for adult learners who want to enter the work force, early school leavers and learners who have completed their Leaving Cert, with possible progression to Further Education Colleges, Institutes of Technologies and Universities. Accredited by the QQI and ICDL. Student grants are available. Phone 094 9659315/ 086 3906865 or email: adulteducation@glencs.ie Further info and application forms available on www.fetchcourses.ie.
This is an 8 Week free programme starting in October 2023 in Cúram Family Centre Claremorris. It is open to all women in the community and is a great opportunity to learn more about leadership, how to become more involved in community, and decision making. Some topics covered will include:- voting awareness, local government structures and how we can make women more visible. This will be fun, interactive, and enjoyable for all participants. For further information and to book your place contact 094 9362096.
Autumn classes will soon be starting at Cúram, which nclude :- Yoga evening classes, There limited places available on the morning 10am Yoga class. Art, felting, basket making, chair yoga, essential health and wellness. Contact the centre on 094 9362096 for booking and further information.
Mama and Baby Reflexology Class starting in Cúram Family Centre on Thursday 14th September at 10am. Contact Jennifer on 087 2944995 for further information and to book. Limited places available.
The numbers drawn in the Garrymore lotto held on Sunday evening last, September 10, were 6, 15, 19 and 33. There was no winner of the €12,900 jackpot on offer. €50's went to each of the following: Colm Hession, Pulbawn; Kathleen Nally, Bushfield; and Michelle Gaynard, Churchquarter. The latest draw took place in Garrymore on Sunday evening last, September 17, with jackpot of €13,000 on offer. Tickets are available at all local shops and club players and officers, and available on-line at the Clubforce.com website, enter Garrymore in the ‘Find my Club’ search box, select Garrymore GAA Club (not Garrymore GAA Club Events) and then playlotto.
