Local Notes: All of the latest news from Ballinrobe
Pupils from St Joseph's National School in Ballinrobe at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Claremorris. Picture: Trish Forde
‘Somebody Special’ is a CD which has been recorded recently by Pat McGovern and a group of musician friends from Hollymount and its environs. All proceeds from the sale of the recording will go to promote the great work of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust. The Trust comprises of groups of voluntary carers from all around Ireland, who take children and young adults with additional needs to Lourdes each Easter.
The objective of The Trust is twofold: To promote independence and self confidence amongst its guests by granting them a wonderful, week long holiday of diverse activities; and secondly, to afford parents and carers at home one weeks respite while their loved ones are away.
All carers within The Trust are volunteers, who take a week’s annual leave, pay all their own expenses and fundraise to meet the costs of the guests travelling. The ‘Somebody Special’ CD is a novel way of fundraising and is dedicated to all those involved with the Trust in any way. It is a collection of ten songs and tunes, and has been a labour of love for the musicians who have all given freely of their time and talents to the project. The launch night for this CD will take place on Friday, April 11.
A Mass will take in the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe, at 11am on Monday, April 7, to celebrate the Ballinrobe Active Retirement Association’s 25th Anniversary. All are welcome.
Ballinrobe Town AFC is delighted to partner with the FAI Mayo to launch the upcoming Cadbury Kick Fit Programme. If you are a woman over 18 and want to get out, get fit, have great fun with new people whilst playing soccer, then this could be for you. Whether or not you have played soccer before does not matter. All levels are welcome and why not give it a go. This programme will be starting soon, and those interested are asked to email alan.dowling@ballinrobetownafc.com.
Ballinrobe Town (B) defeated Crossmolina (B) 5-2 in what was a lively League Two encounter at The Green, on Saturday, March 22. Ballinrobe began the tie in a robust fashion and the hosts edged in front after 11 minutes, when Isaia Caldaras set-up Liam O’Toole and the latter’s swerving strike rustled the back of the net.
However, Crossmolina battled back and just four minutes later the North Mayo side restored parity, courtesy of a tidy close-range finish from Josh Helly McNulty. The end to end nature of the tie continued and just one minute after conceding the equaliser, the Robesiders regained the initiative. A free-kick from Johnny Burke was blocked by the Crossmolina custodian George Gordetskyy, but the poaching Liam O’Toole was on hand to steer the loose ball to the back of the net.
A doughty Crossmolina refused to be deterred and the maroon and white netted a fortuitous levelling goal on 29 minutes, when Shane McKinley’s wind assisted corner-kick bizarrely ended up in the back of Niall O’Malley’s net.
The Ballinrobe half-time pep-talk seemed to have worked wonders and the Robesiders went ahead for the third time in this contest just two minutes into the second half, courtesy of a fine strike from Shane Ryan. Aided by the promptings of Adam Walsh, Rory Walsh, and Caldaras, Greg Keleghan’s troops busily sought a fourth goal and it duly arrived on 68 minutes as Ryan’s superb strike found the top corner of the Crossmolina net. The red and white added the insurance goal on 80 minutes. An in-swinging corner-kick from Caldaras fell invitingly to Rory Walsh and the latter’s close-range header rustled the back of the net.
Ballinrobe Town: N O’Malley, N McManus, A Walsh, Conor Keleghan, J Heneghan, R Walsh, L O’Toole, A Thornton, J Burke, I Caldaras, S Ryan. Subs used: Cian Keleghan, O Lydon, G Kacki, R King, P. Connolly. Referee: M. Walsh.
Congratulations to the Ballinrobe Community School minor girls basketball team who won the PPSC regional final by defeating Colaiste Eachrèidh, Athenry, on March 20. Ballinrobe now progress to the All-Ireland play-off’s which will take place on April 4.
On the same day, the Ballinrobe Community School junior ladies basketball team suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Dunmore Community School, in what was a very difficult and challenging game. However, the Ballinrobe junior girls’ team can be proud of their efforts on the day and will take plenty of positives ahead of their upcoming All-Ireland play-off’s.
Christine Hynes was the winner of €105 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
The Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe, will have a wide range of Easter activities taking place on Saturday, April 19. As usual, there will be the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children. Further details and information will be available at a later date.
Pendant alarms for older people are available by contacting the Tacú Family Resource Centre at 094 9542908. The alarms are connected to a contact centre to enable older people of 65 or older, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.
The results of a gents open competition held on March 21 and sponsored by Golfstyle, are as follows: white tee, Padraic Costello (40), green tees, James Keady (36). Ladies’ first, Jean Folan (34), Q, Mary McKeon (34).
The results of a gent’s competition sponsored by JMS Autos and held on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday March 23 are as follows: first, Christopher Mellett (40), second, Tom Finnerty (40), Gross, John Lydon (35), Gpts Cat 1, Brian O’Connor (34) Cat 2, Paddy Lee (38), Cat 3, Chris Loftus (36), Cat 4, Eoin Walsh (34), Front 9, Geoff McDonald (22), Back 9, Steve McCluskey (28).
A ladies competition sponsored by Ann and Ciara Galvin was held recently and the results were as follows: first, Ailish Gleeson (41), Cat 1, Phyllis Lee (31), Cat 2, Helen King (31), Cat 3, Eileen Conlisk (38), Front 9, Niamh Foley, Back 9, Sarah McCluskey.
There was no winner of the €26,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 24. The numbers drawn were 21, 31, 34 and 36. There were no match three winners.
There was no winner of the €7,500 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, March 23. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 7 and 31. Last Sunday week’s draw marked the 30th Anniversary of the first Garrymore GAA Club lotto draw. To celebrate, Garrymore GAA Club doubled the number of prizes for the aforementioned draw with six winners of €50 each.
The €50 winners were Bernard Dolan, Pulbawn; Brian Healy, Farmhill; Martin Jordan, Kilmaine; Sophie McGuinness, Farmhill; Jamie Oates, Garrymore, and Ava Hession, c/o Lyons, Roundfort.
The €7,600 lotto jackpot draw was scheduled to take place on Monday, March 31. Garrymore GAA Club lotto tickets are available in all local shops, and from club players and officers. Tickets are also available online by visiting the Clubforce.com website and entering Garrymore in the ‘Find my Club’ search box. You then need to select Garrymore GAA Club (not Garrymore GAA Club events) and click play lotto. Your support for this weekly lotto is appreciated.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, March 23, with Peter Walsh the winner of €452.
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The community council organised ‘ Community Litter Pick’ last weekend, March 28, 29 and 30, in conjunction with the National ‘Spring into Action’ campaign and they ‘thank’ all who took part, for the benefit of the lovely rural community. The great work carried out by volunteers is evident in most areas, and community members really appreciate the co-operation of everyone to rescue any random litter in order to maintain a litter-free community. Members believe that litter ‘creates more litter’ and frequent litter-picking and vigilance appears to be a deterrent in some areas.
The Islandeady Cycling Club will host its annual Spin for Brendan cycle on Sunday, April 13, at 9.30am starting at Jacks Old Cottage, Islandeady. The cycle has two new exciting routes, a 40km and 80km, both taking in the beautiful Mayo countryside. It is €25 to register on the day from 8.30am or on eventmaster.ie. All proceeds go to Islandeady Cycling Club and Snugboro United Football Club. After the cycle, enjoy a friendly chat with some tasty refreshments served at Jacks Old Cottage. A great opportunity to get out and enjoy the fantastic spring weather and feel the benefit of the exercise and the social event.
Results for Monday, March 24; 1st Bridie Walsh; 2nd June Costello, Ann Roache, Mag Needham and Angela Moran; 3rd John Walsh, Mary Brosnihan, Michael Moore, Thomas Conroy, John McGuire, Mary O’Malley, Frank Sammon and Kathleen Clarke. Raffle winners were Liam Walsh, Trish Hoban, Brendan Gibbons and John Mc Guire.
Special games coming up - Monday, April 14, will be in aid of the Parkinsons Association, (requested by a regular player) so please support. An extra game in aid of the new community centre will take place in the present community centre on Good Friday, April 18, with excellent prizes on offer.
The group met recently and have great plans for the coming year. The group are presently developing some maps outlining agreed walks, which will be available to view on the usual media outlets and on printed leaflets. The group have also decided to plan flexible routes in advance which will allow participants select suitable walks, dates and distance.
With summertime beginning and brighter days ahead the group are planning their first walk on Monday, April 7. This will be a short ‘catch-up’ walk to suit all, approx 3km, meeting at Key West and walking the Newport Rd via Cornanool and back to Key West.
