Local Notes: All smiles at the Erris Exiles Reunion in London.
Enjoying the recent Erris Exiles Reunion in London were from left; Sean Ruddy, Rosaleen Lally, representative for St Luke’s Hospice in London, Mary Teresa Barrett, Catherine McIntyre (Glencastle National School and Special class) and Martin Ruddy.
A 4 session course for expectant mothers and partners begins on Wednesday March 12, and running for four weeks will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. The course is run by Public Health Nurses and is free of charge. You are advised to attend early in your pregnancy. To register contact Nuala on 097 27418.
Sinn Féin TD for Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh has criticised communication companies for their failure to reconnect customers over three weeks after Storm Éowyn. “The damage caused by Storm Éowyn was on a worse scale than anything I have witnessed across Mayo and the whole country” Teachta Conway-Walsh said. “I understand that telecoms companies faced great difficulty in managing reconnections. However, phone and internet are vital communication tools and people cannot be left without them".
“I have contacted both Eir to raise this matter with them. Eir have confirmed to me that they believe it will take another two to three weeks to complete all the repairs in Mayo due to the fact that the some of the remediation work will require road closing licences. Eir has also stated that they are issuing 5G mobile broadband as an interim solution to customers while fixed line services are restored. Homes and businesses who wish to avail of this need to contact Eir directly.
The draw was held on February 23, and the numbers drawn were; 3, 31, 33and 34 with no winner for a jackpot €9,700. The house prize of €100 was won by Kieran and Teresa Moran, Glenamoy. The €30 offline winners were Aoibhinn Tuohill, Ballycastle and Sharon Cosgrove, Pullathomas. The €30 online winners were Catherine Flannery, Pullathomas and Catherine Pullathomas. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on March 2, in McGuire’s, Barnatra, was €9,800.
The Kilmore Community Sports Field AGM will take place on Friday, March 21, at 8pm in the Kilmore Clubhouse Drum.
The Sweeney Cup Intermediate semi-final (men) Cill Chomáin v Lahardane will be held on next Sunday, March 9, at 2pm in Cill Chomáin.
Winners in the CLG Cill Chomáin club development confined draw 2024 which was held at the recent Cill Chomáin dinner dance held on February 14; the 10 x €100 winners were: Joe Coyle, Gorthmeer; Eileen Kelly, New York; Jimmy Flannery, Inver; Gerard McDonnell, Glengad; Sadie and Matthew Burke, Portacloy; Lexi Deane, Glenamoy; Laura Murphy, Aughoose; John Doherty, Gorthmellia; Kathleen Moran, Glenamoy; and Thomas O' Keefe, Stonefield.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €16,800 with the two €50 winners being Ann Scanlon, Dooyork and Michael Gillespie, Bellacorick while McHale’s, Muinginaune and Becky and Ann McIntyre, Doohoma both won €25. The two online winners were Mary Lavin, Balla €50 and Rita Gaughan, Belmullet €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, March 4, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €900 in 53 calls or less.
Get your dancing shoes on for a fundraising function in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Sunday, March 16, from 4 til 7pm all in aid of Erris Defib with music by Michael S and daughter Clodagh.
Staff and students from Our Ladies Secondary School recently completed a loop walk in memory of past pupil Lauren Padden who sadly passed away 2 years ago. As many people are aware Lauren’s mum Shelley and the team at Cois Cuain recently completed the challenge of 2000km in the month of February in memory of Lauren and to raise money for NorthWest Stop. The whole school community was delighted to accompany Shelley on her walk today and the staff and students thank her for allowing them to walk with her. The school raised €500 for the worthy cause. If you wish to donate, the link is below: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/2000kforcurlysue.
An art workshop for primary school children from the Iorrais Gaeltacht will be held in the Old School in Cheathrú Thaidhg on Wednesday, March 5, from 3.30 - 5pm during Seachtain na Gaeilge. This is a joint initiative between Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo and Gaeilge Iorrais and funded through the Seachtain na Gaeilge fund with hEnergia.
A special 'Seisiún na nÓg' will be held on Friday, March 7, starting at 7pm in Áras Inis Gluaire. This is an Irish event for the people of Iorrais and Dúich Sheoigheach. Join them for the night of music, singing in the traditional Irish style, poetry and storytelling and Irish Language Company.
At the AGM of Ballyglass RNLI, long service awards were presented to two great members of Ballyglass RNLI - Nora Mai Walsh and Eddie Diver received 30 year service awards but as all know locally, both Nora Mai and Eddie were involved long before records began. Eddie was working with the late Paddy Leech and Buddy Valkenburg in the years preceding the arrival of a lifeboat.
Nora Mai needs no introduction to anyone reading this, Nora Mai was involved with the now world renowned Irish Coffee Event, standing for hours on end making Irish Coffee for all who visited the RNLI stand on Heritage Day in August, and again cooking up a storm at the open days in Ballyglass. If Nora Mai got wind of the crew being out on a rescue late in the evening, the word went to Ballyglass to get all into the Western Strands for a bowl of soup and some food, (rumour has it an odd pint was had also).
The chairman spoke of the legacy both Mora Mai and Eddie have left to Ballyglass RNLI and the community. Eddie continues to be involved in fundraising while Nora Mai enjoys a well-earned rest, but she has her daughter Liz and granddaughter Michelle continuing her work at Ballyglass RNLI.
Well done also to Kayley Geraghty on successfully completing her inshore lifeboat (ILB) Tier 1 pass out. This covers launch and recovery, anchoring, veering, towing, policies and procedures, locate and assist, roles and responsibilities, vhf, stability, local knowledge etc.
'Tús maith leath na hoibre' (a good start is half the battle). Support our lifeboats and crews, dedicated to saving lives at sea.
Brogans Eurospar in Belmullet under the Let’s Celebrate Community Campaign winners 2024 recently donated €1,000 to an extremely worthy local charity Cara Iorrais who has helped so many members of the community. The Eurospar Let’s Celebrate Community Campaign is an excellent opportunity to give back to those in the community who deserve it most.
Over the next few weeks, you can ask your questions and find out more about what Erris Workability do. The drop-in clinics will take place in: Inver Community Centre on Wednesday, March 6; Geesala Community Centre on Wednesday, March12; Ballycroy Visitor Centre on Wednesday, March19; SOLAS, Eachléim on Friday, March 26; Teach Greannaí, Cornboy on Wednesday, April 2; and Centra, Bangor Erris on Wednesday, April 9. Pop in any time between 11am and 1pm on those dates. Má bhíonn tú faoin gceantar, buail isteach! Any questions in the meantime, call or text Siobhán at 087 499 6605.
Would you have an hour to spare in the week? Adult mentors are required for Foróige's Big Brother Big Sister Programme in your area. If you are interested in supporting a young person, this is an enjoyable way to spend your time and have a positive impact in a young person’s life! There are many young people waiting to be matched to a mentor and would be delighted to hear from you! Call 086 047 1420 to express your interest in volunteering or to hear more information on our recruitment process.
