Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballina
Martin Bourke and David Cahill, of Ballina Tennis Club, who won the Men’s Doubles Grade 5 in two sets against players from GO Tennis, Castlebar and Claremorris Tennis Club. They were playing in the Claremorris Graded National Tour Doubles, which was hosted by Claremorris Tennis Club. They are pictured receiving their prizes from Adrian Walsh of Claremorris Tennis Club.
Wednesdays and Fridays in Ballina Library are being filled with stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages this summer.
The free Storytime session for children under the age of eight will take place for half an hour on Fridays, from 10.15am. A 10.15am to 10.45am slot on Wednesdays is reserved for youngsters of any age, and will feature songs and rhymes from Tommy T. This is also free to attend.
Meanwhile, a chess workshop and tournament for children between the ages of seven and 12 is taking place in the library this morning (Tuesday, July 22) at 10.30am, hosted by Red King Chess. Children will learn how to set up a board, and how to use the Pawn, the Rook, the Knight and the Bishop.
Email Barbara Varley at bvarley@mayococo.ie or phone Ballina Library on 094-9064442 for further information.
The death has taken place in Leeds of Eugene Walsh, formerly of Glenree, Bonniconlon.
Eugene was the much-loved father of Eugene Jnr, Angela (deceased), Michael and Maria.
He will be sadly missed by his children, daughter-in-law Michelle, son-in-law Paul, sisters Peggy, Josephine, Kathleen (Leeds), Agnes (Glenree) and Christina (Carralavin), brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary, parents Pat and Margaret Walsh, brothers Jack, Martin and Padraig, and sisters Teresa, Nell and Patricia.
Eugene’s Funeral Service took place on Thursday of last week in St Nicholas Church, Oakwood Lane, Leeds, followed by burial at Killinbeck Cemetery, Cross Gates, Leeds.
A basket weaving class returns to Craoibhín Ballina this week following a very successful session with Tom Delaney of Auld Craft in June.
Those who would like some coaching in the craft of basket weaving will be welcome to join this second class on Thursday, July 24.
Participants will be guided through the art of producing a unique piece of work during the day-long course, which costs €55.
The basket weaving session will take place in the Craoibhín Ballina centre on Cathedral Road (next door to St Muredach’s Cathedral), and places are limited.
Please contact Craoibhín Ballina on 087-2785365 to book your place in the class, which will run from 9.30am to 5pm.
The death has taken place of Dickie Nallon, Ballymacredmond, Knockmore, Ballina.
Dickie will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Mary, family Maria (Freddie), Richie (Sandra), Angela (Edward) and Sharon (partner Fintan), adored grandchildren Darragh, Ciarán, Keelan, Chloe, Katie, James, Helen, Edward and Noel, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Kate and sisters Mary and Annie.
Dickie reposed at his residence. Funeral Mass was celebrated in the Church of Christ The King, Knockmore on Monday of last week, with burial afterwards in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
The Music at Lunchtime series of free gigs continues in Ballina Arts Centre this Wednesday, July 23.
Giuliano Gnagnatti, guitar player and singer, is the guest for tomorrow’s show between 1.15 and 1.45pm.
The following week, July 30, it’s the turn of Sharon Ni Chuilibhin, also a guitarist and singer.
The death has taken place of Seamus Quinn, Saltfield, Bonniconlon.
Seamus will be sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Pauline, son-in-law Gabriel, grandchildren Maire, Deirdre and Eileen, grandson-in-law Kevin, brother-in-law Sean, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
He was predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth, siblings Tony, Elizabeth, Martin and Bea, and step-siblings Mary-Ellen, John and Paddy.
Seamus reposed at Gallagher's Funeral Home Bonniconlon. Requiem Mass for Seamus was celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bonniconlon on Monday of last week.
Ballina Hello Café offers a genial atmosphere where you will find a listening ear and enjoy a friendly chat on a Monday morning in Costa Coffee, Pearse Street.
Run by local people who are trained to listen and to provide a welcoming, safe space, Hello Café is open to anyone who is over 18 years of age.
This weekly meeting aims to contribute to a caring, connected community. You can join the group table or have a confidential talk on a one-to-one basis.
The Hello Café team looks forward to meeting you on Monday next, July 28, and each Monday between 11am and 12 noon.
For enquiries, please email Jaqi at jackylodge@gmail.com.
The death has taken place of Margret Boland, Cullane, Attymass, Ballina.
Margret will be dearly missed by her loving family Chris, Tracey and Phil, grandchildren Aidan, Hayley, Christopher and Rosie, great grandchildren Lara, Emily and Arthur, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
She was predeceased by her mother Mary and twin brother Fr Paul.
Margret reposed in The Father Peyton Centre, Attymass on Tuesday of last week. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph on Wednesday, followed by burial in New Killeen Cemetery.
An Open Mic session in Ballina this weekend will welcome not just singers and musicians, but also poets, storytellers and comedians.
Local men Seán Gorman and Joe Clarke will host the event in TheNCF Cultural Co-operative on Saturday night next, July 26. Registration is at 9pm.
The organisers will provide guitars for right-hand and left-hand players.
TheNCF Cultural Co-operative is located on Lower Pearse Street, just down from Ballina Tourist Office.
The death has taken place of Ann Martin, 13 Avondale Court, Ballina, formerly of Healy Terrace, Ardnaree, Ballina.
Ann was the beloved mother of Annmarie, Emma, Laura, Megan and Amy. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, grandchildren Conor, Daniel, David, Holly, Hayden, Jamie, Ellie, Noah, Jayden, Fiadh, Jack and Ruby, sisters Mary, Philly, Bernadette and Helen, brother Michael, friend Patrick, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents William and Philomena Martin.
Ann reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Tuesday of last week. Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Ballina on Wednesday, followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery.
Parents or guardians of LGBTQ+ individuals are invited to a support group meeting in OutWest’s Ballina centre tonight (Tuesday, July 22).
The peer support group will meet at 7pm for a coffee and a chat in an informal and welcoming environment.
OutWest is a voluntary social, support and advocacy group for LGBTQ+ people in the West of Ireland. It was originally founded in 1997 as Mayo Roscommon Outreach.
OutWest in Ballina also operates a drop-in centre for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies in the West of Ireland, where people can relax, socialise with others, play games or chat over tea and biscuits in a safe and friendly space. It is also provides access to information on other resources in a welcoming and accepting environment.
The drop-in centre is open weekly on Saturdays, from 2pm to 5pm, and is located at Unit 6, Culgara, Teeling Street, Ballina (just behind Vincent’s Charity Shop).
For more information, please email info@outwest.ie or call 087-9725586.
The death has taken place of Paddy Gannon, Upper Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina.
Paddy was the beloved father of Siobhan, Declan and Jonathon, and will be sadly missed by his sons, daughter, sisters Theresa (Chicago) and Ethel (Dublin), brothers Frank (Australia) and Mark (Ballina), daughter-in-law, son-in-law, granddaughters, grandsons, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary, parents Patrick and Mary Gannon, sisters Maura, Olive and Catherine, brother John and twin brother Michael.
Paddy reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday of last week, with removal afterwards to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina.
Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday, followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.
If you want your child to be a stand-out young person, then joining Ballina Order of Malta Cadet Unit can help give them the knowledge, confidence and skills to do just that.
Being involved in this long-established and dedicated Ballina organisation can encourage children to learn, grow and achieve at First Aid, and eventually develop lifesaving skills – all of which will shape their lives into adulthood.
As well as acquiring these new skills, young cadets will also enjoy meeting new friends and engage in other activities such as foot drill, daily living activities, and even work towards competing in the annual All-Ireland Order of Malta competitions. Earlier this month, Ballina cadets scooped several top prizes – including firsts – in the 2025 All-Ireland competitions which took place in County Fermanagh.
The Ballina Order of Malta Cadet Unit meets every Friday from 7pm to 8.30pm and youngsters from the ages of 10 to 16 are welcome. The meetings take place in the unit’s headquarters just off Marian Crescent, Ballina.
For further information, please contact Cadet Unit Leader-in-Charge Catherine on 089-4518566 or email ballinacadets@orderofmalta.ie.
The three most recent winners of cash prizes in the Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA Club weekly 50/50 Draw were Therese Connor, Ballina (€350), Eoin McLoughlin-O'Donnell, Ballina (€320) and Glenn Forde, Ballina (€400).
The draws were held in Howards Bar, An Bolg Bui and in the clubhouse.
Tickets for the club’s fundraising draw, where prizes are given out weekly, can be purchased in local shops or through the Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA Club app.
The death has taken place of Peter Hanley, who was from a well-known business family in Ballina that ran a department store on Pearse Street over many decades.
The late Peter, of Fortfield Square, College Drive, Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Church Road, Ballina, will be deeply missed by his loving family Lowrie, Gareth, Sian, Michele, Liam, Cameron, Freda and Suzanne, extended family and many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Padraig and Kitty.
Peter reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Friday evening last, with removal afterwards to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina.
Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning, followed by burial in Killanley Cemetery.
The office of Mayo Mental Health Association at Bohernasup, Ballina is closed for holidays, and will re-open on Tuesday, August 5.
For enquiries during this period, please contact the organisation’s Castlebar office on 094-9038148 or email admin@mayomha.ie.
