Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe.
All smiles at St Patrick's Day parade in Balla.
The AGM of the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe, will take place on Wednesday, March 27, at 12.30pm in the Tacú Centre, Main Street. Afterwards, a light lunch will be provided. All are welcome to attend.
A free eight-week parenting course will run in the Maple Youth Centre, from Thursday, April 16 to June 4. The course takes place from 10am to 11.30am and is open to parents/caregivers of children aged up to six years old. Further details and information are available by contacting Michelle O’Mahoney on 087 2207143 or Vikki Conroy on 086 3987368.
The Ballinrobe Musical Society will be staging Disney's Frozen: The Musical, from Easter Sunday, April 5, to Saturday, April 11, in Ballinrobe Community School. Tickets for the musical are now on sale in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
The Tacú Family Resource Centre is currently planning a busy weekend of activities for all the family this Easter. Already confirmed is an Easter Egg Hunt for children on Saturday, April 4. Further details and information will be available closer to the date.
Meals on Wheels are hot meals delivered to individuals at home (either on a temporary or long term basis). Meals on wheels can make your life easier. This service covers Ballinrobe and the Lake District area. Deliveries take place on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s and consist of soup, main meal and dessert. People can also avail of two meals on Monday’s and Thursday’s. Those interested or who require further details and information, are asked to contact the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, at 094 9542908 or 087 2347438.
A bingo night fundraiser in aid of the Cloonliffen/Ballinrobe Community First Responders will take place on Tuesday (tonight), March 24, at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe. Those attending can enjoy a night of bingo with family and friends, whilst supporting a worthy cause. Your support on the night for this fundraiser would be appreciated.
Low-cost counselling is available in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe. Contact 087 2859973 to talk confidentially and/or to make an appointment. Each call to the low-cost counselling service is dealt with promptly and the caller is matched with a suitable counsellor. This is an extremely confidential service.
A WEEE Ireland free recycling day will take place in the carpark at Tesco Ballinrobe, on Tuesday, March 31, from 10am to 4pm. Everything with a plug or battery will be excepted.
There was no winner of the €12,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 16. The numbers drawn were 2, 13, 16 and 21.
Ballinrobe Town maintained their pursuit of table toppers Ballina Town on Wednesday night last at Milebush Park, where the Robesiders recorded a resounding 6-0 victory against Ballyheane. The red and white grabbed the lead after 11 minutes when Peter Staunton found the back of the net after being set-up by J. P. O’Gorman. Seven minutes later, the south Mayo men doubled their advantage. Ruairi Keane won possession, and he found the poaching Staunton and the latter applied a tidy finish. Indeed, Staunton was on form, and he completed his remarkable hat-trick on 24 minutes when he curled home a sublime long-range effort to muster a 3-0 interval lead for the red and white.
Three minutes into the new half, the Town effectively ended the game as a contest. Following some tidy and patient build-up play, possession was collected by O’Gorman and his low drilled shot found the back of the net. Ballina almost pegged a goal back on 11 minutes, however, Gary Dillon’s strike had slightly too much elevation.
Ballinrobe were enjoying their football, and Lloyd Ferguson scored a magnificent individual goal on 36 minutes, when he made an uninterrupted meandering run towards goal before finishing with aplomb. There was still time for another Goal of the Season contender two minutes later, when Ballinrobe’s Damian O’Toole received possession on the right wing and arrowed home a peach of a finish into the top corner of the net.
The postponed round one fixtures will now take place at Milebush Park tomorrow night, Wednesday, which will also be the final night of league action. Second placed Ballinrobe (22 pts) are just one point behind table toppers Ballina. Ballinrobe face Conn Rangers, whilst Ballina will be hoping to secure the title with a victory over Manulla. It is all set for a dramatic final night of Senior Masters League action.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 16. The numbers drawn were 4, 28, 35 and 37. The €50 winners were Tom Burke, Aaron Bannon, Gearoid Burke, and Niamh, Cathal and Mel Flannelly.
There was no winner of the €12,400 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, March 15. The numbers drawn were 2, 11, 23 and 28. The €50 winners were Margaret Leahy, Garrymore; The Cuffe Kids, c/o Country Club, Hollybrook, and Padraic Gaynard, Churchquarter.
Golf lessons for beginners and those wishing to improve their game take place at Ballinrobe Golf Club. These lessons are free to members, while non-members will have to pay €15. Those who would like to book a lesson, or those seeking further details and information, are asked to contact 094 9541118.
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Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Association CLG invite applications for two-bedroom house available for rent in Cnoc na nIúr, Mayo Abbey. Social housing guidelines apply with priority given to those over 60. For further details and application form contact 094 9365978 or e-mail: management@mayoabbey.ie. Closing date for applications is April 10, 2026.
Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme have vacancies in various areas and for further details call Craig or Serena at Mayo Abbey Centre 094-9365987 or email criag@mayoabbey.ie. Department of Social Protection eligibility criteria apply.
The numbers drawn in the lotto held on Tuesday, March 17, were 01, 15, 27 and 36. There was no jackpot winner, and the €30 winners were; Aoife Joyce, Noreen McNamara, Karen Keane and Caroline McNicholas . This week’s draw will be held today, Tuesday, March 24, with a jackpot of €18,300.
Why not go along to the Community Coffee Morning which is held every Thursday for a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. No booking is necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday but must be booked in advance. Mayo Abbey Community Services offer free computer/smartphone support for beginners. They also have hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connections suitable for virtual meetings or interviews; it is the pick up and drop off point for the Local Link Bus Service which goes to Castlebar daily Tuesday to Saturday and Claremorris every Thursday. This service is available to all, and free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link on 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible but call the Centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
The Thursday morning walking group starts from the Community Centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, where you can walk as little or as much as you like and bring a hi-vis. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the Centre 094 93 65987 for information.
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Islandeady Walks committee held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, March 18, at 7pm in the community centre where lots of ideas and plans were discussed for the coming year. The Islandeady Heritage Group meeting also took place on Wednesday, March 18, in Jack’s Cottage.
The community council will be holding a 25 cards night in the community centre on Good Friday, April 3, starting at 8.30pm. There will be a raffle, sport prizes and refreshments on the night. Admission is €10 and all welcome and invited.
Well done to Islandeady Mens Shed who participated in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Castlebar on Tuesday, March 17. The men assembled an excellent float evident of great teamwork and camadarie. It was a great display of commitment for their thriving group in Islandeady.
Results of the game held on for Monday, March 16, were; 1st prize shared by Mag Needham and Vera Feeney; 2nd shared by Mary O’Malley, Dominic Mulchrone, Paddy Carney, Liam Walsh, Sean Canny, Gerry Gibbons, Sean Ryder, Eric Trappe and Kevin Gibbons; 3rd prize shared by Peter Reynolds, Tom Gibbons and Bridie Walsh. Raffle winners were Tom Gibbons, John Walsh, Carmel Masterson and Johnny Gavin. The game continues every Monday night in Islandeady Community Centre. There is an extra game on Good Friday, April 3, at 8.30pm, with extra cash prizes and lots of raffle prizes on the night. All welcome and refreshments will be available.
There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw jackpot of €12,350, which was held on Sunday, March 15, in the Key West. Lucky Dip prize winners recently were: Jacqui McCormack and Luke Carney. Well done to all the Islandeady GAA and LGFA who participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Castlebar. Their enthusiam and committment did Islandeady proud.
Islandeady Cycling Club is hosting the Brendan Heneghan Memorial Spin on Sunday, April 12, at Jack’s Cottage, with registration at 8.30am and a €25 fee. There will be refreshments along the route and afterwards. The cycles will be 40km and 80km routes and all is in aid of Snugboro Utd FC and Islandeady Cycling Club.
Pregnancy Yoga in Jack’s Cottage continues every Wednesday from 6-7.05pm. The cost is €45 for a 3 week block, pay as you go is available (health insurance compatible). Suitable from 13+ weeks. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Contact Emma on 087 997 3357.
