Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe
A group of young people from Ballinrobe are pictuerd at the Foróige Amplified Music Festival 2025 in Knockmore GAA Grounds recently. Picture: John O'Grady
A barnstroming second half display by Ballinrobe resulted in the maroon and yellow being crowned South Mayo Minor (A) champions following a 2-15 to 1-10 victory against Claremorris, on Tuesday night. The pitch at Garrymore was in pristine condition and a high tempo and lively encounter unfolded, with some excellent scores notched by both sides over the course of the game.
Ballinrobe made a positive start to this contest and raced into an early three-point lead as singles from Rory Gilrane (two, one free) and Ben Donnelly, delighted the maroon and yellow supporters. However, Jack Comer produced a virtuoso first half display for the blue and white and he guided over three points (one free) to restore parity after 14 minutes. The Claremorris applecart was upset though on 15 minutes, when a mazy run inside enemy territory by Ballinrobe’s Ben Place ended with the corner-forward applying a clinical finish to the back of the net. This contest continued to ebb and flow and a doughty Claremorris responded with a goal of their own on 21 minutes, with Mikey Rabbitt’s marvellous finish helping to muster a 1-5 to 0-3 lead for the blue and white.
The final six minutes of the first half were keenly contested, with Ballinrobe’s Kyle Burke and Gilrane exchanging points with Claremorris’ Comer and Rabbitt, however, the blue and white led 1-7 to 1-6 during the half-time pep-talks.
Claremorris continued from where they left off on the resumption and points from Eamonn McGuire and Comer (free) gave their team-mates a three-point cushion. However, Ballinrobe’s Barry Langan was beginning to win some crucial possession and he landed a splendid point on 36 minutes. The leaders almost added a goal on 41 minutes, but Eamonn McGuire had to be content with a point as his fizzing drive flew inches over the crossbar, and that would prove to be the last time that Claremorris would trouble the scoreboard operator. Ballinrobe upped the tempo and their tidy and efficient build-up play resulted in a morale boosting second goal on 43 minutes, as Cian May slotted home a tidy finish beyond the reach of John Gilmore, which shunted the Robesiders into a slender 2-8 to 1-10 lead.
The Flanagan Park outfit almost added a third goal but Caelan Tansey’s effort whistled inches over the crossbar. When the industrious Ballinrobe wing-forward Jack Philbin pointed on 49 minutes, it helped give his team-mates a tidy 2-12 to 1-10 lead. Ballinrobe closed out proceedings impressively and Cian May’s superb two-pointer free during additional time helped conclude a memorable display by the maroon and yellow.
Ballinrobe: Arthur Vaitekunas; Darragh Crowley, Caoimhin Donnelly, Callum O’Connor; Ben Donnelly (0-1), Sequoyah Duffy, Rossa Burke; Barry Langan (0-1), Cian May (1-2, 1tpf); Jack Tuffy (0-1), Caelan Tansey (0-4, 2f), Jack Philbin (0-1); Kyle Burke (0-1), Rory Gilrane (0-4, 2f), Ben Place (1-0). Subs used: Mark Economopoulos, Rory O’Connell, Shane Mahon.
Claremorris: John Gilmore; Eoghan O’Hare, James Burke, Stefan Petkovic; Sean O’Halloran, Sean Killeen, Jack Noone; Sam Smyth, Mikey Rabbitt (1-1); David Hurley, Jake Mullin, David Heaney; Jack Comer (0-7, 2f), Eamonn McGuire (0-2), Cian O’Connell. Subs used: David Lally, David Walsh, Conor O’Brien. Referee: Christopher Burke.
There was no winner of the €27,800 lotto jackpot draw which was held in John O’Hare’s Bar, on Monday, July 14. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 9 and 33. There were nine match three (€100) winners and they were Jamie Burke, Matthew Burke, Elaine Macken, Caroline Murphy, Timothy Kelly, Elaine Hopkins, Patrick Gallagher, Lynne Dowling, and Bernadette Jennings.
Gael na Daibheadaí produced a swashbuckling display at Garrymore on Tuesday evening, as the amalgamated underage club captured the South Mayo Minor (B) title after defeating The Neale on a scoreline of 4-20 to 1-9. Gael na Daibheadaí notched 1-1 during the opening minutes of this final, with Dylan Burke rustling the back of the net, whilst his team-mate Andrew Quinn forced the umpire to reach for the white flag.
The Neale were shellshocked, but the green and white had a golden opportunity to get right back into the game on 12 minutes when they were awarded a penalty. But Evan Lydon’s spot-kick was brilliantly saved by Bradley Murphy. The game was being played at a lively pace, with some well-taken scores being notched by both sides. Points from The Neale’s Darragh O’Dea and Daithi Butler were negated by efforts from Gael na Daibheadaí’s Noelie Jennings, and Charlie Fallon (0-2, one free).
The Mayo Gaels/Davitts outfit ended the half in a positive fashion and singles by Dylan Burke, James Joyce, and an exquisite two-pointer free from Andrew Quinn, helped muster a commanding 1-11 to 0-3 half-time lead for their team-mates.
A positive start to the second period was imperative for The Neale and the Cong based club made a blistering start to the new half courtesy of a superb goal from Darragh O’Dea and a pointed free from Ben Hopkins. The Neale were slowly but surely instigating a brave comeback, and they almost fashioned a second major on 43 minutes, but after making a slaloming run towards goal O’Dea was aghast to see his thunderous strike fly inches wide. Wary of their opponents new found enthusiasm, Gael na Daibheadaí upped the tempo and they blitzed The Neale by plundering three goals during a devastating four minute spell, curtesy of Evan Heneghan who netted a brace, and raiding corner-back Tadgh Feerick.
Leading 4-12 to 1-5, Gael na Daibheadaí maintained their quest for further scores and points from Heneghan (3), Aaron Connelly Basham, Charlie Fallon (3, one free) and Noah O’Brien, helped round off what was an impressive display by the Mayo Gaels/Davitts side.
Gael Na Daibheadaí: Bradley Murphy, Fionn Burke, Sean Clarke, Tadgh Feerick (1-0); Cathal Patten, Cillian Kearns, Dara Patten; Noah O’Brien (0-1), Dylan Burke (1-2); James Joyce, Aaron O’Dea (0-1), Luke Morrin; Charlie Fallon (0-7, 2f), Andrew Quinn (0-4, 1tpf, 1 ‘45’), Noeli Jennings (0-1). Subs used: Ryan Judge, Evan Heneghan (2-3), Aaron Connelly Basham (0-1), Odhran O’Conaire.
The Neale: Cillian Vahey; Rob McGaugh, Karl Gorman, Patrick McKenzie; Luke Costello, Patrick Cosgrove, Jamie Naughton; Daithi Butler (0-1), Darragh O’Dea (1-2); Lee Hughes, Evan Lydon (0-3, 2f), Padraic Mylotte; Jack Kelly, Rory Devereaux (0-2), Sean Canny. Subs used: Ben Hopkins (0-1f), Ronan O’Gorman, Sean Noone.
Referee: Mark Tuffy.
There was no winner of the €11,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, July 15. The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 16 and 22. The €30 winners were Chris Moran, and Paul McGrath. The €25 winners were Hugh Hennelly and Danielle Luskin. The club held a draw for two tickets to last Sunday’s All-Ireland senior hurling final between Cork and Tipperary, and the lucky winners were Patsy Casey and Joe Greaney.
Ballinrobe Golf Club will hold a Ladies Open Day competition on Wednesday, August 13. This an 18 Hole Stableford competition. Those wishing to take part in this event are asked to contact Ballinrobe Golf Club at 094 9541118. Alternatively, you can also email info@ballinrobegolfclub.com.
The results of a recent ladies competition sponsored by M&B Drycleaners are as follows: 1st, Rita Kerney (39), 2nd, Nollaig Keady (37), 3rd, Ann Treacy (37), Front 9, Breege Jennings (21), Back 9, Laura Bourke (23).
A new group titled ‘Space’ will meet in the Maple Youth Centre and is for young people aged 12-18 years. ‘Space’ (Social Prescribing and Creative Empowerment) is a group which aims to support and empower young people and to help them feel confident, valued and comfortable being themselves. The group is for young people feeling overwhelmed or stressed, struggling with loneliness or low mood, and looking for ways to connect with other people.
Space can offer one-to-one support, help connecting to the right supports, regular check ins with parents or guardians, and a time to reflect. Referrals are welcome from the individual seeking help, parent’s/guardians, GP’s and healthcare professionals, schools, youth workers and community services. The meetings will take place in The Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate Street, Ballinrobe. Further details and information are available by contacting 087 2430695 or by emailing tacuyouthlinkworker@gmail.com.
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Mayo Abbey.
Join us at Mayo Gaels GAA for a fun-filled weekend of celebrations this August bank holiday weekend, from fun runs and kids disco to a legends game, ceili and live music with the David Connor Band and the Irish Knights, there's something for everyone. All are welcome.
Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme has vacancies in payroll/accounts, dining room assistant, cook and gardener. Department of Social Protection eligibility criteria apply. Call Craig at Mayo Abbey Centre 094 93 65987 to find out more or email craig@mayoabbey.ie.
Mayo Abbey Centre are running a number of short workshops (1 – 1.5 hours) for anybody interested in growing vegetables in containers. Workshops will run in the Organic Garden with morning or evening sessions available. Contact the Centre to express your interest on 094 93 65987.
The numbers drawn for the lotto on Tuesday, July 15, were 3, 13, 29 and 36. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prize winners were Debra Prendergast (online ticket), PJ Gibbons, Gortaphuntaun (annual ticket), Kevin McIntyre, Cloonflynn (online ticket), Adrian Heneghan, Mossbrook (annual ticket). The jackpot for the draw this evening Tuesday, July 22, is €14,800.
The next card game is held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre on Thursday, August 21, at 9pm. All are welcome.
Why not come along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group starting from the community centre at 10.30am. Walk as little or as much as you like and please bring a hi-viz. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the Centre 094 93 65987 for information.
