Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe
Pictured at the World Cup Trout Fly Angling Championship on Lough Mask were, from left: Richie Willis (Mallow), Brian Hall (Cahir), Paul Mellamphy (Cork), Vincent Hughes (The Neale). Picture: Trish Forde
Ballinrobe and Breaffy played out a thrilling minor championship clash at a balmy Flanagan Park, on Tuesday evening last, with the West Mayo visitors recording a 4-10 to 3-10 victory in the end. Breaffy made a lightning start and netted a goal during the opening seconds of the game courtesy of Sean McNeela, after Daniel Rabbette supplied an inch perfect pass.
The visitors dominated the first half and the blue and white were the first to every breaking ball.
Ballinrobe conceded a second major on 27 minutes. In what was a slick counter offensive move, Breaffy’s McNeela teed-up the scampering Mark Mulchrone and the latter rolled a scrambled finish beyond the reach of Arthur Vaitekunas, much to the delight of the away bench.
Ballinrobe’s Caelan Tansey guided over a free on the stroke of half-time, however, Ballinrobe trailed 2-5 to 0-6 at the change of ends.
Nine minutes into the second period, the visitors were awarded a penalty, with Daniel Rabbette coolness personified from the subsequent spot-kick, and this helped garner a 3-6 to 0-7 lead for the blue and white.
The Robesiders faced a mountain to climb, but their game plan was rejuvenated by netting 2-1 inside a fruitful two-minute period courtesy of Tansey (1-1, 1-0f) and Rossa Burke (1-0).
The momentum was clearly with the local’s and a point from Rory Gilrane on 50 minutes was buttressed by a three-pointer by substitute Rory O’Connell on 51 minutes, and suddenly the maroon and yellow were in front, 3-9 to 3-7.
An enthralling second half continued to offer plenty of drama, with Breaffy’s Riley Cowan and Ballinrobe’s Rossa Burke exchanging points. Leading, 3-10 to 3-8, and with the game entering injury-time, Ballinrobe seemed on course for the victory which would have secured a home tie for the Robesiders in the semi-final. However, against the run of play, Breaffy’s Ross Connolly plundered a goal which shunted the guests into a one-point lead, 4-8 to 3-10.
Ballinrobe went agonisingly close to snatching a score as Ben Place saw his two consecutive efforts hit the upright and the crossbar. Late points by Breaffy’s Connolly and Rabbette helped seal the deal for the visitors.
Ballinrobe will face now Crossmolina Deel Rovers away from home in the Minor (A) championship semi-final. This fixture is set to take place on Tuesday, August 19 (today), at 7pm. Your support for the Robesiders would be appreciated.
Ballinrobe: A Vaitekunas: C O’Connor, C Donnelly, M Economopoulos; S Mahon, R Burke (1-2), C Wilson; B Langan (0-1), C May (0-1); J Tuffy, R Gilrane (0-2, 1f), B Donnelly; A O’Neill, C Tansey (1-4, 1-3f), K Burke.
Subs used: R O’Connell (1-0), D Crowley, B Place.
Breaffy: C Curley; E Mulchrone, R Fadden, A Jennings; J Curran, E Murray, R Cowan (0-1); R Loftus, R Connolly (1-4); C Clarke, D Rabbette (1-2, 1-0pen), C Loftus (0-1); M Mulchrone (1-0), C Masterson (0-1f), S McNeela (1-1). Subs used: D Casey, N O’Brien, C I Jordan. Referee: K Connelly.
There was no winner of the €28,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, August 11. The numbers drawn were 4, 14, 31 and 35. There was no match three (€100) winner.
The results of a mixed scramble competition held at Ballinrobe Golf Club on Thursday, August 7, are as follows: 1st, Paddy Lee, Kevin Naughton, Vincent Dornan, Herbert Burke; 2nd, Willie Connolly, Mary Farragher, Billy McGrath, Ann Galvin; 3rd, Alan Sammon, Helena Feerick, John Craddock, and Peggy Butler. The competition was sponsored by the Bowers Bar and Restaurant.
The Ballinrobe Tidy Towns Group is currently looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out with painting, picking and planting, or would like to contribute with administration or social media, then you are asked to please email ballinrobett@gamil.com.
Heritage Week in Ballinrobe commenced on August 16 and will conclude on August 24. Some of the events taking place this week are as follows: Tuesday, August 19: Ballinrobe Community School Young Scientist and Technology award winners Emma Sweeney, Emily Butler and Luke Molloy, will give a presentation on their Swift Conservation project. The students produced an impressive project on Swift Conservation, which focused on the observation of the feeding habits of fledging common swifts correlating to weather conditions.
In January last at the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, the students picked up the Met Éireann Award (Biological and Ecological) for the observation of the feeding habits of fledgling Common Swifts (Apus apus) correlating to weather conditions. They were also awarded the prestigious 1st Senior Group in the category awards for the project. This will be followed by a talk by Nathy Gilligan on his barn owl nest project. These events will commence at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
On Wednesday, August 20, Gerry Murphy will give a talk on the life of Dr Noel Browne, former Minister of Health and who also lived in Ballinrobe, at 7.30pm, in the Parish Centre.
Friday, August 22, Ann Reid will lead a tour and talk on the history of Moorehall House and the Moore family. Again, this is an outdoor event and people are advised to wear appropriate clothing. The meeting point is the car park at Moorehall, at 11am.
Sunday, August 24, local artist Ruby Staunton will give a talk and demonstration on the process of making stained-glass, in the parish centre, at 3pm. This will be followed by the launch of a new QR code tour of the Harry Clarke windows, followed by the launch of Averil Staunton’s new book titled, Harry Clarke, Stained Glass Treasurers of Ballinrobe, Cong, Kilmaine and Roundfort. Further details and information will be available during Heritage Week on the New Historical Ballinrobe Facebook page.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, August 10, with Damien Crowe the winner of €503.
There was no winner of the €9,500 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, August 10. The numbers drawn were: 3, 8, 23 and 24. The €50 winners were Patrick Delaney, Garrymore; Padraic Gaynard, Churchquarter, and Patricia O’Brien, Garrymore.
Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their condition and improve their overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. A new programme will commence on Wednesday, September 17, from, 10.30am-1pm, continuing weekly at that time for six weeks. Places are free but advance registration is required. To find out more, contact Liam Gildea on 086 014 2675 or by email at lgildea@southmayo.com.
The Ireland West Airport Run place on Saturday, September 13. The annual Ireland West Airport Run, in partnership with Portwest, is a 5km charity event which represents a unique opportunity to run or walk on the runway at Ireland West Airport.
Proceeds from the event will go to the charity partners for 2025; Connacht SBHI (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland), Dillion Quirke Foundation, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Order of Malta (Knock Branch), The National Breast Cancer Research Institute and Western Alzheimers. All participants will receive a free commemorative runway run t-shirt. The run starts at 6pm and for more information on entry and other details log on the Ireland West Airport Facebook page and follow the link.
