Local Notes: All the news from Carra Country
The Carnacon ladies team and panel that participated in the recent Castlebar Nines GAA Football Festival. Picture by Tom Quinn
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw on Monday, April 1, when the numbers drawn were 3, 10, 18 and 32.
The winners of the consolation prizes of the €20 tickets for the special 'Win €52k' draw were Mary Hallinan, Mary Kelly, Vincent Mahon, Kevin Shannon, Peter Tuohy and Michael Murphy.
Congrats to Ciaran Nolan, from Westport, who won the special 'Win 52k' draw and is now the lucky winner of a €1,000 fuel voucher courtesy of Certa. All lucky dip winners get a ticket for the 'Win 52k' draw.
The draw is offering a lucky winner the chance to earn €1,000 a week for a year in their recent ‘Win €52K’ fundraiser. The attractive fundraiser will see one lucky winner claim a cash prize of €52,000 paid out at €1,000 per week into their account. Tickets are reasonably priced at €20 each or three for €50 and can be purchased through the club fundraiser website, www.win€52k.ie, or from any of the club’s executive. The winner will be drawn in the club’s Clogher clubhouse on Sunday, June 2, and will be broadcast live on the club.
Congrats to the Ballintubber GAA Club Under 11s who took part in the Connacht GAA Go Games in Croke Park last week. A special word of thanks is extended to club coaches Helen Grealis, Paul Early, John Joyce and Michael Mulchrone who gave up their time to bring the lads for their day out at GAA headquarters.
Ballintubber junior team have been drawn against Knockmore, Ballina and Charlestown in the Mayo GAA Junior A, Primary Junior Championship.
The numbers drawn in the Ballyglass FC Lotto on April 1 were 9, 12, 13 and 24. There was no winner of the €6,500 jackpot and there were no Match 3 winners.
Consolation prizes went to Patrick Burke, Alanah Maloney, Ivan Carroll, Michael Flannery and Karyn O’Malley.
Play now to be in with a chance to win the attractive jackpot of €6,600 by going to www.smartlotto.ie. Thanks to everyone for their support.
The results from Ballyglass Cards on Monday, April 1, were: 1st, Mary and Richard Carney; Philip White and Chris Flatley; Mary White and Breege Jennings; 2nd, Pat Griffith and Tom Fitzpatrick; 3rd, Seamus Hughes and Sean Reilly; Peter Glynn and Tomas Solan.
The last 10 prizes went to Mary Morrin and John E Burke and the raffle winners were Mary Morrin and John E Burke. The card games continue every Monday from 9pm.
Ballyglass will hold an official Darkness into Light 5km walk this year in aid of Pieta House at 4.15am on the morning of Saturday, May 11.
Volunteers will be needed to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely on the day so anyone who would like to be a steward, or help out in any other way, please let anyone on the Community Council know closer to the time. To sign up, come to the Ballyglass Market in the Community Centre on Sunday, April 14, or you can register online. This event is open to everybody, and registration is open online now. More details to follow!
The market in Ballyglass takes place on the second Sunday of every month from 11am to 2pm. The next market will be on Sunday, April 14.
A Community Spring Clean in Ballintubber and surrounding areas will shortly take place, organised by the Community Council.
Those taking part are asked to meet at the graveyard carpark on next Saturday, April 13, at 11am. Make the community cleaner, greener and more beautiful.
Thanks have been extended to everyone who participated in the first group Tochar Walk for 2024. All participants really enjoyed the day. A massive 'thank you' also to all who volunteered and deepest gratitude is due to the leaders and support drivers and to everyone who helped with registration. All will be welcome to the next group event.
Congratulations are extended to Declan Murphy and Sarah Murray who were married on Friday, April 5, in St Mary’s Church, Kilmurry. The couple are wished health and life-long happiness.
Confirmation will take place in St Mary’s Church, Carnacon at 12 noon and at Ballintubber Abbey at 2.30pm on April 15.
First Holy Communion will take place in Carnacon Church on May 11 at 12pm and in St Patrick’s Church, Killawalla at 2pm. The Sacrament will be administered in Ballintubber Abbey on May 18 at 12pm.
Guided tours are usually available at Ballintubber Abbey, from Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm. Contact 093-9030934 or email info@ballintubberabbey.ie.
The special Grandparents Mass will take place on June 1 and 2. Cemetery Masses will be celebrated on July 6 and 7. A 'Light the Fire' Open Air Mass will be held on Sunday, August 4, on the grounds of Ballintubber Abbey.
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PARTRY/TOURMAKEADY/KILLAWALLA
An information event for the public will take place in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh on Tuesday, April 16, from 10.30am to 1pm.
There will be information stands from the following present on the day - Education Training Board, Public Participation Network, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, Atlantic Technological University, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Community Futures Programme, South West Mayo Development, Local Enterprise Office, Department of Social Protection, Community Employment Schemes, Pleanáil Teanga and Geopark. So, if you want to engage in future training, start up a new business or find further information on social welfare entitlements, community employment schemes or housing grants, don’t miss this event in your community.
Light refreshments will be served and there will be some freebies available to take away on the day! All interested will be most welcome. Further information from 094-9544295 or eolas@tourmakeady.com.
'Out of the Woods 8K” will take place next Sunday, April 14, at 1pm. The organising committee look forward to welcoming all athletes and participants to what will be as great a day out for everyone as last year was. There will be plenty of prizes and refreshments on the day. Register at Eventmaster. U16s go free but must register.
The latest Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on March 30 for a jackpot of €11,300. The numbers drawn were 14, 18, 22 and 29 and there was no jackpot winner. Online consolation prizes went to Marie Prendergast and Vinnie Dolan.
You can play online at www.smartlotto.ie.
In the exclusive Junior Championship, Tourmakeady are drawn in Group 2 with Shrule/Glencorrib, Northern Gaels, Ardagh and Ballycroy and three teams will go through to the next stage of the Championship.
Congrats are extended to Stephen and Marie Maree, Upper Churchfield, Tourmakeady who recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. They are wished many more years of good health and happiness.
A new session of Yoga classes will commence in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh starting on Tuesday, April 16, at 6.30pm. Classes will run for seven weeks up until Tuesday, May 27, if there is sufficient interest. The cost is €70.
There is a need for 12 people to attend to cover the cost of the tutor. If interested and you haven’t already given your namem please email Nora at eolas@tourmakeady.com or call 094-9544295 with your name and contact details.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Chrystelle Staunton, Riverbank Close, Partry on the recent tragic passing of her brother, Thierry Duchamp who passed away during a hiking trip to Tully Mountain in Connemara.
Condolences are also extended to the extended Duchamp and Staunton families on their great loss.
May he rest in peace.
Tourmakeady and Partry Community Games Athletics Day has been organised for the May Bank Holiday Monday once again. There is a 2pm start and all enthusiastic athletes from the area are urged to participate.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again this Wednesday morning, April 10, from 11am to 12 noon.
Evening Irish conversational classes have also commenced on Wednesday nights from 7.30 to 8.30pm in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh. All are welcome and more information and details are available from Stiofán at opt.cdst@gmail.com or 087-3970227.
The Knitting Circle Group meets in the Halla every Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Further details are available from 087-7657191.
The Parent and Toddler Group meet in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh on Tuesdays from 10.30 to 12.30pm. There are plenty of toys for the children, and parents can have a chat and a cuppa. New members welcome.
The Social Club meets up on Thursdays at 2pm for a social meeting, light exercise, bingo and a friendly get-together.
A special thank you has been tendered to everyone who came out and helped to pick up litter in Killawalla and the surrounding areas. Thank you to the Community Council for organising the event and also the Easter Egg Hunt and refreshments for the children and adults on Easter Sunday. Thanks was also extended to Peter for putting up the signage.
The Killawalla NS Children will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 11, at 2pm in St Patrick’s Church, Killawalla.
The confirmation pupils of Killawalla National School will receive the sacrament of confirmation in Ballintubber Abbey on Monday, April 15, at 2pm. The confirmand have completed their retreat experience on Monday, April 8, in Ballintubber Retreat Centre.
Killawalla Community Council is hosting a Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House on Saturday, May 11, at 4.15am from Killawalla Community Centre. For further information, contact Micheal at 087-4145726, Carmel at 087-2879701 or Siobhan at 087-6713940.
Killawalla Community Council is hosting a family table quiz on Sunday, April 28, at 4pm in Killawalla Community Centre to raise funds for the annual Community Day. Tables of four are a modest €20. There will be spot prizes galore and a raffle on the evening.
Congrats to Nial and Una Donoghue, Tourmakeady and Sean and Kathleen Bourke, Portroyal, who were recent winners of the Partry FC weekly Wednesday bonus number draws.
Congrats to Jackie Heneghan, Clonee and Michael Corrigan, Ballintubber who were recent winners of the Partry residents' weekly bonus number draw. Both gentlemen won €100 on No 7.
Congrats to Ciaran and Chris Walsh, Derryveeney who were recent winners of Tour Mhic Eadaigh NS lotto. Toumakeady latest NS Lotto - Winner No 7, no winner - ball unsold. Many thanks to all for your continued support.
Defibrillators are now back at Partry Community Centre following an upgrade.
Bingo takes place on Mondays at the usual time. The committee love meeting followers of the numbers game and please bring a friend. A great night is assured. There is a cosy atmosphere and generous prizes. All welcome.
Irish dance classes for children take place in Partry Community Centre on Thursday evenings with Catherine Coleman.
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BREAFFY/ BALLYHEANE/ BELCARRA
Belcarra Community Council’s latest Lotto Draw featured an attractive jackpot of €5,900. The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 20 and 32, and there was no winner of the jackpot.
The lucky dip winners of €30 were Isla Brett, Mayo Abbey; Claire Cuffe, Belcarra; Maria Coleman, Online and Peter Fahey, Belcarra.
Tickets are on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestor's and Flukies. Thanks as always for your support.
Breaffy GAA Lotto stands at €19,800 for tonight’s draw (Tuesday). The numbers drawn last Tuesday were 10, 17, 19 and bonus number 5. There was no jackpot winner and no Match 3 winners. Congrats to the Lucky Dip winners.
The club have extended sincere thanks to all who support the weekly draws. You can play online at www.lottoraiser.ie.
Congrats to the club under 11s who took part in the Connacht GAA Go Games in Croke Park last week. A special word of thanks to club coaches David Cusack, Robert Coyne, Cliff Sheridan and all who gave up their time to bring the lads for a very special day out in GAA headquarters.
The death occurred of Sean Staunton, Aughadrina, Castlebar, who passed away peacefully at his residence.
Pre-deceased by his parents James and Celia, Sean is deeply regretted by his brother Michael, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered. His remains reposed at the Coady Funeral Home on Thursday with removal to the Church of The Holy Rosary, Castlebar. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday with the funeral ceremonies taking place afterwards in Castlebar Old Cemetery.
Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
Jiving lessons commenced in Ballyheane Community Centre on April 4 in the lead-up to the very popular Ballyheane Goes Country Music Festival, which takes place in early June. The lessons take place from 8 to 9pm and booking and payment are in advance.
Social dancing takes place from 9 to 10pm. Booking and further information are available from Brian Gibbons at 087-7077074.
Ballyheane beat Kiltimagh/Knock United 4-1 in the Westaro Cup last week. Academy Training will commence next Sunday, April 14, at 11am.
Ballyheane Community First Responders Group is currently looking for volunteers in Killawalla and Errew areas. Training continues for this group on Thursday nights in Ballyheane Community Centre's main hall.
On Mondays from 10am to 11am, the 'Move it or Lose It' classes take place with Claire.
Ballyheane Ladies group meet on Monday evenings at 8pm in the community centre and ballroom and social dancing sessions take place in the main hall from 8.30pm.
The Active Age Group meet on Tuesdays at 11am. The group always welcome new members. Contact 087-7412516 for information.
Bingo takes place on Wednesdays each week at 9pm. There are always good prizes and an entertaining session for the weekly patrons.
Ballyheane and surrounding communities First Responders Group continues their training in the Main Hall on Thursday nights. More volunteers are required, please phone 087-9846401 for details.
The Foróige club hold their meetings from 8.30 to 10pm on Fridays.
Ballyheane Walk and Talk Group meets every Thursday evening at 7pm at the community centre. Come along and join in the fun if you can crawl, walk or run. All are welcome.
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Balla/Manulla
The death has taken place of Gerry Sheridan, Shangort, Knocknacarra, Galway and late of Ardboley. The deceased was a brother of Pat, Kiltimagh Road, Balla and Ena, Ardboley.
Gerry passed away peacefully, following an illness bravely borne, with his loving family by his side and in the wonderful care of the staff at the Galway Clinic. Predeceased by his two grandchildren Annie and Grace and his parents Patrick and Mary, he is deeply regretted by his wife Bríd, his daughters Fiona and Michelle, sisters Maureen and Ena, brothers Joe and Pat, his nieces and nephews, and his adored grandchildren, David, Rebecca, Daniel, Paul, Chloe, Jessica and John, sons-in-law David and Eamonn and the extended Sheridan and McCormack families, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended.
His remains reposed at his home, Arden Oak, Shangort, Knocknacarra on Easter Monday, April 1, and arrived at the Church of St John the Apostle, Knocknacarra on Tuesday, April 2, for Requiem Mass. Gerry was laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.
Dia dean trócaire ar a nAinm.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €5,800 for the latest draw on Thursday, April 4, in The Shebeen. The numbers drawn the previous week in The Railway Tavern were 9, 17, 22 and 24.
There was no winner of the €5,700 jackpot. The €30 winners were Conor Walsh (Online), Damien Coleman (Online), Adam Lally (Cash Sale).
Balla GAA is currently recruiting for their live commentary team for the upcoming season. No prior experience required, training will be provided. Anyone interested in getting involved in any capacity and learning a new skill should contact Dean Kenny at 087-4138037.
Manulla FC jackpot stood at €13,700 for the draw in the Railway Tavern on Monday week when the numbers drawn were 9, 11, 25 and 28.
There was no jackpot winner on the night. The consolation prize winners were Val McGreal, Margaret Quigley and Joshua Walsh.
The club is deeply grateful to its weekly patrons. You can play online.
Online registration is now open for both new and returning members. Log onto the club's website.
Balla Bingo takes place on Sundays at Balla Community Centre or online, commencing at 8pm sharp. There is €12,000+ in the prize fund with great prizes on the night including 50/50 winners in-house and online and a free book giveaway.
Don't forget to buy your books before 12 noon on Sundays.
Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Spring Festival takes place on April 27th. The itinerary is as follows: Assemble at Murrisk Carpark at 8.15am for bus transport back to Aughagower. The walk will commence at 9.30am with lunch at Brackloon National School and finish at Murrisk. All proceeds from the walk go to heart and stroke charity Croí. Registration is €25 at www.croi.ie/croaghpatrick.
Please support and it is guaranteed to be an enjoyable day.
The Sewing Circle takes place every Monday morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Phone Josie at 087-2944995.
'Move it or lose It' sessions take place every Tuesday from 10am to 11am.
Should you wish to book a meeting room, the kitchen or the hall for your organisation, club or private event, please get in touch on 094- 9365846.
Renowned performer Seán Keane will hold a concert on Friday, May 31, in Balla Community Centre. Tickets are on sale at the Centre and in local shops. All proceeds are in aid of the Sensory Garden and strong support is urged for the worthy cause.
Balla Centre hosts a 25-card drive every Saturday night in Balla Community Centre. Call the centre at 094-9365843 for more information.
Manulla 25 card game takes place at 9pm in the local centre on Sunday nights. New players are always welcome.
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Clogher
The results of the Clogher Card Game played on March 29th were: 1st, Bridie McDermott and Michael Giblin; 2nd, Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons; 3rd, Joe Thomas and Breege Blake; Last 10, Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith and Eileen Moran and Bernie Heneghan.
The game continues every Friday night.
Clogher Active Age Group enjoyed a trip away from the centre this week. They spent an hour bowling at Mayo Leisure Point and followed this with a sumptuous lunch at the TF Royal Hotel. Thanks to Dermot, the bus driver, and the staff of Mayo Leisure Point and the TF Royal for the excellent service which ensured that everyone had a very enjoyable outing.
Spring is well on the way and for anyone interested in gardening there is still a plant swap/takeaway available at the Clogher Heritage Complex. Everyone is welcome to give or take away a plant. At present, there is a selection of shrubs and strawberry plants available to take away.
