Local Notes: Aras Deirbhle Nursing Unit celebrate 50th anniversary.
Present and past staff members of Aras Deirbhle Nursing Unit enjoying the recent 50th anniversary celebration.
Congratulations to all the winners at the Inisturk Regatta recently. The people of Erris left with two trophies and came back with four.
Paige Gaughan had a second place finish in the Youths race won by the Carraroe Carna team. Caitlín Ní Dhubhsaigh was captain of the winning team in the senior ladies with the Gallagher sisters, Emma and Rachel from Islandeady. Emma Gaughan captained the second boat with Inisturk coming third.
In the Fear agus Bean, Martin and Emma Gaughan were the winners followed closely by Club Iomramh, An Fód Dubh Sean Meenaghan and Roisin McIntyre, and in third place all the way from Leetsdale Curragh Club in the United States was Matt Carroll rowing with Kathleen. Blacksod won the senior mens, Mark Gilbert, Sean Meenaghan and Michael Meenaghan and there was a second place finish for Thomas McGinty of Blacksod.
Congratulations to all the families. This year was different in that each family took on the Festivals Fittest Family Obstacle Course. Four participants - 2 adults, 2 children. The Doocey’s are the Geesala Festivals Fittest Family, The Barrett’s and the Sweeney’s runners up.
There was a place finish for Donal Murphy and Kathleen in the mixed and third for Martin Gaughan and Emma. In the youths category Luke Carty, Sean Gallagher and Tiernan Gaughan had two second place finishes. Tara and Tiernan were in action again with Andrew Howard in the mixed Currach coming a close second. A massive well done to Sophie Carty and Paige Gaughan who rowed with Aoibhinn Geraghty of Blacksod in the juniors in tough conditions.
There was another great day at Blacksod Races. Winners of the senior ladies Currach Race was Tara Doocey, Emma Gaughan and Kathleen Doocey was 2nd place in senior women’s traditional Currach. Second place finish for Donal Murphy and Kathleen in mixed and third for Martin Gaughan and Emma. In the youths category Luke Carty, Sean Gallagher and Tiernan Gaughan had two second place finishes. Tara and Tiernan were in action again with Andrew Howard in mixed currach coming a close second. A massive well done to Sophie Carty and Paige Gaughan who rowed with Aoibhinn Geraghty of Blacksod in juniors in tough conditions.
The annual shore competition was held recently for the Tom and Orla Talbot cup and the Paddy Meenaghan Cup which took place on the Mullet Peninsula. The winners were; 1st greatest variety and winner David Conway, 2nd greatest variety, Darren Reynolds; 3rd greatest variety, Tony Lally; Heaviest fish Tony Lally.
There was a great interest in this competition again this year with numbers competing well up on previous years.
The next competition is the 2 day beach competition on August 23/24 with beaches to be decided at a later date.
North West STOP-Suicide Prevention extend thanks to all who supported at the recent Bangor Erris Sheep Fair. The result of ‘guess the weight of two lambs’ was 101.5 kg. No one had the exact weight but three people had 101 and their names went into the draw. The winner was Amanda Cosgrove. €550 was raised between tractor tickets and guesses the weight which will all go towards vital free counselling services in Erris.
Recently another common dolphin was spotted in trouble, this time at Tarmon Beach – one of Blacksod Bay’s live stranding hotspots. Common dolphins are a pelagic species, more accustomed to offshore deep water than the flat tidal beaches that dry out in the area.
A keen-eyed and caring young local girl, who spotted the dolphin from her window and raised the alarm – the second time she’s done so for a dolphin in trouble. With the tide still dropping, responders trailered it to Blacksod for release and herding into deeper water rather than waiting hours for the tide to return. Not every dolphin will survive a live stranding, but some do and the faster people respond, the better their chances. This was the 19th live-stranded dolphin in the bay so far this year. With so many call-outs, Mayo IWDG urgently need their own box trailer to store and transport rescue equipment. They have raised some funds, but not enough and are seeking some business sponsors to help make this happen. A packed, ready-to-go trailer would mean faster response times for volunteers, easier access to equipment, and better support for stranded animals. If you or your business can help, email enquiries@iwdg.ie.
The numbers drawn in the Kilcommon Lotto on August 10, were 9, 22, 27 and 34 and there was no winner. The €100 house prize was won by Martin Doherty, C/o McGuire’s Pullathomas and the €30 online winners were Gerard Irwin, Ballymote and Geraldine Mason, Pullathomas. The €30 offline winners were Breda McAndrew, Goola and Jean Geraghty, Tarmon
Thank you to all who sold and purchased club development draw tickets. There is six draws in total. There was five winners in the first draw held in Ardagh GAA Saturday night: 2nd prize €1000 went to Michael D McAndrew, Lacken and the four €200’s were won by; Tom and Joanne Timlin, Craughwell, Co Galway; Rita Conway, Gorthmore; GD Plant Hire, Inver; and Mari Tighe, Kilgalligan.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €7,200, with the two €50 winners being Lauren, Luke and Eamon Munnelly, Geesala and Bridie Gallagher and Barbara Barrett, Bangor while Christy McManamon and Pam Tighe Bangor and Bert Flannery, Muinginaune both won €25. The two online winners were Michael Gaughan, Kimmage €50 and Sandra Carey, Ballina €25. Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, August 19, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €550 in 46 calls or less.
Cumann na dTuismitheoirí SN Dhumha Thuama (Doohoma NS Parents Association) are holding a fundraising raffle to raise much-needed funds for an inclusive MUGA pitch at SN Dhumha Thuama — a facility that will benefit both the school and the wider Doohoma community. The raffle draw will take place on Saturday, August 30, in Trá Bui, Doohoma at 9pm with music on the night. Prizes include; 1st €500 Center Parcs voucher; 2nd €250 Westport House Adventure Centre voucher; 3rd a luxury hamper. Tickets are just €10 and available from all local businesses, Parents’ Committee members, and right up until the night of the draw.
Another successful week of swimming was held during water safety week at the local Tidal Pool in Belmullet from small pool splashers to big pool beginners and deep end improvers in the mornings to safety/challenge, survival and rescue lifesaving in the afternoons. The organisers extend thanks to Annette and Aileen from Brogans Eurospar Belmullet for sponsoring the end of week sweets/treats for all the children; to examiner James McLaughlin from Mayo Water Safety for coming early Bank Holiday Saturday to put candidates through their paces; and to the team of instructors and lifeguards without them the lessons would not run so smoothly.
The community came together in the most incredible way for The Great Erris Run and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without so many amazing people and businesses, volunteers, and every single person who registered, donated, walked, jogged, or ran. There is close to €10,000 raised for MS Ireland, with donations still open.
Congratulations to the race winners; 5km female €200 One4All voucher sponsored by Carne Golf Links was Lisa Murphy; Over 40 female Breaffy House Hotel voucher was Laurence Barrett; Over 50 female Siobhan Gaughan Coaching Voucher was Margaret Conroy; Over 60 female Westport Hotel Group voucher was Mary Ellen Walsh; 10km female €200 One4All voucher sponsored by Solar West was Alan Dunne; Over 40 female MFitness Gym or online coaching voucher was Amy Birmingham; Over 50 female Talbot Hotel voucher was Edel Walsh; Over 60 female Broadhaven Bay Hotel was Geraldine Stapleton; 5km male €200 One4All voucher sponsored by Dornan Group was Thomas Geoghegan; Over 40 male Noel Carrol Running Coaching was David Sweeney; Over 50 male Sona Sauna voucher was Kevin Walsh; Over 60 male Pharmacy voucher - anonymous donation was Brendan Barrett; 10km male €200 One4All voucher sponsored by Dornan Group was Alan Dunne; Over 40 male Tonn Surf Nua voucher was Shane O’Malley; Over 50 male Erris Coast Hotel voucher was John Connolly; Over 60 male pharmacy voucher - anonymous donation was Daibhi Murphy.
Over 30 boys and girls took part in Na Pocairí Óga event (12 Lúnasa) as part of Feile Béal an Mhuirthead. Thanks has been extended to the coaches on the evening - Declan Sweeney, Liam O’Domhnaill, Tomás Mac Congail, Johnathon Sweeney, David Donoghue and everybody that helped out. Underage training for 7 to 13 year olds continues for the summer in Town Park, behind the Civic Centre every Tuesday from 6.30 to 7.45.
There was no winner of the lotto draw on August 8. The numbers drawn were 2, 12, 13 and 9. The €75 one for All Voucher sponsored by McDonnell’s Pub, Beal an Mhuirthead was Aine Dixon, Muingaroon, John Cusack, Clonaslee, won the €50 Lucky Dip and Kathleen Lynskey, Rathmorgan, won the €25 lucky dip.
The Michelle Gaughan Memorial Darts competition is back on Sunday, September 14, in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel with youth competitions starting at 2pm and main event at 4pm with proceeds going to Cara Iorrais.
