Local Notes: Ballinrobe Community School Junior A Boys team.
Ballinrobe Community School Junior (A) Boys team which faced Rice College Westport in the Junior (A) Championship.
On Monday, September 30, the Ballinrobe Community School boys’ team recorded a marvellous 1-13 to 1-10 victory at home to Rice College Westport, in the first round of the Junior (A) Championship. Westport edged the first half proceedings and aided by a strong breeze, the visitors led 1-8 to 0-5 at the interval.
However, Ballinrobe produced a spellbinding second half display and their grit and determination proved vital in the end, with Nathan Dooley’s all-important three-pointer propelling the hosts to a three point victory. Ballinrobe will face Claregalway College in Round Two, with that fixture set to take place later in the month. Well done to all involved.
Mayo Cancer Supports annual flag day will take place in Ballinrobe, Ballyhaunis, and Claremorris, next Saturday, October 12. If there is anyone who can volunteer for a couple hours on the day, you are asked to contract Rose at 094 9038407 or 083 4890754.
Nora Murphy was the winner of €85 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre. Participants can buy a weekly 50/50 ticket (€2 each or three tickets for €5) with all tickets sold entered into a weekly jackpot draw. Fifty per-cent of the weekly ticket sales goes to the Tacú centre, with the other 50 per-cent going to the jackpot winner.
A ‘Friday Fright Night’ for children will take place in the Ballinrobe Library Grounds, on October 25, from 5 to 7pm. There will also be a sensory Halloween fun space inside the library. Parents wishing to register their children (€3 per-child) for this event are asked to book a time slot by emailing tacuevents@gmail.com This event is being organised by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
The Sing Song Social is a new pop up choir, from Ballinrobe, who meet up on a regular basis and just sing for fun. These pop up singing events are very relaxed and sociable, and you get a great sense of achievement from singing the finished product. There is also no commitment to the group and you can join in the singing as little or as often as you like, and each event is new to everyone.
The groups next sing song will take place on October 22 at 7pm, at Ballinrobe Bright Beginnings, in the church in the old Convent, Covent Road, Ballinrobe. A link for tickets for this upcoming event will be made available on the Sing Song Social’s Facebook page. New members are welcome.
Congratulations to the Ballinrobe Community School U19 and U16 girls’ basketball teams on their respective victories against Davitt College, Castlebar, on Tuesday last. The U19’s defeated Davitt College 33-22, whilst the U16’s fashioned an impressive 31-10 victory against their Castlebar opponents. The next games for the U19 and U16 teams will take place on October 16 when they face St. Brendan’s College, Belmullet.
Congratulations to the Ballinrobe Community School’s Student Council who recently convened for the first time this school term to receive their badges and begin their important work at representing a student voice in the school. The Student Council liaison officer is Ms Edel Mullin.
With the Ballinrobe Town AFC 2024 Academy having recently concluded its activities, the club thank all the players, parents, the wonderful coaches and volunteers, who gave up so much of their time to create fun, inclusive and entertaining sessions for these fantastic young players. Everyone is already looking forward to the 2025 academy season.
The club is also extremely proud of the hardworking U11 and U12s girls’ teams this year. These girls are talented footballers, but equally important is the fact that they are also a group of friends who really enjoy playing for the club. Ballinrobe Town thank the coaches Annette Ryan, Wendy Keane, Stephanie Hogan, John Heskin and JP O'Gorman. Thanks also to the parents for all their support throughout the season.
The next monthly market in Ballinrobe, will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 11am to 3pm. This market continues to grow in popularity, which aims to be a platform for artisan crafters, artists, and local producers to promote and sell their products. Home-baking, vegetables, jewellery, knitwear, art work, handmade crafts, and much more are available at this ever-popular market. New sellers are welcome. Further details and information are available by contacting 087 4111343.
Ballinrobe Musical Society have begun chorus rehearsals for their 2025 production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Ballinrobe Parish Centre. The principal cast for the show is as follows: Niall Conway (Claude Frollo), Keith Hanley (Quasimodo), Sarah Corcoran (Esmerelda), Enda Mulchrone (Jehan Frollo), Clopin Trouillefou (Angela Staunton), Captain Phoebus de Martin (Edward Scott), Siobhán Campbell, Joff Manning, Eimear McGovern and Aoife Kilcullen (Gargoyles), Kate MacDonnell, Catherine Conway, Aisling Murphy and Emma Loscher (Narrators), John Morley (Lieutenant Frederic Charlus), Tom Carney (King Louis XI), Patrick Mulchrone (Official), Emma Daly (Madame).
Details on how to join the society's chorus can be found on their social media platforms or by emailing ballinrobemusicsociety@gmail.com. The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be staged in Ballinrobe Community School from February 16-22, 2025.
There was no winner of the €24,900 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, September 30, in John O’Hare’s Bar. The numbers drawn were 21, 25, 27 and 29. The €25 winners were Deirdre Burke, and Teresa Hopkins.
Tom Costello was the winner of €320 in the 50/50 draw conducted by Ballinrobe Rugby Club. The draw took place in Fitzpatrick’s Bar, on Sunday week last.
There was no winner of the €5,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, September 29. The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 17 and 21. The €50 winners were Breda Jordan, Seefin, David Folan, Galway, and Ger Hession, Pulbawn.
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The Monday Walks group met on Monday, September 30, at 7pm at the Key West and a group of 16 walked the Cornanool loop, and returned to some lovely refreshments in the Key West. The group thank Gary Walsh, Kate and Breege Carney for organising same. The group are happy to announce that this was their 18th walk, over the summer months, having started on June 3, the group organised 18 walks over approx 13 different routes and were joined by many different people along the way. The weekly walkers all enjoyed the camadarie while getting to know the various areas throughout Islandeady and the social catch up at the end of each evening over a cuppa. Group walking is a great incentive to get out and about, get to walk different routes, while meeting different people. As this was the last Monday evening walk, the group all agreed that it would be nice to switch to some daytime walks for the winter months, maybe twice monthly. The dates and venues for same will be decided soon and advertised as usual. All are welcome to join at any point along the way.
The Islandeady Wednesday Get-together now in its 11th year is growing from strength to strength. They meet every Wednesday for a hot meal, many activities and it is a social outlet for people. Some additional volunteers are urgently required to help for approx 2 hours every 2nd Wednesday from 12.30pm – 2.30pm. If you are recently retired or have spare time on your hands, you’ll be very welcome as a volunteer, and can enjoy the activities. Contact Philomena on 087 962 6075 for further details.
Weekly activities in Islandeady Community Centre include; Yoga for Beginners continues in every Wednesday from 7-8.15pm. Contact Trish on 087 363 5781 for more details or to book your place; Monday night cards will return on Monday, October 14, at 8.30pm; Ladies Club returns on Tuesday nights at 8pm; Rambling House returns on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm; Wednesday Get-Together every Wednesday at 11.30am; Yoga classes every Wednesday evening at 7pm; Fitness classes with Lisa every Thursday evening at 6.15pm.
On Friday, November 8, the community council are holding a fundraising quiz in Martys. Pass the word around to all quiz fans and start revising. Quiz nights are always popular as everyone can participate, have some fun and raise much needed funds. All support will be greatly appreciated. Further details following the next community council meeting which will be held on Monday, October 14.
Islandeady Village Enhancement Group are delighted to see such progress, by the council on their ‘Road bends improvement Project’ on the Church Road. This enhancement is already a huge visual improvement for all road users, increasing safety for everyone. The group would like to thank all those involved but especially the McDonagh and Cawley family for their co-operation and support in making it all possible. The group are planning many more enhancement projects at present and they welcome any suggestions or ideas regarding enhancement or improvements in the community. They plan to meet on Tuesday, October 8.
First Holy Communion for the three national schools will take place on Saturday, May 10, at 12 noon in Islandeady Church (F23 AE81). Confirmation for the three primary schools will take place on Friday, May 9, in St. Patrick’s Church, Islandeady.
Mayo School Leaver Information Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 16, in Breaffy House Hotel from 11.30am-3pm. The event is to support young people with a disability and their family to decide what they will do when they leave school. All welcome and free entry.
