Local Notes: Ballinrobe GAA Club lotto jackpot is won.
On Friday, October 10, Ballinrobe GAA Club chairperson John Sweeney presented Marguerite Golden with her Ballinrobe GAA Club lotto jackpot prize cheque of €28,900. The presentation took place in the new gym at Flanagan Park. Ballinrobe GAA Club would like to congratulate Marguerite on her win.
Auditions Ballinrobe Musical Society will be holding auditions for principal characters for their production of Michael Collins - A Musical Drama, in the Ballinrobe Parish Centre on Sunday, November 30. The show will feature many characters based on real historical figures including Collins himself, Éamon de Valera, Kitty Kiernan and Harry Boland.
Described as 'The Irish Lés Misérables', Michael Collins - A Musical Drama charts Michael Collins' life from the 1916 Rising through to the Irish Civil War.
The score, written by the late Bryan Flynn, features a number of rousing numbers, including 'Every Heart Awaken' and 'Fly The Flag of Freedom'.
Auditions can be booked by emailing ballinrobemusicsociety@gmail.com or through the booking link available on the society's social media pages. Ballinrobe Musical Society will stage Michael Collins - A Musical Drama from Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, to Saturday, April 11, in Ballinrobe Community School.
Last month 42 members of the Ballinrobe Active Retirement Association travelled for a short break to Newry, Co Down. The group stayed at the Canal Court Hotel, where they enjoyed a wonderful stay. During their getaway, the Ballinrobe group visited various locations including the Titanic Museum and the Mountains of Mourne. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable break for the group.
On Monday, September 29, the Ballinrobe Active Retirement Association held a fundraising coffee morning in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation at the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe. Music on the morning was provided by Annette Griffin and John Staunton. Over €1,000 was raised and the association thank everyone who supported this fundraiser.
There was no winner of the €11,800 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Wednesday, October 15. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 16 and 20.
The results of a recent competition are as follows: 1st nett Claire Mitchell and Vincent Connell; 1st gross Angela Murphy and Paul Waldron; 2nd, Lena Lowery and Maura McHugh; 3rd Mary Dalton and Aileen Ward; 4th Eileen Carney and Joanne Hynes; 5th Phil and Kathleen Walsh; 6th Mary O’Brien Timon and Margaret Twibill.
Badminton for primary school children aged 7-12 takes place every Wednesday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in the Lakeside Sport and Fitness Centre, Station Road. The cost for registration is €60 and includes Badminton Ireland registration. Racquets will be provided. New members are welcome. Further details and information are available by contacting the Lakeside Centre at 094 9541364.
The Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe, is organising plenty of Halloween activities on October 24, from 5 to 7pm. The events include a mystery and magic show at 6.15pm, shop window terror trail, spooky town parade with a fire thrower, a disco, and a fun science workshop. Parents should note that the science workshop must be booked in advance and is for children aged 6 and over, with the following time slots available, 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm and 6.30pm. Further details and information are available by emailing tacuevents@gmail.com or by texting 087 3802650.
Food bags containing various food items are available for collection in the Tacú Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Those wishing to avail of a food bag must register their name with the centre in advance. Further details and information are available by contacting 094 9542908.
Meals on Wheels are hot meals delivered to individuals at home (either on a temporary or long term basis). Meals on wheels can make your life easier. This service covers Ballinrobe and the Lake District area. Deliveries take place on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s and consist of soup, main meal and dessert. People can also avail of two meals on Monday’s and Thursday’s.
Those interested or who require further details and information, are asked to contact the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, at 094 9542908 or 087 2347438.
Low-cost counselling is available in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe. Contact 087 2859973 to talk confidentially and/or to make an appointment. Each call to the low-cost counselling service is dealt with promptly and the caller is matched with a suitable counsellor. This is an extremely confidential service.
Youth Counselling is available by contacting the Tacú Family Resource Centre. Two counsellors are available for young people aged 16-25, who are struggling with relationships, anxiety, worries, or who just simply wants someone to listen to them. Further details and information are available by contacting Mary at 087 2859973.
Mary Tiernan was the winner of €100 last week in the weekly 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
A special Halloween bingo will take place in the Parish Centre, on Tuesday, October 28, at 8.30pm.
There was no winner of the €22,500 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 13. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 6 and 7. The €20 winners were Patrick Leen, Joanne Browne, and Kevin O’Neill.
A new craft workshop class will commence in the Kilmaine Community Centre on Tuesday, October 28 and will take place every Tuesday for six to eight weeks. This craft workshop is ideal for those wishing to learn how to knit, crochet, or improve their skills one stitch at a time. Spaces are limited and those wishing to book a place or who require further details and information, are asked to contact Mary at 087 9752329.
Indoor soccer for children aged 6-14 will commence in the Kilmaine Community Centre on Friday, October 24, with indoor soccer for the same age group also taking place at the venue on Saturday, October 25. Parents wishing to register their children for indoor soccer can do so tonight (Tuesday) in meeting room 1 in the Kilmaine Centre from 7 to 8pm. The registration fee is €20 per-child.
Drams classes take place in the Kilmaine Community Centre every Wednesday from 8 to 10pm commencing October 22. The tutor is Marcus Wynne and further details and information are available by contacting 087 9567020 or 087 9860972. Please note that places are limited.
The ever-popular game of bingo takes place in the Kilmaine Community Centre every Sunday night at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm and bingo starts at 8pm.
On Friday, October 10, Ballinrobe GAA Club chairperson John Sweeney presented Marguerite Golden with her Ballinrobe GAA Club lotto jackpot prize cheque of €28,900. The presentation took place in the new gym at Flangan Park. Ballinrobe GAA Club congratulate Marguerite on her win.
There was no winner of the €10,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 13. The numbers drawn were 1, 16, 20 and 31. There was no match three winner.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, October 13. The numbers drawn were 19, 20, 24 and 36. The €25 winners were Colm Mullin, Michael O’Neill, James Molloy, and Mary B. Joyce.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, October 12, with Marie and Ailíse Burke the winners of €480. Tickets for the weekly 50/50 draw can be purchased in Murphy’s Centra, and Martin Murphy’s Newsagent.
The junior men’s team welcome Creggs Second XV to The Green next Sunday, October 26, for a crucial Junior One (B) League round three fixture. This will be Ballinrobe’s first league game at home this season and your support would be appreciated. The match will kick-off at 2.30pm.
The results from the weekending October 11/12 are as follows: Gents competition (sponsored by members) 1st Steve McCluskey (43), 2nd Monty Heneghan (39), Gross Rory Jennings (36), Cat 1 Sean Fahey (39), Cat 2 Paddy Lee (39), Cat 3 David Fahy (37), Cat 4 Ronan Higgins (45), Front 9 Seamus Langan (25), Back 9 Norman Keane (23).
Ladies’ competition sponsored by Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant Ballinrobe, 1st Ann Galvin (36), 2nd Aileen Tierney (35), 3rd Ann Joyce (34), 4th Eileen Byrne (33), Front 9 Geraldine Sheridan (20), Back 9 Phyllis Loftus (19).
There was no winner of the €10,400 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, October 12. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 21 and 25. The €50 winners were Padraic Colleran, Caltra, Rosie Flynn, Cornfield, and Jill Burke, Garrymore.
Garrymore GAA Club lotto tickets are available in all local shops, and from club players and officers. Tickets are also available online by visiting the Clubforce.com website and entering Garrymore in the ‘Find my Club’ search box. You then need to select Garrymore GAA Club (not Garrymore GAA Club Events) and click play lotto. Your support for this weekly lotto is appreciated.
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the numbers drawn in the lotto on Tuesday, October 14, were 4, 10, 15 and 26. The €30 consolation prize winners were Michael Prendergast, Ann Duggan, Gerard Cnavan and John Flaherty Tthe jackpot for draw on Tuesday, October 21, is €16,100.
Facefield Halloween Concert will take place in Facefield school on Monday, October 27, with music by Macvey and Ann Jordan and friends and special guest Gerry Carney. The show is starting at 8pm, entry fee €5, raffle on the night, with proceeds in aid of Facefield First Responders and Community Group.
Mayo Abbey National School are launching a new fundraising lotto. One line €2.50 or three lines for €5. Visit www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/mayoabbeyns.
The Common Sense Parenting Course for parents of children aged 2-5 years continues on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon, until November 18, in Curam, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Contact Rosemary 094 9367529 or Teresa 094 9381230.
