Local Notes: Ballinrobe Musical Society return to stage
Aoife McClafferty (left, choreographer), Shane Farrell (centre, musical director) and Alan Greaney (right, director) are part of the production team for Ballinrobe Musical Society's upcoming production of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', which will be staged in Ballinrobe Community School from February 16 to 22.
Tickets for Ballinrobe Musical Society’s production of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ will go on sale online only from Saturday, February 1. Tickets can be bought from the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, from Tuesday, February 4. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 094-954 2907.
The society would like to thank everyone who supported their bucket street collection which took place recently in Ballinrobe.
Ballinrobe Musical Society will stage ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ in Ballinrobe Community School from February 16 to 22.
Ballinrobe Bridge Club held a competition on Thursday, January 16, and the results were as follows: 1st, Nancy Hughes and Bob Craddock; 2nd, Breege Connolly and Sean O'Neill; 3rd, Maura McHugh and Lena Lowery; 4th, Paul Waldron and Marian O’Connor; 5th, John and Mo Mullin; 6th, William Enright and Angela Murphy.
Kilmaine Bingo will host a special St Valentine’s Bingo in aid of the Crann Mór Day Centre, Ballinrobe, on Sunday, February 16, in the Kilmaine Community Centre, with proceedings getting underway at 8pm.
There will be €1,600 to be won. Prizes on all lines, corners and goalposts; full houses €80; jackpot full house €300; 40 prizes in the half-time raffle.
Bingo books cost €5 and jackpot sheets are priced at €2. Complimentary refreshments will be available.
This fundraising bingo is being run in conjunction with the Western Care Association. Your support would be appreciated.
Joe Curtin, a native of Ballinrobe, who passed away recently in Dublin, played a pivotal role in reviving Ballinrobe GAA Club in 1946. He was just a teenager when he took on a leadership role at a time when the club had not fielded a team for several years.
Joe attended the formation meeting in Power’s Hotel, Bridge Street, Ballinrobe, where he was appointed club secretary. This was very much a player-driven initiative – most attendees, including Joe, were students at Ballinrobe CBS, united by a shared love for Gaelic football. Their dedication paid off, with the club winning the South Mayo Minor Championship in that very first year. Joe served as secretary for the first three years of the club, laying a strong foundation for its future.
He recounted those early years in his extensive and wide-ranging 2020 publication,
After moving to Dublin to work in the Civil Service, Joe maintained his involvement with Gaelic games. He became active in the Civil Service GAA Club and was a key figure in the production of the much-loved newspaper.
Joe is survived by his wife Máire and his children Deirdre, Niall, Dónall, and Aideen, sons-in-law Onno and Mark, daughters-in-law Lorca and Anne, treasured grandchildren Aisling, Analivia, Owen, Jeremy, Abigail, Grace and Matthew, sisters Mary, Sheila and Ita, brother Michael, sisters-in-law Nuala and Frances, nieces, nephews, extended family.
His funeral ceremonies took place in Dublin.
Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA Club extends its deepest sympathies to Joe’s family.
"As a founding father of the modern Ballinrobe GAA Club, his contribution will always be remembered," said John Sweeney, Chairperson, Ballinrobe GAA Club.
There was no winner of the €25,300 lotto jackpot in the Ballinrobe GAA Club lotto draw which was held in Fitzpatrick’s Bar on Monday, January 20. The numbers drawn were 3, 17, 32 and 36.
The match three winner (€100) was Evan O’Brien.
Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA club registration is now open for 2025. Those wishing to register are advised that all membership details and payment options are available through the 'Ballinrobe Club App', which can be downloaded from the Apple or Google play store.
Various membership options are available to suit all members and families.
Please note that all playing members are not covered to train or play games under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund until membership has been paid in full.
New members or anyone with any other queries can contact Paul McElarney at treasurer.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie.
There was no winner of the €18,700 jackpot in the Kilmaine GAA Club Lotto draw which was held on Monday, January 20. The numbers drawn were 4, 16, 28 and 33.
The €20 winners were Fintan Molloy, Noel Joyce, and Ryan Maye.
There was no winner of the €8,500 jackpot in The Neale GAA Club lotto draw which was held on Tuesday, January 21. The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 24 and 35.
The €30 winners were Patrick Hopkins and David McGrath. The €25 winners were Aine O’Grady and Mary Macken.
There was no winner of the €28,200 jackpot in the Shrule/Glencorrib GAA Club lotto draw which was held on Monday, January 20. The numbers drawn were 15, 27, 29 and 31.
The €25 winners were Laura Payne, Paul Hughes, Barry Monaghan, and Richard Monaghan.
The Ballinrobe Town under-14 girls’ team recently recorded a terrific 3-0 victory away to Ballyboro FC in what was a keenly contested Connacht Shield clash.
Ballinrobe played with plenty of enthusiasm during the early stages of this clash and the visitor’s work-rate was rewarded when Eabha Hughes opened the scoring courtesy of a clinical finish.
The Red and White continued to play some inventive football and the South Mayo side secured the victory courtesy of further goals from Ellen Masterson, and Sophia Place.
Ballyboro tried to stage a late rally but could find no way past a resolute Ballinrobe defence.
Ballinrobe Town squad: Mia Killeen, Lauren Stagg, Leigh McCormack, Emma Gibbons, Kali Walsh, Lorna Burke, Eabha Hughes, Katie Grimes, Ellen Masterson, Sophia Place, Tori Killeen, Hannah McKenzie.
The Ballinrobe Rugby Club's women’s team hosted the University of Galway at The Green on Sunday, January 19. The University of Galway dominated the first half and at half time the visitors had mustered a commanding 31-5 lead.
Ballinrobe upped the tempo during the second half, however, the visitors continued to create chances and the University of Galway recorded a 58-12 victory.
On the same afternoon, the Ballinrobe men’s Second XV also had home advantage when they faced Ballinasloe Second XV at Ballinrobe Racecourse in the Connacht Junior 2 (B) League. Despite Ballinrobe’s best efforts, it was Ballinasloe who claimed the spoils courtesy of a 24-12 victory.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw in Fitzpatrick’s Bar on Sunday week last, with John Reilly the winner of €438.
There was no winner of the €6,700 jackpot in the Garrymore GAA Club's lotto draw which was held in Garrymore on Sunday, January 19. The numbers drawn were 5, 17, 23 and 26.
The €50 winners were Micheal Cummins, Roundfort; Trevor O’Brien, Garrymore, and Bernie Corcoran, Annefield.
