Local Notes: Ballinrobe Musical Society to stage Frozen in April.
Pictured outside St Mary's Church in Ballinrobe are Ballinrobe Musical Society members (left to right) Marian Denning, Eimear McGovern, Liz Ord, Karina Jakubowska and Anne McGovern following their church gate collection.
A new group entitled ‘Business Friday’ will have their first get-together on Friday, February 27, from 8.30am to 10.30am in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street. This is open to business owners, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone thinking about starting a business, to connect, share and get inspired. After the initial meeting the group will meet on the last Friday of every month. Those interested in registering, or who require further details and information, are asked to please email commdev@tacufrc.ie.
Ballinrobe Musical Society thank everyone who donated so generously to their recent church gate collection outside St Mary's Church in Ballinrobe. The society will be staging Frozen: The Musical in Ballinrobe Community School from Easter Sunday, April 5 to Saturday, April 11.
Kitty Varley was the winner of €145 in the weekly 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
The Dementia Cafe continues to meet on the first Tuesday of every month in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, with the next scheduled meeting to take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 11am to 12.30pm. Further details and information are available by contacting Marie at 087 1708706 or by emailing marie.philbin@alzheimer.ie.
The café provides a warm welcoming place for people to meet others also living with dementia/cognitive impairment, and their carers and health and social care professionals.
Further details and information are also available by visiting www.alzheimer.ie. All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.
The results of a recent competition were as follows: 1st Mary Keane and Mary Gallagher; 1st gross Paul Waldron and Marian O’Connor; 2nd Joanne Hynes and Eileen Carney; 3rd Claire Mitchell and Vincent Connell; 4th Breege Connolly and Sean O'Neil; 5th Maureen Donnelly and Mary O’Reilly.
The draw for the intermediate football championship took place last week and Ballinrobe were drawn in Group Two alongside The Neale, Ballyhaunis, and Castlebar Mitchels (B). Ballinrobe will have the luxury of a home tie in round one when Ballyhaunis visit Flanagan Park, with the Robesiders next fixture being a south Mayo derby away to The Neale in Cong. Ballinrobe will conclude the group phase with a fixture against Castlebar Mitchels (B) at a neutral venue.
There was no winner of the €11,800 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, February 16. The numbers drawn were 10, 18, 19 and 30.
Following their first loss of the season against Castlebar Town, the Ballinrobe Town senior masters team bounced back in impressive fashion after they got the better of Westport United on a 6-3 score-line, at Milebush Park, last Wednesday.
Ballinrobe started brightly against United and two goals inside the first 13 minutes from JP O’Gorman helped build a strong platform for the Robesiders.
The red and white were beginning to move the ball around the pitch with plenty of purpose and James O’Malley added a third for the south Mayo men on 19 minutes.
Trailing 3-0 during the half-time pep-talks, Westport were rejuvenated on the resumption, and they netted an incredible three goals inside a seven-minute spell to restore parity.
However, on 41 minutes, a superlative free kick from Ballinrobe’s O’Malley rustled the back of the net and the momentum was once again back with the Town.
As the game petered out, Ballinrobe made sure of the spoils courtesy of a brace of goals from John O’Donnell.
The victory sees Ballinrobe move up to second spot in the league table, and they return to action tomorrow night (Wednesday) when they face Claremorris at Milebush Park, in what should be a keenly contested south Mayo derby. This game will kick-off at 8.30pm and your support for the Robesiders would be appreciated.
Ballinrobe Town AFC will hold a fundraising table quiz in O’Malley’s Bar, Glebe Street, next Friday, February 27, at 8pm. The cost is €10 per-person for tables of four. Your support for this fundraiser would be appreciated.
Player registration for all ages is available by visiting https://ballinrobetownafc.clubzap.com/.
The Ballinrobe Town U17 boys’ team will play in Division Two for the 2026 season. Division Two will comprise of the following teams: Achill Rovers, Ballina Town (B), Ballinrobe Town, Ballyglass, Swinford, and Westport United (B).
There was no winner of the €12,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, February 15. The numbers drawn were 4, 17, 27 and 34. The €50 winners were Clive O’Toole, The Heath; Marianne Forde, Newbrook, and Deirdre Warde, Crossboyne.
Kevin Connelly was the winner of the €12,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, February 16. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 17 and 24. The €20 winners were Joan Morris, Trevor Goodwin, and Sean Holohan. The new jackpot draw will start at €5,000 and that draw was scheduled to take place last night (Monday).
The junior men’s team will face Westport in the Junior One (B) Super 4’s promotion semi-final, next Sunday, March 1, at 2pm. This fixture will take place in Carrowholly and your support for the black and white would be appreciated.
Take some time to explore the Irish Folklife Collection during a dedicated ‘Quiet Hour’ - 10am to 11am, on Saturday, February 28 at the Museum of Country Life, Turlough. Museums can be busy and loud and therefore a stressful environment for many people. We are offering a designated quiet hour to provide a calmer environment for visitors. We are dedicated towards being Autism friendly. During this quiet hour, background music is reduced or turned off, and lighting in the Galleries are dimmed to create a more soothing atmosphere. Although we do not have designated quiet spaces, visitors can access the grounds of Turlough Park and can check quieter areas from visual guides within the Museum if they need a break from sensory stimuli. Please bring along any PPE that you want e.g. sunglasses, headphones, etc. Synge & Byrne Café at Turlough Park will also host a designated Quiet Hour on the same day, from 10am to 11am, with reduced noise, lighting, and music to create a calmer and more relaxing environment. Download our sensory maps and visual guides from our website to help you prepare for your visit and know what to expect upon arrival.
Visit a new exhibition of art celebrating stories, symbols and Celtic myth on display in the Courtyard Gallery, Turlough Park. The exhibition has been developed by the Luisne Art Project - a nationally recognised and highly successful arts initiative for people with disabilities, based in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. Established in December 2005, the project is supported by Mayo County Council Arts Office and Western Care, with administrative support provided by Tacú, Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre. The project’s mission is to offer a long-term, high-quality art programme that is responsive to the individual talents and needs of participants at the Crann Mór Centre. At its core, Luisne recognises the profound role that art and creativity play in fostering expression and building community. In 2025, the Luisne artists collaborated with art facilitator Noreen Lydon and guest mentors Michael Gannon and Ruby Staunton, exploring the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology. Drawing inspiration from ancient folklore and symbolic imagery, the artists worked with acrylics, watercolour, and gold leaf to create a body of work that is vibrant, and evocative. The result is Celtic Tales by Warrior’s Hand - a compelling collection that celebrates imagination and heritage. Each piece is a story, a symbol, a personal interpretation of Celtic myth rendered through the unique lens of the Luisne artists. Admission Free.
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Mayo Abbey National School are currently accepting enrolments for the next school year 2026/2027. If you wish to enrol your child, find all the details on the website www.mayoabbeyns.com or contact the school by phone on 094 9365644 or email office@mayoabbeyns.com.
The numbers drawn for the lotto on Tuesday, February 17, were 18, 19, 26 and 29. There was no jackpot winner and the €30 winners were; PJ Gibbons, Ann Duggan, Michael Gaughan and Peter Browne. Next week’s draw will be on Tuesday, February 17, with a jackpot of €17,900.
Why not go along to the Community Coffee Morning every Thursday for a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. No booking is necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday but must be booked in advance.
Mayo Abbey Community Services offer free computer/smartphone support for beginners; hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connections suitable for virtual meetings or interviews; pick up and drop off point for Local Link Bus Service which goes to Castlebar daily Tuesday to Saturday and Claremorris every Thursday. This service is available to all and free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link on 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible – call the Centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
Why not go along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group. Starting from the Mayo Abbey Community Centre at 10.30am, all are welcome to come along and walk as little or as much as you like and please bring a hi-vis. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the Centre 094 93 65987 for information.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will be having their next meeting on March 19, at 7pm in the Ellison Hotel Castlebar. It is open to all who either have a stoma or care for them. If you would like to book a place, text 087 6275766.
