Local Notes: Ballinrobe Racecourse Manager received the Contribution Award at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association 2024 Western Region Awards.
John Flannelly being presented with the Contribution Award at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association 2024 Western Region Awards.
Congratulations to Ballinrobe Racecourse manager, John Flannelly, who has received the Contribution Award at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association 2024 Western Region Awards. John accepted the award at a presentation at the Galway Races last Wednesday. Well done John from your many friends at Ballinrobe GAA Club.
Congratulations to Ms Laura Gibbons, representing Tourmakeady GAA Club, on being crowned the 2024 Queen of the Lakes, in the pavilion at Ballinrobe Racecourse, on Sunday, July 28, during which a total of 12 contestants took part. The MC on the night was Alan Murphy.
Ballinrobe was a hive of activity from July 20 to July 28 as the annual festival took place in the town. This year’s Ballinrobe Festival had lots of entertainment, including live music, cultural, sports and family events.
The festival concluded in the pavilion at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Sunday night, July 28, where the Queen of the Lakes pageant took place. Afterwards, a spectacular fireworks show at the racecourse brought the curtain down on the 2024 festival. Well done to all involved on what was an enjoyable and memorable Ballinrobe Festival.
The official launch of the 72nd Ballinrobe Agricultural Show will take place in the Bowers Bar and Restaurant, next Friday, July 9, at 8.30pm. This year’s agricultural show will take place in Ballinrobe Racecourse, on Sunday, September 1.
Next Tuesday, August 13, Ballinrobe will have home advantage when they welcome Carras to Flanagan Park in the Minor (C) Championship semi-final. This eagerly anticipated South Mayo derby is set to throw-in at 7pm and your support for the maroon and yellow would be appreciated. Swinford host Breaffy at the same time in the other minor (C) semi-final.
There was no winner of the €24,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Art O’Neill’s Bar, on Monday, July 29. The numbers drawn were 19, 20, 25 and 31. The €25 winners were Alison Horan and Ann Wickham.
The weather was favourable for Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA Family Fun Day on Saturday week last, which was held in the new pitch area at Flanagan Park. It was a great day for all those in attendance and was filled with fun activities, competitions, good-natured banter, plenty of laughs, music, prizes and an exhibition of ladies’ football from the club’s U10 girls and visiting teams from The Neale and Carnacon.
Most importantly, it was a coming together of people from all ages and backgrounds within the Ballinrobe community. Thanks is extended to everyone who came out to be part of it and well done to all the young people who completed the activity circuit and took part in the competitions.
The MC on the day was Liam Horan. A memorable and enjoyable day was had by all.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw in Biggins’ Bar, on Sunday, July 28, with James Colfar the winner of €406. Ballinrobe Rugby Club will hold its AGM on Friday, August 23, in Ballinrobe Racecourse, with proceedings getting underway at 7pm. New members are welcome.
The Aidan Golden Memorial Cup will take place in The Green, on Saturday, August 10, at 12 noon. This is a tag rugby event and registration for teams is now open. Those wishing to register teams can do so via the Ballinrobe Rugby Club App in the events section. The competition is open to teams of 10 and the cost to take part is €100 per-team. Once registered, the team will be contacted by the club.
There will be a barbeque on the day (kindly sponsored by Diggers Foods), fancy dress, and afterwards there will be a get-together in Inch’s Bar with music on the night and refreshments provided. More events for the day will be announced over the coming days on the club’s Facebook page. This has proven to be a very enjoyable event and all monies raised from this year’s competition will go to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Ireland. This is a very important charity and your support for this event would be appreciated.
The results of a mixed scramble competition that was held recently at Ballinrobe Golf Club are as follows: 1st, Billy McGrath, Tom Mulvey, Antoinette O’Connor, and Eileen Conlisk; 2nd, Padraic Costello, Pat McDermott, Ciara Galvin, and Annmarie Mulvey; 3rd, Adrian Dervan, Gerry O’Malley, Ciara Maher, and Ann Galvin.
The Ballinrobe Town U18 boys’ team recorded a comprehensive 5-0 victory against Manulla, at The Green, on Monday, July 29. Ballinrobe, coached by joint managers Marc Hughes and Ian Place, began the tie in an impressive fashion and snatched the lead after only 11 minutes, courtesy of Henry Hughes. Just before the break, the lively Niko Petrovic teed-up Ben Place and the latter’s neat finish ensured a 2-0 half-time advantage for the Robesiders.
The second half was nip and tuck, however, when Thomas Moran pinched a third for Ballinrobe on 81 minutes, following some great approach play by Place, the spoils seemed to be destined for the Red and White. But Ballinrobe’s Moran was not done with his goal-scoring exploits just yet, and the highlight of the game was his delicate chip that hit the underside of the crossbar before crossing the goal-line, with the assist being provided by the industrious Rhys Cross.
During the dying embers of the tie, Ballinrobe substitutes Haroon Murtaza and Kyle Burke combined, with the latter’s seasoned finish completing the rout. Well done to all involved.
There was no winner of the €17,300 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, July 28. The numbers drawn were 11, 15, 21 and 29. The €50 winners were Sean Fair, Bushfield, Sean McCartney, Mooresville, USA, and Clare Geraghty, Balla Road, Claremorris.
The numbers drawn in the Western Alzheimers lotto on July 31 last were 20, 5, 7 and 18. There was no winner of the jackpot and the jackpot for next week is €5800. If anyone would like to play our lotto phone 094 93 64900 or play on line www.westernalzheimers.ie.
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After a break for the past number of weeks we remember those who passed away during the summer. The death took place of Elizabeth Anne Kilcourse, Ballyhaunis, formerly Anne Brennan of Weatherfort, Ballyglass. Sympathy is extended to her family; to her siblings Paddy (Weatherfort), Teresa Fallon (Mayo Abbey), Joe, Geraldine, Carmel and Angela.
The death took place of Bernie Durkan, Rathnacreeva. Sympathy is extended to her sons Martin (Gortaphuill), Tony (Castlebar), Tom (Kilcock), PJ (Ashbourne), JP (Dun Laoghaire): sympathy is extend to Craig Barrett, (Mayo Abbey Training Centre) on the death of his father, John Barrett, Paisley, Scotland and Achill; sympathy is extended to Clem McLoughlin, Newbrook on the death of his father, Seamus McLoughlin, Claremorris.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, July 30, were 11, 18, 34 and 36. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation prize winners were; Padraig and Bina Jennings, Ballinlough, (annual ticket); Mary Jo Barrett, Mayo Abbey, (annual ticket); Patricia Kavanagh, Monard; Patricia Quinn, Kilgreana (online ticket). The jackpot for the draw this evening, Tuesday, August 6, will be €9,800.
The coffee mornings will resume again on September 5, from 10am – 1pm. All are welcome.
Places still available on this free full time course run in conjunction with MSLETB. Uniform and course materials are supplied. Participants may be eligible for a training allowance. To find out more call 094 93 65987, email management@mayoabbey.ie.
Mayo Abbey Centre offer a variety of services to the community including meals delivery service, weekly Tuesday social lunch for Active Age, free computer / smartphone support for beginners, printing, photocopying and laminating services, hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connection, facilities available to attend a virtual meeting or interview, wide range of training programmes. Call staff at the Centre for more information 094 93 65987.
The Local Link bus departs from Mayo Abbey Centre daily from Tuesday to Saturday to go to Castlebar (Route 792). An additional bus goes to Claremorris every Thursday (Route 791), taking in Knocknakill, Drumady, Cappagh, Cullentragh, Currykirwan, Mayo Abbey, Monard, Brize, Facefield and Gurteenmore. Return services also available. These services are available to all to use and are free to bus pass holders. Call 094 900 5150 to book.
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Islandeady Foróige 50th Anniversary Book ‘Celebrating Friendships’ is still on sale for €20. Email foroigeislandeady@gmail.com or purchase from local bookshops. All support will be greatly appreciated as this is also a fundraiser for the new community facilities in Islandeady.
45 minute fitness classes with Lisa continue on Thursday evenings in Islandeady Community Centre, with a fat burning workout at 6.15pm and a slow relaxed Pilates at 7.15pm. Islandeady GAA/LGFA Underage Academy training every Saturday morning from 9.30am –10.30am for boys and girls from U6 to U12. Contact Tanya on 087 9014 363. Rambling House takes place every 2nd Tuesday night at 7.30pm in the community centre. Wednesday Get-together meet every Wednesday in the community centre from 11.30am. All welcome.
The Graveyard committee would like to identify the final resting places of parishioners in the old part of Glenisland Cemetery. There probably is no correct time to do such an activity, but as time progresses there is a concern that knowledge could be lost. Their plan is to erect a very simple cross with the name and date of death of the deceased. You can reach out to any of the below individuals, any information is greatly appreciated. Alan Barrett 087 6877499 / Joseph Fahey 087 9403965 / John Ruane 087 2775733.
