Local Notes: Ballinrobe street mural gets great reaction
Enjoying Ballinrobe Races were, from left: Frank Keane (Cornfield), Brendan Foy (Belcarra), Michael Brady (Luton), Charlie Kerrigan (Ballyheane) and Paul Brady (Luton). Picture: Trish Forde
The Ballinrobe Tidy Town’s Group were delighted to install the new bottle cap wall mural on New Street, Ballinrobe, last week. The new mural is at the junction opposite Devour Bakery and Church Lane, and it reflects on the birds seen along the River Robe. The Ballinrobe Tidy Town’s Group thank artist Ruby Staunton, the designer, all of the bottle cap collectors, the bottle cap fixers/installers, and especially to Cummins’ for the use of the wall.
This project was also run in conjunction with Ballinrobe Community School, Youthreach Ballinrobe, and the many other volunteers who generously gave their time and commitment.
Ballinrobe Community School 3C history class students recently visited Ballinrobe Library to learn how useful the local library can be for historical research. The students viewed the special project on the Famine Workhouse, and the bonnets exhibition which commemorates the young girls who emigrated from Ballinrobe in search of a better life. Ballinrobe Community School extends thanks to Ballinrobe Librarian Mary Farragher for helping to organise the visit.
The club recently held a mixed scramble competition and the results are as follows: 1st Darren Egan, Brid De Barra, Declan Burke and Dennis Harrington; 2nd Gerry Sheridan, Loraine Garvey, Ciara Galvin and Noel G. Galvin; 3rd Chris Loftus, Aiden Keane, Mary Farragher and Tom Mulvey; 4th Liam Thornton, Alan Jennings, Phyllis Lee and Tom Hughes.
There was no winner of the €23,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Art O’Neill’s Bar, on Monday, May 27. The numbers drawn were 13, 26, 34 and 35. The €25 winners were James Connolly and James Warde.
Commiserations to the Ballinrobe U14 boys team who suffered a 4-8 to 1-11 defeat at the hands of Ardmoy in the Division 2 U14 league final which was played in Srath Garbh, Foxford, on Tuesday last. Ballinrobe played with plenty of vim and vigour on the evening, but Ardmoy were the better team over the course of the game and were deserving victors in the end.
This Ballinrobe team still has a lot to play for this season and no doubt they will learn from this defeat and come back better and stronger. Ballinrobe GAA Club thank Moy Davitts GAA Club for hosting the final.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club’s main pitch and training area at The Green are currently undergoing some crucial maintenance work. People are advised to keep off the pitch whilst this work is being completed. The pitch will remain closed until June 22. The club held its weekly 50/50 draw in Biggins’ Bar, on Sunday week last, with Ella Jordan the lucky recipient of €384.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club will host a two day Connacht Rugby Summer Camp at The Green, from Monday, July 29, to Tuesday, July 30. The camp is for children aged 6-12 and no rugby experience is necessary. Attendees will be under the guidance of fully accredited Connacht Rugby and IRFU coaches who will teach the kids new skills and drills in a fun and safe environment. The cost per-child to take part is €50. Attendees will receive a Connacht Rugby camp top. For registration or for further details and information, you are asked to visit www.connachtrugby.ie/summercamps.
Congratulations to Paula Geoghegan who was the recent winner of €215 in the association’s 50/50 draw. The next 50/50 draw will take place on Wednesday, June 26.
Art classes (Oil) with facilitator Sean Murphy will commence their new session’s on Monday, June 10, in the Tacú Family Resource Centre. All abilities will be catered for, and those wishing to continue on from previous sessions will be facilitated. Those wishing to register or who require further details and information are asked to contact Sean at 085 2320402.
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.
Bingo (also via-Zoom) takes place in the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe, on Tuesday (tonight) at 8.30pm. Places in the parish centre are limited. For those wishing to play via-Zoom or who require further details and information, you are asked to contact Monica at 087 4111343. Books are also available to purchase in the Tacú Centre.
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.
Last Tuesday, the Kilmaine U14 girls staged a remarkable second half comeback to edge visiting Westport on a full-time score-line of 3-7 to 2-9. Westport were the better team during the first half and at the break the West Mayo outfit held a healthy 2-5 to 1-2 advantage.
However, following the half-time pep-talks, Kilmaine produced a spellbinding second half display where they battled for every inch of possession, and in the end powered their way to a slender one point victory. Well done to all involved. Kilmaine will now face Charlestown in the final on Friday, June 14, with a venue and throw-in time yet to be confirmed.
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The death took place of Pater Mullaghy, Leixlip, formerly of Brize and USA. Sympathy is extended to his brother Tom, USA, nephew Brendan Mullaghy, Brize.
Sympathy is extended to Catherine Gibbons, Kilbride, Mayo Abbey, on the death of her brother John Geraghty, Killsallagh, Westport. Sympathy is also extended to Ann Duggan, Ballinaster, on the death of her father, Matt Grier, Crossboyne. May they all rest in peace.
Castlebar Region Pioneers are holding a Mass in St Anne’s Church, Belcarra for bereaved members this Friday, June 7, at 7.30pm.
An Open Day for the free full time professional cookery course is taking place on Thursday, June 13 from 11am to 1pm. Come along to Mayo Abbey Centre (F12X8P5), meet the tutors, find out more about the course and see the facilities. Uniform and course materials are supplied. Participants may be eligible for a training allowance. Call 094 93 65987, email training@mayoabbey.ie or come along on the day.
The next card game is held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre on Thursday, June 20, at 9pm.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, May 28, were 2, 19, 26, and 29. Consolation prize winners were; Peter Duggan, Castlebar, (annual ticket); Ursula Vahey c/o Kathleen Vahey, (annual ticket); Emma Staunton, Deerpark, (annual ticket); and Ollie McGee c/o Pauline Wilson. The jackpot for the draw taking place today, Tuesday, June 4, is €8,900.
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Islandeady Community Council thank Cllr. Ger Deere for sponsoring the total cost of an outdoor defibrillator at Islandeady Community Centre. This defibrillator has been located on the right-hand side of the building, near the corner and visible for all passers-by. It is important for everyone to know of its location. Registration with the National Ambulance Service has been applied for to enable emergency services to also identify its location to advise in an emergency.
Thanks has been extended to all who showed up Monday evening in Islandeady Cemetery for the annual spraying of weeds/paths in preparation for cemetery Sunday Mass to be held on August 4.
Congrats to Islandeady Foróige on their hugely successful 50th Anniversary Celebrations in the Mariner Hotel, Westport on Saturday, May 25. Attendees were treated to an amazing musical performance of Macra na Tuaithe/ Foroige as it evolved over the 50 years, by the current multi-talented Foroige members. The club welcomed back founder members to share memories, laughs and catch up on all the changes.
The CEO of Foroige Mr Sean Campbell, who was hugely impressed with the whole production, presented the club with a Certificate of Distinction, recognising its contribution to Foroige for over 50 years. Sean also launched the Foroige 50th Anniversary ‘Celebrating Friendships’ book, describing it as a beautiful book capturing people’s stories, memories and most importantly lots of photographs from 1972 to present day. It is available in local bookshops and also by emailing: ForoigeIslandeady@gmail.com .The club are kindly donating all proceeds in aid of the new communities facilities centre, so support is greatly appreciated and will benefit everyone in future years.
Islandeady Pastoral Council thank all the church volunteers from Glenisland and Islandeady who attended the Appreciation Evening last Friday in St Aidan’s, during National Volunteer week. They also thank Ivan Carroll of ‘The Bay Leaf Restaurant’ for kindly suppling all the refreshments with the help of Rachael and Jamie.
Glenisland Cemetery Mass will take place at 7pm on Saturday, August 3 and Islandeady Cemetery Mass will take place at 11am on Sunday, August 4.
Kathleen McGuire, Dooleague extends thanks to the many people who so generously donated and contributed to her recent collection for the Mayo Pink Ribbon. Kathleen raised €700.
Phase 1of the new Islandeady Community Centre Development took place with the clearing of the site. If you would like to support them, the €5 per week direct debit option is still available. You can contact Robert on 087 614 5439, email secretary.islandeadycc@gmail.com or contact Caroline McLoughlin at 087 932 4646.
