Local Notes: Ballinrobe team of 2006 celebrate 20 year reunion.
2026 reunion photo Front row, left to right: Tommy O'Malley (selector), Conor Keane, Cathal Flannelly, Robert O’Connor, Diarmuid Finnerty, Donal Vaughan, Ray McGreal, Conor Owens, Shane Owens. Back row, left to right: Tom Finnerty (selector), Sean Maloney, Sean Burke, Marc Healy, Christy Burke, David Harney, Kevin Keane, David McDonnell, Dean Costello, Kevin Gilrane (manager). Unavoidably absent James O’Malley and Eamon Finnerty.
Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant was the venue on Saturday, April 4, as the Ballinrobe Minor team of 2006 gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of a memorable season.
It was a great night with a strong turnout of players and mentors, as the group came together to catch up and reflect on a year that saw them win both the South Mayo and Mayo Minor B Championships.
Captain Donal Vaughan, manager Kevin Gilrane and mentor Tommy O’Malley spoke about the team’s success and the strong bond that remains. The team photograph taken in the minutes after the 2006 final win was also recreated on the night, with those present reproducing the image as closely as possible despite a few absentees.
The 2006 minor team supplied a large number of players to the 2007 Ballinrobe U21 team that won the South Mayo U21 Championship (Brennan Cup) and the Mayo U21B Championship. It was a very enjoyable evening and marked a fitting tribute to a team whose achievements have stood the test of time.
The Ballinrobe Musical Society would like to thank everyone who helped make their recent production of Frozen: The Musical a success. The show, which is based on the hit Disney film, ran for seven sold-out performances in Ballinrobe Community School between April 5 to 11.
"We are absolutely delighted with the positive reaction to Frozen: The Musical. We extend a sincere thanks to all of our cast members, show volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and audience members who helped make staging this show a reality," said a society spokesperson.
A free eight-week parenting course will run in the Maple Youth Centre, from Thursday, April 16 to June 4. The course takes place from 10am to 11.30am and is open to parents/caregivers of children aged up to six years old. Further details and information are available by contacting Michelle O’Mahoney on 087 2207143 or Vikki Conroy on 086 3987368.
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, on 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.
The Ballinrobe Women’s Shed Group meets every Monday from 11am to 1pm, in the building adjacent to the Water Towers, Kilmaine Road, (Eircode F31 XK09). The group is open to women aged 18 and over. Those taking part can share their skills and talents, have a chat, and a cup of tea/coffee. New members are welcome. For further details and information you are asked to please contact Monica on 087 4111343.
The Men’s Shed group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am to 12.30pm, in the building adjacent to the Water Towers, Kilmaine Road, (Eircode F31 XK09). This group is open to men aged 18 and over, with new members welcome. A range of activities take place including: music, woodwork, pottery, gardening, and is also open to men who just want to call in for a chat and a cup of tea/coffee. For further details and information you are asked to contact Monica on 087 4111343.
There was no winner of the €12,500 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Easter Monday.
The numbers drawn were 11, 12, 26 and 31. The €100 winners were Eugene O’Malley, Veronica Nevin, Katrina O’Toole, and Liam Burke. The €50 winners were Mervyn Kelly, and Noel Sheridan.
Jennifer Mullin was the lucky recipient of €500 in the weekly 50/50 draw which was held on Easter Sunday. Tickets for the draw can be purchased in Murphy’s Centra, and Martin Murphy’s Newsagent.
The Ballinrobe Town junior (B) team maintained their 100 per cent start to the new season on Easter Saturday when they defeated Conn Rangers (C) 5-0. The goal scorers for Ballinrobe on the day were Conor Keleghan (1), Rafael Costa Da Rosado (1), Rodrigo Costa Da Rosado (2), and Isaia Caldaras (1).
The Robesiders will return to league action next weekend when they host Fahy Rovers (B) at The Green.
The Ballinrobe Town (A) team will face a stern test next weekend when they host Claremorris in the Super League, for what should be an intriguing south Mayo derby clash. Ballinrobe will be hoping to make home advantage count as they bid to record a priceless victory.
There was no winner of the €25,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Easter Monday. The numbers drawn were 2, 13, 24 and 30. The €20 winners were Marie Buckley, Leon Smith, and Anne Lally.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Easter Monday. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 16 and 38. The €25 winners were Margaret Naughton, Lily O’Sullivan, Ryan Gibbons, and Claire Murphy.
There was no winner of the €12,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Easter Sunday. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 15 and 30. The €50 winners were TP Clarke, Garrymore, Mattie Maye, Kilmaine, and Christy Gaynard, Ballyglass.
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Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme have vacancies in various areas and Department of Social Protection eligibility criteria apply. Call Craig or Serena at Mayo Abbey Centre on 094 9365987 to find out more or email craig@mayoabbey.ie.
The numbers drawn in the lotto held on Tuesday, April 7, were 11, 18, 23 and 33. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 winners were; Bernard Commons, Barry Commons, Sean and Kathy Joyce, and Sylvia Jordan. The jackpot in the draw to be held today Tuesday, April 14, is €18,600.
Why not call 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. The 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 by calling the centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
Why not go along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group. The walk starts from the community centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, 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 on 094 93 65987 for information.
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The next Community Spring Clean/Litter Pick will take place on the weekend of Friday, May 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3 and Monday 4. Everybody is kindly asked to give an hour to pick up litter in their area over the weekend and to place it into black refuse bags and leave inside the GAA gates on Bank Holiday Mon evening for collection on Tuesday morning. All support will be appreciated, so make a conscious effort to try and keep Islandeady community litter-free this year.
Islandeady Wednesday Get-Together sincerely thank everyone who contributed to their recent church-gate collection in Glenisland and Islandeady. A total of €390 was collected. They are grateful to everyone for their generosity.
There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw that took place on Sunday, April 5, in the Key West. The jackpot was €12,450.
Underage training takes place every Saturday morning at the pitch at 10am. It is a great social outlet with football skills for all the young people, thanks to all those who volunteer their time and commitment.
Results for Friday night, April 3, was 1st prize shared by Sean Lydon, Marie Philbin, Kathleen Clarke, Peter Reynolds and Tom Gibbons. 2nd prize shared by Frank Sammon, Mag Needham, Teresa Sammon, Kevin Gibbons, and John Walsh. 3rd prize shared by June Costello, Paddy Carney, Bridie Walsh, Jimmy Ruane, Liam Walsh and Mary Brosnihan. Lots of players won beautiful raffle prizes, and a great night was had by all. Many thanks to all the organisers.
The results of the game held on Monday, April 6; 1st prize shared by: Thomas Conroy, Dominic Mulchrone and Tom Gibbons: 2nd shared by:Sean O Boyle, Bridie Walsh, Angela Moran, Mary Brosnihan, Mary O’Malley and Jimmy Ruane, 3rd prize shared by Vinnie Lawless and Paddy Carney. Raffle winners were; Bridie Walsh, Carmel Masterson, Peter Reynolds and Vinnie Lawless. A game in aid of Cloggernagh National School will be held on Monday night, April 20, at 8.30pm. Admission is €10. Refreshments will be available.
