Local Notes: Ballinrobe U15 boys B team defeated Manulla.
Ballinrobe Town U15 boys (B) team which defeated Manulla (B) 2-0.
The results from the President’s (Liam Thornton) prize competition are as follows: Overall 1st James Connolly (42); 1st Martin Vahey (41); 2nd Kevin Keane (40), Gross Max Humphreys (31); 3rd Paddy Lee (40); 4th Dean Hacker (40) 5th Zak Feerick (40); Cat 1 Gareth O’Grady (38); Cat 2 John Staunton (36); Cat 3 Gerard Garvey (38); Cat 4 Mike Ansbro (35); Front 9 Adrian Flannery (22); Back 9 David Nestor (23); Longest Drive Geoffrey Sheridan; Nearest the Pin Sean Quirke.
Ladies 1st Ailish Gleeson (41); 2nd Rita Kearney (41); Groos Geraldine Ryan (22gp); 3rd Eileen Byrne (39); Cat 1 Breege Jennings, Geraldine Evans (28); Cat 3 Mary O’Brien Timon (34); 4th Joanne Hynes (37); Front 9 Mary Nalty (19); Back 9 Mary Colleran (20); 9 hole Laura Bourke (20); Nearest the pin Marian Walsh; Longest Drive Aileen Tierney; Past President Mary Daly (35). Juniors with Handicaps: 1st Finn O'Connor (23pts); Juniors without Handicaps Winner Jamie O’Toole (Gross 48).
The results of the President’s mixed scramble competition held on Thursday, June 19, are as follows: 1st Niall Staunton, Joe Grimes, Tom Conlisk, Mary O’Brien Timon; 2nd Gerry Sheridan, Helena Feerick, Kevin Naughton; 3rd, Steven Ferriter, Martin Vahey, Mary Craddock, Ray Darcy.
Ballinrobe Golf Club will hold a Gents Carnival Day on Thursday, July 10. This year’s event is kindly sponsored by the Anglers Rest Hotel, Headford, and features a single stableford competition with some fabulous prizes and is open to all players, members and visitors. The entry fee is €10 for members and €25 for visitors. Those wishing to book a tee time or who require further details and information, are asked to please contact the Ballinrobe Golf Club office on 094 9541118.
Ballinrobe Town captured the U15 Girls Cup on Sunday, June 22, at Milebush Park, following a 4-1 victory against Kilmurry. This cup final was keenly contested by both sides, however, the Robesiders made the vital breakthrough during the first half courtesy of a tidy finish from Sophia Place. Kilmurry tried to regroup but their game plan suffered a further set-back when the industrious Molly Sheridan doubled the red and white’s lead. Ballinrobe began to dominate possession and launch some neat attacking forays, which resulted in Place adding a third goal for the leaders, and the Crossmolina outfit trailed 3-0 at the half-time interval. A positive start to the new half was imperative for Kilmurry, however, Ellen Masterson added a crucial fourth goal for the south Mayo girls and this effectively ended the game as a contest. To their credit, a brave Kilmurry continued to chase and harry every inch of possession, and their endeavour was rewarded when Maya Benson netted a late consolation goal for the north Mayo girls.
Kilmurry: R Canavan, E Devaney, F Naughton, S Kenny, A Howley, M McGowan, R Gallagher, A Flaherty, E Leonard, E Loftus, M Benson. Subs: K O’Boyle, A Naughton, H Garvan, A Murphy, S Hopkins. Ballinrobe Town: M Killeen, E Gibbons, E McGarry, L Stagg, K Walsh, R Maye, M Sheridan, K Grimes, E Hughes, S Place, E Masterson.
Subs: H McElarney, R Cawe, L Keane, R Butler, L McCormack, M Kelly, M Shaughnessy.
The Ballinrobe Town U15 boys (B) team rounded off their league season in some style as they defeated Manulla (B) 2-0 at The Green on Thursday, June 19, a victory which was the icing on the cake for their league title celebrations. The goal scorers for Ballinrobe on the evening were Alex Stan and Demians Kvitkovs. Well done to all involved and a special word of thanks must also go to the coaches John Wilson and Richie Gavin. The future is bright for these young footballers.
Ballinrobe Town: S Tierney, M Tierney, L Stan, B Wilson, J Canny McGrath, J O’Toole, W Gavin, P Sheerin, R Ronan, S Shaughnessy, D Kvitkovs. Subs: D Murphy, A Stan, D Yates, F O’Connor, B Naughton, E Malone, S Heaney.
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. 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.
There was no winner of the €8,800 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, June 22. The numbers drawn were 11, 12, 18 and 33. The €50 winners were Pat Hession, Frenchgrove, Sophia McGuinness, c/o Brian Healy, Farmhill, and Siobhan Heaney, Ballyglass.
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Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme have vacancies in payroll/accounts, dining room assistant, cook and gardener. Department of Social Protection eligibility criteria apply. Call Craig at Mayo Abbey Centre 094 93 65987 to find out more or email craig@mayoabbey.ie.
Card game winners from the game held on Thursday, June 19, are as follows: 1st Francis Conroy, Michael Loftus, Anne Burke and Mary Boyle; 2nd Michael and Kathleen Mooney; Best of Ten – Chris Turner and Martin Forde; Last Ten – Martin Gibbons and Cathal Hennelly. Raffle winners were John Kennedy and Patricia Jennings.
Mayo Abbey Centre are running a number of short workshops (1 – 1.5 hours) for anybody interested in growing vegetables in containers. Workshops will run in their organic garden with morning or evening sessions available. Contact the centre to express your interest on 094 93 65987.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, June 24, were 1, 8, 14, 32. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prizewinners were Noreen McNamara, Belcarra (annual ticket), Patricia Lydon, Ballyglass (online ticket), Patricia Canavan, Rathnacreeva (online ticket), Martin Durkan, Gortaphuil (online ticket). The jackpot for the draw to be held on Tuesday, July 1, is €14,500.
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Islandeady Community Council will be holding a cake sale in St Aidans on Sunday, July 6, immediately after Mass. Homemade produce will be on sale. If anybody would like to make/bake some products, contact Breege on 087 288 9264 or Liam on 087 1361 895. All money raised will go towards the running costs of the current community centre.
The community council thank all their members and people in the community who participated in the community clean-up recently. Everyone will agree that it makes a noticeable difference as one drives through the community and discourages people from throwing litter if the area is litter-free. This is a worthwhile community project that benefits everyone and demonstrates pride in the community. You can still support the €5 per week direct debitf or the new community centre, by calling Robert on 087 614 5439 or email secretary.islandeadycc@gmail.com or Caroline 087 932 4646.
Islandeady GAA are hosting an information get-together for the triumphant mens football teams of 1974/1975, 1985 and the winning ladies football teams of 1977 and 1978, in Jacks Cottage on Saturday, July 5, at 7.30pm. The club would be delighted to welcome those players and their associated management teams to come together and recall the honour and the significance those triumphs meant to a community like Islandeady at the time. Such triumphs also demonstrate what is achievable through dedication, commitment and sheer hard work on behalf of those involved.
Islandeady GAA U6, U8, U10 and U12 football training takes place every Saturday morning from 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact 087 4533 818 for further details.
Chair yoga classes are starting on July 3. Join Emma for a 4-week block of gentle chair yoga at Jack’s Old Cottage on Wednesday mornings from 10am – 11am. Places are limited. Contact Emma from I Am Me Wellness on 087 997 3357.
The walks group visited Derrada which is approx. 4a km with some incline. The group enjoyed exploring a different area of Islandeady, on a reasonably fine evening. On Monday, June 30, the group did the Cornanool Loop. This was a shorter walk of approx. 3km, suitable for families with young children/tenagers etc. Those walks are a great way for families to participate in events together.
Islandeady Cycling Club are reminding everyone of the annual Community Fun-Run/Walk on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend. This is always a great community family event, with lots of people home on holidays, it’s a great way to get out and enjoy the community. It also gives children a chance to meet up with their friends during the school holidays. All are welcome to participate, enjoy a fun day while supporting the local community. Further details to come.
