Local Notes: Ballinrobe U16's are South Mayo A Championship winners.
Ballinrobe U16 boys who won the U16 South Mayo A Championship final against Claremorris recently.
A group of nine locals last week completed a defibrillator training session organised by Roxboro Defibrillator Group, at Ballinrobe Parish Centre. Led by instructor Maura Morrin, the session covered CPR techniques and the correct use of a defibrillator, equipping participants with essential emergency response skills. The training was organised as part of ongoing efforts to maintain certification among local volunteers and to encourage new participation. It was supported in part by committee funding, with attendees contributing on a donation basis.
The trainees were Mary O'Sullivan, Joe Kavanagh, Sean McCormack, Mary Kavanagh, Ann Monaghan, Noreen Gilligan, Michael Fleming, Marie Burke and Marguerite Culkeen.
Another training session is planned for October. To be placed on the list, contact Noreen Gilligan, secretary by emailing gilligan.noreen@gmail.com.
Pendant alarms for older people are available by contacting the Tacú Family Resource Centre on 094 9542908. The alarms are connected to a contact centre to enable older people 65 or older to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.
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.
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, contact Monica on 087 4111343. Books are also available to purchase at 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 want someone to listen to them. Further details and information are available by contacting Mary on 087 2859973.
Well done to the Ballinrobe LGFA U14 girls’ team who defeated Kilmoremoy (A) in the U14 Division One Shield final, which was played at the Centre of Excellence, Bekan, on July 19.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, July 20, with Siún, Eoin, Eanna and Rian Finnerty the lucky winners of €450.
There was no winner of the €11,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, July 22. The numbers drawn were 12, 14, 16 and 25. The €30 winners were Deirdre McGrath, and Fr Declan Carroll. The €25 winners were Pat Morrin, and Siobhan McGrath.
The club also held a draw for two tickets to last Sunday’s All-Ireland senior football final between Kerry and Donegal and the winners were Frank Lynn and Padraic Walsh.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, July 21. The numbers drawn were 6, 16, 17 and 21. The €25 winners were Lorraine Gibbons, Denis Malone, Catherine Molloy and Eilish O’Reilly.
There was no winner of the €9,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, July 13. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 20 and 33. The €50 winners were Breda Jordan, Seefin, Emer Slattery, Roundfort, and Alan Donnelly, Ballyglass.
There was no winner of the €9,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, July 20. The numbers drawn were 17, 23, 26 and 27. The €50 winners were JP Lambe, Brookhill, Brian Healy, Farmhill, and Sharon Gibbons, Farmhill.
Garrymore GAA Club lotto tickets are available in all local shops, and from club players and officers. Tickets are also available online by visiting the Clubforce.com website and entering Garrymore in the ‘Find my Club’ search box.
You then need to select Garrymore GAA Club (not Garrymore GAA Club Events) and click play lotto. Your support for this weekly lotto is appreciated.
The results of a mixed scramble competition sponsored by the Bowers Bar and Restaurant and which was held on Thursday, July 17, are as follows: 1st, Alan Sammon, Kieran Ferriter, Eileen Conlisk, and Ian Brocklesby; 2nd, E. Moran, H. Burke, Evelyn Lydon, and Kevin Naughton.
Ballinrobe Town AFC thank local company MJ Conroy Construction for kindly sponsoring pre and post-match t-shirts for the Ballinrobe Town Junior (A) men’s team for the recent Benson Cup Final. MJ Conroy Construction has been a valued supporter of the club over the years.
Next Thursday, July 31, Ballinrobe Town will face Castlebar Celtic at Celtic Park, in the Mayo Super Cup semi-final. See the Game On section for confirmation of the kick-off time. Your support for the Robesiders would be appreciated.
Hoopstars, a children’s basketball camp, will take place in the Lakeside Sport and Fitness Centre from August 5 to August 8. The times and age groups are as follows: 9.30am to 1.15pm (eight to 11 year olds); 1.45pm to 5pm (12 year olds and older). The cost per-child to take part is €65. Parents wishing to register their children are asked to email hoopstarscamp@hotmail.com. Further details and information are available by visiting the Hoopstars Basketball Camp Facebook page.
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Join us at Mayo Gaels GAA for a fun-filled weekend of celebrations this August bank holiday weekend. From fun runs and kids disco to a legends game, ceili and live music with the David Connor Band and the Irish Knights, there's something for everyone. All are welcome.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will be having their next meeting on July 31, in the Ellison Hotel Castlebar at 7pm. 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.
The numbers drawn in the lotto on Tuesday, July 22, were 16, 21, 29 and 36. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prize winners were Gerard Canavan (online ticket), Enda Murphy, Gradogue (annual ticket), Wilson family c/o Pauline Wilson, Michael Prendergast Cluimshambo (annual ticket). The jackpot for the draw held on Tuesday, July 29, is €14,900.
Card Game winners on Thursday, July 17, were; winners 1st John Prendergast and Patricia Jennings, 2nd D McDonagh and partner, 3rd Liam Govin and Michael Loftus. Last Ten were Tom Mahon and Anne Burke. Raffle winners were Seamus Lacey and Cathal Henley.
Why not come along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group, starting from the Mayo Abbey Community Centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, walk as little or as much as you like and bring a hi-viz. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the Centre 094 93 65987 for information.
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Islandeady Fun Run is a great family event which will be held on Saturday, August 2, at 10am from Jack’s Cottage. It is open to everyone of all ages and abilities to participate. There are 5k and 10k options available. The fee is €20 and early bird registration will be €15. Children U16 is free. All money raised will be donated to Islandeady Community Council and Islandeady GAA/LGFA. To book register at www.eventmaster.ie. Spread the word to friends and family, near and far as everyone is welcome to join in, catch up with old friends for this annual event, in a lovely setting. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Anyone wishing to help on the day or make donations are most welcome.
The Islandeady Walks Group Walk met on Monday, July 21, at 7pm and walked the Kilfea loop, approx. 4.5km in total with multiple hills, which proved no problem for these experienced walkers. All enjoyed the magnificent views over Islandeady and beyond on a clear dry evening. The group were delighted to add this slightly more difficult walk to their ever-growing list of beautiful walks around Islandeady. These walks are gaining popularity all the time, with new members joining from week to week, finding it a great way to exercise out in the fresh air with absolutely no commitment involved, just come along, bring family or friends and enjoy the beautiful scenery amid some great company and even a cuppa afterwards. On Monday, July 28, the group walked the Cornanool loop, starting at the Key West at 7pm and walked through the ‘old village’ then returning to Key West for a catch up over a cuppa. It was approx. 3km of flat terrain. The group would love to see you next week and please spread the word outside Islandeady, that anyone is welcome to join on any of these walks.
Islandeady GAA U6, U8, U10 and U12 football training is held every Saturday morning from 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact 087 4533 818 for further details.
There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw on Sunday, July 20, in the Key West. The jackpot was €11,450. Lucky Dip Prize winners were; Michael Philbin and Joe Glendon.
A bus to Lough Derg for a one day retreat on Saturday, September 6, departing Westport via Castlebar and Bohola. Places are limited. Call Bernie on 087 987 0170 for more information and booking.
