Local Notes: Ballinrobe U21's book their place in U21(B) championship semi-finals.
Ballinrobe U21 team who booked their place in the U21(B) championship semi-finals, following a 1-19 to 0-14 victory against Knockmore, at Flanagan Park.
Well done to the Ballinrobe U21 team who booked their place in the U21 (B) championship semi-finals, following a 1-19 to 0-14 victory against Knockmore, at Flanagan Park, on Sunday week last. Ballinrobe led 0-13 to 0-4 at half-time, and despite a spirited second half comeback by Knockmore, the Robesiders held on to record the victory.
The annual general meeting of Ballinrobe Civic, Arts and Amenity Centre will take place on Monday, December 1, at 8pm, in the Parish House. All are welcome to attend.
The results of a competition held on Thursday, November 13, were as follows: 1st Paul Waldron and Marian O'Connor; 1st gross Lena Lowery and Stella Nalty; 2nd Joanne Hynes and Eileen Carney; 3rd Vincent Connell and Claire Mitchell; 4th Teresa Eagleton and Michael McTigue; 5th Maureen Gallagher and Mary Connaughton.
The winner of a recent ladies nine hole golf competition was Carmel Maloney. The results of a ladies 15 hole competition were as follows: 1st Carmel Maloney (37), 2nd Peggy Butler (31).
Results from the Harry Walsh gent’s competition were as follows: 1st Damien Fitzpatrick, John Fitzpatrick, Kieran Mitchell, and James Donovan. The winner of the nine hole mixed scramble competition was the team of Paddy Murphy, Tom Hughes, and Margaret McHugh.
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 contact Monica at 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 at 087 4111343.
An internet safety workshop hosted in association with Cloonliffen Parents Association, will take place in Ballinrobe Library, on Thursday, November 27, at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Brendan Smith, who has experience of supporting families in the digital age. The event will cover mobile phones, games and internet safety for children and will offer practical information and guidance for primary and secondary school guardians. All parents and guardians are welcome.
Ballinrobe Town AFC thank Tesco Ballinrobe for running a blue token community fund collection for the club. A total of €491 was raised and the club thank everyone who supported the collection.
There was no winner of the €10,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, November 17. The numbers drawn were 12, 18, 22 and 26. The match three winners (€100) were Ewan Duffy, Suzanne Breen, John Flannery, Tara O’Connor, and Niall Tierney.
The AGM of Ballinrobe GAA Club will take place on Saturday, November 29, in the Carra Bar, at Ballinrobe Racecourse. Proceedings will get underway at 7.30pm. New members are welcome.
The Ballinrobe Junior men’s team suffered a heart-breaking last-minute defeat against Corrib on Friday night in Headford, in what was a hard-fought encounter played in windy and bitterly cold conditions. Corrib’s late second half try secured a 22-17 victory for the locals.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, November 16, with Lisa Macken the winner of €385. Tickets for the draw can be purchased in Martin Murphy’s Newsagent, and Murphy’s Centra.
There was no winner of the €10,900 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, November 16. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 19 and 25. The €50 winners were Peter Burke, Scardaune; Gary Golden, Thomastown, and Sarah Kelly, Ballyhaunis.
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The numbers drawn in the Mayo Gaels lotto which was held on Tuesday, November 18, were 13, 16, 25 and 32. There was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prize winners were Nuala Heneghan, Mountpleasant (online ticket), Peter Mannion, Knockrickard (annual ticket), Tom Henry, Facefield (online ticket), Tommy Griffith, Brownhall (annual ticket). The jackpot for the draw which will be held today, Tuesday, November 25, is €16,600.
Mayo Abbey National School is launching a new fundraising lotto, where one line will cost €2.50 or three lines for €5. Visit www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/mayoabbeyns to learn more.
Why not call to the Community Coffee Morning every Thursday for a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. There is no booking necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday but must be booked in advance. Other services provided by the community centre are; 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. The service is available to all and is free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link on 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible but call the centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
Why not go along on Thursday mornings and join the Mayo Abbey Walking Group. The start from the community centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, walk as little or as much as you like but please bring a hi-vis. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the centre on 094 93 65987 for more information.
Now that the time has changed and the evenings are getting darker, a lot more people are out walking and jogging. Unfortunately a lot of people are not wearing hi viz vests, so as part of an initiative by Facefield Community Group and Mayo Sports Partnership they are promoting a ‘Be safe Be seen’ programme and on Sunday, November 30, Facefield community will host a 6km round the lakes walk/ run at 2pm and Mayo Sports Partnership will be there to hand out hi viz vests to all participants. It is hoped that schools and various youth groups in the county will support the event.
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Chloe and David Agnew are in concert in St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra on Sunday, November 30, at 8pm. This unforgettable night will feature performances from the Mayo Concert Orchestra. Tickets costing €25 are available on Eventbrite and local shops in Belcarra.
The Wednesday Get-Together Group are having their coffee morning/cake sale fundraiser. This will take place on Sunday, December 7, in St. Aidan’s immediately after 11am Mass. The group thank all those who supported them so generously last year and in particular those whose quality baking couldn’t be resisted. Looking forward to seeing you all on December 7.
Results from the game played on Monday night, November 17, are as follows; 1st prize won by Vinnie Lawless, 2nd prize shared by Michael Moore, June Costello and Tom Gibbons, 3rd prize shared by Paddy Carney, Maureen Nevin, Bridie Walsh, Vera Feeney, Sean O' Boyle, Frank Sammon and Kathleen Clarke. Raffle winners were June Costello, Vera Feeney, Michael Moore and Mary O’Malley. The game continues every Monday night in Islandeady Community Centre at 8.30pm. All are welcome and refreshments are available.
Cards at 8.30pm every Monday night. All welcome; the Ladies Club meet every Tuesday at 8pm; Rambling House every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Community Centre; Wednesday Get Together meets every Wednesday from 11.30am; the community centre is available for meetings on Wednesday and Thurs evenings; activator pole walking every Friday morning at 10am at the GAA Pitch; Foróige meets every Friday at 8.30pm in the Community Centre.
The Parish Mass Diary for 2026 is now open for Mass Intentions for next year. The 2026 readers and Minister of the Eucharist list is being organised for Islandeady. All current readers and Ministers of Eucharist are kindly asked to confirm their availability for next year to Liam by text on 087 1361 895 by November 30. If you would like to join the team as a reader or Minister of the Eucharist, contact Liam to be included in next year’s rota. New rota’s will be prepared and available in December to start the 1st weekend in January 2026. Liam will also presume that if he doesn’t hear from you... that you are happy to remain on the list for 2026.
Would you be interested in sharing your home and supporting a person with a disability for a few hours per week or month or more regular? Western Care is looking for people, singles/couples/families to provide respite breaks for children and adults in your own home.
For further details contact Ruth Kneafsey, Home Share Co-ordinator on 094 90 29148.
Castlebar Pioneer Dinner Dance will take place in the TF Royal Hotel on Sunday, November 30, at 3pm. Contact 087 626 4153 for further details.
