Local Notes: Ballintubber ladies enjoy successful Nollaig na mBan event.
A group of Ballintubber ladies enjoying the highly successful Nollaig na mBan event in Corley’s Lounge in Ballintubber.
A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ for a wonderful Nollaig na mBan celebration has been extended by Ballintubber management and staff. They have expressed their gratitude to everyone who joined the Nollaig na mBan event on January 4, where an incredible €1,476.64 was raised. Half of the funds will go to the Hospice, and the other half will support the development of the Ballintubber Abbey Cultural and Heritage Visitor Centre which is due to begin later this year.
A massive thank you has been extended to all the companies and businesses in the Tourism Network and the wonderful suppliers of the Ballintubber Abbey Gift Shop who donated spot prizes, and Corley’s for hosting such a fantastic night.
Ballintubber GAA lotto jackpot stood at €9,000 on Sunday night, February 23. The numbers drawn were 20, 25, 30 and 35.
Consolation prizes went to Sally Cronin, Bridie Kerrigan, Paul McHugh, Ciara McManamon, Michael Hallinan and Martin and Marie Summerville. The jackpot stood at €9,100 on last Sunday night, March 2.
An open evening will take place at Burriscarra National School, Carnacon on next Friday evening, March 7 between 5 and 7pm. There will be a science exhibition from the children of the school to exhibit some of the work carried out in the classrooms. For further information contact on 094 9060184.
Carnacon LGFA registration for all ages from under 10 to senior is now open for the new season through Foireann. It is important that all players are registered before competition commences. A reminder that while shopping in Lidl to scan your app to collect tokens to help Carnacon LGFA club to be in with a chance to win - and tell your family and friends also to collect for Carnacon LGFA and submit before Sunday, March 16.
Congratulations to club players Shauna Heneghan and Clíodhna Dowling, who have been selected as part of the Mayo Minor squad for 2025.
Ballintubber GAA are looking to establish a Healthy Club committee, they will be responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Clubs initiatives and establishing a healthier community in Ballintubber. Those interested please contact Deirdre Donnelly at ballintubberinjuriesofficer@gmail.com.
The numbers drawn in the Ballyglass FC on Monday, February 24, were 6, 9, 1 and 29. The match 3 winners were Padraig Heverin, Dermot Browne and Stephen Heneghan. Consolation prizes went to Emma Staunton, Michael Adams, Tony Corbett, Pete Allgood and Peggy Corrigan. The weekend jackpot stood at €11,300.
Ballyglass FC has extended a huge thanks to Connolly’s Pub Hollymount for sponsoring the U17 girls training tops prior to their Connacht Shield final.
The winners from Monday, February 24, were: 1st Seamus Nevin and Martin Ford, 2nd Sean and Frances Reilly and 3rd Jimmy Sheridan and Mary Morrin. The last 10 winners were Peter Glynn and Tomas Solan and the raffle prizes went to Sean Reilly, Cathal Hennelly and Frances Reilly. The progressive 25 games continue every Monday night at 9pm.
The Ballyglass Active Age group donned their finest for an evening in Corley’s, Ballintubber to celebrate Valentine’s Day. A very enjoyable evening was had by all with good food and good company being the highlights of the evening. The ladies were all treated to a rose while the men were given chocolates to mark the occasion. Thanks to Mary, Maureen and Agnes for organising the event and to the wonderful staff in Corley’s for the excellent food and service.
Medjugorje Easter Pilgrimage will be a fully escorted trip with return from Dublin, from April 19 to 26. The cost is €895 and a deposit of €200 secures your booking - 7 nights pilgrimage with Carmel and Mick Summerville. Fr Brendan Kilcoyne will be the spiritual director.
Ballintubber / Killawalla Badminton Club are open to new members and beginners are most welcome. The sessions take place at Ballintubber Community Centre on Tuesdays from 8 to10pm. Contact Laura on 089 4011720.
Sincere condolences are extended to Siobhan McGreal, Creevagh on the passing of her grandfather, Mick McGing, Arderry. Also sincere sympathy is extended to Henry Bourke, Coguala, on the death of his brother in law, Frank Reid, Straide. May they rest in peace.
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Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto stood at €16,000 on February 23. 1, 3, 27 and 31were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. The weekend jackpot on Saturday, March 1, stood at €16,100.
A new session of Yoga classes will begin in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh on this Tuesday, March 4, at 6.30pm. The classes will run for 6 weeks up until Tuesday, April 8. The cost is €60. Email Nora at eolas@tourmakeady.com or call 094 9544295 with your name and contact details.
The winner of the Tourmakeady NS lotto ball on Saturday, February 22, was ball number 43 - Ann Marie Casey.
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Social Club is due to meet again on this Thursday, February 20, from 2-4pm. Come along for social get together, light exercise, bingo, make new friends and enjoy the company. New members will be made most welcome.
Irish classes take place in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh every Wednesday morning for the next three weeks. Beginner’s class is from 10-11am. The Intermediate class runs from 11am to 12 noon. Phone 087 397 0227 or Rphost: opt.cdst@gmail.com.
Warm congratulations are extended to Pádraic and Ann Duffy, Killawalla East who recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The genial couple who have been tremendous servants of Ballintubber GAA Club for many decades are wished continued good health and happiness in the years ahead.
A Church Gate collection in Party and Tourmakeady will be held on March 8 and 9 in aid of the youth pilgrimage to Rome for Carlo Acutis canonisation.
Sincere sympathy is tendered to Evelyn Horan (Partry) on the recent passing of her sister, Margaret Adams, Westport. May she rest in peace.
Partry Women’s Circle invites you to try glass painting on Thursday, March 13 in the Mons Horan Centre in Partry. Tea and treats will be provided. Bring a vase, glass or bottle to paint on. The event is confined to Over 18s and there is a €5 fee to cover costs.
Partry Athletic underage presentation and registration night took place on a recent Sunday in the community centre in Partry. Thomas Kelly, chairman of Partry Athletic underage committee opened the prestigious awards ceremony at the 2025 registration and presentation night. Those who received awards were the U14 boys’ team for winning their league in 2024, the U12 boys who won their league in 2024 and the U13 boys who won the league and cup in 2024. Also honoured were The U12 Partry Athletic girls’ team who were victorious in winning their league.
Congratulations to Emer and Michael Moran and Kate Walsh who were recent winners of the weekly Wednesday Partry FC bonus number draws. The club are deeply appreciative of the ongoing support of the community.
Congrats to Conor O’Mahony, Ballygarry, and Tommy Heneghan, Churchfield who were recent €100 winners in the popular numbers draw. The latest draw was on Saturday night last, March 1. Tickets are on sale from Jim O’Neill at 087 2860565.
Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has announced details of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant. The grant provides up to €1,000 to assist both registered and unregistered childminders who are providing a childminding service in their own homes. The purpose of the grant is to assist minders in enhancing the quality and safety in their service through the purchase of toys, childcare equipment, safety equipment, equipment to support inclusion and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM) education. The grant was also used for the purchase of IT equipment to assist childminders to engage with training and registration processes. The grant scheme is open to all childminders, including those who are planning to open a childminding business during 2025. 75% of the grant is paid in advance to help childminders with the upfront costs of purchasing equipment. To learn more about Creative Communities and the funding available visit: https://consult.mayo.ie/en/content/creative-mayo-community-grant-scheme-2025. The deadline for applications is March 21, 5pm.
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The death took place last week of Bridie Winter (nee Jordan), late of Breaffy and Garryduff Park, Castlebar and Dorset, UK. Bridie passed away on February 24, in the care of the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar. Predeceased by her husband Richard, parents Michael and Mary Ann, brothers Paddy, Christy, Vincent, Brendan, Desmond and Kevin, sisters Jo (Walsh) and Geraldine (Jordan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces Bridie is deeply regretted by her loving family, sister Roseleen (Heverin), brothers Mick, Johnny and Gabriel, step daughter Tanya, brother-in-law Ger, sisters-in-law Beatrice, Ann, Elizabeth and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to whom sympathy is tendered.
Her remains reposed in Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar on last Wednesday, February 26, from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to St Aloysius Church, Breaffy. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Breaffy Cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
Breaffy GAA lotto stood at a massive €29,000 for the February 25 draw. The numbers drawn were 5, 14, 26 and bonus number 4.
Congrats to the winner Richard Browne, Newport, Co. Mayo, who had the lucky numbers allowing him to scoop the huge jackpot. The jackpot commences again at €15,000 for the March 11 draw in the clubhouse.
Congrats to Breaffy clubman, Davitt Neary on his superb performance against Armagh in Division 1 of the League on Saturday week last. His overall contribution with a superbly taken goal ensured he was voted the worthy recipient of the Mayo GAA blog ‘Man of the Match’ award.
The Gold Circle membership package is as follows: Breaffy GAA membership for 2025, 1 weekly entry into the club's lotto and 1 Mayo County Board Draw ticket (six draws with prizes ranging from €10,000 to €200).
Support your club and stand a chance to win amazing prizes, including €50,000 cash, exciting weekend packages to the All-Ireland finals, a holiday voucher worth €2,500, and many more. The draw date is March 26. Membership payments now due are crucial for the day-to-day running of the club.
Breaffy G.A.A was delighted to receive news of €50,000 funding under the Community Recognition Fund for their Energy and Sustainability Works application. The fund is for upgrading sports facilities, improving community spaces, enhancing public amenities.
The death has taken place of Anne Gannon nee Daly better known as Doll, Kantara, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Westport. Anne passed away on February 21 at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar, surrounded by her loving family. Her passing is an occasion of great sorrow to her family and many peers and friends. Predeceased by her loving husband Austin (Austie), her beloved sons Joe, John and Michael, her parents Nora and Tom, her sisters Kathleen and Betty and her brother Thomas, she is deeply regretted by her family; Anne, Tommy, Olive, Alan and Karen and their partners, in-laws, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her niece Ann, cousins, relatives and many friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered.
Anne’s remains reposed in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Sunday, February 23, from 5.30 to 7pm. The removal of her remains took place from her home on Monday at 10.30am arriving to St. Aloysius Church, Breaffy for Funeral Mass 11.30am. Funeral ceremonies took place afterwards to the New Cemetery, Castlebar. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
A parish mission will take place in Balla and Belcarra churches on March 24, 25, 26, and 27. The devotions will alternate between the two churches. The mission will be conducted by the FFR, Moyross, Limerick. The friars will preach at the Masses on the preceding Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23. Further details will follow.
There will be a table quiz held on Saturday, March 8, in The Drum Inn, Clogher. The event will start at 9pm. Tables of 4 are required at a €40 fee. All proceeds to support the Breege Canavan Return Home Fund.
The numbers last week were 21, 25, 29 and 32. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Mary Blowick, Claire Cuffe, Kanan Martin and David McNamara. On March 1, the jackpot stood at €10,700.
Mayo FC is delighted to announce that they are hosting a 24 hour Soccerthon in Umbro Park in conjunction with Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.
The Soccerthon will be held on March 14 and 15, from 6pm-6pm. The games will be one hour long and the score will be kept for the full 24hrs. Players participating must be 16 or older. Why not get your club, business, friends, family, work colleagues or even an all-star team together and support Mayo FC and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Click the link below to register your team’s interest. Contact mayofcsoccerthon@gmail.com for more information.
HopeSpace operates throughout the year. 'HopeSpace CLG provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4 -17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See hopespace.ie, contact Áine at support@hopespace.ie or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details.
Funding is available for walls, cobbled yards, gates and More. Did you know that stone walls, cobbled yards, walled orchards, masonry dungsteads, millraces, gate pillars, and gates are also eligible for funding under the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme?
If you're a farmer in the ACRES, EIP, or Organic Farming Scheme, you may be eligible for support to conserve these important features of Ireland’s farming heritage. Applications are open now and the deadline: is 5pm on next Monday the 10th of March 2025. Apply online – paper applications are not accepted.
Learn more and apply https://ow.ly/T7wK50V3r5x The Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and administered by The Heritage Council.
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The death has taken place of Kate Lohan nee Kennedy, Lismorane, Callow, Foxford and formerly of Rush Hill, Prison Road, Balla, and Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. Kate passed away peacefully at her residence and her passing is an occasion of great sorrow to her loving family. Kate was predeceased by her husband Tom, son Brian, Sean Dempsey and her siblings Mary, Noreen, Bridie, Tess, Joan, John, Michael, Ned, Paddy and Tomas and she is deeply regretted by her son Des, her daughter Denise, her grandchildren Marie and Hayley, great-grandchildren Eliza and Declan, her siblings Gerry, Eithne and Christine, her nephew, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are tendered.
Kate’s remains reposed at her residence on last Wednesday from 4-7pm and her Funeral arrived to St. Thomas Church, Callow on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 12 midday and a private family cremation service took place on Friday at 12 noon at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Dia dean trócaire ar a nAinm dilis.
The numbers drawn in the Balla GAA lotto draw which was held on Thursday, February 20 in the Railway Tavern for a jackpot of €3,000 were 1, 13, 21 and 30. Congrats to the lucky dip consolation prizewinners on the night; Aiden Armstrong (online), Joseph Lloyd (online) and Fiona McHugh (online). The latest draw was held on Thursday, February 27, in The Shebeen when the jackpot stood at €3,100.
Congratulations to Balla Secondary School 5th year students Ella Donovan, Sophie Cunningham, and Grace McHale on reaching the regional final of Junk Kouture. Their entry, 'Society's Angel', will be showcased at the Helix in Dublin. The girls have demonstrated remarkable creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication in their work. Congratulations also to 5th year student, Emma Hughes who has been selected to perform with the KNC Performing Arts Company at the world’s biggest dance event in London next month. This is a very exciting opportunity for Emma to showcase her talents on the main stage at MOVE IT alongside top UK colleges and professionals. The whole community wish Emma the very best of luck.
Balla Secondary School has been awarded €50,000 funding under the Community Recognition Fund for their Changing Rooms Scheme. Congrats also to Manulla FC who are to receive €89,673 funding for car park upgrades also under the Community Recognition Fund.
The latest Manulla FC jackpot stood at a massive €18,500 on last Sunday night, March 2. Manulla FC online registration is now available for all members.
The death has taken place of Michael Higgins, Dublin and formerly of Knocknakill, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Michael passed away on Thursday, February 20. Michael resided in Dublin for the past 31 years and worked in the National Botanic Gardens, indulging his love of plants which he had from a very early age. He will be very much missed by his many colleagues and friends at the gardens. Predeceased by his mother Kathleen and sister Patricia, he is deeply regretted by his father Joe, sisters Mary and Breege, brother John Joe, brothers-in-law Ned and Seán, John Joe’s partner Michelle, nephews, Alexander, Thomas and Conor, niece Niamh, aunt Mary (U.S.A.), uncles Tom, Pat and Michael, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours to whom sincere sympathies are tendered.
Michael’s remains reposed at Balla Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 5pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Gerald, Mayo Abbey. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Sunday at 12 noon, with the burial ceremonies taking place afterwards in the local cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
Mayo Abbey National School and Mayo Gaels GAA Club are hosting a fundraiser with the help of Balla bingo committee. They are having a monster Bingo night on March 5, online and in Balla Community Centre. The funds raised during this event will be directed towards the development of an all-weather astro pitch (80ft by 40ft) that will serve Mayo Abbey National School / Mayo Gaels GAA club and the broader community groups and parishes.
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Congratulations to Cuileann Bourke of Clogher who recently defeated Amy Brennan of DCU to reach the finals of the Women’s Open at the 72nd Collegiate National Championships in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Clogher card game results for Friday, February 21, were as follows: 1st Gay Conway and Eileen Donnelly, 2nd Margaret Mannion and Teresa Loftus and 3rd Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons. The last 10 winners were, Bernie Heneghan and Majella Corbett, Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith, and Tommy Fahey and Derek Quinn.
Clogher Environmental Group and Community Council supported by Mayo Community Futures are embarking on a Community Action Plan. The purpose of the Community Action Plan is to give the community a chance to identify priorities and ideas for the development of the area over the next five years. A key component of the process is to give everyone in the community an opportunity to engage with the plan and to put ideas forward. Representatives from all the groups in the community and interested individuals are encouraged to attend the meetings which take place on Thursday nights at 8pm in the community centre. Stakeholder interviews are currently taking place, and planning has commenced for the distribution and collection of the survey which will go to each house in the area. We hope that everybody will engage with the process.
Sage Wellbeing is holding a 4 week course which starts today, Tuesday, March 4, from 7.30-9pm. All seated this is a teaching course to achieve a calm, focused mind. The venue is the comfortable confines of Errew Community Centre. Contact Carmel on 087 6972726 to book your place.
Errew NS is only 7km from Castlebar. There are small classes and great teacher/pupil ratio and a unique school culture with a caring learning environment. Contact the school secretary on secretary@errewns.com or ring 094 9030615 with any enquiries or to make an appointment to come and view the facilities. Check out what the children have been doing at school lately via the website errewns.com.
