Local Notes: Ballyglass striker nets his 7th goal of the day
Liam Hughes wheels away in the knowledge that his shot is about to enter the Straide & Foxford net for his seventh goal of the day. A magnificent performance from the lethal Ballyglass striker. Pic by Tom Quinn.
In 1984 Ballintubber GAA Club celebrated the centenary of the foundation of the GAA with a Lá na gClub spectacle of Gaelic football in the Ray Prendergast Memorial Park in Clogher.
Nine local teams were in action on the day which included two adult ladies teams, four adult men’s teams and three underage teams.
Thankfully, local footballer and photographer Kevin Coyne was on hand to capture all nine teams.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of that wonderful day the club will host an evening of reminiscence and nostalgia in the new Clogher clubhouse on Sunday evening, May 26, from 6-8pm. A vast array of photographs will be on display on the evening and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
The death occurred last week of Joan Moran, R.I.P, (née Greenan) Knockaraha, Ballintubber, Claremorris, Co Mayo and formally of Belfast and Cabra, Co Down. Joan passed away peacefully in her 92nd year in the loving care of Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, parents Patrick and Kathleen and her siblings Eddie and Mary, she is deeply regretted by her sons Joe, Martin, Patrick and Frank, by her daughters Rosanne (Scardaune) and Margaret (Newport), grandchildren, Keith, Ellen and Amy, her sons-in-law Kevin O’Connor and Michael Mulchrone, the extended family, neighbours and friends to whom condolences are tendered. Her remains reposed at Ballintubber Resource Centre on Friday evening from 6pm with removal at 8pm to Ballintubber Abbey. Her Funeral Mass took place on Saturday morning at 10.30am with burial ceremonies in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA lotto draw on Sunday, April 21. 5, 12, 18 and 23 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. The winners of the consolation prizes of the €20 special €52k draw tickets on the night were Mary Hallinan, Ann Duffy, Shirley O’Toole, Jim Keenan, Carnacon JLGFA Juniors, and Pierce Corbett.
On last Sunday night, April 28, the jackpot stood at €4,700. All lucky dip winners get a ticket for the 'Win 52k' draw.
The draw is offering a lucky winner the chance to earn €1,000 a week for a year in their recent ‘Win €52k’ fundraiser. The attractive fundraiser will see one lucky winner claim a cash prize of €52,000 paid out at €1,000 per week into their account. Tickets are reasonably priced at €20 each or three for €50 and can be purchased through the club fundraiser website www.win€52k.ie or from any of the club’s executive. The winner will be drawn in the club’s Clogher clubhouse on Sunday, June 2, and will be broadcast live on the club.
The results from Monday night, April 23; 1st Pat Griffith and Chris Turner, 2nd Tom and Patsy Flatley and 3rd Kitty Rumley and Judy Clarke. The last 9 winners were Mary Morrin and Jimmy Sheridan and Mary Brennan and Kevin Bourke. The raffle prizes went to Jimmy Sheridan and Mary Morrin. The card games continue every Monday night from 9pm.
The numbers drawn on April 24, were 6, 7, 14 and 16. There was no winner of the €6,800 jackpot and no match 3 winners. Consolation prizes went to Eileen O’Neill, Aoibhinn Rice, Tom Quinn, Richard Carney and Oliver Connolly. Play now to be in with a chance to win the current jackpot by going to smartlotto.ie.
Ballyglass will hold an official Darkness into Light 5km walk this year in aid of Pieta House at 4.15am on the morning of Saturday, May 11. Volunteers will be needed to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely on the day so anyone who would like to be a steward, or help out in any other way, let anyone on the community council know closer to the time. To sign up, you can register online and look out for the registration evening which will take place closer to the time. This event is open to everybody, and registration is open online now. More details to follow.
Ballyglass Community Council have extended thanks to their loyal supporters, all the wonderful vendors and food truck operators and all who help to make the market a success every month. The next market will be on May 12, from 11am to 2pm.
The Christian Community in the parish welcomes its newest members Éabha Therese Nally who was baptised in St Mary’s Church, Carnacon, and also Sonny James Lynott and Molly Grace Mannion who were baptised in the Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber, on last Saturday, April 27. Congratulations to their parents and families.
A pastoral council meeting will be held on next Tuesday evening, May 7, in the Dorter Room, Ballintubber Abbey at 8pm. All members are requested to attend. Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock which will be led by Archbishop Francis Duffy will take place on next Sunday, May 5. This is a special day for people from the Archdiocese of Tuam. The ceremonies commence with the anointing of the sick at 2.30pm.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Joanne Tuohy, Ballintubber, on the recent passing of her mother, Mary Ball (née Mulvey), Tooreen Lodge, Louisburgh. Mary passed away on April 19. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick. Her funeral took place from her home and following requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Louisburgh, she was laid to rest in Kilgeever Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
A Tochar Phádraig Fundraising Walk will take place on May 4, at 6.15am. This year the fundraising walk celebrates its 15th birthday and walkers will be raising money for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and GOAL. The walk is being organised by Robbie McCarthy along with lots of help from his wonderful volunteers. They have arranged for buses to bring walkers from Tesco carpark in Westport to Ballintubber Abbey. These leave at 5.30am. The walk starts at 6.15 from the Abbey. They have approx10 stops along the way and food and water will be provided at each stop. There will also be toilet facilities at these stops. For further information contact Robbie on 086 8233330.
First Holy Communion will take place in Carnacon Church on May 11, at 12 noon and in St Patrick’s Church, Killawalla, at 2pm. The sacrament will be administered in Ballintubber Abbey on May 18, at 12 noon.
The special Grandparents Mass will take place on June 1 and 2. Cemetery Masses will be celebrated on July 6 and 7. A ‘Light the Fire’ Open Air Mass will be held on Sunday, August 4, on the grounds of the Abbey.
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The death occurred last week of Michael Heneghan, Cloonee, Partry, Co Mayo. Michael passed away on April 23, and his passing is an occasion of great sorrow to his loving family and many people who were privileged to have known him. Widely known and hugely popular over a wide region he was a renowned coach driver in previous decades with Walsh Coach Transport.
Countless people enjoyed his company as he drove coach trips all over Ireland and abroad. His warm welcome, affable manner and superb entertainment skills in singing and banter endeared him to the hearts of multiple passengers. He is deeply regretted by his wife Bridie, daughter Jacqueline and husband Raymond, son Michael and partner Binne, cherished grandchildren Martin, Darragh, Micheál and Cuán, his brothers Jack (Cloonee), Eddie (Derrendafderg), sisters Ann (Dublin), Dette (Errew), Trish (Ballinasloe), Barbara (England), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends to whom the deepest sympathy is extended.
There was a huge attendance present as Michael’s remains reposed in Killawalla Community Centre on last Thursday evening from 5pm onwards. His funeral arrived to St Patrick's Church, Killawalla, on last Friday at 12.30 for Mass at 1pm with burial ceremonies taking place afterwards in the local cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm dilis.
The latest Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on April 20, for a jackpot of €11,600. 2, 11, 13 and 24 were the numbers drawn. There was no jackpot winner. Online consolation prizes went to Jochen Diehl and Danny Heneghan. The jackpot stood at €11,700 on Saturday, April 27. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week.
The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh will take place from the July 22-26. The website for booking children into Cúl Camp is now open: https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/.
The death has taken place of Mary (Molly) Lydon (née Whelan), Gortmore, Tourmakeady, Co Mayo. Molly passed away peacefully, on April 20. Predeceased by her son Sean, she is deeply regretted by her loving daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Martin Murphy, her grandchildren Michelle, Mark, Sharon and Shane, great grandchildren Aoibheann, Áine, Noah and Aidan, her sister Bridie Madden, close family, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended. Molly’s remains reposed at St Mary’s Funeral Home, Tourmakeady, on the Monday evening from 7pm with removal at 8.30pm to Tourmakeady Church. Her Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday at 11am, followed by burial ceremonies in Churchfield cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Last week Tourmakeady community bid farewell to the Rural Social Scheme Supervisor, Michéal Ó Filbín who has retired after 19 years of service as supervisor to the communities of Dhúiche Sheoigheach and Tuar Mhic Éadaigh. The community has extended gracious thanks to Michéal for all his help and co-operation on the various projects he worked on during his years of service. He is wished a very happy retirement in the years ahead.
First Communion will take place in St Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady on May 12. Best wishes to all the First Communicants for a special and most memorable day.
Tourmakeady and Partry Community Games Athletics Day has been organised for the May Bank Holiday Monday once again. There is a 2pm start and all local athletes aged from 6 to 16 years are invited to participate. Their age on 31st July 2024 determines their age group. The winners go through to Mayo Community Games competition in June. An art competition starting at 12 noon will also be held on Athletics Day in the Ionad Spóirt for anyone who could not participate through the local schools. Ages 6 to 16. Bring your own materials and give it a go.
The death has occurred in the UK of Mary MacNamara (née Gibbons), Bromley, Kent, England, and formerly of Tawnagh, Tourmakeady, Co Mayo. Predeceased by her parents Norah and Patrick Gibbons, brothers James, Tommy, Martin, Andy, Tim, sisters Kathleen, Liz, Ann and Noreen and husband Jim. Mary is deeply regretted by her brother Paddy Gibbons and sister Delia Campion, son Kevin, daughters Anna and Clare, daughter-in-law Margaret, son-in- law Bob and grandchildren Daniel, Louise, Laura and James and their partners and great-grandchildren Clementine, Rita and Winona to whom deep sympathy is extended.
Her funeral Mass will be held at St Joseph's Church, Plaistow Lane, Bromley, Kent BR1 2PR at 12.30pm on Thursday, May 2, followed by cremation at 2pm in Hither Green Crematorium, Verdant Lane, London SE6 1TP. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on this Wednesday morning, May 1, from 11 to 12 noon. Evening Irish conversational classes have also commenced on Wednesday nights from 7.30-8.30i.n in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh. All are welcome and more information and details is available from Stiofán opt.cdst@gmail.com / 087 3970227.
The Knitting Circle Group meets in the Halla every Monday evening from 7.30-9.30pm. Further details are available from 087 7657191.
The Parent and Toddler Group meet in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh on Tuesdays from 10.30-12.30pm. There are plenty of toys for the children and parents can have chat and a cuppa. New members welcome. The Social Club meets up on Thursdays at 2pm for a social meeting, light exercise, bingo and a friendly get-together.
Killawalla Community Council has planned to hold the annual Community Family Day on July 7. This is a special day out for all the family with activities entertainment and refreshments. Zumba classes will commence in Killawalla Community Centre shortly. More details of date and times will be available soon. The most recent community council lotto draw took place in Pakie’s on April 21, with a €5,500 jackpot.
The Killawalla NS children will receive their first Holy Communion on Saturday, May 11, at 2pm in St Patrick’s Church Killawalla.
Pieta House Walk, Killawalla Community Council is also hosting a Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House on Saturday morning, May 11, at 4.15am from Killawalla Community Centre. The Darkness into Light is a fundraiser for Pieta House which is helping people cope with depression and suicide. Here’s the link for online donations -to Darkness into Light fundraising effort and we will take donations on the morning, pass on to friends and family. Thanks to all for support. https://www.darknessintolight.ie/.../killawall.../fundraiser. For further information contact: Micheal 087 414 5726, Carmel 087 2879701 or Siobhan at 087 671 3940.
Congrats to Kate Walsh, Drimcoggy, and Emer and Michael Morrin, Treenlaur, who were recent winners of the Partry AFC weekly Wednesday draw. Congrats also to Maura Gibbons, Gallagh, and Maureen Heneghan, Carrawina, who were recent winners of the Partry Residents Association Saturday night bonus number draws.
There are a number of places available on the farmer to Farmer Biodiversity Mentorship Programme. The 'Horse's Mouth 'mentoring programme is back for 2024. The ‘Horse’s Mouth’ advisory service is available to 50 farms across Ireland to receive on-the-ground practical advice from fellow farmers on how to improve biodiversity on their land. This programme is supported with funding from NPWS and DAFM. Applications are open until May 31, on https://bit.ly/TheHorsesMouth.
Partry Bingo takes place on Mondays at the usual time. The committee love meeting followers of the numbers game and please bring a friend. A great night is assured. There is a cosy atmosphere and generous prizes.
Irish dance classes for children take place in Partry Community Centre on Thursday evenings with Catherine Coleman.
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The death has taken place of Breda Doyle née Kelly, Doogary, Breaffy, Castlebar, and late of Treenbeg and Meddlicott Street, Newport. Breda passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mayo Hospice, Castlebar on April 19. Predeceased by her daughter Florina, her late husband Joe, parents Patrick and Breege Kelly, her brother Jim and sister Anne, Breda is deeply regretted by her sisters Margie (Staunton) Castlebar and Rita (McAlpine) Castlebar, brothers-in-law John and Michael, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered.
Breda's remains reposed at her home in Doogary, Breaffy, Castlebar on Sunday, April 21, from 5.30-7pm with removal taking place on Monday morning at 10.45 for Requiem Mass at 11.30 in St Aloysius Church, Breaffy. Breda was laid to rest afterwards in Breaffy Cemetery. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Breaffy GAA lotto stands at €20,400 for tonight’s draw on April 30. All players this week will be included in a draw to win a €50 voucher for Mulroy's Londis Breaffy Road. The numbers drawn last week on April 23, were 4, 25, 30 and Bonus No 3. There was no jackpot winner. Also there was no match 3 winners and congrats also to the lucky dip winners and Nellie Jennings, Breaffy House Resort €50 gift card.
The club have extended sincere thanks to all who support the weekly draws.
Orla Ní Súibhne, Sustainable Energy Community mentor on behalf of SEAI, will be hosting weekly drop-in clinics for SEAI's home energy grants. The clinic will take place every Tuesday morning from 12 - 1pm in Belcarra Community Centre and are running until May 28. Farmers and householders from the Belcarra Group Water Scheme area are welcome to attend The late Trevor O'Sullivan.
The death occurred recently of Trevor O’Sullivan, Lakelands, Manulla, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Trevor passed away suddenly at his residence after a long illness, bravely borne. He is survived by his adoring parents Kathleen and Timmy, his much loved sister Denise, nephew Kian, nieces Mia, Ava, Freya, Elena, Elise and Lucia, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends to whom sincere condolences are extended. His remains reposed at the family home on Saturday evening from 5 until 7pm with the removal of his remains taking place on Sunday at 1.20pm to St Anne's Church, Belcarra, for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial ceremonies took place afterwards in Guesdian Cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €6,200. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 20 and 22. There was no jackpot winner. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Joe McNicholas online, Marion Barnicle online, Maureen Cunningham, Belcarra and Paul Moran online. The weekend jackpot prize stood at €6,300 on April 28. Tickets are on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestors and Flukies. Thanks as always for the support of patrons.
The death has taken place of Michael Connor, 5 Pine Grove, Rathbawn Road, Castlebar, and formerly of Drimcurabawn, Breaffy, Castlebar. In his 91st year, Michael passed away peacefully on the April 23, in Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar.
Predeceased by his wife Mary (née McCaroll) formerly Mary Rodden), who died in July 2023, Michael was also predeceased by his brothers Tom, Jim, John and his sister Mary Monaghan and he is deeply regretted by his brothers Padraig (Breaffy Road, Castlebar) and Walter (Ballsbridge, Dublin), his nieces, nephews, cousins, all the family circle, relatives and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended.
Michael remains reposed in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, on last Thursday, April 25, from 6 until 7pm. The removal of his remains from Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home took place on Friday, April 26, to St Aloysius Church, Breaffy, Castlebar, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by cremation ceremonies in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm. May he rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Ballyheane Community First Responders (CFR) Group is currently looking for volunteers in Killawalla and Errew Areas. Training continues for the group on Thursday nights in Ballyheane Community Centre's main hall. The CFR group has a team of dedicated volunteers who act as Community First Responders within the Ballyheane, Ballintubber, Carnacon, Clogher, Errew and Killawalla areas.
This is how the system works: A 999 or 112 call is made for someone who needs help within the areas covered. An Ambulance is then dispatched and trained CFR volunteers are notified. Whoever is available makes their way to the scene to assist. If required they will start CPR, use a defibrillator and stay in touch with the National Ambulance Service (NAS). Once an ambulance arrives, the paramedics on scene will begin care of the patient. So if people see someone arriving in the Community First Responder bib, they are there to help until the ambulance arrives. They will also be carrying ID. The communities are lucky to have these volunteers in the area.
On Mondays from 10am to 11am the ‘Move it or Lose It’ classes take place with Claire. Ballyheane Ladies Group meet on Monday evenings at 8pm in the community centre and ballroom and social dancing sessions take place in the main hall from 8.30pm. The Active Age Group meet on Tuesdays at 11am. The group always welcome new members. Contact 087 7412516 for information. Bingo takes place on Wednesdays each week at 9pm. There are always good prizes and an entertaining session for the weekly patrons. Ballyheane and surrounding communities First Responders Group continues their training in the main hall on Thursday nights. Ballyheane Walk and Talk Group meet every Thursday evening at 7pm at the community centre. Come along and join in the fun if you can crawl, walk or run.
More volunteers are required phone 087 9846401 for details. The Foróige club hold their meetings from 8.30 to 10pm on Fridays.
This scheme is now open for applications in 2024; see below for details of how the initiative operates this year. For more information / queries email mayosportspartnership@mayococo.ie or phone 094 9064360. The scheme, supported by Sport Ireland, has a total available fund of €35,000 which is categorized under 2 headings. To apply go to Return to Sport Small Grant Scheme 2024 | Mayo County Council and note that all applications are to be made online with the link to the above funding streams. The closing date for is 5pm on Friday, May 10, and the maximum allocation to any one project can be €1,000, this is dependent on meeting the criteria and overall quality of the initiative. The Mayo Sports Partnership committee will decide on all successful applications and its recommendations are final. If clubs / groups require assistance on the scheme; email mayosportspartnership@mayococo.ie or phone the Sports Partnership office at 094 9064360.
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