Local Notes: Belmullet NS students visit RNLI Inshore Station for guided tour.
A group of students from Belmullet National School with their teachers who recently visited the R.N.L.I. Inshore Station and received a tour of the facility.
Please support our Naíonra Na Corrchloiche GoFundMe - let's give the children a place to grow, learn and flourish. Every child deserves the chance to start life with the tools, care and education they need to thrive. Yet, for too many young children in the community, access to nurturing early education remains out of reach and adequate places has become a major issue also. With your help of donating towards the 5% community fund needed before receiving full funding from Roinn Gaeltachta, Naionra na Corrchloiceh can build a place where children can learn, grow and flourish during the most critical years of their lives. But they can't do this without you. They are asking for your support - whether large or small. They need to raise €15,000 in total. Every donation will help make this vision a reality. Click on www.gofundme.com/f/naionra-na-corrchloiche.
The Jonathan Cuffe Memorial Walk is on Sunday, August 10, from Mount Jubilee to Geesala at 6pm. This year all funds will go to the Ruddy Mangan Family Fundraiser. Registration is €10 on the day and everyone is welcome young and old. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the High Chaparral Munnellys.
Erris Family and Community Support Centre are delighted to share that the now annual Sunset4Stop 5km fundraising walk for Northwest North West STOP-Suicide Prevention will take place on Friday, August 1, starting from the IWA Centre Belmullet. All proceeds are in aid of the Erris branch of the Northwest Stop Free Counselling service. In 2024, over 700 counselling sessions were provided in Erris for free thanks to Northwest Stop. This year, these figures have doubled in the first half of the year, which demonstrated demand and need for this service within the community. This is a family friendly event. Online registrations will open soon, late registrations taken on the evening with the walk due to start at 8.30pm. For more information contact 087 067 0989.
The Erris Agricultural Show will be held on Sunday, July 25, and it promises to be a fun filled day with lots of classes and events with music on the main stage with country artist Declan Nerney and much more.
The tug of war competition to win the Packie Coyle Memorial Cup is returning to the Erris Agricultural Show and it’s bigger and better than ever, and is kindly sponsored by The Cafferkey Family and Mixie McGuire. There will be cash prizes, memorial cup plus bragging rights on the line, as well as country tunes, food stalls, family fun and fierce friendly rivalry. Tag who you would like to make a team with. Email errisagriculturalshow@gmail.com to register as there are limited spaces.
Just weeks remain until the incredible team of riders embarks on the Northampton to Belmullet Cycle Challenge 2025 - a 700km journey over 6 days through England, Wales, and Ireland from August 2-7. With every pedal stroke, they’re raising funds to power life-changing community work across Northamptonshire and support six fantastic charities in Belmullet and the North-West of Ireland. Day 1: Northampton → Rugeley, Day 2: Rugeley → Chester, Day 3: Chester → Holyhead, Day 4: Dublin → Trim, Day 5: Trim → Ballaghaderreen, Day 6: Ballaghaderreen → Belmullet.
The cyclists are training harder than ever and every contribution gives them the motivation to keep pushing forward. Donate now and be part of the journey: at https://www.justgiving.com/.../northamptontobelmulletcycl....
Iorras Aontaithe were away recently to S&F Utd on Sunday, July 13, and they continue to collect points in the Premier League with a full-time score of 1-2. Two second goals from Luke McManamon on 68 minutes and Dara Padden on 88 minutes was enough to secure the points. The home side scored in injury time. Iorras are now in fifth position in the table on 27 points.
Iorras Aontaithe U16 were away to Ballyheane in their second league outing on Saturday 12. Joe Gallagher had Iorras in front on 29 minutes and it stayed like that until the break. In the second half Iorras continued to press and fifteen minutes into the half Iorras keeper David Healy kicked a long ball special over the top to Jamie Ruddy to head past the out rushing keeper to make it 0-2 ( Jack Charlton would be delighted). But ten minutes later the home side made it 1-2.
In the end Iorras secured the points in the very warm conditions. Managers David and Declan were happy with how the side played.
Well done to Iorras Aontaithe U14 girls they played their first competitive game on Thursday, July 10, against Newport.
Congratulations also to Iorras Aontaithe U14 (A) girls on their debut v Killala (A) on July 3.
Congratulations to Dara Padden on been named Carra Catering Premier League Player of the Month for June. Dara is having a great season for Erris.
In loving memory of Pauline Sweeney (née Corrigan) the Great Erris Run 2025 in on Sunday, August 10, in aid of MS Ireland. A huge thank you to all the amazing race sponsors so far. Your support is making this event so special, and the organisers couldn’t do it without you. Your generosity is helping honour Pauline and raise vital funds for MS Ireland in a meaningful way. If you want to get involved or if you would like to sponsor a prize for the event big or small – it would be greatly appreciated. Every prize adds to the excitement and helps create an unforgettable experience for all taking part. Call Michael directly on 086 0723820 if you would like to donate a prize.
Belmullet Golf Club is delighted to announce that the Centenary Dinner Dance will be held on Sunday, October 26, at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. Join them as they celebrate 100 years of golf, friendship, and community in what promises to be a memorable evening of dinner, music, and reflection on a century of history at our beloved club.
Further details, including ticket information and entertainment, will be shared in the coming weeks.
The leaving cert class of 1990 are hoping to have a 35 year class reunion, for those that was in the class. If you are interested in coming along call Triona on WhatsApp 087 9871572.
Deepest sympathies to the family of Michael John Barrett, Slough, Buckinghamshire and late of Lakefield, Bunnahowen; Michael Lindsay, Moneen, Williamstown, Co. Galway and formerly Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris; John Murphy who died in Leeds on July 5, aged 75, formerly of Shraigh Hill, Bunnahowen; Arthur Sweeney, Newtownwhite, Killala (grandson of the late Mary Carolan, Shraigh). Margaret (better known as Peggy) Durkan née Keenaghan, Ummoon, Foxford, and formerly of Gorthmellia, Barnatra; Mary Gannon (née Lally), Church Road, Belmullet and formerly of Shanahee, Belmullet. May they all rest in peace.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €6,800, with the two €50 winners being Reiltin Graelis, Kildun and Bert Flannery, Muinginaune while Lottie and Cillían Sweeney, Bangor and Maura McDonagh, Geesala both won €25. The two online winners were Gerard Jones, UK €50 and Martin McManamon €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, July 22, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €650 in 48 calls or less.
The club is in the process of selling the Development Draw tickets, in part to raise funds for the completion of the very badly needed second pitch, to meet the training and playing needs of the clubs numerous teams. There is a €97,000 prize fund with a grand total of 222 prizes. Tickets are €100 each but can be paid in instalments.
Employability Service Mayo is 25 years in the Erris area. Are you aged between 16- 65, and in receipt of a Disability Payment but wish to work. Well, you can. Call Colette on 086 3418643 for free advice on your CV, job seeking and finding that job that suits you. If you are an employer and wish to discuss grants, aids or are seeking advice or help on the path to employing a person on a disability payment or have an existing member of staff that may need assistance, feel free to call the above number or drop an email to colette@employabilitymayo.ie. This is a free and confidential service.
The draw was held on July 12, and the numbers drawn were; 1, 18, 21 and 30, with no winner for a jackpot €5,100. The house prize of €100 was on by Ellie Moody, Belderrig and the €30 offline winners were Pat and Yvonne Irwin, Swinford and Louise Sheeran, Glengad. The €30 online winners were Philomena Healy, London and Siobhan McDonnell, Lenarevagh. The latest jackpot was €5,200, and the draw took place in The Angers Rest, Glenamoy.
Cill Chomáin GAA club development draw tickets are now on sale. Tickets are €100 each or can be bought online on the club app or through club members. Club members will be selling locally over the next few weeks. This draw is very important with the running of the club. Please support the club and purchase a Club Development Draw ticket. There is €97,000 to be won across the 6 draws with top prizes of €10,000. There will also be a club confined draw later in the year. The on-line facility is available on the Club App (Club Spot).
The annual 10/5k walk/run/jog in aid of Ruddy/Mangan family fundraiser and CLG Cill Chomain will take place on Sunday, July 20, at 2pm starting at Ballinaboy and finishing at the Anglers Rest. There will be a raffle, music by John Lee Gaughan and refreshments. The cost is adults €10 children and U16 are free.
