Local Notes: Carra Singers present their Summer Concert in Castlebar.
Castlebar-based choir Carra Singers, directed by Aušra Kvietkutė, will present their summer concert in Christ Church, Castlebar on Thursday, June 4, at 7.30pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. Donations to Mayo Pink Ribbon greatly appreciated.
A demonstration on how to have the perfect window box and hanging basket display will take place at the Parish Centre, tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, from 11am to 1pm. All are welcome.
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, you are asked to contact Monica on 087 4111343. Books are also available to purchase in the Tacú Centre.
Kathleen Flynn was the winner of €180 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre. Tickets are available to purchase in the Tacú Centre.
The Craft Mates group meets every Wednesday in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, from 10.30am to 1pm. Those interested in joining or who require further information, are asked to contact Lynne on 087 6485959. New members are welcome.
The Dementia Cafe continues on the first Tuesday of every month in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, with the next scheduled meeting to take place on Tuesday, June 2, from 11am to 12.30pm. Further details and information are available by contacting 094 9542908. All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.
On Saturday, June 13, Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA Club will host a very special event in Flanagan Park, the inaugural Éilis Maloney Ladies’ Football Memorial Tournament.
It will be a day of competitive seven-a-side football involving five local teams with whom Éilis played or had a strong family connection: Ballinrobe, Kilmaine, The Neale, Tourmakeady and Shrule/Glencorrib.
More importantly, it will be a celebration of Éilis’s life, her love of football and the legacy she has left within the club and beyond. Football played a big part in the various stages of Éilis’s life, from underage with her native Ballinrobe, to schools’ football with Coláiste Muire in Tourmakeady, adult football for a number of years with The Neale and finally a return to her native Ballinrobe, firstly with the Gaelic for Mothers and Others team in 2019 and then as a key member of – and driving force behind – the re-formed junior ladies team from 2022 to 2024.
The winners on the day will be presented with a cup, sponsored by the Maloney family, in memory of Éilis, recognising the valuable contribution she made to Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA club and to ladies’ football in south Mayo. In addition to the competitive games, there will also be an exhibition game involving Ballinrobe Gaelic for Mothers and Others, many of whom played with Éilis.
With entertainment, refreshments and live social media updates throughout the day, it promises to be a day of fun, football and friendship – three things which featured prominently in Éilis’s life. Registration for the tournament will take place on the day at 10.30am, with the first match taking place at 11am.
There was no winner of the €13,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, May 25. The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 28 and 36. There was no match three winner.
Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA Club will hold a club social in O’Malley’s Bar, on Saturday, June 6, at 9pm. It promises to be a great social occasion. There will be live music and entertainment, and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Well done to the girls’ U13 (B) team on their superb 3-2 victory away to Conn Rangers, last Wednesday. Ballinrobe made the dream start to this Division One game and Mia O’Malley gave the visitors the lead with a great finish, before her team-mate Emily O’Gorman added a second for the Robesiders.
Ballinrobe were motoring along nicely and their substitute Eve Costello arrowed home a terrific finish to muster what seemed to be a comfortable 3-0 lead for the Town.
However, the Conn Rangers game plan received a boost just before the break when they pegged a goal back. Rangers upped the tempo during the second half and launched some tidy attacking forays. The hosts managed to net a late penalty, but the north Mayo side’s brave comeback ran out of time and the red and white held on for a marvellous victory.
Ballinrobe Town AFC will hold an FAI Summer Camp for children aged 6-14. The camp will take place from July 13 to 17 at The Green and is from 10am to 1pm daily. Parents wishing to register their children are asked to visit www.fai.ie.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club’s main pitch and training area at The Green is closed due to off season pitch maintenance works. The public are asked to not use the pitch until these works are complete.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday week last, with Damien Burke the winner of €540. Tickets for the weekly draw are available to purchase in Martin Murphy’s Newsagent, and Murphy’s Centra.
A Connacht Rugby Summer Camp will take place in The Green, Ballinrobe, from July 27 to Julu 31, running from 9.30am to 1pm daily. The camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. Those attending will learn the skills of the game, with fun exercises alongside expert coaches, as well as making new friends. Attendees will receive a Connacht Rugby gift. Parents wishing to register their children are asked to please visit www.connachtrugby.ie Garrymore GAA Club lotto draw.
There was no winner of the €13,400 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore on Sunday, May 24. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 19 and 26. The €50 winners were Keith Fallon, c/o Lyons Roundfort, Dermot Clarke, Gortskehy, and Ciara Hession, c/o Lyons’ Roundfort.
The Ballinrobe Musical Society held its AGM in the Parish Centre, last Wednesday and the following committee were elected: Patron Gerry Hughes; President Geraldine Bailey; Chairperson Richard Crumlish; Vice-Chairperson Des Treacy; Secretary Catriona Geraghty; Treasurer Jennifer Hughes; PRO Eimear McGovern; Committee Members Joanne Heskin, Oisín McGovern, Jack Murphy; AIMS Representatives Joanne Heskin, Eimear Philbin, Kenneth McCarthy; Social Committee Lisa Murphy, Sarah McNicholas, and Tara Duffy.
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Mayo Abbey
Join the Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, Mayo Cardiac Peer Support Group, for heart recovery and support in The Ellison Hotel, Castlebar, Mayo on Wednesday, June 17, from 6.30- 8.30pm. A dietitian will present on a heart healthy diet. Connect with others who understand, share experiences and learn together. This initiative is a collaboration between Croí and the HSE in Mayo.
The Community Coffee Morning is held every Thursday where you are welcome to call in to have a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. No booking necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday but must be booked in advance.
Mayo Abbey Centre offer 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. This service is available to all and free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link on 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible by calling the Centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
The Thursday mornings walking group start from the community centre at 10.30am. All are welcome to come along where you can walk as little or as much as you like. Please bring a hi-vis. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the centre on 094 93 65987 for information.
The numbers drawn for the lotto held on Tuesday, May 26 were 8, 23, 32 and 35. There was no jackpot winner, and the €30 winners were Karen Keane, Joe Killeen, Martina McGing and Anne Byrne. The jackpot in the draw to be held today, Tuesday, June 2, is €19,300.
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Islandeady.
There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw on Sunday, May 24, in the Halfway and the jackpot was €12,550.Underage training continues every Saturday morning at 9.30 in the GAA pitch. This is a busy session and all underage players must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Well done to all the managers and trainers who organise this session for these young budding football stars.
Islandeady GAA Cúl Camp is now open for registration at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and it will take place from Monday, July 27 to Friday 31.
After a two week break the Islandeady Pole Walking Group will start another free 6 week course starting Friday, June 5, meeting at the GAA pitch at 10am. No booking is required – just show up to register. All welcome.
The Islandeady Walks continue on Monday evenings for 2026. Last week Monday, May 25 the group walked from Cloggernaugh East to Annagh, also in Islandeady parish.This was a lovely quiet road parallel to the new N5 and culmination with a nice view back over part of Bilberry Lake. On Monday June 1st the group walked through Leitir village, with a detour up to take in the view from Leitir Hill, this walk was approx 5km, including a slight incline. All walkers are encouraged to come out and join the group in seeing the scenic views of Islandeady while getting a few steps in.
Kathleen McGuire from Islandeady thanks everyone who supported her recent fundraiser, where she raised €1,100 for Rock Rose House Mayo Cancer Support through participating in the recent Women’s Mini Marathon.
Elaine’s Gift of Touch is running infant massage classes, parent and child massage, massage in schools sessions, summer camp wellbeing workshops, massage supports for adults and children with additional needs, postpartum doula support and Mums Haven support circles for new and expectant mums. For more details contact 087 641 6130.
