Local Notes: CLG Thuar Mhic Eadaigh celebrate 60th anniversary dinner.
Cáit Gibbons, Denise Horan, John Gibbons and Sandra Prendergast enjoying the CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh 60th Anniversary dinner which was held in the Castlecourt Hotel.
The week before last some of the Ballinrobe Community School LC1 and LC2 history students travelled to London as part of their senior cycle history tour. They gained valuable experience as they ventured through the city in the warm sunshine and enjoyed a walking tour of the city's highlights including Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.
Days two and three involved trips to historical sites such as the Globe Theatre, Imperial War Museum, The British Museum and Library, and the Science and Natural History Museums. Overall, it was an enjoyable and educational tour.
Congratulations to the schools junior Credit Union quiz team who have qualified for the All-Ireland Final, on April 6. Well done to all involved.
The Glencorrib National School Parents Association is delighted to host their first ever ‘Bingo Night’ on Friday, March 21, in Glencorrib/Kilroe Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm and the game of bingo will commence at 8pm. There will be some fantastic prizes on the night, with tea and refreshments also served.
Bingo (also via-Zoom) takes place in the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe, on Tuesday (tonight) at 8.30pm. Places in the parish centre are limited. For those wishing to play via-Zoom or who require further details and information, you are asked to contact Monica at 087 4111343.
Partry Bingo takes place every Monday night in the Partry Community Centre, at 8.30pm.
Bingo takes place every Sunday night in the local community hall at 8pm, with a guaranteed jackpot up for grabs on the night, raffle and neighbour prizes, and refreshments also served. Proceeds from the weekly game will go towards local community initiatives.
The results of a recent ladies competition which was kindly sponsored by Murphy’s Centra, Ballinrobe, are as follows: 1st, Sarah McCluskey (41), 2nd, Sarah Staunton (40), 3rd, Niamh Foley (37), 4th, Mary Daly (36), Front 9 Ailish Gleeson (20), Back 9 Peggy Butler (16).
The results of a recent gents competition which was kindly sponsored by Corrib Oil, are as follows: 1st, James Keady (39), 2nd, Patrick O’Grady (39), Gross John Lydon (33), Cat 1 Niall Sheridan (38), Cat 2 Richard Duffy (39), Cat 3 Liam Rattigan (37), Cat 4 Marek Doubravsky (39), Front 9 Frank Burke (23), Back 9 Noel Corbett (20).
Ballinrobe Golf Club is delighted to announce that the Ladies and Gents Open Friday’s competition will return this coming Friday, March 21, and will conclude with a grand final in September. The competition is kindly sponsored once again by GolfStyle Golf Shop, Galway.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy a friendly game of golf, whilst also getting the opportunity to play on the 2025 Connacht Parkland Course of the Year. Those wishing to play are asked to book their tee time by contacting the office at 094 9541118 or by visiting www.ballinrobegolfclub.com.
An Easter Junior Golf Competition for children aged 8-13 will take place at Ballinrobe Golf Club from April 15 to April 17, running from 9.30am to 12.30pm daily. The cost to take part is €60 per-child. Children taking part will learn how to swing the golf club like a professional, master chipping, putting and the perfect golf grip. Clubs and golf balls will be provided to participants. Parents wishing to register their children for this golf competition are asked to email info@ballinrobegolfclub.com or phone 094 9541118.
There was no winner of the €26,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Fitzpatrick’s Bar, on Monday, March 10. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 11 and 25. The match three winners (€100) were Liam Duffy, Kevin Gilrane, Pat and Mairead Feerick, and Paul Keane.
Ballinrobe’s opening senior football league fixture will see the maroon and yellow face a stern away test against Knockmore, on the week-ending April 5/6. Ballinrobe’s next league fixture will take place the following weekend when they host Ballina Stephenites at Flanagan Park.
Ballinrobe Town return to Super League action next weekend when they make the journey to East Mayo to face Ballyhaunis Town, at Station Road. Meanwhile and on the same weekend, the Ballinrobe Town (B) team will have the luxury of a home fixture against Crossmolina (B). See the Game On section for confirmation of dates and kick-off times for both fixtures.
The Ballinrobe junior men’s team sauntered to an impressive 54-21 victory against Corinthians Second XV at The Green, on Sunday, March 9. Ballinrobe held a commanding 33-7 lead at the interval. Having lost their opening Super 4’s fixture to Westport, victory was imperative for the Robesiders and the hosts made the dream start when Paul Keane claimed an early touchdown. Corinthians didn’t panic though and the Galway outfit regrouped, before they notched a converted try which shunted the visitors into a slender two point lead. However, Ballinrobe came storming back and tries from Jack O’Toole and Liam Burke, buttressed by Dylan Keane’s precise conversions, turned the game on its head and the Black and White now led 19-7.
Corinthians tried to circle the wagons before the break, but there was no stopping a rampant Ballinrobe and a try from the hard-working Sean Mullin, and subsequent conversion by the aforementioned Dylan Keane, delighted the home supporters. Liam Burke was beginning to find pockets of space and he landed the final five-pointer of the half, before Dylan Keane’s conversion helped garner an impressive 33-7 half-time advantage for the local’s. To their credit, Corinthians began the second half in a robust fashion and the Blue and White plundered a converted try to offer their loyal band of away supporters a glimmer of hope.
But Ballinrobe were in no mood to allow the visitors find an avenue back into the tie and the dynamic Dylan Keane pilfered a try and then kicked a peach of a conversion, which mustered an unassailable 40-14 lead for the South Mayo men. Killian McHugh was proving a handful for the Corinthians defence, and he managed to cross the whitewash, with Dylan Keane’s two-pointer also warmly welcomed by the home supporters. A beleaguered Corinthians did manage to score another converted try, but at this stage of the game the visitors were on a damage limitation exercise as Ballinrobe led 47-21. Chris McHugh’s Ballinrobe side refused to step off the gas and they rounded off the joust in impressive fashion with the energetic Killian McHugh claiming another try, with Dylan Keane’s conversion adding further gloss to the full-time score-line.
The Robesiders final Super 4’s group game will be away to table toppers Ballinasloe, on Sunday, March 23, and this fixture is scheduled to kick-off at 2.30pm.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, March 9, with Willie Burke the lucky winner of €470.
Ballinrobe Rugby Club is pleased to announce that their annual dinner and awards night will take place on Saturday, May 10, in The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Tickets cost €75 per-person. Further details and information will be available over the coming weeks.
There was no winner of the €7,300 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, March 9. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 20 and 29. The €50 winners were Geoff O’Neill, Carravilla, Bernard O’Brien, Garrymore, and Gerard McWalter, Ballyglass.
Garrymore GAA Club lotto tickets are available in all local shops, and from club players and officers. Tickets are also available online by visiting the Clubforce.com website and entering Garrymore in the ‘Find my Club’ search box. You then need to select Garrymore GAA Club (not Garrymore GAA Club Events) and click play lotto.
The Neale LGFA Junior Ladies team will hold a 25 card drive fundraiser next Sunday, March 23, at 7.30pm in The Neale Hall. The admission is €10 and there will be plenty of prizes on offer. There will also be a special raffle taking place and the prize on offer is dinner for two in The Lodge at Ashford.
There was no winner of the €9,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Danagher’s Bar, Cong, on Tuesday, March 11. The numbers drawn were 7, 10, 22 and 23. The €30 winners were Irene McKenzie, and Enda Maye. The €25 winners were Raymond Ward, and David McKenzie.
There was no winner of the €28,900 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 10. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 22 and 26. The €25 winners were Sheila Moran, Gerry Whelehan, Agnes Payne, and Michael Toher.
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Islandeady Development Company CLG will hold its AGM on Thursday, March 20, at 8pm in Islandeady Community Centre. All board members are kindly asked to attend.
Islandeady Church Choir welcomes ‘newcomers’ either singers or musicians. Contact any member of the choir for information and details. The church choir has gone from strength to strength under the guidance of Noreen with Kieran supplying the music. Many other singers and musicians join regularly and are greatly appreciated.
Fr. Benny McHale will hold a 4 night programme on Volume 2 of Luke’s New Testament writing, the ‘Acts of the Apostles’, which will be read during the Easter Season. No previous knowledge required and Bibles will be provided. The course takes place on Wednesday, March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, from 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Prayer Centre, Knock Shrine. Places limited. For bookings contact Nicola on 094 93 88100.
On May 8, students from all over the country will gather in Knock Shrine to celebrate the life of Donal Walsh and reflect on his message to ‘Live Life’. For more information about the day or registering a group email youthministry@knockshrine.ie.
