Local Notes: Danny wins inaugural Rob Turner Memorial Trophy
Congratulations to Danny Maloney from Glengad on being the first recipient of the Rob Turner Memorial Trophy at the recent Our Ladies Secondary School awards. Danny received the trophy from Rob’s immediate family recently.
The official blessing and opening of the new school building at Glencastle NS by Archbishop Frances Duffy is taking place on Friday, June 12, at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to join them for this special event.
The sun came out for the annual Bliots na gCamáin in CLG Cill Chomáin recently as over 110 kids from national schools in Erris competed for the John Barrett (mixed), Mary Linnane (girls) and Ciaran Mallon (boys) shields.
The work of Courtney O’Donnell and indeed Eoin McGrath before her, in her role as Club Development Officer in delivering coaching to the children since last January as well as the work of the teachers was to be seen as the skill levels and execution continues to improve in all schools. Gleann a Chaisil, Eachleim, Barr na Trá and Corr Chloch competed in the finals, with the Inbhear and Gaoth Saile teams being very competitive as well. Gaeltacht Iorras thank CLG Cill Chomain for the use of their facilities and their help in setting up the pitches.
Bhí Gaeilge le cloisint go beo bríomhar ar an lá agus buíochas le Gaeilge Iorras as ucht a dtacaíocht agus an deá obair a bhíonn ar siúl acu leis na scoileanna náisiúnta, bhí toradh bhur n-obair le feiceál maraon le obair na gcúntóirí teanga agus na múinteoirí. Buíochas mór do Sean Barrett Wholesale for providing refreshments for the participants.
Hurling and Camogie training continues every Saturday morning in the Town Park (behind the Civic Centre) if its dry and in the Sports Complex if the day is wet. Nursery (U6/U7/U8s) and U9s to U14s are welcome to attend and keep improving their skills. Congratulations to Liam O’Cuinn who played for Mayo U14s for the first time last Saturday. Maith thú Liam.
There was no winner of the draw which was held on May 21. The €75 Lavelle's voucher was won by Edel Lally and the lucky dip winners were Aine Ni Chiaran (€50) and Michael Mangan (€25). The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on May 28 was €25,000.
The draw was held in the Kilcommon Community Lotto on May 24 and the numbers drawn were 8, 15, 28, 30.
There was no winner of the jackpot of €9,600. The house prize of €100 was won by James Gallagher, Gorthmellia Strand and the two €30 offline winners were Rebecca Moran, Glenamoy and Declan Healy, Derreens.
The jackpot in the latest draw which was held in McGuire’s, Pullathomas on Sunday, May 31, was €9,700.
Well done to Erris AC athlete Michael James Walshe who ran his first half marathon in one hour and 39 minutes at the River Moy Half Marathon.
Well done also to Erris AC athletes who competed in the Connacht Schools Athletics Finals in Athlone recently. Ailbhe McHugh represented Our Lady’s Secondary School in the junior girls 1,200m walk, finishing 6th; Emma Naughton, Reyna and Niamh Walsh represented St Brendan’s College. Emma came second in the minor girls javelin. Reyna competed in the minor girls 800 and finished 7th in a very competitive race. Niamh Walsh came first in the intermediate girls javelin. Well done girls.
History made recently for Erris AC when Lisa Walshe was the club’s first ever senior track medallist to bring home a gold medal.
Well done to the athletes who competed recently at the Mayo Championships. Super performances and personal bests were achieved by many with some athletes competing in events for the first time. Well done to Aisling Deane who competed in two very competitive races - the 100m and 200m; Norah McGuire competed for the first time in the U13 javelin and the 60m hurdles; Padraig Barrett achieved a personal best in the U13 shot putt; Ailbhe McHugh U14 walk, Mary Kate Reilly 100m, Lisa Walshe 1500m, James Reilly 80m and 200m, Michael James Walshe 200m and 800m, Zoey Carey 75m hurdles, Padraic Edwards U14 shot putt, Nessa McHugh U13 walk, Rose McGuire U12 walk, Lily Barrett U14 walk and Emma Naughton U14 javelin.
The Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2026 were held recently and Sonas Nursing Home from Belmullet was proud to win Nursing Home/Residential Care Home of the Year – Private. They were also delighted to see the wider Sonas team recognised with Facilities Team of the Year. This is an incredible achievement and a reflection of the dedication, compassion and teamwork across Sonas every day.
Cruinniú na mBád 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 8, this year. This event is normally held the other end of Geesala Festival week on the Friday/Saturday before Doolough Races but this year’s tide on those days is totally unsuitable. The event has been run in unsuitable tides before but this year looks even more challenging. If the club had decided on any of the available days towards the end of the week they simply wouldn’t have water to race, and running it on August 8 means they have much better conditions.
All at Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club want everyone to be able to attend all the events on in Erris during August and there doesn’t seem to be anything else on Saturday 8. The next Cruinniú na mBád meeting takes place on July 1 in Holmes.
Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club and Blacksod Bay Rowing Club are delighted to come together this year to host Rásaí Bhéal an Mhuirthead, which will take place on Sunday, June 7. The regatta, which forms part of the National Currach League, is expected to attract rowing clubs and competitors from all over Ireland, making it a fantastic occasion for the Erris area. The event will provide a wonderful opportunity to showcase not only the talent within the local rowing community, but also the outstanding beauty of the region.
All races will take place along Shore Road in Belmullet, providing an ideal viewing point for spectators throughout the day. Sign-in on the day will begin at 11am. Teams wishing to take part are asked to register before Friday, June 5, WhatsApp or text to 086 315 9485. Everyone is welcome to come along and support what promises to be a fantastic day of racing and community spirit in Erris.
