Local Notes: Davitts GAA supporters cheer on Mayo in Castlebar last week.
A group of young Mayo supporters who travelled to Castlebar last Sunday to cheer on their team. From left, Alex Cosgrove, Daithi Hyland, Michael Mooney and Aiden Diskin, all from Davitts GAA Club. Picture: David Farrell Photography
The Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate Street, offers a wide range of activities for youths in Ballinrobe and surrounding areas. The centre’s Community Development worker is Mark Smith, and the Youth Link worker is Paula Walsh. There is a drop in for students after school, and the centre also has a pool table, gaming activities, movie days, plus much more. These events are for secondary school students only.
A chess club for children takes place every Thursday evening in Ballinrobe. Parents wishing to register their children are asked to contact 087 9884388.
The draw was made last week for the group stages of the South Mayo O’Mara Cup and the groups are as follows: Group one, Shrule/Glencorrib, Claremorris and Mayo Gaels; Group two, The Neale, Davitts and Ballinrobe; Group three, Kilmaine, Hollymount-Carramore and Garrymore. The winners of groups one and two advance to the semi-finals and will have home advantage, whilst the winner of group three will progress to the quarter-final with home advantage. All second placed teams will qualify for the quarter finals.
Round one fixtures will take place on Friday, March 13, at 8pm, and they are as follows: Shrule/Glencorrib v Claremorris; The Neale v Davitts, and Kilmaine v Hollymount-Carramore.
English language classes take place in the Tacú Family Resource Centre every Wednesday, from 10.15am to 11.15am and 12.15pm to 1.15pm. Please be advised, that the general area for computer use, photocopying and scanning, is not available while English classes are taking place.
Ballinrobe Town AFC will hold a fundraising table quiz in O’Malley’s Bar, Glebe Street, on Friday, February 27, at 8pm. The cost is €10 per-person for tables of four. Your support for this fundraiser would be appreciated.
There was no winner of the €11,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, February 9. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 12 and 36.
Membership of Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA is now open for the upcoming season. All membership details and payment options are available through the Ballinrobe Club app which can be downloaded from the Apple or Google play store. Various membership options are available to suit all members and families. All playing members are not covered to train or play games under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund until membership has been paid in full.
New members or anyone with any other queries, are asked to contact Paul McElarney by emailing treasurer.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie.
There was no winner of the €4,700 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, February 10. The numbers drawn were 4, 13, 32 and 35. The €30 winners were David Ryan, and Gerry Walsh. The €25 winners were David McKenzie, and Pat McGrath.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, February 9. The numbers drawn were 20, 22, 25 and 33. The €25 winners were Padraic Frehan, Dermot Langan, John Murray, and Phil McCabe.
The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, February 8, with Paul Loscher the winner of €430. Tickets for the draw are on sale in Murphy’s Centra, and Martin Murphy’s Newsagent.
The results of a competition held on Thursday, February 6, were as follows: 1st nett Kathleen Walsh and Aileen Ward; 1st gross Lena Lowery and Vera Bray; 2nd Maureen Donnelly and Mary O’Reilly; 3rd Kathleen Nally and Mary Kelly; 4th Joan Tighe and Anieta O’Neill; 5th Patrica Hennigan and Marie Flanagan.
There was no winner of the €11,900 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, February 8. The numbers drawn were 11, 12, 13 and 32. The €50 winners were Padraic Corcoran, Annfield, Laura Cummins, Killeenrevagh, The Cuffe Kids, c/o Country Club, Hollybrook.
Golf lessons for beginners and those wishing to improve their game take place at Ballinrobe Golf Club. These lessons are free to members, while non-members will have to pay €15. Those who would like to book a lesson, or those seeking further details and information, are asked to contact 094 9541118.
Commencing on Friday, February 20, the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, will hold an open clinic from 10.30am to 12 noon to help people with CV’s, interview techniques, plus much more. Thereafter, this clinic will be held on the third Friday of every month and is provided courtesy of Sli Nua Careers. This is a complimentary service.
The 2024–2025 Student Council at Cross National School worked closely with pupils, families and staff to design a brand-new school crest that reflects the heart of their school. Together, the students shared ideas around friendship, respect, inclusion, a love of music and sport, and pride in their local community.
All children and families were invited to contribute ideas, and the Student Council carefully reviewed each one, identifying common themes that best represented life in Cross NS. These ideas were shared with a design company, who created crest designs inspired by the students’ vision.
The current sixth class pupils are the first to proudly wear the new crest on their sixth class hoodies. The student council hope it reflects the long-standing traditions and values, while also having a modern feel that carries the school into the future.
Congratulations to Rowan and Maddie Lynskey and Leon and Adam Fahy who are all through to the Mayo finals of Scór na bPáistí in the ’School Trad Band’ section following their win in the South Mayo heats, held in Claremorris Town Hall on Wednesday night, February 11. Double success for Maddie, who was chosen to represent South Mayo in the 'Sean-Nós Dancing' section following her outstanding performance. Wishing continued success in the county finals to all four who are students of The Neale NS.
Dust down that fiddle and polish that whistle because the Museum's Music Circle is back, at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. Come along on Saturday, February 21, from 2 to 3.30pm to learn, practice, share and play tunes and songs with other musicians. No booking is required - a free, drop-in activity, suitable for adults. The Music Circle meets in the Courtyard Education Room in the courtyard of Turlough Park House.
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Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme have vacancies in various areas and for further details call Craig or Serena at Mayo Abbey Centre on 094 9365987 or email craig@mayoabbey.ie. Department of Social Protection eligibility criteria apply.
Mayo Abbey National School are currently accepting enrolments for the next school year 2026/2027. If you wish to enrol your child, find all the details on their website www.mayoabbeyns.com or contact the school by phone on 094 9365644 or email office@mayoabbeyns.com.
The numbers drawn for the Mayo Gaels lotto which was held on Tuesday, February 10, were 2, 11, 18 and 29. There was no jackpot winner, and the €30 winners were; Michael Byrne, Patricia Flynn, Niall Parkinson, and Peter McNicholas. Next week’s draw will be this evening, Tuesday February 17, with a jackpot of €17,800.
A free full time professional cookery course is starting soon in Mayo Abbey Centre. If you are aspiring to be a chef and want to train for a career in hotels, restaurants, schools, nursing homes, crèches, bakeries, patisserie, deli, cruise liners or self-employment contact Mayo Abbey Centre now to find out more about the course. Participants may be eligible for a training allowance. Call 094 93 65987 or email training@mayoabbey.ie.
Why not call into the Community Coffee Morning which is held every Thursday for a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. No booking is necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday but this must be booked in advance. The 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, free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link on 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible, call the centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
Why not go along on Thursday mornings and join the walking group. They start from the community centre at 10.30am. All are welcome, walk as little or as much as you like and bring a hi-viz. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the centre 094 93 65987 for information.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Balla is currently in jeopardy. Without enough floats and participating groups, they simply cannot run a parade. A huge amount of planning and volunteer effort goes into organising this event, and it cannot happen without the support and involvement of the wider community. If your group, business, school, club, or organisation can enter a float the organisers would love to hear from you. Let’s work together to keep this important community tradition alive. Contact Balla CRD on 094 93 65846 or 087 1850860.
