Local Notes: East Mayo Athletics Club Lip Sync success
Performers who took part in the recent East Mayo Athletics Club Lip Sync Event at the Park Hotel Kiltimagh in aid of the East Mayo Athletics and East Mayo Special Olympics Club Charlestown.
There was no winner of the Charlestown Sarsfields GAA lotto jackpot of €16,300 in the weekly draw held on Sunday night, April 13, and the following were the four numbers drawn; 17, 19, 33 and 35. The winners of the €50 weekly prizes were Alan Woods and Breege Hunt. The jackpot increased to €16,400 and the draw was held on Sunday, April 20.
The Sarsfields lost out to Castlebar Mitchels in round two of division 1A of the county senior league played at the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch, Charlestown recently. The county town had a comfortable victory with the score board reading 4-13 to 1-9 in their favour. It was a tough night for the Sarsfields as the Mitchels were on it from the throw-in and took control of the game and made their dominance count in the currency that is goals as they bagged two in the opening five minutes to leave the Sarsfields with a proverbial mountain to climb for the remainder of the half. The Mitchels were purring for the remainder of the half as they tagged on another 1-4 and kept the Sarsfields to a meagre three points to leave them in a commanding position at the interval as they bounced to the dressing room 3-7 to 0-3 in front.
The Sarsfields were on a hiding to nothing in the second half with pride and respectability uppermost in their minds as they returned to the fray. To their credit they were much better in all lines of the field and were much more competitive as they started to hurt the Mitchels and make the score board work in their favour. A Jack Mahon goal gave the home side some traction as they finally started to make inroads on a previously imperious Mitchels defence. Things could have got much better for the Sarsfields if they had availed of some goal chances that came their way, but they went awry which only served to stir the Mitchels whose levels had fallen some way short of their first half effort.
The visitors hit a 1-3 scoring burst in the closing ten minutes to end any fanciful notion of a Sarsfields comeback with the home side battling on gamely to the final whistle but unable to make any further inroads on the Mitchel`s big lead.
It was an onerous night for the Sarsfields as they struggled to match the pace, athleticism and speed of the Mitchels who seized control early doors and truth to tell never looked like relinquishing it despite a brave Sarsfields second half rally. Their best performers on the night were Patrick Goldrick, Jack Mahon, Paddy Joe Dunleavy , Ruairi Cullen and Thomas Goldrick.
Charlestown Athletic FC Easter Training Camp for boys and girls 2012-2020 inclusive takes place from April 22-24 (inclusive) at Bellaghy Park, Charlestown. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 1st child €60, additional siblings €50. For more information check out the Charlestown Athletic FC Facebook page and follow the link(s).
The death took place at Mayo University Hospital of Luke (Louie) Dunleavy, Barrack Street, Charlestown. His remains were removed from Horkan’s Funeral Home, Lowpark, Charlestown, to St James’ Church, Charlestown and burial took place after solemn requiem Mass to the Cemetery of the Resurrection. He is survived by his son Michael, daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Teresa, son-in-law Oliver, sisters Angela and Monica, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
The late Louie, as he was affectionately known, who was predeceased by his wife Betty, parents Michael and Mary-Kate, brothers Paddy, Tommy, Mickey and Seamus, sisters Mai and Kathleen, was a much admired and respected member of the community of Charlestown where he had forged many strong friendships. He was a hard-working man who knew the value of a good day’s work for a good day’s pay. Louie was a mechanic of some renown and knew his way around and engine and repaired many a car and truck and helped many a person in their time of need. He was a good family many with a great work ethic who had a great sense of wit and fun which was always on display when you met him. He lived an active and full life and will be missed on Barrack Street as he was a character in the true sense of the word. He leaves a legacy of great memories which his family will cherish and treasure in the deep, dark hours, days and weeks as the town has lost one of its best and nicest citizens. We tender our deepest sympathies to the bereaved.
Charlestown Organic Community Garden is now open for the new season on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 2pm. The committee have been busy in the last number of weeks potting and planting the various many lovely and beautiful shrubs which will be in full bloom in high summer. The garden continues to occupy a special place in the hearts and minds of many in the community and has an online following all of its own with Paddy Casey and his hardworking team continuing to update and add to this little part of heaven on earth.
The garden is always looking for volunteers and are at pains to thanks the local businesses who helped out and donated to their raised beds with special mention to Willie Doyle who put together the beds and built the splendid new compost bins which are on display in the garden.
Charlestown Sarsfields host Louisburgh in the U12 spring league on Wednesday, April 23, with the throw-in timed for 7pm.
The Sarsfields host Ballinrobe in division 2 of the county U16 league on Thursday, April 24 with the throw-in timed for 7pm.
Charlestown Sarsfields Junior team secured a point in round 2 of Division 3A of the county senior league as they played out an exciting 1-12 to 0-15 draw against Kilmeena in an exciting contest played at the Kilmeena GAA grounds recently. This was a ding dong affair from start to finish as both teams threw everything at it in terms of securing the victory. In the end a draw was probably the fairest result as there was never more than a score separating them at all times with the Sarsfields kicking the leveller with pretty much the final kick as Patrick Walsh landed a fine score from a free to secure a share of the spoils they very much deserved on the overall balance of play.
A Joe McBrien goal early in the second half hauled the Sarsfields back into contention and from there to the finish both teams traded score for score in search of that elusive knockout blow that provide the back drop for victory. The teams were so evenly matched with the Sarsfields thrilled to have gotten something out of a game to maintain their unbeaten start to the season with the likes of Ben Crean, Sean Kilroy, Alex Cullen, Tom Goldrick, Mike Marren ably assisted by the experienced duo of Paddy Walsh and Joe McBrien all stepping up to provide skill and guile to ensure the Sarsfields didn’t leave empty handed.
Entries for the 2025 Colm Horkan Memorial Run are now open with the East Mayo Athletic Club once again the main drivers behind what will be the fifth annual run as it continues to grow and evolve and become one of the mainstays in the club and town’s recreational calendar. All details regarding entry and races available to participate in can be found by logging onto the East Mayo Athletics Club Facebook Page with further updates available in this column in the days and weeks ahead.
The Sarsfields travel to Knockmore to take on the locals in round 3 of Division 1A of the county senior league on Friday, April 25, with the throw-in provisionally fixed for 7pm. (check sports pages for details).
The untimely death took place at his home, Airport Road, Charlestown, of Niall Gallagher, Monkstown, Dublin. His remains were removed from Horkan’s Funeral Home, Lowpark, Charlestown to St James’ Church, Charlestown and burial took place after solemn requiem Mass to the Cemetery of the Resurrection. He is survived by his mother Breege, brother Maurice, sister-in law Jean, nephew, nieces, uncle, aunt, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
The late Niall, who was pre-deceased by his father Frank and brother Paul, was a nice, kind and decent man who made a good impression on all who knew and admired him. He encountered some challenges in his childhood and early teenage years but never shirked his responsibilities and battled with typical determination and tenacity to forge a good life for himself. He took each and every day on its merits and embraced all that life threw at him with enthusiasm and relish and this was the mantra that served him well as he journeyed through life. He loved his football with Mayo and Liverpool his twin passions and he followed both with an ardent desire and was at his happiest when they were successful. He was a very intelligent and widely read man who was always interesting company, and he had a tight network of friends who meant the world to him. He had a strong connection with his mother Breege and brother Maurice and they were always uppermost in his thoughts and actions at all times.
His death came as a great shock to all in the community as Niall was one of life’s good guys who went about his day in a very quiet and unassuming manner. He leaves a rich legacy of memories which his family will cherish and cling dear too for many a long day and we tender our deepest sympathies to the bereaved.
Re-Turn bins are now in place at Fr O’Hara Park. The Sarsfields GAA Club have installed 2 Re-Turn bins located at the front of the CBD Sports Complex for all plastic bottles and can that can be recycled under the Deposit Return Scheme. All monies raised from the donations will go directly to the Charlestown Sarsfields underage teams and the Charlestown LGFA. All support is greatly appreciated. Please note only cans/bottles with the Re-turn logo can be deposited in these new orange bins. Do not deposit glass or other rubbish thank you.
The Sarsfields host Kilmeena at the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch in round 5 of division 4 of the county minor league on Tuesday (this evening), April 22, with the throw-in timed for 7pm.
Charlestown Sarsfields U14 team recorded a 9-12 to 6-11 victory over Shrule-Glencorrib in division 3 of the county U14 league played at the Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch recently. The emphasis was very much on attack in this free scoring encounter as both teams traded blow for blow in an enjoyable spectacle. The Sarsfields had a bit more balance about them across the field and this proved key in their overall victory albeit the visitors never gave up the ghost and came back hard at them in the second half. The Sarsfields had some good performances from Liam Giblin who has a real eye for goal as he bagged four on a great night for the young man personally with Cian Haran, Jack Mahon, Thomas Horkan, Tom Naughton, Ryan Rowley, Cillian O’Grady and Jack Brennan also catching the eye in a very good team performance overall.
The sudden and untimely death took place at St Attracta’s Residence, Hagfield, Charlestown of Peig O’Connor formerly of Glann, Charlestown. Her remains were removed from Horkan’s Funeral Home, Lowpark, Charlestown, to St James’ Church, Charlestown, and burial took place after solemn requiem Mass to the Cemetery of the Resurrection. She is survived by her sisters Bea-Anne and Helen, brothers John, Val and Jim, sisters-in law, brother-in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The late Peig, who was predeceased by her parents Michael and Ellie, was a nice lady in the true sense of the word. She was devoted to her family and loved the regular and frequent interactions with them. She was an ex-employee of the Department of Social Protection and loved her work and took great pride in executing her duties to the best of her ability. The large crowds who turned out for her removal and burial was ample proof of the esteem and affection in which she was held. Her death is a great loss to her family, but she leaves many memories which they will cling dear to and cherish in the deep dark days and weeks that lie ahead, We tender our deepest sympathies to the bereaved. May she rest in peace.
Charlestown Sarsfields U16 team bounced back from their recent defeat to Davitt Gaels by recording back to back victories over Belmullet and The Neale respectively in division 2 of the county U16 league. The Sarsfields went to Belmullet and blew the home side away with a fine rounded performance as they came home from the barony with a 6-16 to 2-11 victory. They backed it up in round 4 with a comfortable 5-18 to 3-11 victory over South Mayo standard bearers The Neale with goals very much the key statistic from both victories. The Sarsfields have some serious firepower at their disposal and this they displayed to good intent in both victories which keeps them riding high in the division and in with a good shout of making the play-offs with their next outing home to Ballinrobe on Thursday, April 24, at 7pm.
Free adult English conversation classes for parents take place at St Joseph’s Community College, Charlestown on Thursday mornings from 9.40-10.30am beginning May 1. All are welcome and to register email teresacoleman@msletb.ie or text 085 8453717.
There was a good turnout at the weekly bridge game held in Walsh’s Bar, Main Street, Charlestown, on Wednesday, April 9, at 8pm, and the following were the prizewinners; 1st Carmel Moffitt and Hilary McCrohan; 2nd Hilary McDonag and Tom Ginty; 3rd Noelle Spellman and Ruth Connor; and 4th Paddy and Patricia Colleran.
The following were the winners of the 25 Drive game held in the Yeats County Inn, Curry, on Tuesday, April 15, at 9pm: 1st Mary O`Hara and Conor Gallagher, 2nd Miko Sheridan and Vera Scally. Raffle winners were Conor Gallagher, James Cafferty and Darby Leonard.
Activator Pole and Chair Exercise class takes place in the Charlestown Arts Centre from 12 noon-1pm on Friday, April 25. Lift access is available. All welcome, €2 fee.
An Easter Fun Club takes place on Saturday, April 26, from 10am-2pm at Carracastle Community Centre with dance, drama, music, fun games, Easter Egg Hunt and more. The cost is €20 and for more information contact Thomas at 086 3266146 or email dasacademybookings@gmail.com.
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Charlestown Sarsfields recorded a comprehensive 3-11 to 1-8 victory over near neighbours in round one of the county U16 development league played recently. The Sarsfields lads played very well on the night and seized control of the game from an early stage with a couple of first half goals giving them the impetus to drive one and this they duly they as they never looked like ceding control at any stage. A fine start to the campaign for the team and management and one they will be looking to build on as they challenges ramp up in the coming weeks.
The two semi-finals in the 2025 Honour of the Village competition hosted by Walsh’s Bar, Main Street, Charlestown are expected to take place in the coming week. The last four are very much there on merit with reigning champions Glann/Sinolane being perhaps the form team in the competition as they have been very impressive in getting to this stage of the competition. They are expected to face a stern test however against a very good and well balanced Lowpark side skippered by the veteran Padraig Kivlehan who knows a thing or two about setting out a team having won the competition numerous times back in the halcyon days of the 1980s and 1990s. Lowpark have been very much the dark horses of the competition to date and they are quietly confident of causing an upset with all the smart money still being no Glann/Sinolane to make it through to the finals.
The other semi-final also has plenty of intrigue and interest around it as Hagfield(2) powered by the Duke come face to face with another team with a long and proud tradition in the competition, Lavey Beg who, too, have rolled back the years and become a force once again in the competition as one harks back to the days when the late Pat Caulfield used to manage the team and inspire them to past successes. This is a difficult game to call with Lowpark, perhaps, holding a slight edge but it could go either way hence the great excitement being felt by players and supporters of both teams who march to the ochie with big expectations of qualifying for the final proper with large crowds expected to descend on the splendidly appointed venue for two games which promise much in the way of drama and tension.
There will be a full report in next week’s issue of results and a date for the final as all darts enthusiasts gear up for some emotional rollercoaster over the course of the next week or so.
There was no winner of the Curry GAA lotto jackpot €3600 in the weekly draw held on Monday night, April 14, and the following were the four numbers drawn; 5, 12, 15 and 18. The following were the winners of the €20 weekly prizes; Paul O’Grady, John Cahill and Diane Frizzell. The jackpot increased to €3700 and the draw took place on Monday night, April 21.
There was a good turnout at the weekly darts competition held in Walsh’s Bar, Main Street, Charlestown, on Sunday night, April 13, as Boom Boom and the Magician locked horns in another interesting instalment of the weekly classic. Governor Gus encountered few problems in his role as match referee as both men behaved impeccably. Boom Boom raced into an early lead with a treble fifteen, double top whammy clinching the first set for the number four seed. The Magician hit back in some style however, claiming the next two with some terrific darts as he took control of the contest in impressive fashion. The fourth set was a much tighter affair as both men started to find their range among the trebles.
The Magician held a slender two legs to one lead and looked in good shape to close out the match when he weighed up double eighteen with three arrows in his quiver. He failed to find the target however, paving the way for Boom Boom to step in and take full advantage as he found the middle of the double sixteen bed with his final dart to force a final leg decider. The Magician held an early advantage as he banged in successive tons but Boom Boom matched him dart for dart with both reaching the doubles simultaneously. Boom Boom had first look at a finish as he pondered the best route to take out 136. He almost pulled it off with his final dart grazing the wire of double eight. The Magician, sensing his time had come, stepped forward with 86 left on his ledger so to speak. He found treble twenty with his first dart and followed that up with single ten to leave one dart at double eight as a hush descended on the venue. He steadied himself before releasing the dart and it never deviated from its flight path as it landed plum in the middle of the bed to spark great scenes of delight as he finally got over the line having lost the last five finals he had played in. Boom Boom was most gracious in defeat as the Magician stepped on the winner’s podium to take the acclaim of his loyal band of supporters who have stood behind him through thick and thin.
