Local Notes: Fantastic boxing tournament in Glenamoy
Johnny Carey presenting Thomas McGuire with his Fight of the Night award on his display against a much taller opponent in what was an epic battle at the recent Geesala Boxing Club tournament in Healy’s Hall in Glenamoy.
The Geesala Boxing Club recently held its annual tournament at Healy’s Hall in Glenamoy and as usual, a full house turned out.
Club chairman Gerry Coyle was the MC on the night and kicked off proceedings by paying tribute to George Bashford, who tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident in Thailand recently. George was an active IABA referee and judge and served in that role both in Glenamoy and Geesala. Gerry also paid tribute to Sonny Sweeney, Tom McGuire and Martin Goonan, all former members of Geesala Boxing Club, who passed away in the past year. As a final tribute, timekeeper Mícheál Ó Conaill counted them out with eight gongs of his bell in the tradition of boxing.
The grand old man of boxing Johnny Carey was taken by surprise when he was called into the ring to be presented with a birthday cake by the club's European and world champions Aoibhe Carrabine and Keira Ginty to mark his 80th birthday. Johnny was on hand again at the end of the night to make a presentation for the fight of the night to young Thomas McGuire of Dooyork who overcame a much taller opponent in what was an epic battle.
Chief coach and secretary Pat McDonagh paid tribute to the hosts Michael and Bernie McAndrew for the warm welcome the club always receives at Healy’s Hall and he also thanked the local businesses for sponsoring the event as well as the public for showing up in force every year.
Well done to all the Iorras Aontaithe U14 squad and their managers, David McDonnell and Declan Conmy, on adding the Shield to their League success for 2023 when overcoming Kilmurray in a tense encounter in Milebush Park in Castlebar on Monday afternoon, October 30. The game was delayed for over an hour and a half.
Iorras took the lead halfway into the opening half when Jamie Ruddy, who was just inside his area, sent an excellent pass out to the left side of the final third to Jack Gaughan, who then whipped a cross into the box for Johnny Carey to slot home from close range.
It remained 1-0 at the break, but not long into the second half, Kilmurray levelled and looked the more energetic side. Erris, however, continued to push forward, and in the 80th minute, with Kilmurray committing players for their lead goal, Erris counter-attacked with Jamie Ruddy outpacing three defenders to score with a great finish.
Kilmurray had chances to score but Erris keeper Lorcan Sweeney was in good form.
The squad is sponsored by Michael Conroy Motors.
On Sunday, October 29, Iorras Aontaithe and Ballyglass RNLI held a very successful and enjoyable fundraising bed push from Carnenash Park to the Corner House in Belmullet. Many thanks to everyone who contributed, assisted and supported the event and also to An Garda Síochána who monitored the bed push into Belmullet on such a lovely afternoon.
Congratulations to Luke McManamon on picking up the Player/Footballer of the Month award for September in the Helen Johnson U18 Division 2 and Quigley Cup.
Luke also made his senior debut in the first round of the Connacht Cup recently, coming on in the second half and again showing flashes of his vision and passing ability.
Congratulations to Ryan Ruddy for picking up the Player of Month for August/September (McDonnell Construction League 2).
The much-anticipated club awards for the 2023 season will be held in the function room of the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on November 17 beginning at 7pm. It's been a memorable and successful season on a number fronts at various age levels. In round 2 of the Connacht Cup, Iorras are drawn at home to Galway side, Colemanstown, on November 19.
Congratulations to Martin Gaughan who completed his National Powerboat Certificate Training this weekend at Coláiste Uisce Elly Bay.
Safety boat operators are an essential part of Tullaghan Bay water sessions and club development. If you have an interest in a role like this or in coaching, please get in touch.
A massive thank you to the Dunnes Stores bag packers who travelled to Ballina recently: Joanne, Kathleen, Paula, Henry, Natasha, Emma, Martin, Tiernan, Sofia, Bethney, Josh, Michéal, Rachel, Breege, Orla and Alannagh. The fundraiser wouldn't have been possible without your help. Thank to all the customers who supported the club and thank you to the lovely Dunnes Stores management and staff for their warm welcome. A fantastic sum of €1,074.18 was raised and the committee looks forward to allocating this money to develop its ever-growing club.
Blacksod Sea Safari is delighted to be chosen as one of three finalists in the Responsible Tourism category for the Mayo Business Awards 2023.
They’ve had an amazing couple of years and this means so much to them.
Responsible Tourism is defined as tourism which minimises negative economic and environmental impacts, generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the wellbeing of host communities.
The Broadhaven Bay Hotel has been listed also as a finalist in the 'Excellence in Customer Service" category at the event.
This award is given to the business that exceeds all standards of customer service and consistently does more than expected Well done to the all hard-working staff at the Broadhaven.
Best of luck to all the finalists at the awards ceremony on Friday next, November 10.
The annual general meeting for Seirbhisi Cúram Chill Chomáin Cuideachta will be held in Teach Greannai, Cornboy, F26 W7W9, on Wednesday, November 29, at 7pm.
Bangor Hibs FC has invited Mayo Sports Partnership to run a first aid course in Bangor Parish Hall. This course is on Saturday, November 18, from 9am to 4pm.
The club had a wonderful day at its recent relaunch event. They were blown away by the numbers and level of support and interest shown by the local community in Bangor Hibs.
To all the people who helped out in any way, thank you.
The club raised just over €2,200, which will help out massively in getting our club back up and running again.
Congratulations to the winners of the Duck Race: 1st, Connor Conway; 2nd, James Lindsay Snr; 3rd, Damien Reilly. Last Duck Home, Leah Gaughan.
Thanks to all the people who helped out in any way towards the contribution of getting the club back up and running again, and while there are too many to mention here, the organisers of the event hope that you can all accept their sincere gratitude.
They have had lots of interest in underage and, hopefully, in the very near future, the club will be able to add to its teams.
Sincere thanks to one and all for a terrific day for Bangor Hibs FC.
A very successful Mary Gilboy Fundraising Darts event was held in the Eagles Bar in Corclough West recently.
Thank you to everyone who participated. A great afternoon was enjoyed and a total of €2,326 was raised for Carra Iorrais.
Congratulations to Veronica Skeffington, ladies darts winner and Sheila Deane, who was the runner-up. Congratulations to Brendan Conway, the winner of the Memorial Cup, and to Padraig Monaghan, the runner-up.
A big thank you to the main sponsors - James Lavelle, Padraig Conroy, Peter Hefferon, Michael McNamara, Sean Carey, Gareth Carey, Damien Cawley and also all the local businesses who donated raffle prizes.
The latest draw in the Kilcommon Community Development Lotto was held on October 29 and the numbers drawn were 3, 6, 17 and 35 for a jackpot of €10,400. There was no winner of the jackpot.
The house prize of €100 was won by Ailish Sweeney, Bangor and the two €30 offline winners were Bridie Doherty, Gorthmellia and Aaron and Alan Flannery, Stonefield. The two €30 online winners were Aishling Sweeney, Carramore and Siobhan Philibin, Rossport. Next week’s jackpot is €10,600 when the draw will take place in Connolly’s, Stonefield.
Cill Chomáin quiz night on next Saturday, November 11, in the Lighthouse Tavern, Inver at 9pm. Please support.
Cill Chomáin Bord na nÓg presentation evening will be held on November 18 at 3pm in Healy’s Hall, Glenamoy with the presentation of medals and trophies to all from U6 to U14 level. Raffle on the day and refreshments served.
As part of the Healthy Clubs initiative, C.L.G Cill Chomáin, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Ireland, is organising a breast health awareness presentation on Thursday, November 30, at 7pm in Cill Chomáin clubhouse (upstairs). Refreshments served. All are welcome.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €9,900 with the two €50 winners being Willie Irvine, Erris Coast Hotel and Ann Barrett, Geesala while Tommy Scanlon, Dooyork and the Carey Grandchildren, Glencullen both won €25. The two online winners were Angelina Turnev, Roy (€50) and Maureen Mangan, Doohoma (€25).
Bingo will continue in the complex in Bangor this Tuesday, November 7, at 8pm with a €650 jackpot in 48 calls or less.
Traditional music, song and dance next Friday, November 10, at 7pm in Áras Inis Gluaire (Arts Centre), Belmullet, followed by a Rambling House session, in Trá Bhuí (Holmes'), Doohoma, at 9pm. All welcome to join in.
HSE Healthy Communities and Mayo Co Council invite all Ballycroy residents to an open meeting on Thursday, November 9, at 7pm, in the Community Centre in Ballycroy.
This information meeting will consult and explore how best to establish a Community Health Forum to improve the overall health and wellbeing of all people in the parish. All welcome. For more information, call 091-775484.
