Local notes from Erris
Well done and congratulations to Belmullet LGFA U13 development team who won the Division 6 cup recently in the COE, Bekan. They defeated Castlebar Mitchel’s in a closely fought game. The final score was Belmullet 1-5 Castlebar 1-2.
This month Erris Credit Union is celebrating its 30th birthday. To celebrate this hugely important milestone in the community, there will be an open day for members on Thursday, October 19, at the Credit Union from 11am-3pm, with refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Everyone is welcome and new members are always welcome.
The first members draw will take place on the 19th, with takemeshnap kindly recording the proceedings on the day. The total prize fund is over €8,000 to date and still growing.
A special intention Mass for all present and deceased members will be held in the Sacred Heart Church Belmullet on Monday, October 23, at 9.30am. The Mass can also be also viewed live on Churchtv.ie.
The committee extends thanks to everyone who helped make the festival a huge success again this year. This would not be possible without the help of sponsors, helpers, supporters and community as a whole. All your support is greatly appreciated. They are already making plans for next year so, save your dates – August 9, 10 and 11, 2024.
The 25 card game in Inver Community Centre is starting on Monday, October 16, at 8.30pm. €10 entry and refreshments served, bring a partner and enjoy the craic.
The Junior Championship semi final between Cill Chomáin V Shrule/Glencorrib will be played next Saturday, October 14, at 3.30pm in Westport. This fixture is ticket only (link for tickets will be sent out during the week and is available online on CLG Cill Chomain or Mayo GAA Facebook page.
CLG Cill Chomáin thank everyone who supported the annual 10/5k walk/run in August especially those those who gave sponsor cards and donated on the day; the Anglers Rest for the refreshments. Congratulations to the winner Ruraí O' Donnell, Porturlin and 2nd place Róisin Healy, Glenamoy and 3rd place Suzanne Healy, Glenamoy. The total amount raised for Temple Street Hospital was €1370.
CLG Cill Chomáin are holding a race night on Saturday, October 21, in McGuire's pub, Pullathomas. Horses are €20 and are available to purchase locally. Anyone willing to sponsor races contact any committee member.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €9,500 with the two €50 winners being Maura McDonagh, Geesala and Michael Doocey, Bangor while Seimi Moran, Cloontakilla and Michael Holmes, Doohoma both won €25. The two online winners were Mary McCarty, Leeds €50 and Evita Coyle, Geesala €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex in Bangor today Tuesday, October 10, at 8pm with a €1,000 jackpot in 55 calls or less.
The club congratulates Clara Barrett, Geesala, Ballina RFC/Connacht on her call up to the ladies Irish panel for the forthcoming Internationals v Kazakhstan, Colombia and Spain in Dubai from October 13 to 28.
Cormack’s Pub in Drum is hosting a quiz night on Friday, October 13, starting at 9pm. Teams are limited to 4 per team, €10 per participant with all proceeds in aid of Binghamstown School funds.
The draw was held on October 1, and the numbers drawn were 4, 11, 34 and 35 for a jackpot €10,100 and there was no winner. The house prize winner of €100 was Louise Lynch, Glenlosera and the 2 €30 offline winners were Kevin Ginnelly, Gorthmellia and Frances Doherty, Poolboy. The €30 online winners were Kathleen Deane, Gorthbrack and Margaret Coyle, Gorthmeer.
Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Michael Ludden, Doohoma, and formerly of Ayle, Westport and London; Michael Cosgrove, Doolough, Geesala; John Monaghan, Heaton Mersey, Stockport and formerly of Faulmore, Blacksod; Breege Cooney, Doohoma; James (Jimmy) Reilly, Guardhill, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan and formerly of The Cross Roads, Gladree, Belmullet; and Colum Conway, Lagduff, Ballycroy and Great Barr, Birmingham. May they all rest in peace.
Congratulations to club members Linda, Tony, Emma, Kathleen and friends on a massive team effort at Blacksod Point Challenge Triathlon recently. Thank you to the event organisers and the amazing volunteers. Míle buíochas Coláiste UISCE and Broadhaven Bay Hotel.
It is great to have an event like this on the door step and to link up with other clubs and rowing clubs there too! Hoping to see this event back in 2024! Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club - Club Rámhaíochta Tullachain, Ballina Rowing Club, Belmullet Cycling Club, Belmullet Tidal Pool Shore Road.
Winners of our Mayo/Roscommon Hospice coffee morning raffle were; 1st Denis Murphy, Logmore; 2nd Stephen Hargreaves, Glencastle; 3rd Laura McDonnell, Rossport; 4th Rose Cormack, Drum; 5th Kieran Hennessy; 6th Celia O’Donnell, Drum; 7th Margaret Togher, Drum.
Linda Conway extends thanks to all for supporting the hospice coffee morning, to the sponsors on the coffee morning Eurospar Belmullet, Homeland, Belmullet, O’Hara’s Bakery, O’Donoghue’s Bakery, SC Beauty Rooms, You’re Some Flower Events, Ann Gallagher, Mullaghroe and to all the girls that helped out on the day.
Congratulations to staff member Seán Fahy who received the Male Rising Star award at the recent Irish Radio events. Congrats to the senior boys’ basketball team who had a good win against Ballyhaunis CS in the first round of the cup recently. A huge thank you and well done to everyone involved in Blacksod Point Challenge recently. A special mention to the fantastic Transition Year students who stood in the pouring rain helping to marshal the event. It is a fantastic opportunity for the community to see some of the top triathletes in Ireland, including the first lady home Maeve Gallagher whose father Ciaran is a former staff member of the school. Well done everyone, great to see this event returning to Erris.
The school community offer sincere thanks to past student Alan Coyle who has provided sponsorship to the Ladies Gaelic Football team, which will allow them to purchase a new set of O’Neills jerseys. The ladies are already working on their own unique design for their jersey with O’Neills and they want Alan to know how grateful they are.
Recently 22 people ran, jogged and walked the breezy and cooler Erris Parkrun course, of whom 2 were first timers (Paul Reynolds and Mairead Kelly) and a new personal bests (Paul McDonagh). Representatives of 3 different clubs took part. The event was made possible by 7 volunteers - Zita Sheridan, Margaret Monaghan, Marie Brogan, Eithne Dixon, Billy Carey, Sharon Reilly and Anne Marie Monaghan.
Wishing best of luck and congrats to all who participated in the Blacksod Point Challenge with Erris Parkrun well represented. Congrats to Mary McDonnell who completed her 50th Parkrun. Also huge well done to Billy Joyce and Shay Joyce, who completed their first 5k.
This November Joe Corduff will be traveling to South Africa to partake in a week’s long building blitz for local schools in Cape Town South Africa, Helping to improve the education of the kids in the area. In aid of this campaign a cycling fundraiser will take place on November 4, around Erris between the 4 GAA pitches. Cycle starts at 9am at Cill Chomain GAA then onwards to Belmullet GAA. Next stage is to Kiltane GAA pitch and then onwards to Ballycroy GAA. Finally the last leg will consist of returning to Cill Chomain GAA pitch with a social gathering afterwards in Healy’s Glenamoy. There will be pit stops at each of the pitches for refuel and rehydration purposes. All support for the event is much appreciated.
Life on Machair, a sustainable tourism and recreation community workshop, Inishkea Islands and the Mullet Peninsula will be held in Eachleim Hall on Wednesday, October 18, from 7-9.30pm.
Belmullet LGFA are hosting a Go Games Information webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 17, at 7.30pm. Find out all about the recently re-launched programme of games for children up to and including 12 years of age, where every child gets to play (a Go) in every game.
Belmullet Golf Club, third and final leg of the Men’s Gráinne Uaile competition which was held in Mulranny recently, unfortunately were unable to hold onto their slender lead and Mulranny were crowned champions once again. It was a fantastic performance from them over the 3 weekends but they just fell short in the end. The final team results: Mulranny: 777.5, Achill: 755.5 and Belmullet: 752.
The draw for round two of the FAI Junior Cup has Iorras Aontaithe at home to the Sligo side Cartron United on Sunday, October 15. Congratulations to the Erris Utd U14 squad and their managers David McDonnell and Declan Conmy on winning Division 2A in a very tense encounter at Carne Nash Park against Swinford on Saturday 30. These two sides were locked together going into this final play-off game, winner takes all. The opening half was a nervous affair but it wasn’t until the second half that Iorras began to impose themselves on the game going ahead ten minutes into the half from a penalty which James McDonnell dispatched with competent ease. Then six minutes later James scored his second after some excellent passing play.
But eight minutes later Jamie Ruddy scored one of the best individual goals that’s been scored at youth level at Carne Nash Park for some time, receiving the ball in midfield then racing into the final-third, shaking-off a number of challenges and scoring to the far corner – excellent finish. Then with seven minutes remaining David Healy scored to seal the league honours. 4-0 full time. Many thanks to James Lavelle of the Eagle Bar in Corclough West presenting sponsored tops to the senior squad recently.
Ballycroy Children's Club will resume on Tuesdays from 5.30 until 6:30pm in Ballycroy Community Centre for all national school children. €3 per child/€5 per family. Bring any games along with you. Parents are asked to remain to supervise their children.
