Local Notes: Great celebrations as Claremorris ladies claim Connacht crown
The Claremorris ladies team who captured the Connacht Junior title with a great win over St Brigid's.
A huge congratulations to the Claremorris ladies’ team who won the Connacht LGFA Junior Club Championship for the first time ever after they defeated Leitrim’s St Brigid’s by 2-13 to 2-8 in the final in Boyle earlier this month.
It’s been a magnificent journey for Aidan Brennan’s charges after they beat Mayo’s St Brigid’s in the Mayo Junior Final. From there, they overcame Sligo’s CT Gaels 4-9 to 0-12 in the semi-final in Tubbercurry.
Rebecca Kean was player of the match in the Connacht Final, kicking 0-4, while Laura Kelly and Nina Wallace found the back of the net in the opening seven minutes.
Claremorris will now prepare for an All-Ireland junior semi-final later this month.
Claremorris (v St Brigid’s): Claire Keane; Sarah Dee, Ellie Maguire, Aisling Cummins; Amy Cummins, Síomha McNulty, Sile Hughes; Alana Fitzpatrick, Kayleigh O’Brien; Marina Cawley (0-1), Rebecca Kean (0-4, 2f), Bree Hession (0-2); Ashleagh Sammon (0-3), Nina Wallace (1-1), Laura Kelly (1-2). Subs used: Deirbhile Horkan, Joanne Regan, Sienna Kelly.
What a day it was for Claremorris LGFA Club on Sunday, November 5, as prior to their historic victory in Boyle, their Junior B team won the Mayo LGFA Junior B Shield by defeating Kilmaine 1-11 to 1-2 at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan.
Well done girls!
The 3rd annual Facefield 6k Run and Walk will take place on Sunday, December 10, at 2pm. The event, which will be under the slogan ‘Remember Me’, is in support of the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice Foundation and is open to all who wish to run, jog or walk the scenic rural route.
The organisers are promising lots of surprises and good hospitality on the afternoon.
More information in the coming weeks or from Brendan Conwell on 087-2941227.
It was a special day on Sunday, November 5, with Claremorris sisters Gráinne and Aisling Hahessy were on opposing sides as Tuam/Oughterard Colts RFC defeated University of Galway in the Connacht Rugby Women's Senior League in Dangan.
It was Gráinne that earned the bragging rights in the Hahessy household as Tuam/Oughterard won 53-24, with the excellent Hannah Clarke scoring an incredible total of seven tries.
Aisling captained the students on the day.
Congratulations to Conor Heneghan and Sara Joyce who won the men’s and ladies’ singles at the Dan Lavelle Memorial Cup.
Conor defeated Galway's Mike Higgins 6-3 in the final after beating David Crishel in the semi-final while Mike Higgins overcame Roundfort's Pat McCormack in his semi-final.
The quarter-finalists were Castlebar duo David O'Malley and James Quigley, Geoff Cox of Sligo and Alan O'Hora from Pontoon.
The ladies’ semi-finalists were former winner Helen Malone and Liz O'Connor of Knock.
Sara defeated her mother Patricia Joyce in a last leg decider in the ladies final 4-3.
Both champions also had the highest checkout in their respective competitions, Conor with a 121 finish while Sara checked out 72.
Many thanks to all who attended and supported the event, to those who donated raffle prizes and who bought tickets.
A special word for Tom and Nicole Lavelle for doing the presentations this year, a family who are always very supportive of the event.
It was fantastic from Paul and Anne Hanley and their staff in The Western Hotel who ran a great show with a fine darting set up and great food and drinks. They also had a lovely slideshow of old photographs on the TV of the late Dan Lavelle with all his old friends and family.
Thanks, of course, to Martin Heneghan and Joe King who organised and ran the event so smoothly as they always do.
Mick O’Brien’s Bar, Claremorris, will host a singles competition in memory of the late Kevin O'Brien on Sunday next.
This competition is confined to South Mayo Darts League players only. Spot prizes to be won on the day. €10 entry fee and games start at 4pm sharp.
Cúram’s next Car Boot Sale and Bargain Hunt will take place at the centre next Sunday from 11.30am to 2.30pm, so come along and grab a bargain. If you have unwanted household items, ornaments etc in your home, please donate to our sale. A big thank you to all who have donated items so far.
It has been three years since they rocked the Claremorris Town Hall Theatre and ‘Springsteen: A Tribute to the Boss’ will rock it again on Saturday, November 25, for their only Irish gig.
Described by BBC One as "one of the world’s best tribute acts" and by MTV as "truly one of the best tribute bands we’ve ever seen", these Londoners have been reproducing not only the technical musicianship of Bruce’s E Street Band, but also the heartfelt performances made legendary by ‘The Boss’ himself.
Doors open at 7pm and show is at 8pm.
Tickets can be purchased on townhall.ie/tickets/ or by phoning the box office at 094-9310999.
Looking for a present for the grandparents for Christmas? Struggling to keep track of all the matches? Look no further than the new Claremorris AFC Calendar 2024, which is out now! Get one for €15, or two for €25.
Available now in the following shops: Daily's Newsagents, Hillside Service Station, Jays Gala, PJ Byrne’s, Heaney's Hardware, Centra Claremorris, Centra Ballindine and Spar Ballindine.
