Local Notes: Henry Gaughan Jnr wins 'Masters Player of the Year Award' at Erris Utd presentation night.
Henry and Ann Gaughan from Ballyglass with their son Henry Jr who picked-up the Masters Player of the Year Award at the Erris Utd awards night along with their grandchildren who were also recognised at youth level at the club recently.
25 card drive (Partners) will be held on next Friday, November 29, in Ballycroy Community Centre at 8.30pm in aid of Naíonra, where there will be prizes galore and refreshments will be served.
Erris Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is hosting an SEAI Home Energy Grants Information Evening on Monday, December 9, from 7-9pm in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet. F26 D8N7. Agenda: Introduction from Erris SEC. SEAI home energy grants: Dr Orla Nic Suibhne, SEAI SEC mentor. SEAI One Stop Shop, Noel Rowland, Churchfield Home Services. Solar PV: Mark Donoghue, Donoghue and O’Neill Electrical Ltd. BER Assessors, Energy Auditors, Agri Services: Kevin Carey, Atlantic Energy Consultants. Solar PV: Brian Barrett, Solar West. External wall Insulation: Tony Lindsay, Rend Master Ltd. Free energy audit worth €2k for SMEs.
Gardaí attached to the Mayo North District are planning to host property marking events in the following areas: Kiltane GAA Club, Bangor Erris F26 K634 on Saturday morning, December 7, between 9am till 12 noon and Church of Holy Souls, Keenagh grounds F26 FR83 between 2 and 5pm. Other venues will be announced but this service will go to all parts of Mayo.
Property marking is the marking of farm machinery/equipment with ones eircode, using a specialist piece of equipment known simply as a property marking machine. This free service will be rolled out across the county over the coming months. In addition, signs will be erected in the local communities.
Don’t worry, if you can’t make it, this service will be returning to this area again. Don’t forget your Eircode.
The Glencastle Cemeteries committee will hold their annual general meeting on Wednesday, November 27, in the Castle Inn, Glencastle at 8pm. A full review of the year's activities will take place as well as a discussion of plans for the coming year. Come along and bring a friend. New people are very welcome and encouraged to take part.
Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting for Seirbhisi Cúram Chill Chomáin Cuideachta faoi Theorainn Rathíochta will be held in Teach Greannai, Cornboy, F26 W7W9, on Wednesday, December 11, at 7pm. New members are welcome.
Santa Clause is coming to Teach Greannai on December 7, from 3 to 4.30pm. The Community Christmas Dinner takes place this year on Sunday, January 5, starting with Mass at 3pm followed by a community dinner and an evening of music. Tickets will be on sale from Teach Greannai.
A drive-through blessing will be held at the Church gates in Belmullet on next Saturday evening at 7.15pm. All welcome in particular all young drivers.
Conor Kilker Coaching is delighted to announce that he will be hosting their annual Christmas tournament on December 23, in memory of Kieran Monaghan. The tournament is open to all children aged between 7-14 and is free to play. This year’s tournament will help raise funds for a brilliant charity called Little Blue Heroes. This is a charity that is very close to the Monaghan family with Kieran’s younger brother James currently a member. On the day of the tournament there will be a bucket collection in aid of “Little Blue Heros Foundation” any support would be greatly appreciated! Please spread the word the more the merrier. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Congrats to Gerry Martin who completed his CEP course in October in Cork. Gerry is well underway in the next stage of his ALB training plan safe to go on service.
Áras Inis Gluaire, in partnership with Erris Chamber of Commerce and @visitbelmullet.ie, is thrilled to bring Belmullet Christmas Market to the grounds of the Civic Centre (outside Áras Inis Gluaire) on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, from 2-6pm both days.
Come and enjoy a festive weekend filled with unique local stalls, holiday cheer, and special surprises throughout the weekend. Interested in showcasing your products? Call 097 81079 to book your stall. There are limited spaces available so don’t wait. Make this a magical weekend for the community.
The annual general meeting for Cara Iorrais will be held on December 2, at 7pm in the Cara Iorrais House. New members / volunteers are always welcome and needed to continue the fantastic service provided by Cara Iorrais, to cancer patients and their families. If this would be of any interest to you, or you can spare a few hours give them a call on 097 20590 / 087 0678630, or drop in Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am - 2.30pm. They would love to hear from you.
The annual Cara Iorrais Christmas Craft Fair will take place on December 8, in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel at 12 noon until 4pm. A great day to be had with lots of local crafts and gifts and lots of festive cheer.
The organisers are now taking bookings for tables, which cost €20 per table. Contact Maureen on 097 20590 or 087 0678630, or e mail caraiorrais@gmail.com.
The face of anti-social behaviour was evident when the defibrillator at Geesala was damaged. It was only serviced and returned to site. It now has to go away again as they are not sure if it is damaged internally or not. This a lifesaving device just like the ring at beaches / pool so please before you interfere with them think could a member of your family need it at some stage.
People work very hard to fundraise for and look after these in villages and communities. You never know who may need a defibrillator next. We are so far away from the hospital, It is important to know that every second counts when you need a defibrillator, the sooner you can get one the more chance the person has to survive.
The Belmullet /Glencastle Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be held in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet on Sunday, December 1, with Mass at 2pm followed by dinner, music and entertainment. Please give names to Belmullet Parish Office, Maeve McDonnell, Claire O’Donahue, Carmel Gaughan and Breege McDermott, Glencastle/Bunnahowen Post Office. It will be a great afternoon to enjoy before Christmas.
The countdown is on till the Bangor Erris Christmas Fair, which will take place on Sunday, December 8 in the Parish Hall at 12 noon. On the day you can expect a wide range of local goods and stands.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €15,400 with the two €50 winners being Mary P Deane, Mountjubilee and Hughie Cunniffe while Brenda Masterson, Tallaghaun Duff and P and J Doherty, Geesala both won €25. The two online winners were Carmel Keane, Ballycroy €50 and Eva Lindsay, Corclough East €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex Bangor this Tuesday, November 26, at 8pm with a €550 jackpot in 46 calls or less. The clubs in-house draw for persons that purchased a Club Development Draw ticket for 2024 will take place before Christmas.
The draw was held on November 17, and the numbers drawn were;10, 11, 19, and 30 with no winner for a jackpot €8,300. The house prize winner of €100 was Patricia McGuire, Barnatra and the 2 x €30 offline winners were Tom McAndrew (T), Parkbawn and Sean Doherty, Kilgalligan. The 2 x €30 online winners were Edel Ruddy/Horgan, Dublin and Kathy O’Toole, Belcarra. Next week’s jackpot is €8,400. The next draw will take place in McGuire’s Barnatra.
