Local Notes: Iorras Aontaithe U16 squad and Kiltane Ladies LGFA take home the honours.
Congratulations to the Iorras Aontaithe U16 squad on winning their division and to the Kiltane Ladies LGFA on taking home a county title.
Iorras Aontaithe held its annual awards for the 2026 season in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Saturday evening, October 9. The awards were sponsored by Una's Bar in Blacksod. Congratulations to all the winners. The club picked up lots of silverware over the season - the U12’s won Division 2A, Divisional Shield and Comortas Tournament held in Galway; the U16 panel won their league, and the Junior team won the Tuohy Cup and the Castlecourt Hotel Premier League and promotion back to the Super league after a nine year absence. The MC on the evening was Des O'Connor who makes the annual event very enjoyable. The award winners are as follows.
U11 Golden Boot was Tommy Keating; U11 Player of the Year was Owen O’Malley; U12 (B) GB was joint winners Mark Lally and Fletcher O’Donnell; U12 (B) POY was Ronan Geraghty; U12A GB was Shane Naughton; U12A POY was Conor McGuire; Girls U12 GB was Hazel Conroy; Girls U12 POY was Raeya Carey; Girls U13 GB was Hazel Conroy; Girls U13 POY was Abbey Curley; U13 GB was Lorcan Barrett; U13 POY was Callum Brett; U14B GB was Seamus Meenaghan; U14B POY was James Kerrigan; U14A GB was Shane Ivers; U14A POY was Jamie Creane; U15B GB was Harry Healy; U15B POY was Calvin Padden; U15A GB was Oisín Cosgrove; U15A POY was Adam Lynch; U16 GB was James McDonnell; U16 POY was Joe Gallagher; U17 GB was Johnny Carey; U17 POY was James McDonnell; Junior Young POY was Paddy Dixon; Junior GB was Keelan Barrett and the Junior POY was Aran Reilly.
Erris Family and Community Support Centre will be running a Mindfulness Café at Café Ceantar, Geesala (F26X4H5) for 4 Mondays in November. The café will run on November 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6.30-8pm. Mindful Mondays will include a mix of guided meditation practices, calming activities, social connection and a cuppa. This is a space to pause, distress, and support your wellbeing. The event will be facilitated by Dan Keegan, experienced Yoga and Meditation Teacher, supported by Mental Health Ireland. Places are limited, so to book contact Leanne on 087 0670989 or email coordinator@errisfcsc.ie.
The draw was held on October 11, and the numbers drawn were; 1, 5, 11 and 25 for a jackpot €5,200 with no winner of the jackpot. The house prize of €100 was won by Tony O’Donnell, Derrynameel/Ballycastle and the 2 x €30 offline winners were Tommy Ruddy, Gorthbrack and Amanda Healy, Ballinaboy. The 2 x €30 online winners were Elaine Doherty, Inver and Carmel Doherty, Shanahee. The jackpot in the draw which was held in the Lighthouse Tavern, Inver, on Sunday, October 18 was €5,300.
Erris Workability supports people with challenges to build confidence, develop skills and explore employment opportunities. They tailor the support to your needs and at a pace that suits you. Everyone’s journey is different, and they are here to help you take the next step towards your goals. Is féidir linn tacú leat chun do spriocanna a bhaint amach – ar do luas féin. For more information, contact Siobhan on 087 499 6605. Eligibility criteria applies.
The Ballyglass RNLI Inshore lifeboat was tasked recently at 18.37 to a motor boat having engine difficulties half a mile south of Ballyglass Pier. Conditions at sea were challenging. Once on scene the decision was taken to tow the vessel to the safe harbour of Ballyglass. The vessel was made safe on a mooring and the inshore lifeboat returned for recovery. The ILB was refuelled and made ready for service at 19.56.
Crew list was helm PJ Walker, navigator Patrick Coyne and crew Kyle Geraghty. Thanks to all crew and shore crew involved.
There was a great turnout recently for the Jonathan Shevlin Memorial. Thanks has been extended to all the lads who played and to all who helped in anyway. Special thanks to the U10s and their coaches for the excellent display at half time and to the Shevlin and Togher families for the refreshments.
The total amount raised so far for the St Brendan’s College Nurture Room is €1700 which may increase throughout the weeks Tractor Driving Safety Skills Course.
The students from Saint Brendan’s College had the opportunity to take part in a Tractor Driving Safety Skills Course, with a strong focus on promoting safe practices among young people who may be working with tractors and agricultural machinery. The course, funded by Mayo North East, provided students with valuable practical knowledge and guidance on tractor safety, helping them to develop a greater awareness of the risks involved and the importance of responsible and safe operation. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to develop important skills that will help keep themselves and others safe when working around agricultural machinery.
Well done also to the Transition Year students from St. Brendan’s College, who recently attended the RSA Road Safety Roadshow in the Bekan Centre of Excellence. The event is a hands-on experience designed specifically for the next generation of drivers. The students were spoken to by people who experienced first-hand what can go wrong on the road. They also saw a simulation of how first responders deal with a road traffic collision.
The focus of the day was to highlight the critical importance of responsible decision making behind the wheel. The day was designed to empower young people to take control of their safety as drivers, but also as passengers.
All the ladies of Kiltane G4MO, extend a huge thank you to St Brigid’s for a fantastic day recently at their blitz. There was great football, delicious food and plenty of craic which made it a brilliant day for everyone. A special thank you to St Brigid’s for organising such a wonderful event, with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. A fantastic cause that means so much and congratulations to Orla and Hayley for making their debut.
The club also thank their generous sponsors for their support on the day - Kiltane GAA Club, Erris Coast Hotel and the High Chaparral; to all the Kiltane G4MO ladies for their generous donations and spot prizes, your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.
Days like these are what it’s all about — football, friendship, community and a great cause. Thanks again to everyone involved.
Bangor Hibs is looking to start up a women’s soccer group and would love to see if there is much interest. The idea is to get a group of women together, have a bit of fun, get some exercise, meet new people and enjoy playing soccer in a relaxed, friendly environment.
You don’t need to be a soccer star. Whether you’ve played before, haven’t kicked a ball in years, or have never played at all, everyone is welcome. It’s all about getting out, having the craic, keeping active and enjoying ourselves together. If you’d be interested in getting involved, let’s see if we can get a good group together. Call 085 7227920 for further details.
Many thanks to the Doherty Mills family from Inver, who held a memorial football tournament recently to mark the 10th anniversary of John F Doherty passing, a much loved husband, father and brother. They raised a marvellous €5,115 for the Kevin Bell Trust and the same for North West Stop.
The Geesala Boxing Club will hold their annual tournament in Healy’s of Glenamoy on Saturday, October 24, beginning at 8pm. The club will feature many of their experienced boxers and introducing many debutantes. Boxers from the club will be challenged by boxers from all over the county.
Congratulations to all at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel who will feature in two categories at the up-coming weddings online awards in March 2027 - Wedding Venue of the Year and Hotel Venue of the Year in Connaught.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club lotto jackpot of €6,900 with the two €50 winners being Paul Gallagher, Bangor and Lorraine Keane, Roy, while Alex Calpin, Doohoma and Siobhan McDonagh both won €25s. The two online winners were Fred Kelly, Shraigh East €50 and Nicola O’Donnell €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, October 20, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €1,000 in 54 calls or less.
The Sam Maguire Cup is coming to Kiltane GAA Complex in Bangor this Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 9pm. Everyone is most welcome to come along.
You might recall there was a fundraising tractor run from Northampton to Belmullet during the summer. A presentation night will be held in the Corner House in Belmullet on next Saturday, October 24. The lads raised the fantastic amount of £71,780 in total. Linda will be delighted to welcome Tom Kelly, Martin Ruddy and others and everyone who worked hard behind the scenes who took part in this fantastic tractor run. Glencastle NS Special class and Erris IWA will receive €20,000 each on the night. The remaining funds will be divided between Ben Saunders Foundation and McCarthy Dixon Foundation.
The second annual Tom Doocey Memorial Darts event will be held on Sunday, November 1, in the Valley Inn Bar in Pullathomas beginning with the Youths (U18 on the day) at 1pm. The main event begins at 4pm. The darts event is confined to Erris with a raffle on the day and all proceeds going to Erris Defib. Please support, and all donations and spot prizes will be welcome.
