Local Notes: Iorras Aontaithe U16s win Division 1 Mayo Youth Football
Congratulations to Iorras Aontaithe U16 squad on winning Division One Mayo Youth Football recently and to their managers Declan Conmy and David Reilly.
Iorras Aontaithe U16 is drawn away to Strand Celtic of Sligo in round one of the Connaught Cup to be played on the weekend of September 20/21.
Iorras Aontaithe U14 girls secured a well deserved league win at home to S & F Utd on Thursday evening, September 4, with goals from Zoey Carey, Hazal Conroy and Molly Gaughan. They were trailing 2-1 at one stage but undeterred they continued to put pressure on the opposition scoring two quick goals to leave the score at full time, 3-2. This was a determined performance from Iorras and managers Molly O'Connor and John Conroy who are very happy with how the team played.
Congratulations to Iorras Aontaithe U16 panel on winning division one on Wednesday evening, September 10, away to Claremorris. Iorras were seven nil up at half time with goals from Jamie Ruddy (hat-trick), Johnny Carey, Shay Gallagher, Michael James Walsh and Padraig Moran.
In the second half the management made a lot of changes and Iorras continued their ruthless form with further goals from Shane McWilliams, David Healy (2). Well done everyone on a great league season and management, Declan and David.
The club shop will be opened on October 1, click on https://oreillysofficial.com/product-category/club-shops/erris-united/.
The draw was held on September 7, and the numbers drawn were; 01, 09, 25 and 36 with no winner of the €5,900 jackpot. The house prize €100 winner was Tony Corcoran, Belderrig and the €30 offline winners were Rona Keenaghan, Gorthmellia and Margaret McAndrew, Carramore. The €30 online winners were Mary Ryan, Dublin and Noel Curley, Dublin. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on September 14, was €6,000 and the draw took place in McGuire’s Barnatra.
CLG Cill Chomain had two winners in this week’s Mayo GAA Club Development Draw. Congratulations to Tracey Ginty, Inver and Declan Moran, who both won €200.
Comhgairdeas le chuile duine a glac páirt agus don coiste as lá iontach do Chraobh Curach na hEireann inniú i Ros Muc. In tough conditions Mayo were well represented in the senior women’s currach final by Caitlín Ní Dhubhsaigh, Emma Ní Gacháin agus Una NicEifeartaigh, Blacksod Rowing Club and they received an triú áit inniú ach i bhfad níos mó le teacht There is an All-Ireland title though which was won in the Naomhóg race Caitlín Ní Dhubhsaigh represented Mayo with Julie Devane Galway, Ruth O’Leary Clare and Ailise Deane Kerry Congratulations too to Connor McDonagh of Carna Rosmuc on a great days rowing, Connor’s grandmother is Munnelly from Tullaghan Duff.
Looking forward to next year with an even stronger Mayo representation across all categories.
Join the club at Carrowmore Lake on Sunday, September 28, to see what coastal rowing is all about. The event is free with thanks to the Sheskin Fund and is open to over 12’s beginning at 11am until 4pm. There will be rowing machine demonstrations to show how to improve technique and posture, water safety tips, a demo on a boat capsizing, the do’s and don’ts while on the water, and how not to panic, boat setup rig and adjust the boats to each individual rower and on the water practise all the different techniques and strokes you learned on the rowing machine and apply them on the water and after all that a chance to row of course. BBQ afterwards. Looking forward to seeing you there. Call Emmer on 086 3132082 for more information.
A huge thank you to the staff at The Talbot Hotel for donating their tips from Fair Day to the North West STOP Counselling Service. Aoibhinn and the team presented a cheque to chairperson Rosaleen Lally who accepted on behalf of NWSTOP. €415 will be sent to NWSTOP to support the delivery of their outreach counselling service here in Erris.
The association appreciate the kindness and generosity of the staff and all in the community who support this service so willingly.
Béal an Mhuirthead / Belmullet is endeavouring to become a Gaeltacht Service Town (Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta), as part of a Department of the Gaeltacht initiative, based on Acht na Gaeltachta (2012). A plan is being prepared for the years 2026 to 2032 and as part of the consultation process they are carrying out research and they invite you to please complete a short questionnaire. This survey can be done online or you can get a hard copy in Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet. You can find the online survey on the Facebook Page of Belmullet Tidy Towns (Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead) or you can email bailegaelach.banmh@gmail.com for a link. You can also get the survey by scanning the QR code with your phone - which you will see on posters in public spaces all over Belmullet Town and Erris.
The survey closes at the end of September. Even if you don't speak Irish, your opinion is important. The information collected is confidential and your identity will remain anonymous. Your assistance with this research is appreciated - míle buíochas.
Ballycroy Women’s Group are hosting a Culture night event in the community center on Friday, September 19, from 7pm til 9pm. Music, dance food and refreshments. It promises to be a great night.
The Ballycroy London reunion will be held on October 25, in the Claddagh Ring in Hendon and tickets are 60 pound. For more information call Bríd on +44 785 216 7318 with music by Kieran White, save the date as it promises to a great night.
Mayo Self Advisory Group invite everyone to Aras Inis Gluaire on this Tuesday 16th for the showing a ‘I.T. & Me’ a film produced by the Mayo Self Advisory Group. Meet & Greet the Cast at 11am with the film starting at 12noon.
The numbers drawn in the CLG Beal an Mhuirthead/Belmullet LGFA lotto which was held on Monday, September 8, which was held in Cuffe’s Centre, were 8, 12, 13 and 15. 2 x paper tickets €25 were won by Sheila Monaghan, Foxpoint, and Patrick Healy, Glencalry. The 2 x online €25 winners were Michael Conmy and Leanne Nallen. The jackpot in the draw which was held on Monday, September 15, was €15,500. You can play online here: https://smartlotto.ie/belmullet-gaa/tickets/.
Thank you as always for your support of CLG Béal and Mhuirthead.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €7,600, with the two €50 winners being Paidi McGlynn, Foxford and Maureen Scanlon, Gortmore while Luke Munnelly, Geesala and Kevin and Phylis Barrett, c/o Sea Rod Inn both won €25. The two online winners were Tony Deane, Glenamoy €50 and Dermot Barrett, Geesala €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, September 16, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €750 in 50 calls or less.
The Gaelcholáiste Chomáin community extend their warmest congratulations to Madison Murphy, winner of this year’s Ailbhe Ní Ghearbháin Memorial Cup. Madison achieved the highest results in the 2025 Leaving Certificate examinations and is now pursuing her dream of studying Medicine at UCD. She is also a former student of S.N. Ros Dumhach, and she is wished all the best in her future studies.
As part of the St. John Paul II program, Transition Year and first year students went on a pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick recently with their teachers - Master Mac Philibín, Master Ó Muinghille and Master Cameron. The day was perfectly dry, apart from a brief rain shower, with beautiful views on all sides. Although it was challenging going up, they managed to get to the top of the mountain and really enjoyed the day.
Well done to the thirty people who trained recently on the Mullet Peninsula with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Blacksod Bay, right in the heart of the peninsula, is one of Ireland’s live stranding hotspots - already accounting for 37% of live stranded dolphins in 2025.
This was a real capacity-building course, with lots of new faces from the area training alongside seasoned responders who came to refresh their skills. Huge thanks to Catherine for co-instructing with live stranding coordinator Gemma and helping guide such a large group.
The weather just about held, giving us a great simulation of real conditions as wind and waves tested everyone while refloating our life-size dolphin models. It was brilliant to see everyone give it socks, get stuck in, and share plenty of good banter along the way.
Many thanks to Our Ladies Secondary School for so kindly hosting us for the classroom part of our course.
A vacancy exists on the Rural Social Scheme for an assistant for Mayo Roscommon Hospice shop in Belmullet. To qualify for the RSS you must be in receipt of a qualifying payment from the Department of Social Protection and have a herd number or Fisheries Licence or have access to the use of spouses, sibling or parents herd number.
Closing date for applications is Friday, September 26. For further information contact Sean Carey 087 9623799 or email s.carey@udaras.ie. Check RSS eligibility on: http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Guide-to-the-Rural-Social-Scheme.aspx.
The Erris Market will be held in Aras Inis Gluaire on September 27th from 10am til 2pm Showcasing the best of Erris handmade and homegrown goods.
Last month over 100 members of the Erris community gathered together for the annual #Sunset4Stop walk in aid of North West STOP Erris Branch. Thank you is extended to all the volunteers for helping bring the event together and to all those who contributed their time, talents and skills to help make it such a special evening. The organisers are also grateful to the IWA for the use of their centre and to all the kind sponsors. A total of €1,500 was raised plus an additional €500 donation from the Tallott family on the evening, raising a final total of €2,000. These funds will help support the delivery of a free counselling service in the community.
Erris FCSC are proud to support the operation of this vital service locally and appreciate the commitment of the North West Stop therapists and their Board of Management to the delivery of suicide prevention services in the area. Finally, thank you to everyone who walked on August 1, anyone who made a donation to the cause or who played a part in helping host the event. If you need support, reach out. Call NWSTOP 0818444000.
