Local Notes: Junior Player of the Year at Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA dinner dance.
Brian, David (Junior Player of the year winner), Myra, Gerry and Gerard Lynagh and Laura Johnston, pictured at the recent Ballinrobe GAA & LGFA Dinner Dance
The theme for today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballinrobe is ‘Rooted in Tradition – Enriching our Community.’ The schedule of events will include music and dance in Cornmarket from 1.30pm to 3pm, and the parade will commence at 3.30pm.
At 1.30pm there will be a pre-parade traditional music session and dance on the stage in Cornmarket, with the ukulele group and Chloe Feeney providing the music. The parade will commence at 3.30pm beside St. Joseph’s Primary School, Convent Road, and floats need to be in position at 3.10pm.
There will be over €1,000 in prizes for the best floats, with a prize of €500 for 1st place; €300 for 2nd place; €200 for the funniest float; €200 for the judge’s special recognition.
At 4.15pm the winning floats and winners of the art competition will be announced at the podium in Cornmarket. There will be tea and coffee afterwards in the Parish Centre.
Ballinrobe Musical Society would like to sincerely thank everyone who gave to their recent bucket collection. The society will be staging Disney's Frozen: The Musical, from Easter Sunday, April 5 to Saturday, April 11, in Ballinrobe Community School.
The annual Daffodil Day collection in aid of Cancer Care Ireland will take place in locations across Ballinrobe on Friday, March 20. Volunteers are needed for the Ballinrobe collection and if you could volunteer for an hour or two, you are asked to contact Bridie at 087 2476322.
A WEEE Ireland free recycling day will take place in the carpark at Tesco Ballinrobe, on Tuesday, March 31, from 10am to 4pm. Everything with a plug or battery will be excepted.
A certified first aid – Heart Saver CPR AED course will be held in Ballinrobe, on Saturday, March 21. All areas of first aid will be covered. Those interested or those looking for further details and information, are asked to contact 087 1810827.
A bingo night fundraiser in aid of the Cloonliffen/Ballinrobe Community First Responders will take place on Tuesday, March 24, at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre, Ballinrobe. Those attending can enjoy a night of bingo with family and friends, whilst supporting a worthy cause. Your support on the night for this fundraiser would be appreciated.
Ballinrobe Golf Club will hold a fundraising table quiz on Friday, March 20, at 8pm, in the clubhouse. There will also be a raffle and sport prizes on the night. Your support for this fundraiser would be appreciated.
The results of a competition held on Thursday, March 5, were as follows: 1st nett Irene Walkin and Emer Canny; 1st gross William Enright and Angela Murphy; 2nd Joanne Tighe and Anieta O’Neil; 3rd Nancy Hughes and Bob Craddock; 4th Sean O'Neil and Breege Connolly; 5th M McTigue and Ita Langan.
The AGM of the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe, will take place on Wednesday, March 27, at 12.30pm in the Tacú Centre, Main Street. Afterwards, a light lunch will be provided. All are welcome to attend.
A free eight-week parenting course will run in the Maple Youth Centre, from Thursday, April 16 to June 4. The course takes place from 10am to 11.30am and is open to parents/caregivers of children aged up to six years old. Further details and information are available by contacting Michelle O’Mahoney at 087 2207143 or Vikki Conroy at 086 3987368.
Ballinrobe Town continued their pursuit of table toppers Ballina Town after the Robesiders recorded a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Snugboro United, on Wednesday night last, at Milebush Park.
Ballinrobe enjoyed the majority of possession during the opening exchanges, and they eventually found the breakthrough on 10 minutes, when JP O’Gorman’s curling free kick flew to the back of the Snugboro net. Snugboro could well have levelled matters just before the break, but the Ballinrobe netminder Paul Tiernan produced a top-drawer save. The Town could have extended their lead during the second half, with James O’Malley and O’Gorman unlucky not to find the target.
With just 10 minutes of normal time remaining, a resolute United managed to conjure up the equaliser. An excellent cross from John McCarthy was guided to the back of the net by the poaching Colin Corrigan, and Ballinrobe’s title bid appeared to be on the verge of a set-back.
However, the red and white didn’t panic and with full-time on the horizon the south Mayo men netted what proved to be the winning goal. Aidan Higgins and O’Gorman combined with telling effect and despite the latter’s effort being parried by the Snugboro ‘keeper, Ballinrobe’s Damian O’Toole was on hand to guide the rebound to the back of the net. Ballinrobe closed out proceedings impressively and they remain in the hunt for the league title ahead of their final game of the season against Ballyheane tomorrow night (Wednesday). That tie against Ballyheane will take place in Milebush Park and is scheduled to kick-off at 8.30pm. Your support for the red and white would be appreciated.
Congratulations to Ballinrobe Town Junior (B) player Noah McManus who was named in the Mayo Football League, League Two Team of the Year for 2025. Noah received his accolade at the Mayo Football League’s annual dinner and presentation night at the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport.
There was no winner of the €12,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 9. The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 21 and 22.
There was no winner of the €12,300 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Monday, March 9. The numbers drawn were 4, 19, 28 and 34. The €50 winners were Patrick Delaney, Garrymore, Denis Meehan, and Laura Carney, Ballyhaunis.
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Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Association CLG invite applications for two-bedroom house available for rent in Cnoc na nIúr, Mayo Abbey. Social housing guidelines apply with priority given to those over 60. For further details and application form contact 094 9365978 or e-mail: management@mayoabbey.ie. Closing date is April 10.
Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme have vacancies in various areas. Department Social Protection eligibility criteria apply. Call Craig or Serena at Mayo Abbey Centre 094 9365987 to find out more information or email craig@mayoabbey.ie.
The numbers drawn for the lotto on Tuesday, March 10, were 9, 26, 33 and 35. There was no jackpot winner and the €30 winners were; Michael Bonar, Sarah Mannion, Mary Brett, and Caroline Corbett. The next draw will be held today, Tuesday, March 17, with a jackpot of €18,200.
Why not call to the Community Coffee Morning which is held every Thursday for a cuppa, a chat and some freshly baked scones. No booking necessary. The social dinner takes place every Tuesday but must be booked in advance. The community services offer free computer/smartphone support for beginners, hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connections suitable for virtual meetings or interviews. It is the pick up and drop off point for Local Link Bus Service which goes to Castlebar daily Tuesday to Saturday and Claremorris every Thursday. This service is available to all and free to travel pass holders. Book with Local Link on 094 900 5150. Collection from your home may be possible by calling the centre to find out more on 094 93 65987.
The Thursday morning walking group meet at the Mayo Abbey Community Centre every Thursday at 10.30am. All are welcome to come along and wwalk as little or as much as you like and you are requested to please bring a hi-vis. Call Ann on 086 605 7568 or call the centre on 094 93 65987 for information.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will be having their next meeting on March 19, at 7pm in the Ellison Hotel Castlebar. It is open to all who either have a stoma or care for them. If you would like to book a place, text 087 6275766.
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The Cycling Club will be having their annual 'Cycle for Brendan Henaghen' on Sunday, April 12, with some members cycling from Dublin to Westport on May 8/9 raising funds for Daisy Lodge, Cong. Some club members are also planning a cycling trip to Malaga in April.
The Heritage Club have elected James Bourkeas their new chairman at their recent AGM. The group are planning a guided Tour of the Islandeady area for all national school children and they have lots of activities planned.
Community Alert in conjunction with Garda Mick Toland Community Officer are organising a property 'Tagging' /property marking day at the GAA pitch with more details later.
The Islandeady Community Council are organising a Litter- Picking weekend from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29. As this is the first litter-pick of the year everyone in the community is asked to help out by collecting in their own area, to demonstrate pride and help improve the appearance of Islandeady over Easter.
Results for Monday night, March 9, are 1st prize was won by Ede Duffy, 2nd Michael O’Boyle and 3rd was won by John Walsh. Raffle winners were Tom Gibbons, Jimmy Ruane, Ed Muldoon and Johnie Gavin. This game was in aid of Cornanool so there numerous prizes on offer. The committee thank everybody for their support. The weekly card game continues every Monday night at 8.30pm in Islandeady Community Centre. All are welcome and refreshments are served.
