Local Notes: Killawalla native wins All Ireland U18 Snooker title.
Congratulations to Dermot Kelly, Killawalla who won the All-Ireland U18 Snooker title in Carlow last week. Dermot is pictured with his father Joe and his mother Lyla after his tremendous success in the final.
Carra County.
The death has taken place of Martin Derrig, Dromore, Clogher, Claremorris, Co. Mayo and formerly of Westport. Martin passed away suddenly in the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Widely known over a large area and a highly popular personality his passing is an occasion of great sorrow and a tremendous loss for his loving family and multitudes of friends who held Martin in the highest regard. Predeceased by his father Padraig, mother Kathleen, and brother Michael, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Teresa, daughter Naomi, sons Colin and Keith, adored grandchildren Ellie and Harry, daughter-in-law Aisling, sisters Mary (Joe) and Pauline (Gerry), nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours, work colleagues, and a wide circle of friends to whom sincere condolences are tendered.
Martins remains reposed at his residence on Sunday evening from 5 until 8pm. His Funeral Mass was celebrated in Ballintubber Abbey on Monday (yesterday) at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
The death occurred last week of Patrick McHugh, Glasgow and formerly of Ballintubber, Co Mayo. Patrick passed away on June 1, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kate, he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Pauline, his son Tiernan, daughters Claudine, Laura, Edel and Zandra, his twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren, relatives and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended. His remains reposed in Ballintubber Resource Centre on Tuesday morning, June 16, from 11am to 12 noon with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Ar dheis de go raibh a nAinm.
Ballintubber GAA lotto jackpot stood at €6,700 on Sunday night, June 14. 3, 14, 24 and 26 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. Consolation prizes went to Helen Gilmore, Teresa Gerell, Carolyn and Paul Breslin, Laura Christie and Catherine Flanagan. The lotto jackpot stood at €6,800 last Sunday night, June 21 in Tuffy’s.
Ballintubber U14 GAA side were beaten 3-18 to 5- 6 in an entertaining county final played at Kiltimagh pitch on Monday evening of last week. Ardnaree were in top class form on the evening and though Ballintubber tried hard to the final whistle, they were beaten by a more mature side that played some excellent football. It was a six point win for the Ardnaree boys but it could have been much narrower as Ballintubber in a tremendous second half rally scored four goals and were most misfortunate to miss three more. A word of congratulations is extended to Kiltimagh GAA Club for their marvellous facilities and superb organisation in all aspects of an underage Final presentation on the evening.
Minister Dara Calleary will launch the renewed Community Futures Action Plan for Ballyglass on Sunday, July 19 at 2pm in the community centre. This plan contains the views and wishes of the community members who took part in the recent survey and provides a roadmap for the projects to be carried out in the community in next five years. Invitations will be delivered to all homes in the area by volunteers in the coming weeks.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Ballyglass Lotto draw held on Monday, June 15, in the clubhouse. The numbers drawn were 13, 22, 24 and 31. Nora Conroy matched 3 numbers. The consolation prize winners were Fergal Burke, Vinnie Keane, John King and Tony Corbett. The weekend draw had a jackpot of €18,100 up for grabs.
The card game winners on Monday, June 15 were: 1st Pat Griffith and Chris Turner; Judy Clarke and Kitty Rumley, 2nd Seamus Nevin and Dave Gibbons and 3rd Sean Reilly and Seamus Hughes.
The best of last 10 prizes went to Michael Loftus and Liam Davoren and the raffle winners were Chris Turner and Pat Griffith.
Ballyglass Clean-Up Group meet on Tuesdays at 6.30pm at the community centre. Volunteers are always very welcome. Please bring gloves, litter pickers, shovels, brushes and other tools.
Alan Dillon, TD and Minister of State has announced approval for an additional classroom at Ballintubber NS under the Department of Education’s Additional Accommodation Scheme and the project has now progressed to Stage 3.
This means the project can move to the next stage in the prioritisation progress for contract tender and construction. The new modular classroom will be located beside the existing school, with minimal disruption during works. The Minister extended his congratulations to principal Karen Serantes, the Board of Management, staff and the whole school community.
Reiltini Little Stars childcare will open in Carnacon this coming September. An ECCE preschool service, children obtain skills that will last a lifetime using a play based approach and emergent curriculum, with small class sizes and lots of fun and learning. For further details call Siofra on 087 205 1545.
Lough Carra Catchment Association will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 8pm in Clogher Community Centre. The guest speaker will be Karen Delanty (Inland Fisheries, Ireland) who will give an update on the Lough Carra stream electrofishing programme and latest fish stock assessment. Updates on LCCA activities and the Lough Carra LIFE Project will also be provided.
Volunteers with strimmer’s are needed to help prepare Burriscarra Cemetery for the upcoming Cemetery Mass. For more information or to volunteer, contact Peter on 086 333 9190.
The annual Cemetery Masses rota is as follows: Burriscarra: Saturday, July 4, at 7.30pm, Killawalla on Sunday, July 5, at 10am and Ballintubber Abbey Cemetery Abbey on Sunday, July 5, at 11am.
Ballyheane / Ballintubber First Responders annual Flag Day will take place on Friday, July 10. Volunteers are required to assist on the day. For further details contact Karen McGuiness on 086 8457419.
June 12 was a Momentous Day at Ballintubber Abbey and truly special for Fr Fahey, all the members, and the entire team at Ballintubber Abbey Trust. The morning marked a landmark moment in the story of the Abbey as the community welcomed the first of the builders from Cunningham Civil and Marine to site - signalling the official commencement of works on the entrance to the new Cultural and Heritage Visitor Centre. The occasion was beautifully and fittingly marked with a blessing on site by Fr Farragher, who offered a special prayer for every person who will play a part in bringing this wonderful project to life. It was a deeply moving moment, and one that felt entirely right for a place as sacred and storied as Ballintubber Abbey. The Abbey staff are absolutely thrilled to be working alongside the team at Cunningham Civil and Marine from Westport and they look forward to the exciting journey ahead together. This is more than a building project - it is the next chapter in the story of “The Abbey that refused to die”.
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Partry/Tourmakeady/Killawalla.
The weekend lotto jackpot on Saturday, June 13 stood at €20,000. 8, 10, 11 and 28 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. The draws take place on Saturday nights weekly and there are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week.
Congrats to Tourmakeady LGFA on winning the recent Éilis Maloney Seven-a-Side Memorial Tournament. Tourmakeady club have extended a huge thank you to Ballinrobe GAA for organising such a wonderful tournament and for all the effort that went into making it such a great success.
Recent winners of the Tourmakeady NS lotto ball draw was Ruari and Rita Chonaire, John and Niamh Uí Mhaoineachain, and Adrian and Amanda Uí Dolain. If you wish to take part in the weekly draw the cost is €100 for six months. Persons who are willing to support, contact the school via phone 094 95 44088 or email - snthuarmhiceadaigh@gmail.com.
The Makers Market, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh next event in the halla is Saturday, July 4, from 11am to 3pm. Email makersmarket.tme@gmail.com for details.
New Aifrinn-Mass times from first week in July are as follows: Fionnaithe/Finney: Aoine/Fridays, July 3, at 7pm; Partraí/Partry - Sathairn/Saturdays, July 4, at 7.30pm; Tuar Mhic Éadaigh - Dé Domhnaigh/Sunday, July 5, at 10am.
Killawalla Community Day is on Sunday, June 28, commencing at 12.30pm. The day will feature races for adults and kids, wellie throwing, horse shoe throwing, novelty games, guess the weight competitions, free bouncy castles and face painting, penalty shoot-out, soccer game, a bumper raffle and lotto draw.
Sincere condolences are extended to Charlie Kerrigan, Killadeer on the recent death of his brother Martin Kerrigan, Luton and Derreenascobe. May he rest in peace.
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Breaffy Ballyheane Belcarra.
There will be a great day in Belcarra village on Sunday, June 28. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, pushing a buggy, walking with friends or cheering from the side-lines, everyone would love to see you there at the 8k fun run. There will also be a kids run at 11am. Registration will be available online and on the day from 9.30am at Belcarra Community Centre. Keep an eye on the social page for the online registration link. All proceeds will go towards the upgrade of the path and lighting at Belcarra Pitch.
The June 8 winners in the Belcarra monthly card game were; 1st John McCormack and Michael Carney, 2nd Mary McDonagh and Breege Blake, 3rd Brendan Costello and Mary Jo Cannon. The last 9 winners were; Michael Costello and Tommy Fahy. The raffle winners were Michael Costello, Tommy Fahy and Tommy Lyons. The next game in Belcarra Centre will be held on Monday, July 6.
Congratulations to Laura McNicholas and Leon Gallagher, Roslahan who were recently married in St Anne’s Church, Belcarra. They are wished great joy and happiness in their married lives.
In the Belcarra Community Council lotto draw the numbers drawn on Sunday, June 14, were 3, 22, 25 and 29. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. The €30 consolation prizewinners were Geraldine and Marie, Corina Galvin, Teresa Gormally and Sharon Mulroy. The weekend jackpot stood at €7,000 on last Sunday night, June 21. Thanks as always for the support of patrons.
A sincere thank you has been extended to all the volunteers who have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks preparing Belcarra village for the Tidy Towns Awards. If you would like to get involved, the group meet every Monday evening at 7pm and new volunteers are always very welcome.
Breaffy GAA lotto results for June 16, had the numbers 7, 14, 19 and bonus number 6 drawn. Michael Jordan was the €250 Match 3 winner. The jackpot stands at £21,100 on June 23 this Tuesday night. Thank you for your ongoing support of Breaffy GAA.
Congrats to Breaffy U14 Division 3 League winners who beat Swinford in the recent county league final. It was a fantastic achievement by this group of players who showed good form throughout the season. Their hard work, commitment, and teamwork have paid off. Congratulations to all the players and management on a well-deserved league title.
Beginners Irish dancing classes in Ballyheane Community Centre will be continuing throughout the summer months. Bookings are now being taken for the sessions. All welcome - ages 4+ every Tuesday from 6.30 to 7.30pm with a fee of €10 per class. Classes for competition, grade exams, displays shows, fitness and fun. Call Molly Hughes TCRG at 087 6562094 for details.
Boycey Sports Bubble Soccer Camp will be at Ballyheane Community Centre from Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17. Details are available from 086 8478118. The camp caters for children aged from 4 to 13 years and runs from 10am to 3pm.
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Balla / Manulla.
The death has taken place of Teresa (Biddy) Garvey, Clarelodge, Old Knock Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo and formerly of Shraheens, Balla. Teresa passed away peacefully, at her home in Clarelodge on June 13. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Thomas, brothers Tom, Frank and Brian, she is deeply regretted by her sisters Eileen and Noreen, brothers Jim, John and Michael, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and her Clarelodge family and carers to whom deep sympathy is tendered. Her remains reposed at Clarelodge on Monday evening from 5.30 until 7pm. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday at 1.30pm in St. Cronin’s Church, Balla with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Balla GAA lotto draw was held on Thursday, June 11, in The Rendezvous for a jackpot of €9,700. 4, 10, 18 and 35 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. The €30 consolation prize winners were Aidan Armstrong (online), Dónall Ó Flatharta (online) and Maureen Flynn (standing order). The latest draw was held on last Thursday, June 18, in The Shebeen when the jackpot stood at €9,800. Thanks to all who support Balla GAA Club.
A very interesting event was hosted in Balla (yesterday) Monday, June 22. Mayo County Council in partnership with UCD and Teagasc are working towards developing a Citizen Science experiment in Mayo. The project ‘Ash for Future’ is an ongoing nationwide research initiative that seeks to identify healthy ash trees, with the aim of gathering plant materials from them, cloning them and creating a disease-tolerant future gene bank. The Balla seminar featured a Mayo County Council citizen science presentation outlining the Ash for Future App, Teagasc/UCD presentations, A Q&A session and how to identify Ash Dieback.
More information about Ash for Future is available from: https://teagasc.ie/crops/forestry/research/ashforfuture/.
Balla sensory room is designed to provide a calm, relaxing, and engaging environment that can support: relaxation and stress relief, emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, dementia care and memory support, a quiet family time and wellness and mindfulness Sensory rooms are now being widely used to support people living with dementia, helping to create comfort, reduce agitation, and encourage meaningful engagement through lights, sounds, textures, and calming experiences. Whether you are looking for a peaceful space to unwind, sensory stimulation, or therapeutic support, Balla Sensory Room welcomes everyone. Bookings are available now by contact Inclusive Hub, Balla on 094 93 65846 or 087 1850860.
There were lots of smiles, laughter, imagination, and creativity at Drama Class with Mayo Performance Academy. The young performers are having great fun building confidence, making friends, and exploring the world of drama each Tuesday evening. A big thank you has been extended to all the children for bringing so much energy and enthusiasm to the class. The times are ages 5-8 from 6-7pm and ages 9-13 from 7-8pm. Tickets can be purchased at:
https://willwego.com/organiser/balla-community-centre. For more information visit: https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/mayo/.
Manulla FC lotto stood at €6,700 on last Sunday, June 21, for the weekly draw. Manulla FC are delighted to announce that the FA Ireland Mi-Wadi Summer Camp is coming to Manulla FC again this year. The camp will run from Monday, July 13, to Friday 17, between the hours of 10am - 1pm at the grounds in Carramore. Details are on the clubs social media pages.
The Women’s Only DIY Academy Day will take place on Saturday June 27, at 9.30am at Balla Community Centre. Ladies should attend for a fun and inspiring day of creativity, learning, connection and empowerment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or love getting hands-on with DIY projects, this day is all about creating together in a welcoming women-only space. https://thediyacademy.thrivecart.com/balla-diy-beginners.../ @the.diyacadem.
Volunteers required Balla Centre is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join the fantastic bingo team. They are seeking a volunteer to assist with bingo sessions for approximately 2 hours once every 6 weeks. It’s a great way to meet new people, have a bit of fun. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and a smile. Send a message or get in touch today 09493-65846 or 087-1850860.
Sean nós dancing classes for adult’s takes place on Wednesday evenings at 8.30pm. All interested in perfecting this wonderful traditional dance are asked to contact Patricia on 087 7696170 or email patricia.nifhatharta@hotmail.com.
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Errew & Clogher.
Congratulations to the Errew NS 6th class pupils who recently celebrated their graduation together with their parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers and school friends. The touching ceremony was a lovely celebration of their 8 years spent in Errew National School.
Fr Conal Eustace PP blessed the students as they prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey and presented them each with their ‘Memories of Errew’ gift.
Acting principal Ciara Walsh and 6th class teacher deputy acting principal Kate Tiernan extended their thanks to everyone involved on the day, especially Sarah Lyons and Áine Fox for the beautiful music and leading the school musicians, to all the boys and girls, and to Fr Conal for his kind words and support for the school.
It was a great day of family celebration, bouncy castles and treats. Good luck and best wishes to Kaylin Burns, Kailagh Mannion, Ryan Earley and Seán Joyce, you will all be greatly missed in Errew NS.
Great news for the Clogher Community which has been chosen by Mayo Co Council to go forward for the Pride of Place competition in the population category 300 - 1000. The judging for the competition takes place on Wednesday, July 22, between 2-5pm at the Clogher Community Centre, and the judges will also be taken on a tour of the whole Clogher area. The competition encompasses all the geographical areas and organisations in the community. There will be a meeting in the community centre each Monday at 8pm in the run up to July 22, in preparation for the judging. Everyone is invited to participate.
Card results for Friday, June 12, were 1st Breege Blake and Michael Giblin, 2nd Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons, 3rd Gay Conway and Mary McDonagh, Last 10 Gus Sweeney and Ray Duffy. The game continues every Friday at 9pm. Everyone is welcome.
Condolences are tendered to the family of Martin Derrig of Dromore, Clogher and formerly of Westport who has passed away. He is survived by his wife Teresa (née Bourke), his daughter Naomi, his sons Colin and Keith, his daughter-in-law Aisling, grandchildren Ellie and Harry and his sisters Mary and Pauline, as well as the extended Derrig and Bourke families and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Sincere sympathy is tendered to Treacy Larkin, Clogher on the recent passing of her mother, Josephine Hall, Ballyvary. May she rest in peace.
The committee thank all their patrons for their continued support during the past year. There are still two more draws left in this year's draw cycle, June and July, after which there will be the opportunity to renew for the following year.
The Tuesday evening walks are proving to be a great success and will continue for all of June, July and August at 7pm at the Clogher Heritage Complex (F12 PF99). There are three different lengths of walk to enjoy along the quiet bog roads. Everybody in Clogher and its environs is invited to come along on Tuesday evenings and enjoy the peace and quiet and flora and fauna of the Clogher Bog, followed by a cup of tea and a chat. For health and safety sturdy walking shoes and hi Viz jackets are recommended.
Errew Ladies Group meets up for a chat, a cuppa and different organised activities on Wednesdays in Errew Community Centre at 7pm.
ALONE are seeking volunteers to provide companionship to an older person in your area. Full training and support is provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information make contact on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, call 0818 222 024. If you would like to chat things through a little more, feel free to make contact on 086 0135043.
