Local Notes: Ladies celebrate Nollaig na mBan in Carnacon
Mena Mahon, Ann Coyne, Christina Murphy, Sally Keane, Nora Conroy, Máire Ni Shúilleabháin and Emma Hughes celebrating Nollaig na mBan in Hughes’s Pub Carnacon. Picture by Tom Quinn
The death occurred last week of Dolores Chalke (nee O’Byrne), Castleburke, Clogher, Co Mayo, and formerly of Suncroft, Co Kildare and Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Dolores passed away peacefully at her residence on January 6. She was a highly popular personality in her home community, appreciated for her warmth, kindness and pleasant personality. Her passing is a great loss to her loving family and many friends across the community and beyond.
Predeceased by her parents Sean and Annie O’Byrne, brother Sean and sisters Máire, Anna, Margaret, Olive and Deirdre, she is deeply regretted by her husband Padraic and her children Stephen, Sarah, Aaron and Ruth, her sister’s Cathleen, Reilin, Eileen, Bríd, Eithne and brother’s Peter and Seamus, grandchildren Mya, Éire, Donnacha and Iarlaith, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, friends and neighbours to whom sincere sympathy is extended. There was a large attendance present as her remains reposed at her residence on Monday, January 8, from 5 until 8pm and were taken to the Castlebar Christian Fellowship, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, for a service celebrating Dolores’ life on Tuesday morning, January 9. Burial took place afterwards in Ballintubber Abbey Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
It is with deep sadness we record the passing of Seamus Lally, Parks, Clogher Claremorris Co. Mayo. Seamus passed away peacefully on January 7. Seamus was a quiet, gentle and sincere man highly regarded in his home village and the wider community. He was most of all a caring person and he had a keen and lifelong interest in Mayo GAA and his local club Ballintubber. Coming from a family with a talented practise of traditional music he was an accomplished accordion player. He loved a game of cards with neighbours and friends a practise at which he excelled.
In later years he enjoyed long walks along the green lanes of Parks and Mountpleasant. Pre deceased by his parents James and Kate, his brothers John and Vincent and by his sister Maureen (just five weeks ago), he is deeply regretted by his brothers Joe, Peter and Thomas also by his sister Loretta, his nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains reposed in Carnacon Community Centre on Tuesday, January 9, evening from 6.30 with removal at 8pm to St. Marys Church, Carnacon. His Funeral Mass celebrated with poignancy by Fr Michael Farragher, P.P, took place on Wednesday at 12 noon with burial ceremonies taking place afterwards in Burriscarra Cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm dilis.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw. 5, 9, 17 and 22 were the numbers drawn and the winners of the consolation prizes of €20 each on the night were Helen Horan, Rebecca McNeely, Ann Duffy, Mary Kelly, Michael Murphy and Kayleigh Forde. On last Sunday, January 14, the jackpot stood at €3,200. All lucky dip winners get a ticket for the 'Win 52k' draw. To be in with a chance, get your entry in via Smart Lotto at: https://smartlotto.ie/ballintubber-gaa/...
Tickets are available online through ballintubbergaa.com or local outlets and committee members. The draw takes place weekly usually on Sunday evenings at 8pm and can be viewed on Facebook. Many tickets are bought online through www.ballintubbergaa.com. Tickets can also be bought from the local business outlets.
Ballintubber GAA Club is offering a lucky winner the chance to earn €1,000 a week for a year in their recent ‘Win €52K’ fundraiser. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your mortgage paid for a year and still be able to take the family to Disney world. The attractive fundraiser will see one lucky winner claim a cash prize of €52,000 paid out at €1,000 per week into their account. The club intends to use the proceeds raised to install flood lighting at Ray Prendergast Memorial Park in Clogher and for the development of their underage structures. Tickets are reasonably priced at €20 each or three for €50 and can be purchased through the club fundraiser website www.win€52k.ie or from any of the club’s executive. The winner will be drawn in the club’s Clogher clubhouse on Sunday, June 2, and will be broadcast live on the club Facebook page.
The Liverpool George Moore conference programme will be published next month in February. The conference is planned to run from early afternoon on Wednesday, May 8, with the first day concluding with a wine reception. Thursday 9th will be a full day of papers and other GM activities, with the conference dinner in the evening. There will be no formal academic activities scheduled on Friday 10th, the excursion to Chester races (it is still possible to book tickets for this, but you would need to do so directly through the racecourse.
The deadline for the call for papers for the conference has been extended until January 30. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/english/news/12th-international-george-moore-conference/. Details of the programme, registration etc., will be added to the website in due course.
Irish conversation classes will be resuming in Carnacon Community Centre on this Wednesday, January 17, from 7 until 8pm. For further information contact Mary at 087 9747247. Failte roimh do gach duine.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Margaret Corkell, Lufferton, Ballintubber on the recent passing of her brother Willie Fox, R.I.P, Tang, Athlone. May he rest in peace.
January is here and its time for the GAA's Ireland Lights Up Steps Challenge. The challenge kicks off this week and would-be participants need to download the app and register for the challenge. Last year Ballintubber finished in the top 5 in Connacht, aim to be number one this year. Last Thursday, January 11, was the first walk held also with Sunday mornings so pencil that in the diary and spread the word.
Ballintubber is registered under 'Ballintubber GAA Club Mayo'.
Anyone who is having issues registering can contact the club Health and Wellbeing officer Deirdre Donnelly.
The death took place in London of Grainne O’Malley, R.I.P, Chelsea, London, England. Grainne was formerly a native of Skehanagh, Ballintubber, Co. Mayo, and she passed away on November 15, 2023, aged 85 years. She was a daughter of the late Matthew T. and Mary O’Malley of Ballintubber, Co. Mayo and she is survived by her nephews and nieces to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Her remains were received into Our Lady of Dolours Servite Church, Chelsea, SW10 9EL on last Tuesday, January 9, and her Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday, January 10, at 11.30am followed by interment at Gunnersbury cemetery, W3 8LE. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
The numbers drawn on Monday, January 8, were 1, 2, 12 and 28. There was no winner of the jackpot of €5,300. Match 3 winners were Anthony Egan and John Walsh. Consolation prizes went to Margaret Haywood, Liam Hughes, Elaine Moran, Rebecca McNeely and Pat Gavin. The weekend jackpot was €5,400.
Happy New Year wishes are extended to all the card players who attend the games every Monday evening. 1st, Patricia Jennings and Jimmy Sheridan, 2nd Chris Flatley and Philip White. The last 10 winners were Seamus Nevin and Martin Ford and the raffle prizes went to Chris Flatley and Philip White.
Ballyglass Community Council will hold its AGM on Wednesday, January 31, at 8pm in Ballyglass Community Centre. All members are asked to attend. New members are always very welcome. There will be no market in January in Ballyglass Community Centre.
An Easter pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place from March 30, to April 6, 2024. The travel fees etc. are €830 and a €200 deposit will secure your place. The Spiritual Director is Fr Brendan Kilcoyne. Contact Carmel 087 1339668 or Mick 087 2072194 for further details.
“The Troubled Times in Ballyglass, Claremorris during Ireland’s War of Independence 1918 – 1923” is the title of a new book recently launched. The book is available in local book shops and retail outlets. It is highly recommended as a valuable source of local history from a bygone era.
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The death has taken place of Noreen Lydon (Lackey) nee O’Keeffe, Cappanacreha, Tourmakeady and formerly of Ballinclogher, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. Noreen passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on January 6. Predeceased by her husband Peter, she is deeply regretted by her son Lackey, daughters Jackie, Mary, Caroline and Shelly, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law John, Martin and Tommy, grandchildren Tracey, Trevor, Patrick, Becky, Peter, David, Kevin, Katelyn, Adam, Maria and Emma, great grandchildren Noah, Brogán, and Darragh, brother Mike (Lixnaw), niece Niamh, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Noreen’s remains reposed at her residence on last Tuesday evening from 5 until 8pm with removal taking place on Wednesday morning to Finney Church for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial ceremonies took place afterwards in Churchfield Cemetery. There will also be a Mass for Noreen on next Monday, January 22, at 7.30pm in St. Michael's Church, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
The Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on January 6, for a jackpot of €10,100. 2, 18, 19 and 24 were the numbers drawn. There was no jackpot winner. The online prize winners were Padraic Keane and Molly McLoughlin.The jackpot draw was held again on January 13, with a highly attractive jackpot of €10,200. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week. You can play on line at http://bit.ly/tuarmhiceadaigh http://bit.ly/tuarmhiceadaigh.
Tar linn ag siúl agus feabhsaigh a chuid Gaeilge" started on Monday, January 8. If you are interested in improving your Irish, the Club Irish Officer (Pattie Egan) is there to organise groups. You will be paired with someone who speaks Irish to support you in increasing your vocabulary. Meet up at Ionad Spóirt Thuar Mhic Éadaigh agus get walking. There is a great group with Irish to join up with you and plenty of craic and conversation is guaranteed. It happens every Monday and Wednesday for the "Ireland Lights Up" initiative. The "Every Step Counts Challenge 2024" ensures a collective 4000km puts the club in with a chance to win 3 prizes of €2,500!
Badminton commenced in Ionad Spóirt on Wednesday last, January 10, and will run for five weeks. Contact Rachel at 087 9844553 for further details.
The 36th annual Edition of Waterfall Magazine is selling fast. Retailing at a modest €10 limited editions of the publication is still available at O’Toole’s shop in Tourmakeady, Máire Luke’s Bar, The Lough Inn, the Mask Inn, Martin Murphy’s and Cummins Ballinrobe and Corrigan’s of Ballintubber.
Recent winners of the Tourmakeady NS bonus ball draws were Michelle and Micheal O'Maolalla, Tawnagh, with bonus No 35. Congratulations and many thanks for your continued support.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on Wednesday morning, January 24 from 11 to 12 noon. An evening class also takes place on Thursday nights from 8 to 9pm in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh. All are welcome and more information and details is available from Stiofán opt.cdst@gmail.com / 087 3970227.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place in Partry Church; on Mondays from 6pm to 8pm. Adoration in Tourmakeady Church is on each Wednesday evening at 7pm concluding with Mass at 7.30pm.
Killawalla Development Lotto is now due for renewal and anyone wishing to renew their annual subscription should contact Carmel Carter on 087 2879701, Siobhan Jennings on 087 6713940 or any committee member.
Congrats to Paul McAlpine, Castlebar and Dympna Byrne, Partry who were recent winners of the Partry FC weekly Wednesday bonus number draw.
Partry Bingo recommenced on Monday, January 8, at the usual time. The committee love meeting all lovers of the numbers game and please bring a friend. A great night is assured. There is a cosy atmosphere and generous prizes.
Congrats to Vincent and Kathleen Horan and Dean and Margaret Gibbons who were recent winners of the Partry Residents weekly numbers draw. Both couples received €200 on number 35. Tickets and information can be had from Jim O’Neill at 087 2860565.
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The late Pat Coleman
The death took place recently of Pat Coleman, R.I.P, Prizon Road, Balla and formerly of Belcarra, Castlebar, Co Mayo. In his 88th year, Pat passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Claremont Nursing Home, Claremorris, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Delia and Tom, wife Margaret, brother Joe he is deeply regretted by his loving daughter Teresa (Coleman) Butler, Knockatober, Ballinasmala, son-in-law Seran, grandson Louis, brother Peter (Blackburn U K), nephew Pat, niece Bridie, grandnieces, relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered. His remains reposed at Balla Funeral Home on the Sunday evening (Jan 7) from 5.30pm, with removal at 6.30pm to St. Cronan's Church, Balla. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday (Jan 8) at 11.30am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Dia dean trócaire ar a nAinm.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €4,700 on January 9. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 16 and 22 and there was no winner. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Noreen Keane, Belcarra, Caroline Cunningham, online, Emily Gately, online and Aoife Brennan, online. The latest jackpot was €4,800. Tickets are currently on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestors, Corley's and Flukies and online at https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2628#Anchor.
Would you like to join a Yoga and aromatherapy class on Thursday mornings in Belcarra Community Centre? If so make contact with Mary on 087 9394132 or Kathy on 672225.
The death took place recently of Frances Ruane, R.I.P, (née Noone) Kilkenny Cross, Breaffy, Castlebar and “The Harp”, Rush Street, Castlebar and formerly of Foxford. Aged just 50 years Francis passed away peacefully at the Mayo Hospice on January 2. Widely respected and loved, her passing is an occasion of great sorrow to her loving family and many friends. Hugely popular in the licensed trade in “The Harp Bar” she endeared herself to many with her warmth, kindness and concern for her customers.
Predeceased by her father Michael Noone (Foxford) and her parents-in-law Johnny and Mary Ruane, McHale Road, Castlebar, she is deeply regretted by her husband Kevin, son Luke, her mother Mary, brothers Kevin (Dublin), Stephen (Foxford), sister Angela Noone-Faul (Castlebar), her brothers-in-law John, Pat, Robert and Declan Ruane and John Faul, sisters-in-law Ann and Linda, nieces and nephews Lauren, Jane and Eoin, uncles, aunts, cousins and her many close friends to whom sincere condolences are extended.
Frances’s remains reposed in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Friday, January 5, and were taken to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, on Saturday morning for Funeral Mass at 11.30. Frances was then laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Newport Road, Castlebar. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dhílis.
Breaffy GAA lotto will stand at €17,400 on January 16. 14, 24, 27 and bonus number10 were the numbers drawn on January 9 and there was no jackpot winner. Also there was no match 3 winners and congrats to the lucky dip winners. The club have extended sincere thanks to all who support the weekly draws.
To coincide with “Ireland Lights Up” the Irish Life ‘Every Steps Counts Challenge’ is also taking place through the Irish Life ‘MyLife’ app. The goal of the challenge is for team Breaffy to collectively hit 4,000 kilometres and for the club to be entered into a draw for cash prizes. Registration is simple - download the MyLife app, go to social, challenges, MyLife’s Every Step Counts Challenge, Connacht, search for Breaffy GAA Club and join the challenge.
Results of the card game held on Friday, January 5, were as follows, 1st Joe Thomas and Eileen Moran and Derek Quinn and Mary McDonagh, 2nd Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons, 3rd Martin and Shauna Hallinan, Last 10, Martin Moran and Thomas Fitzpatrick. The game continues every Friday at 9pm.
Reflexology Treatments and Beauty Salon are available in Coguala, Clogher. A reflexology treatment will relax the body and mind, improve sleep and ease pain. Other benefits may include relief of backache, eliminate digestion problems, alleviate migraine, release stress and improves the immune system. Contact Kelly at 086 3722241.
Bingo takes place in the local centre on Wednesdays each week at 9pm. There are always good prizes and an entertaining session for the weekly patrons.
Mayo County Council is inviting applications for funding under the General Municipal Allocation (GMA) Funding 2024. Applications are being accepted under the following headings: Residents Associations, Clubs/Organisations, Festivals and Events and Burial Grounds. Funding applications will be considered for activities or projects which promote directly or indirectly the social, economic, environmental, recreational, cultural, community or sporting development of the Mayo area. Preference will be given to projects which are community based and demonstrate that they have or can attract matching funding. The closing date for applications is Friday, February 2, at 4.30pm and application forms are available by contacting the Municipal District offices. Castlebar Municipal District: Phone: 094 9064000, email: castlebargma@mayococo.ie.
Ireland Lights Up in partnership with Operation Transformation has recommenced and will continue every Wednesday evening from 7pm for five weeks. The walks are open to the whole community and everyone is encouraged to come out and get walking at either Ballyheane or Breaffy pitches. All abilities are catered for with tea/ coffee and a chat afterwards in the clubhouse.
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The death has taken place of Michael Gerard Duffy, Killiney and formerly of Kiltimagh Road, Balla, Co. Mayo. Michael passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness bravely borne on January 10th.
Sincere sympathy is tendered to his wife Katherine, and cherished children Ciarán, Ronan, Sinead, their partners Catie and Marina, his grandchildren Cillian and Alejandra, his brothers Padraig, Joe, Paul, Robert and Cyril, their partners and children and many friends. The family have extended heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated carers who provided compassionate support during his illness. His remains reposed at his home in Killiney on Thursday evening, January 11, and his funeral arrived to St. Cronan's Church, Balla, on Friday for 2pm Requiem Mass. Burial ceremonies took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €4,500 for the draw on Thursday, January 4, in The Shebeen.The numbers drawn were 7, 27, 28 and 29. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €30 winners were Tony O'Donnell (standing order), Liam Flanagan (online) and Carmel O'Neill (online). The most recent draw was held on Thursday, January 11, in Flukies when the jackpot stood at €4,600. Thanks to all who support Balla GAA lotto draws.
Manulla FC wishes to invite all club members and welcome new members to their AGM on January 19. All items of interest should be sent to club secretary at manullafcsec@gmail.com before 5pm January 17.
The clubs lotto jackpot stood at €12,500 for the January 7 draw. The numbers drawn were 6, 15, 23 and 26 and there was no jackpot winner. The 3 winners of €25 were Mary Morrissey, Manulla, Rodger Clarke, Manulla and Brendan McCormick, Castlebar. The latest draw for a €12, 600 jackpot was on January 14. The club are deeply grateful to their weekly patrons. Play Online: https://manullafc.ie/lotto/.
The Manulla FC Girls Calendar for 2024 is in popular demand. It can be purchased in Costcutter Belcarra and is Centra Balla. The cost is a modest €10, with all proceeds going towards training gear for the 2024 season. Sincere thanks are extended to Linda Cuffe and John Hennelly for compiling the calendar.
Living Well is a free HSC programme which helps people with long term health conditions to manage and improve their overall wellbeing.
The next online programme will commence on January 30. For further information contact Liam Gildea on 086 0142675 or lgildea@southmayo.com.
Balla Centre hosts a 25 card drive every Saturday night in Balla Community Centre. Call the Centre at 094 9365843 for more information. Manulla 25 card game takes place at 9pm in the local centre on Sunday nights. New players are always welcome.
