Local Notes: Lyons family win the Ballintubber GAA lotto jackpot
The Lyons family - Noreen, Walter, Ethan and Eoghan being presented with their cheque for €7,900 by Ollie Dillon, Club President and Pat Barrett, Cathaoirleach of Ballintubber GAA Club for winning the jackpot in Clubs weekly lotto.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw on Sunday, March 3. The numbers drawn 1, 9, 31 and 34. The winners of the consolation prizes of the €20 special €52k draw tickets on the night were Geraldine Chambers, Eileen Dillon, Damien Corbett, Niall Hession, Sean Gilligan and J and E Duffy. On last Sunday, March 10, the jackpot stood at €4,000. All lucky dip winners get a ticket for the 'Win 52k' draw.
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. 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. 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.
Tangled Up in Blue (or TUIB for short) was founded at Yale University nearly forty years ago, and the group’s visit to Ireland this spring will be their first ever overseas tour. TUIB is comprised of 16 current Yale students, singing four-part harmonies with accompaniment on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. Their repertoire ranges from bluegrass to the folk-rock hits of Bob Dylan to the jams of Crosby, Stills, Nash, amd Young and Simon and Garfunkel. They sing four-part folk harmonies and accompany themselves on guitar, banjo, fiddle, viola, mandolin, and harmonica.
The concert will take place on tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13, and the doors will be open at 6.30, with the performance commencing at 7pm. Tickets are still available for this fantastic concert.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Ann McGovern and family on the death last week of her father, Eamon Colleran, RIP, Coolabaun, Hollymount. Eamon passed away on February 29, peacefully at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar. His Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday, March 4, at 12 noon with burial ceremonies taking place afterwards in Roundfort Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
There was no winner of the most recent Ballyglass FC lotto draw. 7, 20, 24 and 30 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. The 3 numbers winners were Ryan Connolly and Graham Cook. The consolation prizewinners were Eoghan Vahey, Ryan Connolly, Niall, Stephanie and Niamh Gilligan, Breda McDonnell and Elaine Moran. The jackpot stood at €6,200 for last night’s draw.
Congrats to Ballyglass FC U16 girls who had a comprehensive victory over Loughrea in the last 16 of the Connacht Shield last week. It was a brilliant performance from all involved. The girls will now play Ballyboro from Longford in the quarter finals in Ballyglass on Saturday, March 16.
The results of the card games held on Monday, March 4, in Ballyglass Community Centre: 1st Mary Brennan and Breege Jennings, 2nd Tomas Solan and Dave Gibbons and the last 10 winners were Mary Morrin and Kevin Burke. The raffle prizes went to Jimmy Sheridan and Patricia Jennings.
Mayo Yoga with Aromatherapy began a new block of classes on Tuesday, March 5, at 7.30pm, in Ballyglass Community Centre. This class is designed for everybody. Contact 087 2831400 for further information and to book your place.
Ballyglass will hold an official Darkness into Light 5km walk this year in aid of Pieta House at 4.15am on the morning of Saturday, May 11. Volunteers will be needed to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely on the day so anyone who would like to be a steward, or help out in any other way, let anyone on the community council know closer to the time. To sign up go online. This event is open to everybody, and registration is open online now.
There will be a talk by Brian Jennings, solicitor in Ballyglass Community Centre on Tuesday, March 19, at 12 noon on ‘The Importance of Making a Will’. This is a topic which will be of interest to many and all are very welcome to attend.
The passion play will take place on March 25, 26 and 27 at 9pm at Ballintubber Abbey. Any angels available to take part contact Cas on 087 2934772 or Teresa at 0872424927. Adults supervising the care of children, contact 094 9030934 or Fr Michael to obtain a Garda vetting form. A rehearsal will take place on Monday, March 18, at 3pm. All members of the cast (including Angels) are requested to attend. All children must have their parents’ consent forms.
A community Spring clean in Ballintubber and surrounding areas will take place on Saturday, April 13, at 11am. Those taking part are asked to meet at the Graveyard Carpark. Make the community environment cleaner, greener and more beautiful. A free electrical recycling event hosted by WEEE Ireland will take place at the Pavillion Road Car Park, Castlebar, on Saturday, March 16, from 10am-4pm.
Irish conversation classes take place in Carnacon Community Centre on Wednesdays from 7 until 8pm. For further information contact Mary 087 9747247. Failte roimh do gach duine.
Carnacon LGFA is seeking expression of interest for management of the club senior ladies team. Anyone interested contact carnacon.mayo@lgfa.ie.
2024 Carnacon LGFA club registration is now open for all ages on Foireann. U10 players up to seniors are requested and required to register. Club coaches are looking forward to seeing you all back with the club for the coming season.
The Christian Community welcomes its newest member Alex Thomas McNally who was baptised in Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber, on last Saturday, March 9. Congratulations to his parents and family.
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The official launch of the Community Futures Plan for Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Community by Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, took place on Thursday, February 29, at 4pm in the Halla Pobail. The Minister also visited the magnificent facilities at Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Tuar Mhic Éadaigh at Páirc Naomh Muire. Referring to the Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Community Futures Action Plan, the Minister said: ‘I would like to congratulate the community of Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, including the Tuar Mhic Éadaigh steering committee, the Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Culture and Language Committee and local GAA club Cumann Lúthchleas Gael on this positive news for the area. What is particularly special about this action plan is the strong collaboration from a wide range of community stakeholders, both young and old; and there is no doubt that the newly announced Astro pitch will be a fantastic asset for the community.’ Sincere gratitude has been extended to all who attended the official launch. Thanks was extended to Minister Patrick O’Donovan, to Minister Dara Calleary, Michael Ring TD, Alan Dillon TD, Castlebar Municipal District Councillors, Roinn na Gaeltachta and Údarás na Gaeltachta officials, South West Mayo Development officers, Community Futures officers, Mayo County Council officials and the community of Tuar Mhic Éadaigh. Thanks have also been extended to everyone locally who helped prepare for the launch. Special thanks to the community employment participants and to Tomás Ó hÉanacháin who prepared the hall for the occasion and for their help on the day. Thanks to those who helped with the baking and catering for the event. Special appreciation to Molly Grady and her musicians and dancers for their wonderful performance of music and dance on stage was merited.
Finally, thanks was extended to the Steering Committee and all members of the community for their help and input into the Community Plan. Special thanks to Geraldine Leneghan Community Futures Co-Ordinator for all her help and advice preparing the plan. It is envisaged that by all the community working together that many of the priorities in the plan will be achieved in the next five years. Copies of the plan are available from Oifig an Halla or by contacting 094-9544295 or email: eolas@tourmakeady.com.
The death has taken place of Michael Donoghue, Derrywash, Castlebar, and formerly of Srah, Tourmakeady. Michael passed away peacefully at Ballinamore House Nursing Home on February 27. Predeceased by his loving parents Michael and Mary Donoghue (nee Heneghan), he is deeply regretted by his family, many friends and former work colleagues to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday, March 2, at 11.30am in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, followed by private burial ceremonies in Tourmakeady Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
The Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on March 2, for a jackpot of €10,900. 5, 9, 25 and 29 were the numbers drawn. The online prize winners were Tracey Summerville and Teresa Joyce. The jackpot draw was held again on Saturday, March 9, with a highly attractive jackpot of €11,000.
Congrats to Conall McGowan who was part of the University of Galway team who won the Connacht GAA third level junior football final Thursday week last. The full time result was University of Galway 3-17 ATU Sligo 2-16.
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Social Club takes place on Thursdays in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh from 2-4pm. Come along for social get together, light exercise, bingo, make new friends and enjoy the company. New members welcome.
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh “Out of the Woods 8k” will take place on Sunday, April 14. The organising committee look forward to welcoming all athletes and participants to what will be as great a day out for everyone as last year was. Register online here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/rkJ4tPmS9y U16s go free but must register.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on this Wednesday morning, March 13, from 11 to 12 noon. Evening Irish conversational classes have also commenced on Wednesday nights from 7.30-8.30i.n in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh. Details is available from Stiofán opt.cdst@gmail.com / 087 3970227.
The death occurred last week of Martin Walsh, Finney, Co Mayo. Martin passed away on February 28, and his passing is an occasion of great sorrow to his family and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Miko and Molly, his brother Robert and sister Pauline, he is deeply regretted by his children Amy, Marie and Clare, grandchildren Theo and Tommy, sisters Geraldine (Boston), Ann (Headford ), Mary (Cornamona) , brother Pat (Meath), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are extended. His remains reposed in Burke’s Funeral Home, Clonbur, on last Friday, March 1, from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Finney. His Funeral Mass took place on Saturday at 12 noon with burial ceremonies taking place afterwards in Rosshill Cemetery, Clonbur. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
There are vacancies on the CE Scheme in Dhúiche Sheoigheach. If interested or need further information, contact Máire Treasa Ni Niadh on 087 2973623 nó email mt.nee@udaras.ie. A vacancy also exists on the RSS acheme. The deadline for applications is March 15.
On Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, Killawalla Community Council have organised a litter pick up in all areas. Bags and pickers will be available to everyone who comes out to help keep this picturesque area looking its best.
Killawalla Branch of the Pioneer Association will host the regional meeting of the PTAA on Thursday, March 14, in Killawalla Community Centre at 8pm.
A sincere thank you has been extended to all who were instrumental in having the lighting at the grotto in Killawalla fixed and secured. A special ‘thank you’ is extended to local TD Michael Ring for his assistance with this project.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, an Easter Egg Hunt will take on the grounds of the community centre. Saturday, May 11, the Darkness into Light walk will take place in support of Pieta House.
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The death has taken place of Kathleen Walsh (nee Barrett), Curratanvally, Breaffy, Castlebar. Kathleen was in her 93rd year and she passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff in Claremount Nursing Home, Claremorris. Predeceased by her husband Martin, brothers Paddy, Seán and Jimmy, sisters Mary Ellen, Bridie and Celia, she is deeply regretted by her heartbroken family Maura Jennings (Manulla), Anne Walsh (Tullamore), Bernadette Brown (Kent), John (Clonmel), Helen Kennedy (Milton Keynes), Breda Heneghan (Mullingar) and Jean Gargan (Rathfarnham), seventeen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Her remains reposed at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar on last Tuesday evening, March 5, from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to her residence. Removal took place from her residence on Wednesday morning at 10am for Requiem Mass at 11am in Saint Aloysius Church, Breaffy. She was laid to rest afterwards in Breaffy Cemetery. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Breaffy GAA lotto stands at €19,000 for tonight’s draw on March 12. The numbers drawn last week on March 5 were 9, 16, and 27, with bonus: 2 and there was no jackpot winner. Also there was no match 3 winners and congrats to the lucky dip winners.
Breaffy GAA Club has extended congrats to the 7 Mayo lads involved with MIC Limerick who defeated SETU Carlow recently in the college fresher’s division 2 final. The players involved were Aidan Cunningham and Declan Ruane, Breaffy GAA, Adam Beirne, Claremorris GAA Club, Conchobar Mulroy, Castlebar Mitchel’s, David Smith, Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin, Jack O’Malley, Ardagh and David Smith, Eastern Gaels. Also congrats to Conchobar Mulroy on receiving the Player of the Match award.
Belcarra Community have organised an attractive fundraiser with all proceeds going towards the completion of the new MUGA / AstroTurf facility in the village. Tickets are on sale now and online https://member.clubforce.com/tickets_m.asp?LL_ID=2628 and are available in local retailers and from committee members. The first prize is a hugely attractive 2 flights to New York, 4 nights’ accommodation, 2 tickets to the New York v Mayo match and €500 spending money. This is an amazing prize for all Mayo football fans, or anyone who fancies a weekend of craic in the Big Apple. Tickets are €10 each of 6 for €50. Draw takes place on March 16, 2024.
Perhaps a great way to break up the long Easter break would be attendance at a fun camp at Ballyheane Buttercups Community Childcare Service Easter Camp. The Ballyheane Buttercups camps will be running from March 25 to 29 and the cost is €75 and from the April 2 to 5, the cost is €50. The event will run from 9am to 1pm each weekday and children should bring a snack. Email info@ballyheanebuttercups.ie for further details.
Ballyheane Ladies Group commenced with a ‘Walk and Talk’ Group on Thursday, March 7, with a meeting at the community centre at 7pm. Come along and join the fun.
Jiving lessons will commence in Ballyheane Community Centre on April 4, in the lead up to the very popular Ballyheane Goes Country Music festival which takes place in early June. The lessons take place from 8-9pm and booking and payment will be in advance. Social dancing takes place from 9-10pm. Booking and further information is available from Brian Gibbons at 087 7077074.
The Heritage Council has launched its Community Heritage Grant Scheme for 2024. The maximum amount available per organisation is €25,000. The closing date for applications is Monday, March 25, at 5pm. The scheme supports community/voluntary groups nationwide with heritage projects- built, natural, and cultural. Find out more at https://ow.ly/AZho50QHKZU.
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After last year’s highly successful walking event, the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival is back again this April. The one day festival will be held on Saturday, April 27, and proceeds from the event will go to Croi. The walk will be guided, and costs only €25. This will cover a barbeque at Campbell’s Pub in Murrisk, a soup and sandwich lunch, tea/coffee and a breakfast scone in the morning and bus transport to the beginning point of the walk.
The route stretches 20km from its beginnings at Aughagower Community Centre, to the lovely seaside community of Murrisk near Westport.
The trail has some of the finest landscape Ireland has to offer—especially on its approach to Croagh Patrick and looking down over the many islands of Clew Bay. The beautiful Atlantic oaks of the magical Brackloon Wood are also something to behold.
Walkers can also enjoy the historic Deerpark, which was built by the Normans to house the fallow deer that they brought to Ireland—or the 6000-year-old rock art engravings of the Boheh Stone.
The entire Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is a 60km stretch which usually takes three days to walk, and it runs from Balla to the foot of Croagh Patrick. This year however, participants are only taking on the final stretch of the walk, although that may change next year to include the entire 60km.
People are advised to book on the following website www.croi.ie/croaghpatrick/ although it is possible to pay with cash in person on the day of the festival. For more details view the website www.cpht.ie or you can contact us at info@cpht.ie.
Avail of fun celebration opportunity for all the family at the annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Balla. The parade will be starting at 12 noon and participants should gather in the Church Car Park at 11.30am. Enquiries to 087 266 1512 087 817 1479 or 087 9756975.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €5,300 for the draw on Thursday, February 29, in The Shebeen. The numbers drawn were 11, 32, 33 and 35. The €30 winners were Kenneth Moran (standing order), Tom and Aileen Walsh (standing order) and Martin Vahey (standing order). The most recent draw was held on Thursday, March 7, in The Rendezvous when the jackpot stood at €5,400.
This year's Senior Scór county final will be held in Balla Community Centre on Friday, March 22. The night gets underway with the quiz at 7pm. This will be followed at 8.15pm approximately by stage events incorporating music, song, drama and dancing.
Get ready to groove back in time as Balla Secondary School gear up to meet the vibrant cast in this outstanding musical extravaganza, "The Electric 80s." They will present the Electric 80s this evening Tuesday, March 12, Wednesday 13th, and Thursday 14th, at 8pm. With tickets selling fast, ensure your spot by reaching out to the school office. Don't miss the chance to relive the electric vibes of the 80s. Tickets are available from the School Office - Adults €15 - Students /OAPs €12.
Séan Nós dancing started in Balla Community Centre on Saturday, March 9. The fees are €50 for 4 weeks. 4 to 7 year olds tuition runs from 10am to 10.30 - 8 to 12 year olds 10.30 to 11am. Phone Patricia at 087 7696170.
The clubs lotto jackpot stood at €13,300 for March 3, draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 9, 11 and 21. The 3 winners of €25 prizes were; John Clarke, Kiniska Claregalway, Maria Stapleton, The Oaks and David and Cathy Cunningham, Cuillare. The latest draw for a €13,400 jackpot was on Sunday, March 10.
A Willow Workshop will take place on Sunday, April 7, at Balla Community Centre running from 10am to 4pm. There are limited places - phone 085 1850860 to book a spot.
In an impressive display last Friday week at the Centre of Excellence, in Bekan, Balla Secondary School Junior Girls GAA team secured a resounding victory against Coláiste Bhaile Chlair. Each player showcased outstanding skills, leading to a well-deserved win. The team has now advanced to the Connacht Final scheduled for Tuesday, March 19.
Congratulations to Lucy Barrett Connolly, Leaving Certificate Class of 2023, on her receipt of an Entrance Scholar Award from University College Dublin. The award recognises academic excellence at its highest achievement and we wish Lucy every success in her future studies. Congrats also to the 2nd year students, Grace Davoren King, Amy Dunne and Emily Duggan who are part of the Claremorris U16 relay team. The girls won silver at the recent Connacht Athletics event. They are now through to the All Irelands in a few weeks’ time.
