Local Notes: Meeting in Ballina over ongoing pyrite problem
The official launch of Daffodil Day in Croke Park, Dublin was attended by a contingent from Ballina. Pictured from left are Sinead Langan, Breege Langan, Joe Langan, Anne Beattie, Mary Martin (Ballina and Area Daffodil Day Co-Ordinator), John Langan, Brendan Courtney (Master of Ceremonies), Carmel Langan, Joyce O'Hara, Patsy Beattie, Ivan Beattie and Sandra Martin.
The North Mayo Pyrite Group is inviting homeowners who have been impacted by defective concrete blocks to an open meeting in the Merry Monk, Killala Road, Ballina this evening, Tuesday, March 26, at 7pm.
Members of the general public are also welcome to come along to support the victims in their quest for justice, as the group continues to demand that the rights of homeowners are addressed.
The group says that homeowners have engaged with the Government on two separate schemes, neither of which have resulted in an effective solution for these homeowners to fully remediate their homes. It also said that there was a commitment by the Government to review the scheme six months after launch, but that three months on from that date no review has yet taken place.
Among the difficulties being faced by the affected homeowners are a lack of affordable, temporary accommodation, the rejection of homes onto the scheme due to the damage threshold, and no advance funding to manage the cost of engineer fees, which can run to €15,000. There have been delays too with the progression of new entrants on to the scheme.
The North Mayo Pyrite Group points out that there are also homeowners who are not yet aware of the threat inside their own four walls, as well as significant numbers of vital assets in the community left outside of the scheme such as boundary walls, garages, creches, holiday homes, partially built homes and farm buildings.
Craoibhín Ballina, the social inclusion organisation, is running a bus to Knock on Tuesday, April 9, at a cost of €10 per person. The fee is required to be paid by Tuesday, April 2, and is non-refundable. The bus is limited to 10 people.
Other activities at the club include an opportunity to improve your singing voice by singing for fun on Friday afternoons from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Craoibhin Ballina. Everyone is welcome to join in at a cost of €5.
To book your seat for Knock or for more information about this or any other Craoibhin Ballina activity, please call the centre on 087-2785365.
An Easter Camp at The Core Mayo this week is offering skills enhancement in songwriting, recording, production and performance, and in how to develop competence in collaboration.
Based in Ballina Arts Centre, The Core is a resource for young musicians and schools in the Mayo community operated under the auspices of Music Generation Mayo.
More details are available from The Core Director, Philip Cassidy, on 087-7485954 or by emailing philipcassidy@msletb.ie.
The death has taken place of Anne Flynn (neé McCarthy), Lansyn, Bohernasup, Ballina.
Anne was the beloved mother of Pat, Michelle, Susan and Annette. She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, son-in-law Packie Bonner, her adored grandchildren Eoghan, Aoife, Niamh, Aisling, Éanna, Emma, Cathal, Ciara and Maeve, in-laws, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Anne was predeceased by her husband Paddy.
Anne reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, followed by removal to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina.
Requiem Mass took place on Monday of last week, with her funeral proceeding to Leigue Cemetery, Ballina for burial.
Kilmoremoy Ladies Gaelic Football Club has thanked those who contributed to its recent church gate collection. A total of €1,527 was raised for the Ballina club.
The death has taken place of Margaret Parsons (neé Finnegan), Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina and formerly of Lisaniskea, Bekan, Claremorris.
Margaret was the beloved wife of Seamus and mother to Seamus, Eileen and Micheal. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Angela and Geraldine, son-in-law John, her adored grandchildren Laura, Karen, Brian, Joanne, Hannah and Adam, great-grandchildren Sean, Donnacha and Emily, sisters Kathleen, Frances and Loretta, sisters-in-law Peggie and Betty, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Margaret was predeceased by her brother Michael, twin sister Maureen, and sisters Nora and Nancy.
Margaret reposed at her family home on Monday last. Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Tuesday, followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.
The death has taken place of John McDermott, Faranoo, Ballina and formerly of Enniscrone.
John was the beloved husband of Mary and dear father to Louise (Shrule), Michael (Ennis), Ronan (Calgary) and Brian (Galway). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren Ben and Jack, daughter-in-law Ira, Ronan’s partner Alicia, Louise’s partner Pat, sisters Maura McGowan and Carmel Reynolds, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
He was predeceased by his baby daughter Deirdre, his parents Michael and Mary, brother Eddie, and brothers-in-law Mike McGowan and Jerry Reynolds.
John reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday of last week in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, with his funeral then proceeding to St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass, Enniscrone for burial.
The results of the bridge game played in Ballina Bridge Club on Tuesday, March 19, were as follows: 1st, Mary Mongan and Mary O Dowd; 2nd, Helena Moran and Mary Gilvarry; 3rd, Ethel Walker and Amy Maguire; 4th, Tim Summerfield and Francis Walkin; and 5th, Mary McAndrew and Caroline Callaghan.
A 5k walk and run will take place in Bonniconlon on Easter Monday, April 1.
Registration will be open from 11am in Bonniconlon National School and the charity walk and run will start at 12 noon. The entry fee is €10 for adults and €5 for schoolchildren.
All funds raised will go towards the development of the new community astro pitch and walkway in the village of Bonniconlon.
All are welcome to take part and refreshments will be served afterwards.
The death has taken place of Teresa Traynor (neé Holmes), Knockfree, Cloghans, Ballina.
Teresa was the beloved mother of Martin, Bernard and Jennifer. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, daughter-in-law Sharon, son-in-law Cesar, eight adored grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, sister Maureen Kennedy (USA), sister-in-law Teresa Holmes, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Teresa was predeceased by her husband Paschal, daughter Fiona, sister Martina Kelly Anderson and brother Sean Holmes.
Teresa reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Monday of last week, followed by removal to St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff.
Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated for Teresa on Tuesday morning, followed by burial in Cloghans Cemetery, Knockmore.
The popular Tuesday Teas get-together returns to Ballina Manor Hotel next month.
Tuesday Teas is a community initiative founded by Flourish Social Prescribing and ALONE. Ballina Local Forum has now also joined the host team.
Tuesday Teas welcomes members of the community in Ballina to come along and benefit from the simple social act of sharing a cup of tea and having a chat together.
The first meet-up of 2024 will be at 6pm on Tuesday, April 16, and for more information please contact Maria on 087-1857280.
The death has taken place of Josie Rogan, Knockatinnole, Ballina.
Josie was the beloved husband of Anne and loving father to daughters Caroline, Helena, Michelle and Joanna, and sons Joe and John. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Charles, brother John, sisters Mary and Baby, and son-in-law Martin Mitchell.
Josie reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Tuesday last and Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Wednesday.
A private cremation service was held in Shannon Crematorium.
Students from St Mary’s Secondary School, Ballina were among hundreds of young musicians who broke the Guinness World Record for the largest céilí band earlier this month.
Aoife Sherry, Ellie Fox, Kellie Moran, Edel Sherry, Daniella Holmes, Kate O'Donnell, Aoibhinn Durcan, Grace Ruane, Maeve Finnerty, Kate Cooney McHale and Caoilfhionn Lavelle Geoghegan played in the almost 384-strong group that smashed the record in Croke Park, Dublin on March 15.
The girls are all members of Bofield Céilí Band.
