Local notes: Michael Corcoran, Ballintubber, raises €4068 for Irish Cancer Society
Mariosa, Michael and Cillian Corcoran pictured at the RDS on registration day for Michael’s recent run in the Dublin City Marathon in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
Michael Corcoran, Ballintubber and Hollymount has extended thanks to all who supported his recent Dublin City Marathon run for the Irish Cancer Society where a total of €4,068 was raised. Special thanks have been extended to Ballintubber, Garrymore and Hollymount/ Carramore GAA Clubs for their generous donations.
Ballintubber GAA Club is offering a lucky winner the chance to earn €1,000 a week for a year after launching their ‘Win €52K’ fundraiser on Friday night week last. The special guest James Horan, local Mayo County Council representatives and club members were present to launch the fundraiser which will see the 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.
Pat Barrett, Cathaoirleach of the club said the ‘Win €52k’ fundraiser would support the ongoing development of the club’s facilities. ‘Our club caters for a number of other clubs and organisations including Carnacon LGFA, Ballintubber Bulls Basketball Club, Ballintubber Cycling Club, Killawalla Badminton club and the Over 55s group who use our facilities. Installing floodlights in Clogher will be a priority making the pitch accessible all year round. Between Ballintubber club and Carnacon LGFA, our pitches are used by over 15 teams’.
‘Ballintubber have done incredible work throughout the years and now have some of the best training facilities in the county’. Special guest James Horan said ‘I am delighted to support this fundraiser and would encourage everyone to support it to ensure the club maintains its health and success in the years ahead’.
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, whose contact details can be found on the club website www.ballintubbergaa.com.The winner will be drawn in the club’s Clogher clubhouse on Sunday, June 2, and will be broadcast live on their Facebook page.
Ballintubber GAA Club has announced the appointment of Tom Mulderrig as the new senior team manager for 2024. The GAA Club and community wish Tom, his backroom team and all the club players the very best of luck in 2024. The club has extended thanks to Cathal Hallinan and Damien Coleman, their coaches and backroom team for all their hard work, dedication and professionalism shown in 2023.
Ballintubber Abbey Christmas Concert will take place on this Thursday, December 14, at 8pm. Ballintubber Abbey Choir and Mayo Male Voice Choir invite you to their 3rd Christmas Concert in Ballintubber Abbey. This event began in 2019 as a memorial concert to a dear friend Marcus RIP who was a member of both choirs and following its success the Christmas Concert has become a much enjoyed annual event. Free admission but donations afterwards will go towards Ballintubber Abbey new development. A large turnout is anticipated.
Kate Heneghan and Friends will host an evening concert on Thursday, December 21, at 8pm in Ballintubber Abbey. Donations on night will go to Ballintubber Abbey new development in honour of Jo and Des Thornton R.I.P. Tickets are priced at a modest €20 each.
The Ballintubber GAA weekly lotto draw took place on Sunday night, December 3. 16, 18, 21 and 33 were the numbers drawn and the consolation prize winners were Mike Murphy, Maura Cuffe, John Heneghan, Emma and Daniel Kavanagh, Sheila Staunton and Marie Duffy.The draw for last weekend’s on December 10, was for a jackpot of €7,700.
Ballintubber U21s lost to an impressive Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin team in Clogher on Sunday week on a scorline of 3-16 to 3-6 in the U21 “B” quarter final.
The young U-21 side had been undefeated prior to that delivering two impressive showings against Castlebar Mitchell’s and Burrishoole.
The numbers drawn from the drum on Monday, December 4, were 2, 30, 31 and 32. There was no winner of the jackpot of €4,800 and no match 3 winner. Consolation prizes went to Kathleen Killeen, Eileen McHale, Katie Loftus, Caroline Malone (Towerhill), Brian, Niamh and Peter Killeen. The weekend jackpot was €4,900.
The fourth and final storytelling evening in the series titled, ‘what’s the story’, took place in Ballyglass Community Centre. Senem Donatan was guest storyteller on the night. Congratulations and well done to the organising committee of Fiona Dowling, Rachel Quinn, Mena Mahon, Rita Nestor and Nora Conroy, who put a great deal of work into making these events such a success. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported the storytelling nights and to all that helped in any way.
Congratulations to Tom McGrath, Ballinaglea, who celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend. Tom can be seen every month in his high-viz jacket, directing traffic at the Ballyglass markets, whatever the weather, without a complaint. Many happy returns Tom, from all of your friends and neighbours in Ballyglass.
Ballintubber Abbey Fundraising Restoration Christmas Cards are available at the following shops - Ballintubber Abbey Gift shop;
Corrigan’s Store, Ballintubber; Staunton's Daybreak, Main Street, Castlebar and Parsons Shoe Shop, Main Street, Castlebar CE scheme staff required.
The positions of supervisor, administrative person and outdoor person have become available on the local community employment scheme. Contact Martin Walsh on 087 1331844 for further details.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Seamus Lally, Parks and to Tom Lally, Carnacon, on the passing of the sister Maureen Forde (nee Lally) which occurred last week in Chicago USA. Ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
Set dancing with Chris Oats takes place every Thursday night in The Scioból in Ballintubber. Call 087 6287132 for details.
Ballintubber Adult Tractor Run will take place from the Abbey and the Mini Tractor run will take place around the Abbey on Saturday, December 16, at 3pm. Everyone will be made welcome.
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The Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on December 2, for a jackpot of €9,600 and 7, 12, 25 and 28 were the numbers drawn. There was no jackpot winner. The online prize winners were Bernadette O’Donnell and Bridie Walsh. The jackpot draw was held again on last Saturday night, December 9, with a highly attractive jackpot of €9,700. 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.
Partry/Tourmakeady Community Alert are hosting an information meeting on this Tuesday night, December 12, in Partry Community Centre. Representatives from the Gardaí will be present to give advice on prevention of crimes, burglaries, crime prevention and household security. For details on monitoring alarms call 087 90882375.
Sincere thanks have been extended to all who contributed so generously to the recent UNICEF Church gate collection and also to those who contributed to the collection in O’Toole’s and Máire Luke’s. The worthy Gaza appeal raised a total of €1,500.
The Christmas Tridium Mass Cards are on sale at St Mary's Church, Tourmakeady. You can purchase cards at Masses in Tourmakeady or from Michael John Casey, Noreen Maloney or Breege Heneghan. The Mass cards are €5 each.
Tourmakeady NS lotto bonus ball on Saturday, November 18, is ball no 45 - Nancy Heneghan and on November 25, no 2, Adrian and Amanda O'Doláin. Thanks for your continued support. If you have not paid for the new round of the bonus ball and wish to continue, send in the €100 to the school ASAP.
The annual general meeting of Coláiste Muire will be held on next Thursday, December 14, at 7.30 in Coláiste Mhuire, Tourmakeady.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on Wednesday morning, December 13, from 11 to 12 noon. An evening class also takes place on Thursday nights from 8 to 9pm in Halla Tuar Mhic Eadaigh. Details are available from Stiofán opt.cdst@gmail.com / 087 3970227.
Congratulations to Sean Óg Heneghan, son of Sean and Ann Marie Heneghan, Goirtinmore, Tourmakeady, who recently celebrated his 21st birthday with a function for family and friends in Máire Luke’s Bar and Restaurant. He is wished many more such joyous occasions in the decades ahead.
The Parish Pastoral Council are looking for volunteers who would be willing to take on with the upkeep of two small flowers beds in the church grounds. If you can help out contact Fr Jarlath or any member of the parish pastoral council. The annual Christmas Mass cards for the outdoor Christmas tree in the grounds of St Mary’s Church in Tourmakeady are on sale. 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. All are most welcome.
Special birthday wishes are extended to Eamonn Dolan, Shraheen who celebrated his 60th birthday last week. Eamonn is wished great happiness by his family and many friends.
The latest draw was scheduled to take place in Pakie’s on Sunday night, December 3. The jackpot currently stands at €5,500.
The Christmas Ceile will be held in Partry Community Centre on Saturday night, December 16. Matt Cunningham and his band provide the beat and a great night’s dancing is assured.
Congrats to Peter Garry, Partry, who was a recent winner in the Partry weekly Wednesday night draw.
Partry Bingo takes place every Monday evening at 8.30pm. Partry Christmas Bingo sessions with seasonal prizes have commenced. There is a cosy atmosphere and generous prizes at the enjoyable numbers session.
Recent winners of the Partry residents weekly draw were Tim and Ann Foley, Johnny Horan, Austin O'Neill, Damien Heneghan, G&F Racoillet, Mary Heneghan Ballinern, Jimmy Morley and Johnny Horan. All winners receive €100. Profits from the lotto enable projects to be carried out in the Partry area, such as footpaths, grotto, wall building, flowers and shrubs, and many more enhancement projects. Tickets and information can be had from Jim O Neill at 087 2860565.
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The death has occurred of Josephine (Jo) Golden (nee O'Connell) Moyhenna, Breaffy and formerly of Kilmactranny, Co. Sligo. Josephine was a native of Knocklong, Co. Limerick and she passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar. Predeceased by her husband Matt, son Kevin, daughter Nancy, granddaughter Serena, grandson Gerard and son-in-law Sean Carney, she is deeply regretted by her sons Michael (Claremorris), Gerard (Boyle), Martin (Castlebar), daughters Marian (UK), Angela (Dublin), Carmel (Swinford), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Josephine’s remains reposed at Coady’s Funeral Home on last Wednesday from 5.30pm until 7pm with removal taking place to St. Peter and Paul's Church, Straide. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday at 11am with the funeral ceremonies taking place in Straide New Cemetery. Ar Dheis De go raibh a nAinm.
Breaffy GAA Club jackpot draw took place on Tuesday, December 5, and featured a jackpot of €16,400. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 26 and bonus 2. There was no jackpot winner and no match 3 winners this week. Congrats to the lucky dip winners. The jackpot stands at €16,600 on Tuesday night, December 12.
Congratulations to Breaffy GAA clubman Eddie Conroy on winning the recent Connaught Junior Football championship as manager of Lahardane McHales, a competition Eddie also won as a player with Breaffy club in 2003.
Masses will be celebrated on Saturday, December 23, in St Anne's Belcarra at 8pm; Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve in St Anne’s Belcarra at 8pm and December 25, Christmas Day, in St Anne's, Belcarra at 11am.
Both St Cronan’s, Balla and St Anne's Church, Belcarra will be decorated for Christmas on this Tuesday evening, December 12, at 7.30pm. Help is required and would be greatly appreciated.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €4,200 on December 3. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 5 and 28. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Ronan Prendergast, UK; Lisa Hamrock, online; Conor Brett, Mayo Abbey and Ciara Joyce, online. The weekend jackpot was €4,300 on December 10. A special thank you is extended to all supporters of Belcarra lotto in which profits go to support worthy community developments.
Congratulations are extended to Serena Flynn and Gary McHale who were married recently in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyheane. After a most colourful ceremony the newly-wed couple hosted a gala reception for their families and friends in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone. The couple are wished great joy and happiness in their married lives.
Ballyheane Ballintubber Community First Responders are seeking volunteers to join their group. Would you like to learn lifesaving skills and give back to your community? No medical background is required as full training is provided. The group are seeking volunteers within the communities of Ballyheane, Ballintubber, Carnacon, Clogher, Errew and Killawalla. Get in contact through the social media pages, contact Julie on 087 9846401 or drop an email to ballyheanecfr@gmail.com.Your support is greatly appreciated.
The ever popular ‘Move it or lose it’ classes take place on Monday’s at 10am in Ballyheane Community Centre. Classes are for the Over 55s and cost €8 per class (pay as you go). The classes concentrate on aerobic fitness, balance, strength and flexibility. For further information call 086 1617231.
Social dancing is at 8.30pm in the main hall. Admission is €5 and all are welcome. Call 087 6811518 for details.
The active age group meet up on Tuesday mornings from 11am to 1pm. Spanish classes take place at 2.45pm. Bingo takes place in the local centre on Wednesdays each week at 9pm. There are always good prizes and an entertaining session to the weekly patrons. Ballyheane Foróige Club meet up on Friday nights. For hall bookings or inquires call 087 1024803.
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Manulla FC lotto jackpot draw took place on December 3, and there was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 13, 15, 22 and 28. The 3 winners of the €25 consolation prizes were Walter Barrett, Knockmore; Lorna Baek, Mayo Abbey; and Nicola Staed, Breaffy. The latest draw was on Sunday, December 10, when the jackpot stood at a highly attractive sum of €12,200. Manulla FC is deeply grateful to all their weekly patrons. Play online: https://manullafc.ie/lotto/.
Congrats are extended to Phillip Griffith who was competing in the national uneven age (U11s) cross country competition. Philip put in a super performance to win 3 All Ireland medals: 5th in Ireland out of 178 competitors - 1st in the teams by leading Mayo to team gold and 2nd in the provincials by leading Connaught to silver. It is an amazing achievement and Manulla club are very proud of Philip and are looking forward to having him back on pitch soon.
Manulla Christmas Card Game will take place on Sunday, December 17, at 9pm. There will be extra prizes and a raffle on the night. All are welcome.
The Table Centre workshop will take place again on December 14, from 11am to 1pm. Call 097 9477082 for information.
Sewing is on every Monday from 10am to 12.30pm. Contact 097 3528953 for details. Chair Yoga with Ann takes place on Monday evenings at 6pm. Phone 087 0938777 for details. Art classes with Áine takes place on Wednesdays at 11am. Phone 087 3149690 for information. Knit or crochet with Knitwits every Thursday at 7pm and information can be had from Judy at 087 6491975.
Congratulations to Ciara Flanagan and John McGrath who celebrated the sacrament of marriage recently in St Cronan’s, Church, Balla. The newly-wed couple are wished great joy and fulfilment in their married lives.
Balla Christian community have welcomed Ailbhe Bridget King, Ardboley North, who was baptised recently in St Cronan's Church, Balla. Congratulations to her parents and family. The Christian community has also welcomed Eva Mary O’Malley who was baptised recently in St Cronan's, Balla. Congrats to her parents and family.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €4,000 for the draw on Thursday, November 30, in The Rendezvous and 11, 15, 23 and 34 were the numbers drawn. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €30 winners were Robert McGreal (online), Leanne Broderick (online) and Antoinette Meehan (online). The most recent draw was held on Thursday, December 7, in Flukies when the jackpot stood at €4,100. Thanks to all who support Balla GAA lotto draws.
Balla Community Centre is seeking applications for a project co-ordinator. Call William on 094 9365846 for further details or email CV to manager@balla.ie.
Masses will be celebrated on Saturday, December 23, in St Cronan’s, Balla, at 8pm; Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve, in St Cronan’s, Balla at 8pm and December 25, Christmas Day, in St Cronan’s, Balla at 11am.
Art classes take place on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm with local artist Áine Perez at Balla Community Centre. Phone Phil to book your place on 087 3528953.
Bingo runs every Sunday at Balla Community Centre or online at 8pm. There are great prizes every Sunday night, and there are generous prizes every weekend with a prize fund of €15,000 for the month of December, in house and online, free book give away on the night. Don't forget to buy your books before 12 noon on Sundays.
The annual general meeting of Balla CRD CLG will be held in Balla Community Resource Centre on this Wednesday, December 13, at 8pm. Enquiries to 094 9365846 or 087 1850860 or email info@balla.ie.
Balla Baby and Parent Group meet up in the local community centre on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon. The get-together is open to all parents, babies and toddlers.
Balla Community Centre main function room is the ideal setting for meetings, presentation nights, drama events and social occasions.
Should you wish to book a meeting room, the kitchen or the hall for your organisation, club or private event, get in touch on 094 9365846. Are you looking for a secure and reliable digital workspace? Balla Community Centre provides a connected hubs service with 24/7 access, high-speed broadband, dedicated and flexible desks, light and heating and fob access. Make contact directly on 094 9365846 or book through: https://connectedhubs.ie/hubs/profile/240#memberships.
Balla Active Retirement Group meets up on Fridays at 3pm. New members are always welcome to join the group. The local link bus service is available on Fridays to the centre. Details are available from Mary Jo on 087 1268420 for details.
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.
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All the arrangements are now in place for Santa’s visit to Clogher Heritage Centre on Sunday, December 17, from 2.30 to 4.30. As he is so busy at this time of year he is on a tight schedule and all the time slots have been booked up but there will be other activities for the children and teas and coffees for the adults. All the proceeds from this event will go to Mayo Autism Camp. A fun day is guaranteed for all.
Clogher cards results for Friday, December 1, were as follows; 1st Gay Conway and Majella Corbett, 2nd Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons and Breege Blake and Derek Quinn. The last 10 winners were Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith. The card game continues every Friday night.
Clogher Active Age Group meets up every Wednesday morning at 11am in the Clogher Community Centre. All senior citizens across the region are very welcome to attend the enjoyable weekly sessions.
The 2024 pioneer calendar is available from pioneer centres and from central office (01 805 4226). The calendar is designed to offer spiritual support to families which are being impacted by alcohol and addiction. The calendar is modestly priced at €5. More information from www.pioneerassociation.org/Calendar.
