Local Notes: Michael Plunkett, Ballintubber and Mayo GAA in action against Tyrone in league encounter
Michael Plunkett, Ballintubber and Mayo GAA Team, defender keeps tabs on Tyrone’s Cormac Donnelly during their recent league encounter. Picture by Tom Quinn
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, and Young and Simon and Garfunkel.
The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 13, and the doors will be open at 6.30, with the performance commencing at 7pm.
It will be a magical night of folk and bluegrass music. Tickets are still available for this fantastic concert.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw on Sunday, February 25. 4, 7, 24 and 29 were the numbers drawn and the winners of the consolation prizes of €20 special €52k draw tickets on the night were Maria Burke, Christina Finnegan, Seamus Burke, Ian Leonard, Martin Coyne and Ciaran Prendergast.
On last Sunday, March 3, the jackpot stood at €3,900. All lucky dip winners get a ticket for the 'Win 52k' draw.
Congratulations to Matthew Fox, who was the choice of the Ballintubber GAA Junior Panel players for the Junior Player of the Year Award for 2023.
Congrats to the Mayo Senior League Division 4 county champions who recently received their medals at a presentation night in The Drum Inn in Clogher. Gratitude has been extended to Joe Mahon for hosting such a memorable occasion!
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.
Following a break of two months, the Ballyglass Market will be back in action on Sunday, March 10, and not Saturday, as was previously advertised.
The results of the card games held on Monday, February 26, in Ballyglass Community Centre: 1st Patricia Jennings and Margaret Mannion, 2nd Pat Griffith and Chris Turner; Richard and Mary Carney and 3rd Mary Brennan and Breege Jennings. The last 10 winners were Mary Morrin and Jimmy Sheridan and the raffle prizes went to Richard and Mary Carney. The games continue every Monday evening from 9pm.
The numbers drawn on February 26, were 13, 14, 21 and 24. There was no winner of the €6,000 jackpot and no match 3 winners. Consolation prizes went to Rob Gibbons, Aoife Maloney, Bridie Morley, Mary Burke, Colm Burke. Play now to be in with a chance to win the super jackpot of €6,100 by going to smartlotto.ie. Thanks to everyone for their support.
Mayo Yoga with Aromatherapy begins a new block of classes on Tuesday, March 5, at 7.30pm, in Ballyglass Community Centre. This class is 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, please 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. More details to follow.
A meeting will be held in the Carnacon Parish Centre on Wednesday, March 6, at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the formation of a new Community Development Association Committee. This meeting will be facilitated by Mr. Seanan Turnbull a specialist in Community Organisation Development.
Rehearsals are continuing in the Michael Basquille Hall, Music West, Castlebar for an upcoming recording on March 10, by Ballintubber Abbey Choir.
Ballintubber Abbey Choir is under the direction of Fr Joe McGuinness for this project and they are grateful for his generous time, expertise and patience. They are also delighted to have the multitalented John Flatley accompanying them for one of the tracks.
Special thanks are extended to John Caulfield for allowing the choir to use Music West as a recording venue. The building is a purpose built, acoustically correct facility operated by a local, voluntary community organisation.
The passion play will take place on March 25, 26 and 27, at 9pm. Any angels available to take part contact Cas on 087 2934772 or Teresa at 087 2424927. Adults supervising the care of children, contact 094 9030934 or Fr Michael to obtain a Garda vetting form.
The Christian Community has welcomed its newest member Ada Ann McManus, who was baptised in the Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber, on Saturday, February 17, and also Ailbhe Elizabeth Hall who was baptised in Holy Trinity Abbey, Ballintubber, on last Saturday, February 24.
Irish conversation classes take place in Carnacon Community Centre on Wednesdays from 7 until 8pm. For further information contact Mary 087 9747247.
Carnacon LGFA is seeking expression of interest for management of the club senior ladies team. Anyone interested contact carnacon.mayo@lgfa.ie.
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.
Is your community planning a festival or running an event in May this year? Would you like to be part of HomeToMayo 2024? Applications are now open from event organisers to avail of funding from the Home to Mayo Grant Fund. For more information visit: https://mayo.ie/news/Home-To-Mayo-Festival-Grants.
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The death took place last week of Padraic Heneghan, Annagh View, Treen, Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. Padraic passed away peacefully at Mayo University Hospital surrounded by his family on February 26. Pre-deceased by his wife Breege, parents Nellie and Dan Heneghan, sister Maura Riordan, and sister-in-law Mary D Heneghan, he is deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Marian (Treen) and Carmel Staunton (Chicago), son Vincent (Treen), son-in-law Gerry, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren Ciara, Maura, Delia, Niamh (Chicago), Sarah, Emily and Daniel (Treen), brothers Tom and Paul, sisters Kathleen Miley, Evelyn Johnson and Sarah Power, brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are tendered.
Padraic’s remains reposed at his residence on last Thursday afternoon from 4 until 7pm, with removal taking place on Friday morning to Tourmakeady Church for his Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial ceremonies in Churchfield Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nAinm dílis.
The Thuar Mhic Éadaigh G.A.A lotto draw took place on February 24, for a jackpot of €10,800. 1, 17, 30 and 32 were the numbers drawn. The online prize winners were Sean Molloy and Niamh Meeneghan. The jackpot draw was held again on Saturday, March 2, with a highly attractive jackpot of €10,900. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week. You can play on line / Ticéadaí le fáil ar líne ag: https://smartlotto.ie/clg-thuar-mhic-eadaigh/.
Work colleagues and scheme supervisor Mary Teresa Nee came together last week at Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh to wish a Happy Retirement to Tommy Maree. Thanks has been extended to Tommy for his dedication and commitment and for all the valuable work he has done in the community keeping the grass cut in the public areas, keeping the village litter free and for his help setting up and preparing for events in the Halla and especially for his care of the flowers in the village during the summer and making sure they were watered frequently. He is wished many happy years of health and enjoyment on his retirement and best wishes for the future.
Congratulations to the Waterfall Magazine committee who have been nominated for one of Mayo County Councils Cathaoirleach Awards 2023. The winners will be announced at the awards presentation evening which takes place on this Thursday, March 7, in Breaffy House Hotel Castlebar.
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.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on this Wednesday morning March 6, 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. More information and details is available from Stiofán opt.cdst@gmail.com / 087 3970227.
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.
The Children from Partry NS and Tourmakeady NS held their Confirmation retreat at Ballintubber Retreat Centre last week.
Eucharistic Adoration and private prayer will take place in Tourmakeady Church at 6.30pm during lent. This will be followed by the Stations of the Cross at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.20pm. Eucharistic adoration takes place in Partry Church on Mondays from 6pm to 8pm.
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.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, an Easter Egg hunt will take on the grounds of the community centre. All are welcome to come along and enjoy. Saturday, May 11, the Darkness into Light walk will take place in support of Pieta House.
Congratulations and best wishes to the McGing family on the christening of their new baby boy. Baby Michael Anthony was welcomed into the Christian Community when he was baptised at St Patricks, Church, Killawalla last week. Congrats also to the parents, family and friends of Baby John Conway who was baptised on Saturday, March 2, in St Patrick’s Church, Killawalla.
Killawalla Ladies Group ‘Move it or lose it’ class is on Wednesday, March 6, at 7.30pm in the community centre. The classes will continue until Easter and cost €8 pay as you go.
Saturday, May 11, the Darkness into Light walk will take place in support of Pieta House.
Tickets are currently on sale for inclusion in the Killawalla Development Lotto draws for the next calendar year. Anyone wishing to renew their annual subscription should contact Carmel Carter on 087 2879701, Siobhan Jennings on 087 6713940 or any committee member. Monies from the community development lotto go towards the promotion of community initiatives in the local area.
Thanks has been extended to Rita Corcoran and Julie Staunton who facilitated the CPR and Defibrillator course at Killawalla Community Centre over the three nights of February 13, 20 and 27. It is hoped that more people will come forward and become Community First Responders in Killawalla and other areas covered by the Ballyheane and surrounding areas.
My Favourite Waterbody photo competition is held in celebration of #WorldWetlandsDay. You are asked to submit a pic of your favourite river/ lake/ beach/ estuary - to be in with a chance of winning a €500 voucher for Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection Resort and Spa in Co Wicklow. The organisers want to know what connects you to this special place and why you love it. Don’t delay; deadline for submissions is 5pm Friday, March 15. To enter and for T&Cs visit: https://lawaters.ie/press-release-local-authority-waters.../.
Congrats to Ciaran Hennelly, Tooreen, who was a recent winners of the Partry FC weekly Wednesday bonus number draw with number 45. Congratulations to former Partry Athletic players Noah Donnelly and Séamus Burke who played in the first game for Mayo FC, the newly created League of Ireland team. They both played their part in the recent win over Limerick FC.
It is a great achievement for the two players and for Partry Athletic. That's three players in the last two years from Partry Athletic to move on to play National League, the two boys with Mayo FC and Róise Burke with Sligo Rovers.
Congrats Michael Kelly and Peter McMurray who were recent winners of Partry Residents weekly draw with number 36. All funds raised go towards local development and village enhancement. Membership can be attained from Jim O’Neill at 087 2860565.
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Breaffy GAA Lotto stands at €18,800 for tonight’s draw on March 5. The numbers drawn last week were 7, 8, 9 and bonus number 2.
Play Online: https://www.lottoraiser.ie/BreaffyGAA/.
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 an 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. The draw takes place on March 16.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €5,400 on February 25. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 8 and 20 and there was no winner. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Laura O'Donnell, Online, Mary B Prendergast, Ballydavock, Flukie, Belcarra and JP Reilly, Belcarra. The latest jackpot on March 4, was €5,500.
Ballyheane and surrounding communities First Responders Group is looking for volunteers to join their group. With defibrillators available in most if not all communities, it is important that as many people as possible are trained to save lives when an emergency arises. Volunteers from all areas are welcome in particular volunteers from Errew and Killawalla are needed most. All training and equipment is provided.
Ballyheane Ladies Group will start a ‘Walk and Talk’ group on Thursday, March 7, meeting at the community centre at 7pm.
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.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Breege Mannion, Frenchill, on the recent passing of her sister, Anne O' Flaherty, R.I.P, Islandeady.
The following are the winners of the card game from Friday, February 9; 1st, Margaret Mannion and Majella Corbett, 2nd Michael Giblin and Bridie McDermott and Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons. The last 10 winners were Eileen Moran and Mary McDonagh. The game continues every Friday night at 9pm.
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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The death has occurred of Breda Moran, (nee O'Reilly) Hillcrest, Balla and formerly of Corrick, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Breda passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of St Johns Unit, Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar. Pre deceased by her husband Kevin, parents Eugene and Margaret, brothers Paddy, Michael, Jim, Colm and Eddie, sister Peggy, she is deeply regretted by her loving sons Kenneth, Anthony and Liam, brothers Eugene and Martin, sister Evelyn, grandchildren Lara, Anna, Jamie Eleanor and Alannah, daughters-in-law Noreen, Sarah and Valerie, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered.
Breda’s remains reposed at Balla Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5 until 7pm followed by removal to her home. Her remains were taken to St Cronin’s Church, Balla, on last Wednesday at 11.30 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral ceremonies took place afterwards in Balla cemetery. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €5,200 for the draw on Thursday, February 22, in The Railway Tavern. The numbers drawn were 7, 8, 10 and 28. The €30 winners were Mary O'Brien (online), Amanda Watson-Cronin (online) and Margaret Connolly (cash sale). The most recent draw was held on Thursday, February 29, when the jackpot stood at €5,300. Thanks to all who support Balla GAA lotto draws.
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 approx. by stage events incorporating music, song, drama and dancing. Clubs are encouraged to do their best to enter at least one act into the competition. Further information is available from local GAA clubs or by emailing scor.mayo@gaa.ie.
Séan Nós dancing will be starting at Balla Community Centre on Saturday, March 9. Booking is essential. The fees are €50 for 4 weeks. 4 to 7 year olds tuition runs from 10am to 10.30 and 8 to 12 year olds from 10.30 to 11am. Phone Patricia at 087 7696170.
Balla Christian Community have welcomed Abbie Amelia Byrne who was baptised in St Cronan’s Church recently. Congratulations to her parents and family. Congrats also to the parents, family and friends of Céilum Ciarán Armstrong who was baptised recently in St Cronan's Church, Balla.
The clubs lotto jackpot stood at €13,200 for the February 25 draw. The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 23 and 26 and there was no jackpot winner. The 3 winners of €25 prizes were; Leo Heaney, Drumask (online); Maria Stapleton, The Oaks (online) and Ollie Cass, Belcarra (online). The latest draw for a €13,300 jackpot was on Sunday, March 3. The club are deeply grateful to their weekly patrons.
Online registration is now open for both new and returning members on the club website. https://reg.sportlomo.com/club/fai/mayo/manulla Congratulations to Liam Redmond, James Bolster, Conor Brett, Sean McCann and Patrick McHale who recently received awards at the U17 and U18 Youth's Award night in the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre Castlebar.
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 too book a spot.
A Seán Keane Concert will be held on Friday, May 31, in Balla Community Centre. Tickets are on sale at the centre and in local shops. All proceeds are in aid of The Sensory Garden and strong support is urged for the worthy cause.
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.
