Local Notes: Moorehall, Carra, in the January sunshine and snow
Moorehall looking sad and forlorn in the recent January sunshine and snow. Picture by Tom Quinn
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA Lotto draw on Monday, January 22. 8, 14, 24 and 26 were the numbers drawn and the winners of the consolation prizes of €20 each on the night were Martin Larkin, Ruari Delvin, Jonathan McDonagh, Patsy Burke, Louis and Ita Walshe and Noel Gibbons. On last Sunday, January 28, the jackpot stood at €3, 400. 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 Facebook page.
A new video about the Lough Carra LIFE Project can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAX-tZwUmvI.
The LCCA has received funding support from LawPro to set up a podcast series of audio talks on various aspects of Lough Carra. Ecologist, Jaroslaw Majkusiak, is producing the series for the LCCA. In the first podcast available on the website he interviews Chris Huxley about Lough Carra.
The Blessing of St Brigid’s Crosses, Candles and Throats will take place at all Masses from Wednesday, January 31 to Sunday, February 4. There will be a Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Tuesday, February 6, at 8pm in the Dorter. All members are asked to attend.
Ballyglass Community Council will hold its AGM on Wednesday, January 31, at 8pm in Ballyglass Community Centre. All members are asked to attend and new members are always welcome.
The Mayo League presentation dinner took place on a recent Saturday night in the Castlecourt Hotel Westport. Congratulations to John Boyle from Ballyglass who is the Club Person of the Year for 2023.
The annual general meeting of Ballyglass Active Age Group will be held on Tuesday, February 6. The meeting will take place at 12.15, after the exercise class in the community centre. New members are always very welcome.
The results of the card games held on Monday, January 23, in Ballyglass Community Centre: 1st Chris Turner and Pat Griffith, 2nd Chris Flatley and Philip White; Richard and Mary Carney; Dave Gibbons and Tomas Solan. The last nine winners were Mary Brennan and Jimmy Sheridan; Mary Morrin and Kevin Burke.
Due to some essential repairs to the flooring in the community centre, there will be no market in Ballyglass during February. The next Ballyglass Market will hopefully take place on March 9.
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, May 9, 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 10, 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.
The Christian Community has welcomed its newest members, James Daniel and Peter Thomas Corbett, who were baptised in St Mary’s Church, Carnacon on Saturday, January 27. Congratulations to their parents and family.
The death has occurred recently of Tommy Hastings, R.I.P, Derrygorman, Westport. The deceased was the father-in-law of Helena Hastings, Ballintubber and Burriscarra National Schools to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Irish conversation classes resumed in Carnacon Community Centre on last Wednesday, January 24, from 7 until 8pm. For further information contact; Mary 087 9747247. Failte roimh do gach duine.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Barry Gallagher, Derrynacanna, on the recent passing of his brother Kieran Gallagher R.I.P, Creeslough. May he rest in peace.
Deep sympathy is also extended to Peter Corbett, Moorehall on the recent passing of his sister-in-law Madeline Corbett, R.I.P in London. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Carnacon LGFA is seeking expression of interest for management of the 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.
Mayo ladies footballer Fiona McHale was among those who recently graduated from the Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme. The programme develops a group of inter-county players from hurling, camogie and Gaelic football with the necessary skills, motivation and experience to become leaders in the community. The personalised programme sees students paired with a professional life coach with whom they work to address their individual development needs. Participants gain skills which they can draw on in their personal, sporting and professional lives. The programme has been made possible through the support of Michael Madden and his family. They have dedicated this programme and curriculum to the memory of their late father Jim, who was a tireless grassroots GAA and community activist in Tipperary.
The Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024 will provide small scale capital funding to support community groups across Mayo, with a separate ring-fenced fund available to Women’s Groups under the Programme. This capital fund will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, purchase equipment such as tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc. The following funding will be available: Category 1: Grants up to €1,000, Category 2: Grants from €1,001 - €7,500 and Category 3: Women’s Group Funding Applicants only: Grants up to €7,500. The closing date for submission of applications through the online portal is 3pm Thursday, February 15. The LEP 2024 application process is through an online portal. All information is available on the website. Please email queries to lep2024@mayococo.ie.
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The Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on January 20, for a jackpot of €10,300. 12, 13, 20 and 32 were the numbers drawn. The online prize winners were Donal Mot and Thomas Kelly.
The jackpot draw was held again on January 27, with a highly attractive jackpot of €10,400.
Congratulations to Caoilfhoinn Seoighe on securing a spot on the Mayo U16 squad for 2024. Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Wishing you a fantastic season ahead filled with success and memorable moments on the field!
CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh is exploring the opportunity to establish a club Rounders team. A fun game with many wonderful benefits including inclusivity, family friendly engagement and skill enhancement - promotes agility, teamwork and strategic thinking.
If you are interested in learning more about Rounders or indeed, setting up a club team, contact Mark Jennings, Connacht Ard Comhairle Rounders Representative, for more details. Contact: secretary.rounders@gaa.ie More info https://www.gaarounders.ie/How-to-start-a-club.
Fitness classes by Tuar Mhic Éadaigh local and qualified personal trainer, Nathan Kurensky (Fitfinity) commenced on a recent Tuesday running for 7 weeks. The class is suitable for all fitness levels. It is a circuit based class with a mix of cardio, body weight workouts and weights. There will be 2 classes available: ladies class runs from 7-7.50pm and the men’s class from 8-8.50pm . Nathan can be contacted on 083 0459735 to book a spot or for more information.
Yoga classes will be starting on Tuesday, February 13, for 6 weeks from 6.30-7.30pm. To book your place call Nora on 094 9544295 or email: eolas@tourmakeady.com. Cost €60.
Geraldine Feerick is currently receiving treatment for her condition in Germany and England. Ger has had a strong relationship with Tourmakeady throughout the years. Ger attended Coláiste Mhuire and also worked in Treenlaur National School as a teacher for a while. During her time in Tourmakeady she was a huge asset to the area.
Ger instilled the children’s interest in the Irish language, football and dance. Ger made every effort to promote Gaelic football in the school and she organised dance classes in the evenings for the local community.
If at all possible if anyone can donate some money please do so by following the link attached. https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/friendsofger.
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Social Club resumed again on last Thursday, January 25, 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.
Recent winners of the Tourmakeady NS bonus ball draws were Sally and Michael Gibbons, Treenlaur, with bonus No 46. The latest draw took place on Saturday last, January 27.
The next conversational Irish class will take place again on this Wednesday morning, January 31, 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.
The Knitting Circle resumed on a recent Monday. The group meet in the Halla every Monday evening from 7.30-9.30pm. Further details are available from 087 7657191.Badminton commenced in Ionad Spóirt on Wednesdays and will run for five weeks. Contact Rachel at 0879844553 for further details.
The Parent and Toddler Group are getting together again in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh on Tuesdays from 10.30-12.30 pm. There are plenty of toys for the children, and parents can have chat and a cuppa.
Three very special days, St Brigid, Thursday, February 1, Candlemas Day candles will be blessed for use in homes and churches during the year. St Blaise: newly blessed candles will be used to bless the throats of all the people for healing, at each of the weekend Masses on the February 3 and 4 in Tourmakeady and Partry Churches. 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 Community Council is hoping to organise jiving classes for beginners in the community centre in the coming weeks. Contact 087 2879701 if you are interested in joining this group as places will be limited. The classes will run for 5/6 weeks.
Move it or lose it classes commence on February 7, at 7.30pm in the community centre. The classes cost €8 pay as you go.
Congratulations to Beth Hoban, who captained the Sacred Heart School, Westport, team to win the Senior “A” Connacht Cup recently. Daughter of Teresa and Donal Hoban, Derryoran, Beth is also a member of Carnacon LGFA. She was presented with the cup by Connacht President Con Moynihan.
Special birthday wishes are extended to Dermot Carter. Dermot is wished every success and happiness by his wife, Barbara and children, Patrick, Sean and Ciara, parents Sean and Bridie, brothers, sisters, extended family and many friends and neighbours.
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 Tim and Ann Marie Foley, Derrymore and Arlene and John O’Mahony, Ballinern, who were recent winners of the Partry FC weekly Wednesday bonus number draw with number 24. On a recent Saturday night Partry Athletics Liam Burke was named in the Division 2 team of the year and named as Division 2 top scorer. Two top accolades for an exceptional player. Congratulations Liam from all in Partry Athletic.
The Wilde River Drama Group, Ballinrobe and surrounding districts are currently looking for people (both onstage and off stage roles) for their spring production. There is no age limit. Email dramagroupriver@gmail.com or contact the group on Facebook or Instagram or call 087 6226368 for further details.
The Community Monuments Fund (CMF) for 2024 is now open for applications. The Community Monuments Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable archaeological heritage and help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. The closing date for applications is Thursday, February 1 .
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Breaffy GAA Lotto stands at €17,800 on January 30. 2, 19, 20 bonus: 6, were the numbers drawn on January 23, 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.
Ireland Lights Up in partnership with Operation Transformation continues 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.
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 will be available soon 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.
Dean Kenny, Belcarra, is having his head shaved on February 13, to raise necessary funds for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Cancer Care West as part of the University of Galway Students Union Raise and Give week. Please support these most worthy causes.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €4,900 on January 21. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 10 and 20 and there was no winner. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Margaret McWalter, online, Maria Coleman online, Chloe Ruane, Curry and Kay Doherty, online.
The latest jackpot on January 28, was €5,000. Tickets are currently on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Ladies Group.
Ballyheane Ladies Group meet on Monday evenings at 8pm in the community centre. The group always welcome new members.
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 next Friday, February 2, at 4.30pm and application forms are available from the link below or by contacting the Municipal District offices. Castlebar Municipal District: Phone: 094 9064000, Email: castlebargma@mayococo.ie.
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The death occurred last week of Rosaleen (Rose) Walsh, Derryvohey, Balla, Co. Mayo. Rose is deeply regretted by her sisters, brothers, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, all extended family, neighbours and friends to whom sincere condolences are tendered. Her remains reposed in O’Hora's Funeral Home, Kiltimagh on last Wednesday evening and arrived at the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at 8pm. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh. Dia dean trócaire ar a nAinm.
Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €4,700 for the draw on Thursday, January 18, in The Shebeen. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 15 and 30. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €30 winners were Jody Kilkenny (Standing Order), PJ Mullaney (Standing Order) and Mark O'Malley (Cash Sale). The most recent draw was held on Thursday, January 25, in The Rendezvous when the jackpot stood at €4,800.
The death has taken place of John (Sean) Cassidy, Derryvohey, Balla, Co Mayo and the UK. Deepest condolences are extended to the Cassidy family and all who mourn his passing in Ireland and the UK. A Memorial Mass was celebrated in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Friday, January 26, at 3pm with the burial of his ashes in Kilkinure cemetery. May he rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
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.
Yoga classes with Mayo Yoga and Aromatherapy will commence at Balla Community Centre on February 12, from 10.30am to 11.30am. Phone 087 2831400 for further information.
The clubs lotto jackpot stood at €12,700 for the January 21 draw. The numbers drawn were 8, 10, 18 and 31 and there was no jackpot winner. The 3 winners of €25 were Louise Ryan, The Glebe, Andy McGahon, Balla and the Redmond Family, Balla. The latest draw for a €12,800 jackpot was on January 28.
There will be an information evening on this Tuesday evening, January 30, at 7pm in Balla Community Centre with a view to setting up a "Women's Shed". All will be made welcome.
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It is with deep and abiding sorrow we record the passing of Michael (Mike) Garry, R.I.P, Lisblowick, Clogher, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Mike passed away in his 98th year at his home, surrounded by his loving family. His was a long life well lived in his home community and immersed in the best possible way in its landscape, history, heritage, politics and community service.
Widely known, hugely respected and appreciated he brought merriment and awe to many an individual and audience. The good lord bestowed on Mike multiple talents, wit, humour and a fantastic art of storytelling from days gone by. Nobody could ‘skin a story’ quite like Mike, the tales were absorbing and the twist at the end was certain to entertain.
In talent terms, he was a natural; he just had that air of mirth and an immense appreciation of the many characters that flourished in the countryside and the ability to relate their escapades with a high comic effect.
His passing is a great loss to his family to the community and to many friends from far and wide with which he forged strong friendships.
Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Tom, wife Mary, son Tom, daughter-in-law Margaret, brother Fr Martin and sister Maureen, he is deeply regretted by his sons Pat, Dick, Michael and John, daughters Moira and Claire, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Monica, Jill, Kris and Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many friends to whom profound sympathy is extended.
There was a large attendance present as his remains reposed at Clogher Community Centre on last Thursday evening, January 25, from 6pm with removal at 8pm to St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, January 26, at 12 noon with the funeral proceeding to Burriscarra Cemetery. Ní beidh a leithéid ann aris agus ar dheis De go raibh a nAinm dilis.
The results from the card game held on Friday, January 19, were 1st Margaret Mannion and Majella Corbett, and Eileen Moran and Mary McDonagh, 2nd Johnny Hallinan and Breege Blake. The last 10 winners were Mary Kelly and Gay Conway. The game continues every Friday night at 9pm.
Active Age group meetings resumed on Wednesday, January 24and there are many activities and outings to look forward to in 2024. New members are always welcome. The meetings run from 11am to 1pm every Wednesday and include a light lunch.
