Local Notes: Nathan Flatley graduates with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Architectural Technology from ATU Galway.
Nathan Flatley pictured with proud parents Catriona and Michael Flatley from Kilitmagh Co Mayo. Nathan graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology from ATU Galway. Photo credit Aengus McMahon.jpg
Join the community at Balla Christmas Market for a magical Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7, in Balla Community Centre from 12 to 5pm. Santa and Mrs Claus arrives at 11.45, and there will be horse and carriage rides, carol singing and music, arts and crafts, face painting, tuck shop and from 5.30pm the kids tractor run, adult tractor run, and fireworks display. Contact Balla CRD at 087 1850860 / info@balla.ie for more information.
Manulla FC lotto draw was held on last Sunday week, November 17, for a massive jackpot of €17,000. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 15 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. The consolation prizewinners were Orna, Manulla (online) Julie Ann O’Grady, Balla (online), and Sabrina Cunningham, Vinnell (online).
The latest jackpot stood at a massive €17,100 on Monday, November 25. The club are deeply grateful for the weekly support of their patrons. Tickets are available at the link: https://www.lottoraiser.ie/ManullaFC/.
The club jackpot on Thursday, November 14, stood at €9,000 in The Shebeen. The numbers drawn were 18, 19, 27and 32.There was no winner of the jackpot. The €30 consolation winners were Dónall Ó Flatharta (online), Andrew Staunton (online) and Lisa Corish (online). The latest draw was held on Thursday, November 21, in Flukies when the jackpot stood at €9,100. Thanks to all who support Balla GAA lotto.
The annual Bereavement Mass for Balla, Manulla, Belcarra and Clogher will be held in St Cronan’s Church, Balla on November 30, at 11am.
The AGM of Balla GAA Club will be held on Sunday, December 1, in Balla Community Centre at 3pm. All members and supporters are requested to be in attendance. Enquiries to the club secretary at secretary.balla.mayo@gaa.ie (mailto:secretary.balla.mayo@gaa.ie).
Yoga at Balla Centre commenced on Mondays, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. On Friday Morning’s it commences at 9.30am. Booking is essential as places are limited for the 5 week course which is suitable for all ages. Call Ann at 087 0938777 to book you space.
Balla Community Centre has a range of classes and activities suitable for the whole community. See Balla Community Facebook Page for all programs during the week, including sewing, knitting classes, artful minds, yoga, bridge, parent and toddler group, English classes, and drama etc. Also hot desk spaces are available in the new courthouse and meeting rooms in Balla Community Centre. Contact info@balla.ie or 087 1850860 for further details.
Parents, toddlers and guardians can meet up for coffee and chat every Thursday from 10.30am until 12 noon in Balla Community Centre. All are welcome.
Balla Active Age Group will meet every Friday at 3pm in the community centre. New members will be made most welcome.
A great new service to enhance Balla Bingo has recently commenced. The Bingo bus service has pickups at Brickens, Claremorris, Hollymount, Ballyglass and Mayo Abbey destined to be in Balla for Sunday Bingo at 7.40pm. Call 087 1850860 or 094 93 65846 to reserve your seat.
Balla bingo takes place on Sundays at Balla Community Centre or online at 8pm. Balla Bingo usually features a generous €12,000 prize fund with €15,000 available on Bank Holiday weekends. 50/50 winners in house and online, free book give away on the night. Don't forget to buy your books before 12 noon on Sundays.
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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On Sunday, December 15, at 2pm, Santa Clause will make his annual visit to the Santa Grotto at the Clogher Heritage Complex. The event costs €10 per child or €25 per family and all funds raised will go to Mayo Autism Camp. This will be a very special day for all the little people of Clogher and the surrounding areas. Further details and bookings can be made through Fiona at 087 9440899. A fun day is guaranteed.
Clogher was the place to be on Saturday last for all quizzers. Clogher Environmental Group extend a resounding thank you to the many people from Clogher and the surrounding communities who came out to the qui,z the proceeds of which will go towards a defibrillator for the school and community centre area. Thanks as always to Jimmy Murphy who continues to come up with an interesting mix of questions on many subjects; to Finian Bourke who checked the answers and ensured that there were no discrepancies; to Joe and Liz Mahon of the Drum Inn for providing the venue and the food; and thanks to TF Royal Hotel and Theatre who sponsored the main prize for the raffle as well as all the other people who provided prizes. As always it was a very enjoyable night, so looking forward to next year already.
Clogher card results for Friday, November 15, were; 1st Jimmy Connor and Tommy Lyons, 2nd Margaret Mannion and Majella Corbett, and Michael Giblin and Breege Blake, 3rd Mary Morrin and Pat Griffith. Last 10 was won by Cathal Hennelly and Bernie Keane. The card game continues every Friday night.
A wonderful time was had by all in Errew Community Centre with James Kilbane Music on a recent Sunday. The community were in fine voice as they joined James singing many favourite Irish ballads and folk songs. James engaged his audience as he recounted tales about Achill, London, the hard working diaspora and his successful musical journey.
Having seen the online coverage of the official opening, James appreciated the history and background story behind the community centre and was delighted to lend his voice and help bring the local community together once again. Errew Community committee extends their sincere thanks to James for reaching out and performing in the centre. His wonderful voice resonated with everyone there and no doubt brought back many fond memories. Thanks to all those who supported the event.
Since opening in September, the former old school building in Errew has become an active community hub with neighbours and friends seeing more of each other in the last few months than they have in years.
Errew Community Centre may be small, but it has a great heart and is currently filled with great spirit! Long may it continue!
Errew ‘Pay as you Go’ Breakfast Club and After School facility welcomes children from the surrounding areas from 7.30-9.10am and 2-5.30pm. It is a drop-in child care service with no weekly or monthly set fees. Contact Ríona Lawless on 087 9005099 for more information.
A beginner yoga 6 week series of yoga classes has commenced in Errew Community Centre. The yoga classes are held in Errew Community Centre every Monday and Tuesday from 7pm -7.45pm. If you are interested in joining the next block of 6 week classes contact Lorraine on 087 6835623 or lorrainelavelleyoga@gmail.com.
