Local Notes: Participants at the Community Games activities in Clogher Community Hall
Participants at Community Games art, handwriting and model making pictured at Clogher Community Hall
There was no winner of the jackpot in the latest Ballintubber GAA lotto draw on Monday, May 6. 8, 14, 30 and 31 were the numbers drawn and there was no jackpot winner. The winners of the consolation prizes of the €20 special €52k draw tickets on the night were Rebecca M McNeely, Mags Donovan, Pearce Corbett, Ray Geraghty, Anne Earley and Áine and Katie Carter.
Congrats also to Stephen Cullinane, Galway, who bought his €52K draw ticket in Salthill on Sunday week last and won €1,000 at the Monday night lotto draw last week. On last Sunday, May 12, the jackpot stood at €4,900 for the weekly draw. All lucky dip winners get a ticket for the 'Win 52k' draw.
Congratulations and best wishes to Helena and Sinead Chambers on the opening of their new coffee shop, “Crave” at Mary Moran Cottage beside the Celtic Furrow in Ballintubber. They are wished great success with their new venture. Mary Moran’s Cottage is sure to be a hive of activity after many years with its doors closed. All are welcome to come and enjoy great coffee, and delicious healthy home-cooked food in a welcoming and cosy atmosphere. The hosts Helena and Sinead Chambers look forward to meeting old friends and making lots of new ones at their new business “Crave at the Cottage”. Special thanks have been extended to Ballintubber Community Council for the opportunity.
Everyone is invited to enjoy a ‘Celebration of Music and Song’ on May 16, in the beautiful Ballintubber Abbey at 8pm. The concert will feature St Joseph’s Secondary School Castlebar Gospel Choir, trad groups, soloists, harp ensemble and special guests Stephen Doherty and Sal Heneghan. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite.
All enthusiastic walkers are invited to participate on Saturday, June 22, for the Full Tochar Walk along the captivating 35km scenic historic route. This immersive experience is a highlight of Pilgrim Path Week 2024, promising breath-taking landscapes and rich cultural insights. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the past and forge unforgettable memories.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Walter Connor, Knockaraha, on the recent passing of his brother Michael Connor, 5 Pine Grove, Castlebar. May he rest in peace.
Just three weeks to the big Ballintubber GAA Monster draw for €52,000. The Ballintubber GAA draw 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 outlet.
Ballintubber GAA are back with yet another super bonus draw - anyone who buys a €20 -€52k draw ticket before Sunday, May 19, could win 2 nights B&B with 1 evening meal for 2 people at the wonderful Ashford Castle. Purchase one of the Win52k tickets at www.win52k.ie and be in with a chance.
In 1984 Ballintubber GAA Club celebrated the centenary of the foundation of the GAA with a Lá na gClub spectacle of Gaelic football in the Ray Prendergast Memorial Park in Clogher.
Nine local teams were in action on the day which included two adult ladies teams, four adult men’s teams and three underage teams.
Thankfully local footballer and photographer Kevin Coyne was on hand to capture all nine teams.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of that wonderful day the club will host an evening of reminiscence and nostalgia in the new Clogher clubhouse on Sunday evening, May 26, from 6-8pm. A vast array of photographs will be on display on the evening and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
The Christian Community welcomes its newest members Cassie Patsy Hallinan, baptised in St Mary’s Church, Carnacon, on Saturday, May 4. Congratulations to her parents and families.
The results from Monday night, May 6: 1st Christy Flatley and Philip White; Patere Glynn and Tomás Solan, 2nd Patricia Jennings and Jimmy Sheridan, Mary Brennan and Breege Jennings.
The last 10 winners were Davy Gibbons and Martin Ford; Richard and Mary Carney and the raffle prizes went to Davy Gibbons and Martin Ford. The 25 card games continue every Monday from 9pm.
Sincere sympathy is tendered to Richard Burke, Ballinaglee, on the recent passing of his sister, Patricia Burke, Farm, Ballinrobe. Sincere sympathy is also tendered to Rose McDonnell, Mountpleasant on the recent passing of her sister, Nancy Campbell, Kinaffe, Kiltimagh. May they rest in peace.
The numbers drawn on May 6, were 1, 4, 20 and 29. There was no winner of the €7,000 jackpot and there were no match 3 winners. Consolation prizes went to Emma Stagg, Aiden Varley, Mags Egan, Iarla Colleran and Michael Hession. Play now to be in with a chance to win next week’s jackpot by going to smartlotto.ie.
Ballintubber Abbey are currently hiring a maintenance and groundkeeper personnel. This is a full time position 37.5hrs per week with flexible working conditions.
Email: manager@ballintubberabbey.ie for more information. The application deadline is Monday, May 27.
Congratulations to the second class students from Mount Pleasant NS and Killawalla NS who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 11. Thanks to their parents and teachers for preparing them for this sacrament. First Holy Communion will take place in Ballintubber Abbey on May 18, at 12 noon.
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Along the Partries
The death took place of Paddy Gibbons (Thady), Tawnagh, Srah, Tourmakeady, Co Mayo, at his home on May 3. Widely known and hugely respected across the region his passing is an occasion of great sorrow to his loving family and multiple friends who appreciated his warmth of personality, his immense set dancing skills and genuine friendship to many people who shall dearly miss his larger than life presence. Paddy had a long and dedicated community involvement especially with Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh extending back to when the hall was first built in 1951. Paddy and his wife Kathleen organised céilis which attracted dancers from miles around. The céilis were organised for the development and upkeep of the hall.
Paddy was a fluent Irish speaker and loved to speak the native language. In 2009, he and his committee colleagues in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh secured funding to renovate and extend the original hall. Renovations were completed in October 2010 and Paddy and his wife Kathleen supported many events in the halla ever since.
His life achievements were special and his community spirit lives on in his family and the people of the community he has inspired.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Norah Gibbons, brothers James, Tommy, Martin, Tim, Michael and Andy, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Ann, Liz and Noreen. Paddy is deeply regretted by his wife Kathleen, his sister Delia, his loving family, daughters Barbara, Mary, Nina, Carmel and Norina, sons Eamon, Brian, Padraig, Andrew and John, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends to whom sincere sympathy is tendered.
There was a huge attendance present as Paddy’s remains reposed at Tourmakeady Hall on last Sunday week from 6 until 8.30pm. Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady, on Monday week at 12 noon, with burial ceremonies taking place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Dia dean trócaire ar a nAinm dilis.
The latest Thuar Mhic Éadaigh GAA lotto draw took place on May 4, for a jackpot of €11,800. 1, 20, 25 and 26 were the numbers drawn. Online consolation prizes went to Christin Ni Eanachain and Kevin Dolan. The jackpot stood at €11,900 on last Saturday night, May 11. There are two online prizes of €40 and also a €40 Cairde prize each week.
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh U16 boys enjoyed a one point win over Naomh Pádraig last week on the scorline, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 2-13, Naoimh Pádraig 3-9.
The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh will take place from the July 22-26. The website for booking children into Cúl Camp is now open: .https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/.
The death has occurred of Michael Derrig, Tower View, Ballinrobe and formerly of Bunacric, Tourmakeady, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Michael passed away suddenly in his 91st year in the loving care of the staff of Mayo Community Living, Ballinrobe, on April 30. Michael is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Nora Derrig, his brothers Tom, Patsy, John and his sisters Mary and Nora and is deeply regretted by his sister Bridget Hickey (Yonkers, New York), nephews, nieces, family, friends, neighbours, and staff of Mayo Community Living to whom sincere condolences are tendered. Michael’s remains reposed at his home Tower View, Ballinrobe, on Sunday evening from 6pm with removal at 7.15pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Finney, for rosary and family prayers. His Funeral Mass took place on Monday at 12 noon with burial ceremonies following in Churchfield Cemetery, Tourmakeady. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nAinm dílis.
A lotto bonus number fundraising draw has commenced again from May 11. There is a weekly €100 prize available to the holder of the correct bonus number each Saturday night (without Lotto plus 1 and plus 2). The cost is €100 for six months and details can be had from 094 9544088 or anthuarmhiceadaigh@gmail.com.
Best wishes are extended to the new takeaway business ‘Bia na Locha’ who opened at Lough Mask Inn last week. Locals and visitors to the area are urged to be sure and call in for some tasty food.
South West Mayo Development Company is delighted to invite applications for a clerical and administration officer to be based in the Newport office. The summary job description is available on their Facebook page. The LCCA has also received funding from the Rivers Trust to employ a fund-raiser.
The annual Tourmakeady outing to Knock will take place on Wednesday, June 28. The bus will depart from O’Toole’s at 10am in order to be present for 11.45 Mass celebrated by Fr Jarlath Heraty at the Shrine. Lunch will be served at St Mary’s Restaurant, Knock, at 12.30pm and the return trip will commence at 4.15 approx. arriving back in Tourmakeady at 5.30. Places can be booked from Katie Clarke at 097 9650811, Kathleen Gibbons at 087 7660081, Sally Gibbons on 087 2974375 or Nora at the Halla on 094 9544295.
Killawalla Community Council has planned to hold the annual Community Family Day on July 7. This is a special day out for all the family with activities entertainment and refreshments. Zumba classes will commence in Killawalla Community Centre shortly. More details of date and times will be available soon.
Congratulations to Tom and Eileen Byrne who were recent winners of the Partry AFC weekly Wednesday draw. Congrats also to Joanne Hayes and Joe Grimes who were recent €100 winners of the Partry Residents Association Saturday night bonus number draws.
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The death has taken place of Annie Quigley (née Loftus), Fulham, London, and formally of Old Curry, Belcarra, Castlebar. Annie passed away suddenly at Charring Cross Hospital, London, and her passing is an occasion of great sorrow to her loving family and many friends. Predeceased by her husband John, her daughter Bernadette, her parents and siblings, Annie is deeply regretted by her children Marie, Irene, Sharon and John as well as her 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and many relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Annie’s funeral Mass will take place tomorrow Wednesday, May 15, at 11am at St Thomas of Canterbury Church Fulham, London, followed by burial ceremonies at North Sheen Cemetery. May she rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.
Breaffy GAA lotto stands at €20,800 for tonight’s draw on May 14. The numbers drawn last week on May 7, were 1, 2, 13 and bonus number 8. There was no match 3 winners and congrats to the lucky dip winners; Amy Golden, €50 voucher for Egan Jeweller’s. All players this week will be included in a draw to win a €50 voucher for Breaffy House Resort.
The Faye Lavin Memorial Tournament took place on the bank holiday Monday in Breaffy from 11 to 3pm. Thanks has been extended to all who participated in any way, from the over 40’s men’s challenge between Breaffy and Bohola, to the U14 girls teams who participated in the shield and cup. Thank you also to the girls from Castlebar Mitchel’s Ladies LGFA and Moy Davitt’s LGFA for great games.
A special thanks to all who helped out in the clubhouse, from serving food to cleaning up. Congrats to Mattie Ruane on his ‘Man of the Match’ performance against Galway on Sunday week last.
Breaffy GAA U6 academy has commenced and all are welcome to join in the fun every Saturday in Ballyheane GAA pitch from 9.15am.
Thanks have been extended to all who contributed to the recent graveyard collection which supports the maintenance and upgrading of local cemeteries. Contributions can be forwarded to Mary Jo Cannon, Tony Cunningham or any member of Belcarra Community Council.
Belcarra Community Council’s latest lotto draw featured an attractive jackpot of €6,400. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 19 and 29. The lucky dip winners of €30 were Mary Reilly, Carrajames, Edel O'Malley, online, Fiona Ryan, Swinford and Caroline Cunningham, online. The weekend jackpot prize stood at €6,500. Tickets are on sale in Cunningham’s Costcutter, Cuffe Car Sales, Nestors and Flukies.
The final of the Walter Staunton Memorial Pool competition in the Punch Bowl was played on a recent Friday night. Thanks have been extended to everyone who came out to support it and thanks also extended to all who entered the competition and to all the generous sponsors.
A special thank you was extended to Liam Cannon who ran the competition. Congratulations to the winners: winner of the cup - Ian Sheehy; runner up Liam Cannon; winner of the shield Danny Feehan and runner up Martin Cannon.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Anne Staunton, Ballyheane, on the recent passing of her sister-in-law, Ellen O’Toole, Buttevant, Co Cork. May she rest in peace.
Congrats to Ballyheane FC who are to receive €62,295 in grant aid funding under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme 2024.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will be holding a meeting on May 23, at 7pm in the Ellison Hotel Castlebar. Phone 087 6275766 with your name and number of people attending.
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Balla GAA Club lotto jackpot prize stood at €6,300 for the latest draw on Thursday, May 9, in The Shebeen. The numbers drawn the previous week on May 2, in The Railway Tavern were 1, 3, 24 and 31. The €30 winners were Gary Boyle (standing order), Caroline McNicholas (online) and Adam Walsh (cash sale).
Balla CRD is starting a vegetable growing course on May 20. Contact 087 1850860 for details. The highly active CRD are also organising a Drystone Walling Workshop on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday 9 Contact 087 1850860 for further information.
Balla Christian Community has welcomed its latest member, Odhran Holden, who was baptised recently in St Cronan's Church.
Congratulations are extended to the children of Belcarra, Clogher, Balla, Manulla, Mayo Abbey and Facefield Schools who celebrated their Confirmation recently. Thanks have been extended to their parents and teachers for their guidance.
First Communion for children from Balla and Manulla is on Saturday, May 18, at 11am and First Communion for the children of Belcarra and Clogher will be on Saturday, May 25, at 11am.
The rosary is prayed every Wednesday at 6pm in the chapel at the Holy Well in Balla. Prayer has taken place at the location for over 1,500 years.
Manulla FC Summer Camp will take place from August 19-23 from 10.30am to 2.30pm daily. The camp will be suitable for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years of age. The fees are 1 child, €60, 2 children €110 and 3 children €160. Book a brilliant week by contacting Conor on 083 1753142.
Manulla FC jackpot stood at the highly attractive total of €14,300 on Sunday night last, May 12. The club are deeply grateful to their weekly patrons. Play online: https://manullafc.ie/lotto/.
Manulla U15 ‘B’ boys enjoyed a comprehensive 5 nil win over Westport United FC last week.
Not to be outdone Manulla U13 girls recorded a 4 nil win over Achill Rovers and the Manulla U13 boys beat Ballyheane in the Mayo Cup 4-0 while Manulla FC ‘B’ U13 boys also got in on the act beating Kiltimagh Knock United B 4 nil.
Manulla FC Girls Academy is back and training is every Friday night from 6 to 7pm on the Manulla Astro. The Academy is open to girls born 2016 to 2019 inclusive. All new players welcome.
A 4k memory walk for Colin will take place on May 18, at 12 noon from Mayo Abbey Church. €5 per person is the fee and U10s will go free. Registration will be open from 11am. Free tea, coffee and sandwiches served. Proceeds are in aid of Pieta House.
The Pioneer Region Summer Tour this year is a one day tour of Connemara. The itinerary is being finalised at the moment and the cost is €75 (depending on numbers). Persons interested in travelling are asked to contact their local Pioneer centre, Mayo Abbey Pioneer Centre, Mary Jo Barrett, Paddy Gibbons or Michael Fallon. It is necessary to know numbers participation in order to make final arrangements.
Well done to Balla Secondary school U15 team for winning the recent boys Minor ‘B’ All Ireland final. Congrats to all current and former players on a great 5-0 win against Grange Community College.
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.
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There have been lots of participants in the Carra Community Games events this year and on Monday, May 6, the judging of the model making, handwriting and art took place in Clogher Community Hall. There were entries in each age group U8, U10, U12 and U14. The judges commented that there was talent in abundance on the display and the level of creativity was a joy to behold. Everyone was a winner on the day and the special award for the judges’ favourite entry went to Natalia Boyle, Ballyglass for her U8 Art entry. The qualifying participants will go forward to the Mayo Community Games finals in Breaffy School on June 15. Good luck to everyone involved.
Last month the chess team of Carra Community Games were crowned U16 county champions and reached the semi-final of Connaught Community Games. Very well done and keep up the good work.
The results of the card game held in Clogher on Friday, May 3, were as follows; 1st Derek Quinn and Tommy Fahey and Tom and Mark McDonagh, 2nd Joe Thomas and Mary McDonagh and Sean Hopkins and Peter O’Malley, 3rd Mary Kelly and Cathal Hennelly, Michael Giblin and Bridie McDermott, and Eileen Donnelly and Majella Corbett. The last 10 winners were Jimmy Connor and Thomas Fitzpatrick. The 25 card game continues every Friday night.
Clogher Half Marathon returns on May 26, this year. One of the fastest half marathon courses in Connacht it is expected to attract many athletes and you can register and join on the day. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
