Local Notes: Presidents prize at Ballinrobe Bridge Club.
Prizewinners of the Presidents prize at Ballinrobe Bridge Club were Angela Murphy and William Enright pictured with the President Emer Canny.
The results of the President’s (Emer Canny) Prize competition are as follows: 1st, William Enright and Angela Murphy; 2nd, Maureen Donnelly and Mary O’Reilly; 3rd, Stella Nalty and Patricia McDonagh; 4th, Aileen Ward and Mary Dalton; 5th, Paul Waldron and Marian O’Connor; 6th, Marie Flanagan and Patricia Hennigan.
On Thursday, April 13, a competition in memory of Miko Murphy and deceased members of the club will take place. This competition is sponsored by Angela Murphy.
Ann Heneghan was the winner of €85 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe.
The Men’s Shed group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am to 12.30pm, in the building adjacent to the Water Towers, Kilmaine Road, (Eircode F31 XK09).
This group is open to men aged 18 and over, with new members welcome. A range of activities take place including: music, woodwork, pottery, gardening, and is also open to men who just want to call in for a chat and a cup of tea/coffee. For further details and information you are asked to contact Monica at 087 4111343.
The Ballinrobe Women’s Shed Group meets every Monday from 11am to 1pm, in the building adjacent to the Water Towers, Kilmaine Road, (Eircode F31 XK09). The group is open to women aged 18 and over. Those taking part can share their skills and talents, have a chat, and a cup of tea/coffee. New members are welcome. For further details and information you are asked to contact Monica at 087 4111343.
Both the Ballinrobe Town U13 girls’ (A) and (B) teams were in league action on Tuesday last. The (A) team faced a difficult away tie against Castlebar Town; however, Ballinrobe played some great football and were unlucky to lose 1-0. Meanwhile, the Ballinrobe Town (B) team made full use of home advantage by defeating Manulla (B) 2-1, in what was a very competitive fixture at The Green. The goal scorers for Ballinrobe were Connie Feighery and Emily Ryan. Well done to all involved.
Ballinrobe Town were in Super Cup action on Sunday, March 30, when they faced Ballina Town at Belleek Park. The opening exchanges were cagey, however, Ballinrobe very nearly fashioned the lead when Jonathan Lawrence’s free-kick clipped Emmet Peyton’s crossbar.
The red and white continued to search for the lead goal and it arrived on 34 minutes, when a cross from Gary Mellett Connolly set-up Oisin Hanlon and the latter’s cool finish was destined for the back of the net.
The North Mayo men tried to get back into the tie before the break, but Sean Shaughnessy’s goal remained intact and the visitors held a slender 1-0 lead at the break.
Mick Duffy’s outfit dominated possession during the second period, but they could find no way past a Ballinrobe defence which was well marshalled by Aaron McDonnell and captain Oisin Connolly. The game was on a knife-edge; however, the visitors netted a crucial second on 65 minutes. A raking free-kick from Sean Shaughnessy bypassed the Ballina rearguard and was seized upon by the poaching Sean Vahey. Vahey controlled possession, before guiding home a terrific finish beyond the reach of the Ballina custodian.
For the remainder of the joust, Ballinrobe circled the wagons and defended heroically to record a memorable victory at Belleek Park.
Ballinrobe Town: Sean Shaughnessy, Sean Hughes, Jonathan Lawrence, Aaron McDonnell, Oisin Connolly, Peter Butler, Sean Vahey, Gary Mellett Connolly, Joseph Lydon, Oisin Hanlon, Connor Ryan. Subs used: Peter Finnerty, Stephen Morrison, Seamus Langan.
Referee: Damien McGrath.
Ballinrobe Town AFC is delighted to partner with the FAI Mayo to launch the upcoming Cadbury Kick Fit Programme. If you're a woman over 18 and want to get out, get fit, have great fun with new people whilst playing soccer, then this could be for you. Whether or not you have played soccer before does not matter. All levels are welcome and why not give it a go. This programme will be starting soon, and those interested are asked to email alan.dowling@ballinrobetownafc.com.
There was no winner of the €26,300 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 31. The numbers drawn were 6, 12, 14 and 28. The match three winner (€100) was Denise Horan.
Congratulations to Ballinrobe GAA Club intermediate footballer, and Moytura hurler, Joe Burke, who was part of the Mayo hurling team which won the Allianz Division Three hurling title after defeating London 0-14 to 1-8, on Saturday week last. Joe Burke lined out at centre-forward for Mayo, with some supporters from Ballinrobe making the trip to Manguard Park, Newbridge. Moytura’s Evan Heraty was named in the match day panel.
There was no winner of the €7,600 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Monday, March 30. The numbers drawn were 4, 10, 15 and 23. The extra €50 prizes for the 30th Anniversary of the Garrymore GAA Club lotto draw went to the following: Padraic Corcoran, Annefield, Colm Hession, Pulbawn, and Marianne Forde, Newbrook.
The €7,700 lotto jackpot draw was scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 6.
Garrymore GAA Club lotto tickets are available in all local shops, and from club players and officers. Tickets are also available online by visiting the Clubforce.com website and entering Garrymore in the ‘Find my Club’ search box.
You then need to select Garrymore GAA Club (not Garrymore GAA Club Events) and click play lotto. Your support for this weekly lotto is appreciated.
The junior men’s promotion hopes were dashed at Ballinasloe on Sunday, March 23, as the locals secured a 32-16 victory in the final group game of the Junior One (B) top four Super 4’s. Ballinasloe began the tie in a robust fashion and the East Galway side mustered an early 10-0 lead. However, Ballinrobe regrouped and a try from Tom Staunton, coupled with Dylan Keane’s conversion, levelled matters at 10 points apiece. Ballinasloe responded in devastating fashion, and after the local’s notched a converted try, the pendulum has swung back in their favour.
The remainder of the half was keenly contested and the Robesiders trailed by an attainable seven points at the break, 20-13. Despite their best efforts, the South Mayo men couldn’t garner a five-pointer during the second half and they could only manufacture a penalty. Ballinasloe upped the tempo as the half progressed and two tries by the locals helped seal the all-important victory and promotion to the Connacht Rugby Junior One (A) League.
Ballinrobe: Kevin Staunton, Peter Finlay, Liam Dever, Liam Lynch, Jack O’Toole, Thomas Lynagh, Ronan Hughes, Sean Mullin, Killian McHugh, Dylan Keane, Paul Keane, Daniel Keane, Tom Staunton, Liam Burke, Steven Conroy. Replacements: James McTigue, Sean McTigue, Darragh Lynch, John Carter, Eoghan Lynagh, Paul Gibbons, Marcin Mikolajewski, Cyril Bekaert. Referee: Gerry Geraghty.
The numbers drawn in the Western Alzheimers weekly lotto held on April 2, for a jackpot of €9000, were 23, 30, 24 and 13. There was no winner and the jackpot for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9, is €9,100.
Would you have an hour to spare in the week? Adult mentors are required for Foroige’s Big Brother Big Sister Programme in your area. If you are interested in supporting a young person, this is an enjoyable way to spend your time and have a positive impact on young person’s life. There are many young people waiting to be matched to a mentor and would be delighted to hear from you. Call 086 0471420 to express your interest in volunteering or to hear more information on our recruitment process.
Catholic Marriage Care is seeking facilitators to volunteer to train as presenters for marriage preparation courses. If you feel you would like to help, contact Aisling at the Accord Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on 01 5053112 or email marraigecourses@accord.ie.
A National Youth retreat will take place at Knock Shrine on Thursday, May 8. Students from all over Ireland will gather at Knock Shrine to celebrate the life of Donal Walsh and to reflect on his message to ‘Live Life’. If you are interested in learning more about the day or registering a group email youthministry@knockshrine.ie.
You can drop into your local centre or contact it by phone and email for information, advice and advocacy. Make sure you check your local service’s opening hours if you are dropping in. Appointments are offered as needed following an initial assessment. You can also call the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.
Age Friendly Mayo is delivered by Mayo County Council and works to improve the services that older people have identified as being important to them, and the wider community, as they live healthy and active lives. The projects they offer, in conjunction with other organisations include; outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, social participation, communication and education, civic participation and employment and health and wellbeing. The key contributors to this programme are the Age Friendly Alliance and Mayo OIder Peoples Council. The Age Friendly Alliance brings together older people, service providers and businesses to change thinking about aging and how services to our older people are planned and delivered.
If you would like to find out more about this programme email agefriendlymayo@mayococo.ie.
Life after bereavement can feel very lonely. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly ‘Bereavement Support Meeting’ at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine, each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a special meeting for bereaved partners /spouses on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. No appointment is needed. Further information from Monica Morley at 094 9375320.
