Local Notes: Proceeds of Sunflower Day in Belmullet presented to Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Martina Jennings, Mayo Roscommon Hospice receiving a cheque from Linda Conway for €5,390 which was the proceeds from the Sunflower Day held in June in Belmullet.
Sláintecare Health Communities are running a photography competition in the North West Mayo area. Applicants are asked to submit digital images of scenery or activities in the area that epitomises ‘Health’ in the broadest sense. There are two categories i.e., under 18 and over 18, with many valuable prizes on offer.
Sláintecare Healthy Communities are developing a calendar to showcase how beautiful Achill and Erris truly are. This will be distributed to most homes in the Erris and Achill areas in January 2025. They are asking people to submit a photograph of some scenery or activities in the Erris and Achill areas that epitomises ‘Health’ in the broadest sense---It could be the setting sun, the turquoise water, children playing on the beach, a family working together in the bog, landscape beauty, people chatting, animals grazing etc. For an entry form email: HealthandWellbeing.CHO2@hse.ie or call Mary 094 9042233.
North West STOP has been providing free counselling here in the Erris area since October 2022. On next Monday, August 12, they will be hosting an official launch of this important service, followed by a fundraising walk. They will walk with the sunset to raise much needed funds and to highlight this service and the need for more easily available mental health supports in the community.
In the past six months of 2024, the Erris Branch of NW STOP has provided over 200 sessions of counselling to people in the area. They invite you all to walk with them on the evening of August 12, remembering those we have lost, those who are suffering and to give strength and hope to all who need it. Fundraisers like this ensure support can be offered locally, and that people can access a mental health service without distance or cost being a barrier.
Walk leaves from Broadhaven Bay Hotel at 8.30pm and returning to hotel after for refreshments. You can register at the link https://register.enthuse.com/.../ErrisSunsetWalkforNorthW. Registration is €20 and includes a t-shirt for the walk that can be collected on the evening with U16’s going free, they will not receive a T-shirt but will get a Sunset4Stop sticker.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €13,800 with the two €50 winners being Michael Doocey (Snr), Springfield, Bangor and Martin Gaughan, Northampton while Evelyn Doyle and Ruth Carey, Cloontakilla, both won €25. The two online winners were Miriam Nagle, Dublin €50 and Anna Doherty, Dundalk €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex Bangor this Tuesday, August 6 at 8pm with a €850 jackpot in 52 calls or less. This is the last week of the sale of the development draw tickets which has a prize fund of €97,000 spread over 222 prizes.
A fundraising social will take place in Cormack’s Pub in Drum on Friday, August 9, with music by Eamon Wilson plus raffle on the night and all monies raised will go towards the upkeep of Cross Cemetery.
The draw was held on July 28, and the numbers drawn were; 9, 11, 24 and 29 with no winner for a jackpot of €6,700. The house prize of €100 was won by Myles McEntee, Gortleatilla and the €30 offline winners were Michael McGrath, Jnr, Milltown and Helen McAndrew, Porturlin. The €30 online winners were Kathy O’Toole, Belcarra and Sinead Healy, Stonefield. Next week’s jackpot is €6,800 with draw in the Anglers Rest.
Blacksod Currach Racing will take place on next Sunday, August 11, at 1pm. Fun, food and music on the day with Michael S and Clodagh. Races include Men's (x3), Women's (x2), Mixed (x2) and junior (x3) races. Register teams by Thursday, August 8, by contacting 086 0713097.
The Belmullet Glencastle annual trip to Knock takes place on Thursday, August 22, with the bus leaving Belmullet roundabout at 9.30am. Refreshment on arrival at Knock and Mass at 3pm. Dinner on return home. Everybody welcome to come. If interested give your name to The Parish Office Belmullet 097 20777 or Carmel, Maeve, Claire, Breda or Breege McDermott ASAP.
Bangor Erris Sheep Fair will take place on Saturday, August 10. Early morning open Fair for all to enjoy. It's educational, entertaining and fun. If you have something to sell, it's the place to be. Contact Seamus on: 086 102 0642 for any further information.
