Local Notes: Scoil Naisiunta Corrchloch a thug cuairt ar Cholasite Bhreandain Naofa, Erris.
Scoil Naisiunta Corrchloch a thug cuairt ar Cholaiste Bhreandain Naofa le linn Gaeilge 24 le haghaidh spraoi agus Gaeilge.
Healthy Food Made Easy is a free 6 week course which starts on March 13 at the IWA centre in Logmore, Belmullet. The emphasis throughout the course is on group learning rather than formal teaching. It is open to all ages and abilities, so join for 90 minutes and it will help you to shop smart and save money while eating a healthy balanced diet. To book your place, contact rinagarrett@mayonortheast.com or text 087 1840214.
The draw was held on February 18, and the numbers drawn were 7, 8, 14 and 29, for a jackpot €12,100 with no winner. The house prize of €100 was won by Patricia McGuire, Barnatra and €30 offline winners were Katie O’Malley, Knocknalower and Una McAndrew, Gorthmellia. The €30 online winners were Philomena Healy, London and Rosalynn Lewis, Carlow. The latest jackpot was €12,200 and the draw took place in The Lighthouse Tavern.
This year Daffodil Day is on Friday, March 22. Can you help in anyway this year in the fundraising efforts in the Belmullet area and if you can contact Mary at 087 1343365, or Lynda 086 0564544. They will arrange a time slot that suits you; 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm.
Jean Tuomey is returning to present a series of workshops at Áras Inis Gluaire from 2-4pm starting February 28. There are limited spaces available within the group but for those interested in creative writing and / or joining the Belmullet Creative Writers group contact Maria on 087 185 7280.
A fundraising tractor run will be held on the April 13, with all donations going to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Registration is at 12 noon at Una’s Bar in Blacksod with the tractor run departing at 2pm, followed by entertainment with the Sweeney Macs afterword’s.
Geesala Boxing Club congratulate two boxers who were in action in the Connacht championships recently. Makayla Ampong picked up her second Connacht title in a row and will compete in the National championships at Easter. Daniel McDonagh had to take the hard route by winning three tough contests to claim his fourth Connacht title recently in Castlerea. Daniel, having been beaten by the narrowest of margins in the National U18 Middleweight final last month, will be in action in the National Stadium in the junior two championships after Easter. Best of luck to both athletes.
Our Ladies Secondary School TY students will host a production of ‘Mamma Mia - The Musical’ on Wednesday and Thursday, February 28 and 29, at 7.30pm in the school hall. Tickets are €10 and €5 for U8’s. Tickets are only available to buy in the school office and cannot be reserved without payment in order to facilitate everyone. For any ticket enquiries contact 097 81157.
Minister of State Dara Calleary TD has recently announced funding for Erris under the 2024 Regional and Local Roads Scheme. Complimenting Cllr Sean Carey and Mayo County Council for their input Minister Calleary said, ‘I am pleased to see that Erris is very well represented in Mayo’s annual allocation of €36.6 million for regional and local roads. Bundaile Sea Wall has been allocated €155,000 and €400,000 has been assigned for specific improvements on the R313 Glencastle and €100,000 for the L5258 Foxpoint. I want to thank Cllr Sean Carey for his assistance in advocating for these projects’.
Thanks has been extended to everyone who turned out for the Eileen Maloney Memorial Darts competition with 90 players turning out on the day. A huge congratulations to Harry Bancroft on winning and well done to Brendan Conway runner-up. €3000 was raised over the two nights with all going towards Ballyglass RNLI and Pullathomas graveyard.
Join Ballyglass RNLI on February 28 at the inshore station in Belmullet at 8pm for their AGM. Why not come along and join the team that fundraise to ensure they have two lifeboats in Erris with crews fully trained and ready to go to sea to save lives. They always need volunteers to join the service.
Recently Pat Walker making a very generous donation to Ballyglass RNLI where he diligently served for many years and supports the station to this very day and has instilled all his values in his family. Pat was pleasantly surprised at his birthday celebrations where he was joined by the old and new crew. They have also shared some of Pats words on the night. Pat Walker, in his own words.
‘When I walked in the door of the Western Strands Hotel, I was shocked and pleasantly surprised. A room full of good vibrations of family, friends and colleagues, a history of my life acquaintances. We had a great night thanks to Lilly, Lorraine and PJ who organised it. The hotel for the fine food served, Angela Geraghty for the amazing cake that captured the boat we have fished in for years. The people who came and gave presents and cards on the occasion.
The sea has been a big role in my life since the first day in 1969 when I left the shore as a fisherman with my father and brothers in Blacksod Bay. For over 20 years I was part of the crew of the Ballyglass Lifeboat.
My thoughts on opening the cards and seeing the money given to me, I felt the fitting thing to do was to put a portion of the money to a charity close to my heart and put the remainder towards the food. Everyone got enjoyment and contributed to a worldly cause. I also feel very fortunate to be here after all the dangerouss situations I found myself in. A life as a fisherman is often regarded as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
I often put it down to the mutual respect that evolved over the years of sailing the Atlantic Ocean between man and sea. The power of nature and the fury of the sea can be unforgiving and rarely gives a second chance.
At my age today and everyday are good days. The birthday surprise party was a day and night to remember for all the right reasons. ‘’ Pat and his family have expressed their thanks to everybody for their kindness to Pat.
CLG Cill Chomáin GAA Club is gearing up for an exciting fundraiser with their Lyp Sync Battle on March 24, and they need your support to make it a success.
This fundraiser is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your commitment to supporting local initiatives while gaining exposure among the dedicated members and followers. By sponsoring the event, you'll not only contribute to a worthy cause but also enjoy prominent recognition across all their promotional materials and social media platforms.
There is different sponsorship levels involved, so contact for more information. 087 6198205/083 1191930 Kiltane GAA Club.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €11,500 with the two €50 winners being Breda Flynn, Roy and Lauren and Jessica Munnelly, Geesala while Claire Gaughan, Doohoma and Hughie Carey, Bangor both won €25. The two online winners were Kathleen Munnelly €50 and Ann Flannery, Watford €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex Bangor this Tuesday, February 27, at 8pm with a €700 jackpot in 49 calls or less.
The annual club registration/membership is now due and can be availed of on either of the following, in the complex Bangor on Friday, March 1, from 7.30 to 9pm or in Geesala Community Centre on Sunday, March 3, from 12.
Erris Family and Community Support Centre are hosting an empowering event for all women in the community as part of their celebrations. An event will be held on Friday, March 8, at 7pm in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel with music and refreshments on the evening. Sarah Paradise will be delivering an impactful workshop on the evening; The Empowered Woman's Way - 7 Steps to successfully creating the life you want. So join us to celebrate, connect and be empowered.
Congratulation to Shannon Conway of S.C. Beauty Rooms in Belmullet. Shannon picked up three awards at the recent Irish Hair and Beauty awards in Dublin recently. Second in the Make-up Influencer of the Year, freelance Make-up Artist of the year (West and Ireland).
Traditional music, song and dance, will be held on Friday, March 1, at 7.30pm, in Áras Inis Gluaire (Arts Centre), Belmullet, followed by a 'Rambling House' session, in Trá Buí, Holmes's, Doohoma from 9.30pm. All welcome to join in.
Deepest sympathies to the family of Bernadette Shevlin (née Leonard and better known as Bernie), Upper Barrack Street, Belmullet and formerly of Ballinamue, Crossmolina; John Walker (better known as Johnny), Barnagh East, Clogher; Eamon Deane, Attawalla, Bangor Erris; Martin Ruddy, Glencullen Lower, Bangor Erris; Valentine Ruddy (better known as Val), Muingaroon, Barnatra; Bridget Murphy, Bridget (née Reilly), (Foxrock, Dublin, and previously of Surgeview, Blacksod. May they all rest in peace.
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, which runs from March 1-17, is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of the native language and culture. Beidh go leor imeachtaí eagraithe i bparóiste Chill Chomáin i rith an tréimhse seo.
