Local Notes: Stephen Reilly and family with the Reserve Champion Connemara of the Day at Erris Show.
Stephen Reilly with his dad John from Piper, Binghamstown, and family with his prize winning pony which was judged 1st in the yearling Connemara Class, 2nd in the confined to Erris Class and winner of the Mícheál Togher Memorial Perpetual cup and Reserve Champion in the overall Champion Connemara of the Day at tShow
Erris Tours 2025 had a wonderful time in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan from June 30 to July 3 last. Over 85 people travelled. The organisers thank all the people that joined them over the many years; to the people that sponsored with spot prizes for the raffle; to Paul Deane London and Glenamoy, Capital Sky Martin Maloney, Luton /Gorthbrack, Brogans Eurospar, Cuffes Centra, Padraic Conroy McDonnell’s Bar, Lavelle’s Pharmacy, Shevlin’s Paint and Hardware, Shannon Conway Beauty, Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Bernie Naughton, Sabrina Conroy, Bernie Bourke, Máire Ruadhain, Mags Lennon and Margaret Cuffe; to the parish offices in Belmullet, Aughoose, Crossmolina; to Tom Reilly Western People, McGrath Coaches for great service over many years; Fr Sean Noone for saying the Masses over the years, Eucharistic ministers and readers and thanks to all the hotels over the years, and finally to Philip and TJ thanks for all the help.
As this has been their last trip a special mention to Mary Irwin for all her hard work in organising the trips over many years.
It's that time of year again folks with lots of entertainment over the weekend, starting on Thursday, August 7, at 5.30pm with the duck race, children's evening followed by 25 card games at 9.30pm in the marquee. On Saturday, August 9, there will be sports and games for all at 1.30pm and on Sunday 10, at 1pm sheep and dog show, barbeque, heritage items, and lots more to enjoy.
The music line up is as follows; Friday its Michael English, Saturday its Ruaile Buaile and Sunday there is Robert Mizzell with local bands supporting. Make your way to Inver for a great weekend.
On behalf of everyone at Bangor Hibs FC they thank everyone that attended and supported the club over the course of the league season. Bangor Hibs welcomed Partry Athletic to Ballybeg for the final game of the season.
The game started off a bit cagey but after 15 minutes the midfield started to get a hold of the game and they started to play football. Continuing on from the last game, they started to pass the ball more quickly (you'd probably say James Heffernan was like a young Franco Baresi at centre half, some might say slightly better looking and can do hair cuts. them win a free kick on the edge of their box, converted by David who calmly played the ball underneath the wall, deceiving the Partry keeper.
Partry equalised against the run of play meaning they went in at 1-1 at half time.
The second half saw Hibs continue with some great passages of play, with James Armstrong in particular giving the Partry right back a really difficult game and Kyle, Josh Reilly and Finnian not giving Partry any time on the ball.
On 60 minutes Bangor Hibs made 3 changes to turn the pressure into the win the lads deserved. This duly arrived with a Wimbledon-esque tactical switch that saw Ryan Connolly send the ball up to Brian McHale who calmly dispatched the ball into the bottom corner to continue his goal a game record for the season and register Ryan's first assist. Hibs saw the game out easily to seal 5th place in the Division and cap a fine season back in Division One.
Thanks again to everyone that’s helped out this season with Hibs. From sponsors to everyone coming down and cheering on the lads.
On Mayo Day this year, one of the most popular attractions in Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, was the first screening of a new, locally-produced documentary about turf-cutting in Erris, called Mixie's Bog. This is a film about the dying art of turf-cutting by hand, as carried out in the Erris area for many generations. It was filmed and produced by local filmmaker Aiden Barrett, and features his brother Mixie describing and displaying all the arcane skills and traditions of turf-cutting by hand, all the while talking about the art of turf-cutting, the changes he's seen, and life in general. The background music, including an original song, The Turfman, is supplied by local musicians Des and Seán Harrington, from the band Trad Lib.
Áras Inis Gluaire are happy to announce that, following many inquiries from people who missed out last time, Mixie's Bog will be screened again in the Áras on Tuesday 12th August, starting at 7.30 pm. The screening will be followed by a Q and A session with Mixie, Aiden and Seán, and refreshments will be provided in the lobby afterwards. There will be a nominal entrance fee of €10, with all proceeds going to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice.
Come along for an evening of nostalgia and chat, as Mixie takes us through the intricacies of a tradition that will not be with us for much longer.
Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club are very proud of their young people who took part in the Swift Irish Junior Coastal Championships in Portnoo Donegal recently. Kate Ginty, Tiernan Gaughan, Sean Gallagher, Nessa Ginty and Sofia Gaughan represented the club so well.
Ballycroy sisters Kate Ginty and Nessa Ginty were placed fourth in the double, Kate having already raced in the single. Sean Gallagher and Tiernan Gaughan competed with a composite Loughros Crew in the quad J16 and together in the double. Sofia Gaughan made a fantastic debut with Nessa in a composite crew with Loughros, and there were medals.
Tiernan joined Loughros in the J18 quad and came third. Nessa Ginty and Tiernan Gaughan came third in the mixed double. The club are proud every day but especially on the day, tough conditions, tough competition but the youth showed courage and character.
Inisturk Island’s Annual Regatta is on August 9. There is no better (or more authentic) way to experience Inisturk than by Currach, the traditional West of Ireland boat that’s been slicing through these Atlantic waters for generations. Join in on the fun by participating in the annual Regatta.
Entry is free and is open to all with many different races which commence at 1pm. There are cups and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with live music from The West Wind after the races.
Whether you’re racing, cheering from the shore, or just soaking in the atmosphere, join for a day full of island pride, tradition, and craic. This is part of the summer-long Taste of Inisturk programme supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €7,000, with the two €50 winners being; Stephen Crawford, Binghamstown and Linda Conway, Glencastle while Sean Reilly, Carne Rock and Amanda Reid, c/o Corner House both won €25. The two online winners were Aoife Getting’s, Bangor €50 and Michelle Barrett, Mountjubilee €25.
Bingo will take place in the GAA complex Bangor this Tuesday, August 5, at 8pm. The jackpot will be €750 on 50 calls or less. The club is in the process of selling the €100 Club Development Draw tickets to assist in funding the completion of the clubs much needed second pitch.
The draw was held on July 27, and the numbers drawn were 4, 5, 8, and 25 for a jackpot €5,300 with no winner. The house prize €100 winner was Amber Conmy, c/o John Healy, Barnatra and the €30 offline winners were Philip Irwin, Lenarevagh and Tony McGuire, Barnatra. The €30 online winners were Dee Gallagher, Donegal and Fiona McAndrew, Monaghan.
What a great day at the Erris Agricultural Show recently. Many congratulations to the organising committee and all the volunteers for a fantastic show. Thank you to everyone who stopped by throughout the day, especially to Chris Byrne who kindly donated the fully restored 1975 Ford 3000 to raffle off in aid of North West STOP-Suicide Prevention Erris branch!
Tickets are on sale from the Erris Family and Community Support Centre and we will be opening online ticket sales in the next week or so.
The Jonathan Cuffe Memorial Walk is on Sunday, August 10, from Mount Jubilee to Geesala at 6pm. This year all funds will go to Ruddy Mangan Family Fundraiser. Registration is €10 on the day. Everyone welcome young and old Refreshments after in the High Chaparral Munnellys.
There was no winner of the lotto draw on Thursday, July 24. The numbers drawn were 3, 17, 18 and 3. Carne Golf Links €75 voucher was won by Gary Donoghue (Glasson). Annette Conroy, online (€50) and Alyssa Farrell, Tarmon (€25) were the lucky dip winners. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on July 31, was €20,800.
Gaeltacht Iorras Iománaíocht and Camógaíocht are delighted to partner with Belmullet Festival to host the Pocáirí Óga fun evening on Tuesday, August 12, at 6.30 to 8pm in the Town Park (behind the Civic Centre). The event is focused on a fun evening for 7 to 12 year old boys and girls with an introduction to hurling/camógaíocht, fun games etc. All are welcome and children can be pre-registered via social media channels (or turn up on the evening). The event is free.
The Great Erris Run 2025 in loving memory of Pauline Sweeney née Corrigan is on next Sunday, August 10 which is in aid of MS Ireland. A huge thank you to the entire amazing race sponsors so far. Your support is making this event so special, and they couldn’t do it without you. Your generosity is helping honour Pauline and raise vital funds for MS Ireland in a meaningful way. If you want to get involved or if you would like to sponsor a prize for the event big or small – it would be greatly appreciated. Every prize adds to the excitement and helps create an unforgettable experience for all taking part. Call Michael directly on 086 0723820 if you would like to donate a prize.
