Local Notes: Students from Gaelcholaiste Chomain on an adventure tour to Westport as part of St John Paul 11 program.
Students from Gaelcholáiste Chomáin went on an adventure recently to Westport as part of the St. John Paul II program, they climbed Cruach Pádraig, undoubtedly a challenge, but they managed to reach the top of the mountain! Many thanks to the teachers who went with them and who organised this enjoyable trip, Master Philibín, Master MacCahill, and Master Cameron. Good for you all!
The inaugural Blitz na gCamán was held by Gaeltacht Iorras Iománaíocht agus Camógaíocht Club in the superb facilities of CLG Cill Chomáin on Friday, September 27. Close to 130 children from seven National schools in Erris (SN na hEachléim, SN Corr Chloch, SN Béal an Mhuirthead, SN Dú Thuama, SN Gaoth Sáile, SN Gleann a Chaisil and SN Inbhear) took part in the iománaíocht, camogie and foireann meascaithe competitions. Bhí go leor Gaeilge le cloisint agus na páistí ag cleachtadh an teanga.
The schools competed for three memorial shields on the day, the Mary Linnane Shield for camogie was won by SN Inbhear after a great final against S.N. Béal an Mhuirthead. This was the first ever camogie competition played in Erris and Mayo Camogie Board Secretary Caroline Conway and Development Officer Jennifer Houlihan were in attendance to spot the emerging talent as well as provide a skills clinic during the day.
If the camogie final was unique, the Iománaíocht final for the Ciaran Mallon Memorial Shield went to a golden score after being level at full time. Corr Chloch prevailed after a lovely move from defence to attack, that left a shot on the SN Beal an Mhuirthead goal that was nearly saved by the ‘keeper. Ciaran’s son Donnacha as well as his parents Ricky and Mallon were in attendance for the presentation of the shield to Corr Chloch. Cian O’Toole, the new Mayo Development Officer was impressed by the committed defence of both teams and the level of skill on display. His coaching clinics during the day, alongside their coaching friend from Maigh Tuartha Joe Greaney provided each child with a chance to improve their skills.
The final of the fiercely competitive foireann meascaithe (mixed teams) competition was played between SN Dú Thuama and SN Gleann a Caiseal for the John Barrett Memorial Shield with SN Gleann a Caiseal emerging narrow winners. Sean Barrett, who sponsored refreshments for the children on the day, presented his father’s memorial shield to the winning team.
Is breá le Gaeltacht Iorras Iománaíocht agus Camógaíocht an Gaeilge labhartha a chur chun cinn, is páirt dár ndúchas í. Rinneadh chuile scoil agus scoláire a nGaeilge a chleacht ar an lá agus thug Eimear Ní Ghallachóir ó Gaeilge Iorras féirín beag do na páistí Is mó a rinneadh iarracht, beatha an teanga í a labhairt.
Ní bheadh lá mar seo indéanta marach go leor oibre ó go leor daoine. Ba mhaith le Gaeltacht Iorras buíochas ó chroí a ghlacadh le CLG Cill Chomáin agus An Scéim Soisialta Tuaithe as ucht an páirc agus na háiseanna iontach atá acu a chur ar fáil agus iad réitigh go slachtmhar.
To the teachers who travelled and supported the school teams on the day – go raibh míle maith agaibh, níl neart gan cur le chéile.
The draw was held on September 29, and the numbers drawn were; 12, 15, 21 and 25 with no winner for a jackpot €7,600. The house prize of €100 was won by Michael Harrington, Kilkelly and the €30 offline winners were Caden Burns, Stonefield and Dolores Kelly, Balla. The €30 online winners were Liz Rafter, Glenamoy and Dee Gallagher, Donegal. The jackpot in the latest draw was €7,700 with the draw in the Lighthouse Tavern.
Deepest sympathies the family of Tessie Reilly, 25 Church Road, Belmullet, and formerly of Lakefield, Bunnahowen in her 94th year; Patrick Joseph Heston, age 82 years from Doohoma; Peggy Doherty (nee Mills), Gorthmellia Mills, Barnatra; Paddy Gallagher (PJ) Brockley, London and formerly of Derrycorrib, Barnatra; John (Johnny) Monaghan, Stonefield, Carrowteige, and formerly of London, Belmullet; John McNulty, formally McNulty Coaches, Chapel Street, Belmullet and formally Killygordon Co Donegal. May they all rest in peace.
Winter miles lead to summer smiles! Welcome to all the new members. Winter training programme is in full swing but the club are at their maximum number in all groups. They will still want to hear from you though, let them know you are interested and if a space becomes available they will let you know.
The 2024 fundraising AmAm will take place on the weekend of October 19 and 20. To book your slot call the golf shop or drop in. There are great prizes on offer with 4 Golfstyle vouchers up for grabs for the winners.
The 2024 Grainne Uaile competition continued recently when the club hosted the home leg in Belmullet. On a blustery day across the links, they put in a solid team performance and they have overtaken Achill and hold a lead of 8.5 points over near neighbours with Mulranny now a distant third place.
Top performers on the day for Belmullet were Martin Cosgrove and Cathal Doherty who had a great score of 44pts.The 3rd leg is in Achill next Sunday.
The 1st Annual Peter (Pete) Lavelle Memorial Darts Competition will be held on Sunday, October 20, with Round Robin Doubles (bring your own partner) at McGuire’s, The Valley Inn Bar. Names are being taken from 3pm and the games start at 4pm. There will also be a raffle on the day in aid of RNLI and Pullathomas Graveyard. Entries are confined to Erris.
The Ballyglass RNLI golf classic will be held on this Saturday, October 12, at Carne Golf Links. It will be an amazing event, helping an amazing team, in the most amazing golf course.
An Alcoholic Anonymous open meeting will be held in the IWA centre in Logmore on October 27, at 5pm. There will be speakers from AA and Al-anon on the day.
St Brendan’s College extend thanks to Garda Micheál S Gorman for delivering the Lifesaver project to the 5th year students. The lifesaver project is a new road safety program focusing on hard hitting and realistic road safety presentations and videos and this coupled with the school being a pilot school for the new TY road safety program will hopefully help them to play their part as a school in education around road safety.
The college were delighted as a school community to host the annual Mayo Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning for first year parents recently in St Brendan’s College. Mrs Reillys LCVP class ably assisted HSCL Mary Gaughan and SCP Róisín Heavy in welcoming parents and their neighbours from the IWA School Leavers programme.
Well done the 1st year boy’s Gaelic football team who defeated Swinford in the first round of the Mayo Championship. The lads ran out convincing winners on a score line of 8-06 to 3-06. The game represented a first chance for many of these young lads to wear the Our Lady's jersey and the school look forward to following their journey over the next few years. A special mention goes to today's captain, Antony Padden, who also managed to score a hat trick.
The international students were treated to a trip around the area to show them some of the interesting and beautiful places that surround them. Accompanied by two O.L.S.S. teachers they visited sites of great historical, environmental and scenic value so they could get a sense of the local culture and heritage. They visited Dún na mBò fort and blowhole, Blacksod lighthouse and St Deirbhile's Abbey as well, to name but a few.
The school were delighted to commence this year's World of Work programme, in partnership with Vermilion Energy. Last year's group received a Highly Commended Award for their work in establishing a wildflower garden in the school as part of their Yes Campaign submission. The 2024/2025 group are already brainstorming ways to make the school even more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Well done to all involved.
First year students have completed their first four weeks in OLSS and the time has flown. In this short space of time the first years have taken part in team bonding at Coláiste Uisce, a coaching session with the TYs and Mayo GAA, a storytelling workshop with seanchaí Neil de Burca, the girls junior team have played their first football game and the boys are playing their first game this week. The OLSS Subject Taster Programme is well under way and students will shortly be picking their subjects for Junior Cycle.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €14,700 with the two €50 winners being; Cait Cosgrove, Bangor and Nellie McDonnell, Bunalty, while Anne Marie Gaughan, Attawalla and Philomena Healy, Glenamoy/London both won €25. The two online winners were Jarlath Mangan €50 and Poilin Ni Chiaran, Doolough €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex Bangor this Tuesday, October 8 at 8pm with an €800 jackpot in 51 calls or less.
