Local Notes: Thomas wins World Cup Trout Fly Angling Championship
Thomas O'Donovan, from Ballisodare in Co Sligo, was the winner of the World Cup Trout Fly Angling Championship on Lough Mask. He is pictured with members of the organising committee, from left: Declan Gibbons, Dominic Curren, Esther Sweeney (Secretary), Ronan Cusack (Boat Manager), Michael Vahey, Adrian Gorman, Billy Burke (Chairman), Kevin Egan (Treasurer), Queen of the Lakes Elyse Brouwer, Denis Kelleher and Joe Cusack (President). Picture: Trish Forde
The official launch of the 2025 Ballinrobe Agricultural Show will take place on Friday, August 15, at 8.30pm in Flannery’s Bistro, Cornmarket.
The Ballinrobe Agricultural Show will be held on Sunday, September 7, at Ballinrobe Racecourse.
Meals on Wheels are hot meals delivered to individuals at home (either on a temporary or long-term basis). Meals on wheels can make your life easier. This service covers Ballinrobe and the Lake District area. Deliveries take place on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s and consist of soup, main meal and dessert. People can also avail of two meals on Monday’s and Thursday’s. Those interested or who require further details and information, are asked to contact the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, at 094 9542908 or 087 2347438.
The results of the captain’s 9-hole mixed scramble competition held on Thursday, July 31, were as follows: Front 9: 1st, Dan Eastop, Kevin Feerick, Noel Galvin, Evelyn Lydon; 2nd, Chris Loftus, Vincent Hennelly, Vincent Dornan, Leo Gannon; 3rd, Alan Sammon, Peggy Butler, John Garvey, Ian Brocklesby.
Back 9: 1st, Paddy Lee, Blánaid Dempsey, Padraic Costello, Teresa Gavin; 2nd, Danny Merrigan, Robert Biggins, Eamon McDermott, Helena Burke; 3rd, Michael Cunningham, Willie Connolly, Ann Marie Mulvey, Denis Harrington.
The results of recently held competitions are as follows: 2025 Gents Captain’s Prize, 1st Christopher Mellott (139), 2nd David Fleming (142), Gross Niall Staunton (157), 3rd John Horan (142), 4th Justin Keady (145), 2nd Gross Rory Jennings (159), 5th James Connolly (145), 6th Michael McManamon (146), Cat 1 John C. Burke (148), Cat 2 Joe Cradock (147), Cat 3 Darren Munroe (146), Cat 4 Tom Finnerty (159).
Past Captain competition results: Tom Moran (148), first 18-hole Sean Fahey (69), 2nd 18 hole Tom Conlisk (73), 1st 9 Dylan Walsh (32.0), 2nd 9 Earnan Naughton (33.5), 3rd 9 Iarla Reilly (34.5), 4th 9 Timothy Hanly (32.0), longest drive 1 Brian Collins, longest drive 2 Daniel Merrigan, nearest to pin 1 Vincent Connell, nearest to pin 2 Denis Conroy.
Gents Captain Prize to Ladies, winner Ann Treacy (70), 2nd Peggy Butler (71), Gross Aileen Tierney (89), Cat 1 Mary Daly (74), Cat 2 Angela Murphy (74), Cat 3 Lisa Biggins (72), Front 9 Emer Feerick (34.5), Back 9 Ann Brown (31.5).
Moran family results, 1st Sinead Daly (40), 2nd Maria Doherty (38), Gross Linda Meehan, 3rd Ann Joyce (38), Front 9 Aine O’Grady (20), Back 9 Beatrice Schaks (25).
The Ballinrobe Tidy Towns Group is currently looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out with painting, picking and planting, or would like to contribute with administration or social media, then you are asked to email ballinrobett@gamil.com.
There was no winner of the €28,100 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, August 4. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 25 and 29. The match three winner (€100) was Liam Duffy.
The junior men’s team begin pre-season training on Wednesday, August 13 (tomorrow), at The Green. New players are welcome. For further details and information, you can contact any club member or message the club’s Facebook page.
Pre-season training for the club’s women’s team began last Friday, also at The Green. New players are welcome and further details and information are available by contacting Jill at 087 6446065. The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, August 3, with Mary Langan the winner of €450.
A rugby referees’ course will take place in the University of Galway, Dangan Sports Campus, on Saturday, September 13. Those interested are asked to email andrew.fogarty@irfu.ie or contact 086 3490818.
There was no winner of the €2,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Tuesday, August 5. The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 22 and 28. The €30 winners were Eoin Hughes, and Enda Maye. The €25 winners were Dan Murphy, and Maire T. Lydon.
There was no winner of the €30,000 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, August 4. The numbers drawn were 8, 19, 27 and 38. The €25 winners were Richie Stiles, Yvonne Murphy, Barbara Mangan, and Jaqueline Heraty.
There was no winner of the €21,500 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, August 4. The numbers drawn were 7, 14, 16 and 26. The lucky dip winners (€20) were; annual lucky dip Aoife Kelly, weekly lucky dip Aoife Kelly, online lucky dip Alan Burke.
There was no winner of the €9,400 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, August 3. The numbers drawn were 12, 22, 30 and 34. The €50 winners were James Flynn, Garrymore; Una Healy, Farmhill, and ‘PJ the DJ’, Mollyroe.
Ballinrobe Musical Society will stage 'Michael Collins - A Musical Drama' in Ballinrobe Community School from Easter Sunday, April 5, to Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Written and scored by the late Bryan Flynn, the show traces Michael Collins' life from the 1916 Rising to his death at Béal na Bláth at the age of 31. The society announced the show in Ballinrobe Racecourse at the 2026 Queen of the Lakes Festival.
The numbers drawn in the Western Alzheimers Lotto on August 6 for a jackpot of €10,800 were 12, 18, 09 and 13. The jackpot for the draw to be held on Wednesday, August 13, is €10,900. Your support will be appreciated.
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Islandeady
Thanks to everyone who participated in the annual Islandeady Fun Run/Walk over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Over 300 enthusiastic people participated, quite a few athletes ran the 5 or 10km in superfast time. Most people walked either 5 or 10km, some pushing buggies with little people, while smaller children cycled alongside their parents. Everyone welcomed the array of goodies and refreshments on their return.
Sincere thanks to Islandeady Cycling Club for arranging the event and to all who helped/organised on the day and all those who worked behind the scenes. All proceeds raised are being donated locally to the Ladies Gaelic Football and Islandeady Community Facilities Fund. This annual fun run has proven to be a great success once again, and is much valued as a community event that all members of a family can participate in. A date to remember for next year’s diary.
Islandeady GAA U6, U8, U10 and U12 football training is held every Saturday morning from 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact 087 4533 818 for further details. There was no winner of the last Islandeady GAA lotto draw on Sunday, August 3, in the Halfway, when the jackpot was €11,500.
Heritage Day in Islandeady.
Heritage Day takes place on Sunday, August 17, at 2pm in Jack’s Cottage, in conjunction with National Heritage Week. If you have any historical/heritage worthy items around the house or left in the shed that you feel is unique and part of heritage, bring it along and let its story be told. The Heritage Day is gaining momentum every year and is especially popular with the younger generations who are totally oblivious to some of the customs of bygone days. This day gives parents and grandparents an ideal opportunity to explain to the younger generations, with the assistance of preserved implements and memorabilia how it really was in their younger days. Many tools and machines will be on display and craftworkers on hand to explain their various skills. This promises to be a very interesting afternoon for the whole family and admission is free, so bring your friends and family.
The Islandeady Walks Group walk on Monday, August 4, commenced from the Church car park to the cemetery and back. It was a lovely evening and the group of seventeen people enjoyed a catch up over a cuppa and some refreshments in St Aidan’s room afterwards. Thanks to Fr. Chris for facilitating the group once again. Yesterday, Monday, August 11, the group walked from Cloggernagh East to Annagh, the Castlebar side of Islanded Parish. The group met at 7pm, at the new bridge on the Cloggernagh East road (off the R309, near Aughagower junction. This road runs parallel to the new N5 from Cloggernagh to Annagh and ends across the lake from Islandeady on one side and Raheens on the other. The terrain was flat and as always everyone enjoyed their walk.
Congratulations to Ciaran Moran (Kilbree) who is new caretaker for the community centre. Everyone wishes Ciaran the very best in his new post and look forward to working with him. People can still support the €5 per week direct debit for the new community centre, call Robert on 087 614 5439, email secretary.islandeadycc@gmail.com or Caroline on 087 932 4646.
A huge crowd attended the Mass in Islandeady Cemetery on Sunday, August 3, at 11am. It was, the largest attendance ever witnessed at this special remembrance Mass on a beautiful ‘summer’ morning, in Islandeady’s picturesque setting. What a lovely sight to see so many families, friends and neighbours gathered to remember and pray for their loved ones together. Sincere thanks to Fr Chris, Fr Chas and all who helped to organise and facilitate this special Mass. It certainly was a memorable and emotional event for all who were gathered in a special place of remembrance. Cemetery weekend offertory collection will go towards maintenance and improvements in the cemetery.
An allocation of money was made in 2022 to Mayo County Council towards an Art Project for the three communities Breaffy, Turlough and Islandeady, impacted by the construction of the new N5. Five entries were submitted and a Stone Art Project by James Winnett, titled ‘The Touchstones Project’ was selected. Aoife O’Toole of Mayo County Council is co-ordinating the project and several public consultations and workshops were advertised and held in each area, in conjunction with Islandeady Community Council. It is envisaged they will be installed with public and community invitations in early autumn 2025.
