Local Notes: Tourmadeady U21D County Champions celebrate at annual awards evening.
Tourmakeady U-21 D County Champions 2024 celebrated at their annual awards evening held recently.
The AGM of the Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre CLG will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at 6pm, in the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Credit Union House, Main Street, Ballinrobe. The Eircode is F31KT57.
This year’s Ballinrobe St Patrick’s Day Parade theme will be ‘Shamrock N Robe’. The parade starting point will be Station Road and participants are asked to be in attendance at 3pm as the parade will commence at 3.30pm. There will be prizes for the best floats on the day. There will be live music in Cornmarket from 2.30pm. The 2025 Grand Marshals of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballinrobe are Tom and Kay Treacy.
A special St Patrick’s Day get-together for friends of the Tacú Family Resource Centre, older people, those living alone, and carers, will take place in Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant, Cornmarket, Ballinrobe, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12, from 1pm to 4pm. There will be a three-course dinner and live music. Those interested in attending or who require further details and information, are asked to contact the Tacú Family Resource Centre at 094 9542908 or 087 3802650.
Congratulations to Peggy Brown who was the lucky winner of €100 in last week’s 50/50 draw conducted by the Tacú Family Resource Centre.
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. Deliveries take place on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s, and consist of soup, main meal and dessert. Those wishing to avail of two meals on Monday’s and Thursday’s can do so by notifying the Tacú Centre. This service covers Ballinrobe and the Lake District area.
Those interested or who require further details and information, are asked to contact the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballinrobe, on 094 9542908.
Pendant Alarms for older people are available by contacting the Tacú Family Resource Centre at 094 9542908. The alarms are connected to a contact centre to enable older people of 65 or older, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.
There was no winner of the €8,600 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Wednesday, March 5. The numbers drawn were 12, 21, 23 and 25. Tickets cost €2 each; €25 per-quarter; €50 half yearly, or €100 yearly.
The club held a charity night competition in aid of the Cranmore Centre, on Thursday, February 27 and the results were as follows: 1st, William Enright and Angela Murphy; 2nd, Paul Waldron and Marian O’Connor; 3rd, Sean O'Neil and Breege Connolly; 4th, Phil and Kathleen Walsh; 5th, Irene Walkin and Emer Canny; 6th, Vera Bray and Kitty Farrell. The Presidents Prize competition will commence on March 13.
The third annual Noel Ansbro Memorial Tournament will take place on March 14 and 15 in the Lakeside Centre, Station Road, Ballinrobe. It is expected that over 150 U10 boys and girls players from clubs across Mayo will compete for the prestigious Noel Ansbro Memorial Cups.
The U10 girls’ competition will take place on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7pm, whilst the U10 boys’ competition will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 10am to 3.40pm. Further details and information will be available nearer the date by visiting the Lakeside Lakers Basketball Club’s Facebook page.
Congratulations to the Lakeside Lakers U16 girls’ team on their superb victory against Charlestown on Monday, March 3. The victory secured the league title and ensured two trophy’s for the team this season, with the Lakers having already won the plate competition.
Well done to all involved.
The community walkway at Kilmaine Community pitch is a great venue to get some exercise and to keep-fit during the spring months. All are welcome to pay a visit to the venue and enjoy a healthy walk around the loop.
There was no winner of the €25,900 lotto jackpot draw which was held on Monday, March 3. The numbers drawn were 10, 23, 25 and 35. The match three winner (€100) was Cliona Feerick. The draw for the 2025 Intermediate Football Championship took place on Wednesday last and Ballinrobe were drawn in Group One which includes Ardnaree Sarsfields, Castlebar Mitchels (B) and Lahardane MacHales. Ballinrobe’s opening fixture of the group will be a home tie against Castlebar Mitchels (B). Dates and times will be confirmed later.
Congratulations to former Ballinrobe Town player Emily Jennings who was recently announced as the Mayo FC U19 Women’s Captain for the 2025 season. This is Emily’s second season with Mayo FC. Liam Jennings’ Butcher Shop, Bridge Street, Ballinrobe, will sponsor Emily for this season.
Ballinrobe Town AFC is delighted to announce that membership for the 2025 season is now available for all age groups on the Club Zap platform, from underage academy to adult football. Multi-member discounts are available, as well as the option to spread the cost over three months. For further details and information, you are asked to contact any club officer or visit the Ballinrobe Town AFC Facebook page.
The Ballinrobe Town U18 boys’ team recorded a superb 5-0 victory against Salthill Devon at The Green, on Saturday, March 2, and now progress to round three of the provincial shield competition. Ballinrobe led 3-0 at the break with the goals arriving from Henry Hughes and Domhnall Ryan (2).
Salthill tried to get back into the game during the second half, however, Ballinrobe finished the joust strongly and further goals from Kyle Burke and Ben Place, helped round off what was an impressive display by the hosts.
The Ballinrobe Rugby Club women’s team suffered a gut-wrenching 20-19 defeat at home to OLBC/Corinthians on Sunday week last, in what was a highly competitive Connacht Senior Plate semi-final. There was a large attendance at the Ballinrobe Racecourse venue for this clash and the hosts made a superb start with Amy Horan claiming a well-earned try. OLBC/Corinthians responded impressively though and before the break the visitors had restored parity, and the sides were level at 5-5 during the half-time team talks. The opening exchanges of the new half were keenly contested, but Ballinrobe’s Amy Horan once again found that vital pocket of space and managed to pinch a morale boosting five-pointer. Ailise Burke was coolness personified with the conversion and Ballinrobe led by seven points, much to the delight of the home supporters.
Undeterred, OLBC/Corinthians regrouped, and the Galway visitors managed to conjure up a touchdown to leave the game in the melting pot.
Ballinrobe’s Faith Durkin was in inspirational form and she brilliantly teed-up team captain Rachel Kinneavy, with the latter skipping past several defenders before gleefully crossing the try line. Burke once again slotted over the conversion, and this helped muster a nine-point lead for the Black and White. However, a doughty OLBC/Corinthians refused to throw in the towel and a grandstand finish was in store when the Galway city side plundered a touchdown, thus reducing the deficit to just four points (19-15).
As the game entered its final moments, a lucky break was seized upon by OLBC and they managed to pinch a late try to nudge ahead by a single point with full-time on the horizon. Soon after, the full-time whistle sounded and whilst Ballinrobe were crestfallen, they can certainly be proud of their efforts during what was an enthralling contest. OLBC/Corinthians will now meet University of Galway in the Senior Plate final at Creggs Rugby Club, on Sunday, March 16.
Ballinrobe: Amy Horan, Molly Ager, Sorcha Heneghan, Dara Whelan, Alana McCarthy, Rebecca McAleenan, Hannah Burke, Faith Durkin, Rachel Kinneavy, Annemarie Herward, Caoimhe O’Toole, Aoibheann Holleran, Ailise Burke, Abby Jennings, Chloe Gibbons. The club held its weekly 50/50 draw on Sunday, March 2, with Nicole Nalty the winner of €500.
There was no winner of the €7,200 lotto jackpot draw which was held in Garrymore, on Sunday, March 2. The numbers drawn were 6, 15, 18 and 25. The €50 winners were Colm Hession, Pulbawn, Beibhinn Varley, Ballyglass, and Micheál Mannix, Curraghroe.
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Islandeady Development Company CLG will hold its AGM on Thursday, March 20, at 8pm in Islandeady Community Centre. All board members are kindly asked to attend.
Islandeady Enhancement Group met last week and discussed multiple issues/projects that are continuing at present with many planned for the future. The group thanked Pat, Kieran and members of Mayo CoCo who recently carried out extensive work to repair the old stone Bridge beside the church which was falling into disrepair. The group have also been in contact with the council regarding slippy road surface over the new bridge on the L1811 especially during icy conditions, flooding on the L1811, pot holes on roads, completion of enhancement work various areas along the L1811, new signage/cctv beside recycling bay in the church car park, litter-picking and numerous other issues arising in the community. While the group liaise regularly with Mayo Co.Co, members of the public can also contact the council on any relevant issue.
Results of the game which was held on Monday, March 3, 1st prize was won by Jimmy Ruane, 2nd prize shared by Sean Canney, Peter Reynolds and Mary Brosnihan, 3rd prize shared by Sean Hopkins, Carmel Masterson and John Walsh. Raffle winners were Brendan Gibbons, Sean Hopkins, Frank Sammon and Andrew Holland.
In your prayers you are asked to remember the following who died recently: Malachy Jennings, Slingaune, father of Catherine Kelly, Clogher.
Islandeady Church Choir welcomes ‘newcomers’ either singers or musicians. Contact any member of the choir for information and details. The Church Choir has gone from strength to strength under the guidance of Noreen with Kieran supplying the music
