Local Notes: Langan family, Belmullet present the Derek Langan Memorial Pool competition trophy
Damian Langan and members of the Langan family presenting the winner of the Derek Langan Memorial Pool competition to Edmund Holmes for the second year.
Danny Byrne Band brings their electrifying show to the Broadhaven Bay Hotel for a mental night of music and craic. They are feeling festive and generous so they decided to run a competition on their Facebook page. Win 2 tickets for the dannybyrneband for Friday, December 27, in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel Haven Nightclub. Doors open at 10am. Winner will be picked on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Lights Parade this year is in aid of Motor Neurone Disease and it will take place on this Saturday, December 14, beginning at 6pm. Why not make a day of it with Belmullet outdoor Christmas Market at Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet Car Park from 2-6 and afterwards watch the Christmas Lights Parade. Entry fee €20.
This year’s Carols by Candlelight event will take place in the Old Church, Belmullet, on Saturday, December 14, after 8pm Mass in Belmullet. Sa tSean-Seipéal, Dé Sathairn 14 Nollag, tar eis Aifreann in mBéal an Mhuirthead. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne agus beidh deoch te do chách. Hot drinks for everyone. Admission free – donations gratefully received.
Míle buíochas to author and psychotherapist Michael Ryan; mind-set and performance coach Marie Sweeney Khalifa; and behaviour support specialist, Emily Togher for a wonderful occasion recently. The conference and canapés event in relation to anxiety management for teens was enlightening and entertaining, and the food and service provided by the Erris Coast Hotel was superb. The feedback from attendees was excellent. The organisers - Mayo North East SICAP, Erris Workability, Erris Youth Disability Network- EYDN and HSE Sláintecare - are looking forward to organising another similar event in 2025!
Huge congratulations to Our Lady’s Secondary School 1st year boys GAA team who captured the 1st year Post Primary Cup recently by defeating St. Tiernan's College, Crossmolina, in a super game at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. Both sides were unbeaten this year in the lead up to the game and there was very little between the teams during the contest. The game began frantically with both sides exchanging some excellent early scores. They began to take control during the middle third of the game, but Tiernan's managed to claw their way back into the match as they approached the closing stages. Thankfully, they managed to find an extra gear in the final minutes of the game and claimed a memorable victory. Team captain, Harry Padden accepted the cup. Overall, it was a real team effort and the school were so proud of the determination shown by the young lads. A special mention goes to Mr Upton, Mr O'Donoghue and Michael Joe Barrett for their tireless work with this team since September. Hard work pays off!
Results of a game which was held last recently; 1st John and Jean Beard; 2nd Deirdre Fitzpatrick and Ann McDonnell; 3rd Mary Maughan and Bridged McMahon. Bridge is an endlessly interesting game. If anyone would like to join a beginners group in January (six lessons) contact Jean at 087 2398919.
The parents and staff of Naíonra Baile Chruaich express their heartfelt thanks to all who supported their fundraising 25 Card Drive on Friday, November 29, in Ballycroy Community Centre. A special acknowledgment is due to the local and neighbouring businesses that generously sponsored prizes for the raffle. Míle Buíochas.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €15,600 with the two €50 winners being Lily Mangan, Meadoran and Barbara Barrett, Bangor while Brendan Hegarty, Bangor and John Munnelly, Geesala both won €25. The two online winners were Claire Nicolle, Bangor €50 and Cora Clarke, Dublin €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex Bangor this Tuesday, December 10, at 8pm with a €650 jackpot in 48 calls or less.
