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Castlebar Town FC launch Club Development fundraising Initiative
Castlebar Town FC has announced the launch of its exciting development program for 2022. The Club has some ambitious plans for the years ahead with some capital projects in the pipeline and the development of its academy and adult teams. The fundraising committee has a fantastic fundraiser planned to kick off over the June bank holiday weekend with some great prizes, such as home heating oil, hotel breaks, barbeque, cash prizes, hampers, and much more. The official launch will take place over the day in Market Square Castlebar on Saturday, June 4, where members of the public will have the opportunity to purchase tickets. Recently crowned Connacht senior champions, Castlebar Town ladies team with the Mary Walsh Memorial Cup will launch the fundraiser. The draw will take place on July 30 live on Facebook. Tickets are €10 and available from club members and at Market Square on Saturday, June 4.
Tuesday Tidy Up in Belmullet
The Tuesday Tidy-Up evenings have commenced again. All ages are welcome to join Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet Tidy Towns ) every Tuesday evening in Belmullet town. Meeting at the tourist office on Quay Street at 7.15pm. Please help them to keep Belmullet beautiful! Litter-pickers, gloves and bags are provided. Call (097 ) 20977 for more information.
Knock Market at the Plaza
Knock Market at the Plaza takes place Sunday, May 29 from 10am to 3pm, with beautifully hand crafted gifts made by local crafters from the west of Ireland; adjacent to Knock Shrine, wheelchair accessible, free car park and toilet facilities close by along with great shops and restaurants. Market at the Plaza takes place on the last Sunday of each month. If you would like to take part in the market please contact Leonie on (086 ) 8486924, E-mail: [email protected] or follow their Facebook page @Knock Market & Events.
Anam Cara bereavement support meeting
On Tuesday, May 24, Anam Cara will hold their Mayo meeting in The TF Royal, Castlebar at 7.15pm. All bereaved parents are welcome, regardless of the age of the child or circumstances of death, the meeting is free of charge. Registration is not required, just turn up. Anam Cara would welcome any bereaved parent in the Mayo area and surrounds to attend. For further information on this event and all other supports Anam Cara offer, their information line is (085 ) 2888888 or by email [email protected].
Roxboro Defibrillator AGM
The following officers were re-elected at the annual general meeting of Roxboro Defibrillator Committee, held in Roxboro NS recently. Chairwoman: Cathy Lydon; Vice-Chairperson: Veronica Gilligan; Secretary: Noreen Gilligan; Joint Treasurers: Dympna Malone and Marie Burke and PRO: Liam Horan. Cathy told the meeting that all trainees in the locality are now certified until June 2023, and outlined the defibrillator checking and maintenance schedule for the year ahead. A ‘mock’ emergency will be organised later in the year and the possibility of a community event, which would double as a fundraiser, was also discussed. Further details will be announced soon. The defibrillator was brought to the scene of a local emergency once in the past year, but wasn’t actually required as an ambulance had already arrived on the scene. Cathy said that the availability of a defibrillator and trained personnel was reassuring for all in the locality. She also thanked outgoing joint treasurers Sarah Gibbons and Ashling Jennings for all their work.
Balla CRD
Balla Bingo has a prize fund of €11,000 every week at the community Centre in Balla at 8pm. You can play at the centre or online at www.balla.ie to buy your books. Balla CRD is recruiting a Caretaker, send applications to [email protected] with CV and cover letter before June 3. For more info on role, contact [email protected]. Balla CRD is running Beginner Adult Weighted Hula Hoop Fitness classes every Monday night in May, Meditation classes every Tuesday from 8pm to 9pm, Adult Jiving classes every Wednesday evening and 25 card Drive every Saturday night in Balla Community Centre. Call the centre at (094 ) 9365843 for more information.
Claremorris Show is back
It has been announced that following an absence of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Claremorris Agricultural Show will make a welcome return on Sunday July 31. The event, long recognised as one of the premier shows in the western region, will once again host a huge array of features including livestock classes, showjumping, trade fair, dog show, cookery demonstrations, children's entertainment and live music acts on stage. A spokesperson for the show paid tribute to the unprecedented support the event has received over the years from many sources including sponsors, exhibitors, competitors, performers, traders, local and national political representatives, and of course the general public who attend in their thousands annually; likewise the tremendous support from the many volunteers who assist each year in the smooth running of the show making it a truly family and community occasion. With a little over 12 weeks to go to what will be the 102nd staging of the event, updates will be available on various media platforms including the show website www.claremorrisshow.com
Ballinrobe gearing up for a community day to remember
Plans are at an advanced stage for Ballinrobe’s Community Day in the Parish Centre on Saturday, May 21. The main purpose of the event, which will run from 1pm to 3pm, is to allow locals to vote on the proposals that emerged from the recent Community Futures process. The proposals will be displayed on the day and ample voting boards will be available to ensure all preferences are captured. Among the indoor attractions will be displays of the entries in the art, photography and story competitions. In the car park, local clubs and organisations will host promotional stands and children will be entertained by a face painter and a balloon modeller. Ballinrobe Men’s Shed will provide musical entertainment, while transition year students from Ballinrobe Community School will perform musical numbers from their production of The Wizard of Oz. There will be dancers, a plant your own seeds table, and an environmental display. Senior members of the community will share stories from days gone by. There is no charge to attend. On the same day, The Racecourse will host a festival of running and renowned Ballinrobe tenor Sean Costello will stage a concert from 7pm to 9pm in the Library. Tickets, costing €20, are on sale in usual outlets. For more information, visit the Believe in Ballinrobe or Tacú pages on Facebook, or call (087 ) 4111343.
Volunteer and help raise vital funds for your local Hospice or home care service
Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, is delighted to announce that Hospice Sunflower Days will return to towns and villages all over the country and this year’s event will take place on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. Hospice and specialist palliative homecare providers nationwide are calling on you to volunteer to sell sunflower merchandise over the course of the two days. If you would like to volunteer and take part in the on-street collection, contact your local hospice or home care service today. Contact details for your local hospice can be found at www.togetherforhospice.ie/hospices
Mental Health Engagement and Recovery meetings
For people who have experienced mental health difficulties or like to assist in solving mental health issues, why not join in with Community Healthcare West, who are now back to physical meetings starting the week of May 23. Their Mayo meetings will take place in Ballina on Tuesday, May 24 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in the Dolmen Clubhouse, Bohernasup, Ballina, F26 Y4E0 and in Castlebar on Wednesday, May 25 from 7pm to 8pm in the Cairde Club, Unit 2, Rock Square, Castlebar, opposite the Mall, outside the main entrance to St Angela's School.
Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine
It's that time of year again and the committee of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine is delighted to announce that work will be commencing shortly on the 16th edition of the magazine which will be due out at the end of October 2022. The committee would appreciate any stories, photos, parish information, etc, that people would like to be included in this year’s edition, please send copy to them by email: [email protected] or contact any committee member. Check out their Facebook page www.facebook.com/kilkellykilmoveemagazine for updates. Thanks are extended again to the community for continuing to support the Parish Magazine.
Football for All in Ballyvary
The FAI along with Mayo Sports Partnership and Ballyvary Blue Bombers have started a Football For All Programme at Ballyvary Astro Turf. The programme takes place at 11am on Saturday mornings and will run for May and June. For more information or to register call Anne on (086 ) 0666154.
