Local Notes: Tractor Run Update, Art for Children, Scrabble Club
At the Kilmovee community dinner were, Michelle and Malcolm Farrell, Ballaghaderreen. Pic: James Hunt Photography.
The Ronan Regan Memorial Tractor Run has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 8th. Registration from 12 noon at Ballaghaderreen GAA Club. Run starts at 1 p.m., €20 per entry. Proceeds will go towards Ballaghaderreen GAA Club and the Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice. Your support would be greatly appreciated. The event will celebrate the memory of Ronan Regan. Gone too soon but always remembered.
Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, Ballaghaderreen Support Group wishes to thank all who took part in the walk for Hospice on St. Stephen's Day, and gave so generously to the Hospice. The amount raised was €920. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Ballaghaderreen GAA's 50/50 draw was held on Sunday, January 18th in Old Forge Inn Cloontia. Winner of the jackpot of €685 was
David Drake, Crenane, selling agents, Saturday night team. Next draw is on Sunday, January 25th in Clarke's Bar, Pound Street.
The senior men lost 5-3 to Carrick Town FC in the Roscommon Cup, scorers Cathal Horan, Leon Sinnott -2. The senior ladies lost a well contested game away to Mervue 2-1. Rebecca Finan scored the Ballagh goal.
A mindfulness course will take place on Thursday, January 29th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Shambles, Charlestown Road, Ballaghaderreen. The facilitator will be Catherine Coyle (Diploma in Mindfulness and Positive Psychology).. To book your place, email themindfulpath.ie@gmail.com.
The Irish Cancer Prevention Network is hosting a free World Cancer webinar on Wednesday, February 4" from 12noon to 1.15pm. For further information on how to register etc, contact Caroline Murray, senior health promotion and improvement officer - Cancer Prevention (091 775791 OR 087 4089668) caroline.murray3@hse.ie
The winner of the Ballagh FC 50/50 jackpot of €240 on Tuesday last was Padraig Shryne, seller, Old Forge. Next draw is at the Community Park on this Tuesday. Thank you for your continued support. Tickets are available in outlets throughout the town and online at Clubforce.com.
A 10-week art programme for children called ‘Let's Explore Children's Creativity’ starts on Wednesday, January 21st at the Ballaghaderreen Family Resource Centre, running from 3.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m.. For more information, text or call Philly on 086 136 0154.
Grow mental health peer support group meets every Wednesday, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm at the Ozanam Centre, Oak Grove, Ballaghaderreen. Online group available from 6:30 pm on Grow.ie/peer-support-mental-health.
A monthly meet-up for local artists to chat, share and network is set to get underway at Ballaghaderreen Library. Each month, local or national artists will be invited to present their craft. E-mail creativeplacesballagh@gmail.com for further details.
The scrabble club has resumed on Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m.. at Ballaghaderreen Library. New members welcome.
Need a hand with your smartphone, tablet or laptop? A six-week basic computer course is taking place at The Shambles, Ballaghaderreen. This course offers friendly, practical support for anyone who wants to feel more confident using everyday technology. Running on Tuesdays from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., the course is ideal for beginners. Participants can expect clear, step-by-step guidance on the basics — from using a smartphone or tablet, to getting to grips with a laptop, email, internet browsing, and day-to-day digital tasks.
Do you have a creative or artistic idea? Is it an idea for a small project? Is there a funding application you would like to apply for? Do you need help? The Ballaghaderreen Creative Places Coordinator can help. Sessions on Monday, January 26th, 12 noon - 4 p.m. at The Shambles. Book ahead to secure a one-hour slot by emailing creativeplacesballagh@gmail.com
The Ballaghaderreen Notes is a space for the community — if you’ve local news, a story worth sharing, an upcoming event, a fundraiser, a milestone, or anything happening in and around Ballaghaderreen, feel free to send it in so it can be included for others to see. Whether it’s a club update, school achievement, charity drive, “thank you” note, community notice, or a reminder about something coming up, this column is here to reflect what’s going on locally and to help keep people connected. Contact Erik Nielsen at ballaghaderreennotes@gmail.com
The death took place on Wednesday, January 14th in Toronto of Colette Roberts (nee Crummy), sister of John, Cloonloo. She was predeceased by her husband, Seamus of Kilkenny by her sister, Maura Callaghan and brother, Austin. Sincere sympathy to her daughter, Sharon, brothers John, Cloonloo and Henry, Arklow and to all their families. May she rest in Peace.
Medjugorje pilgrimage from September 30th to October 7th, direct flight ex Knock to Mostar- Marian Pilgrimages- cost €865 a special price until January -will be €915 after. Fr. Michael Quinn and Fr.James McDonagh will travel. Contacts are Teresa Lynch at 085-7401914 and Trish McDonagh 087-2903813.
Skreen-Dromard Drama group present a three part comedy by Jimmy Keary “One Wife Too Many” in Culfadda Community Centre on Saturday, January 24th at 8 p.m.. Tickets available from committee member. Enquiries by WhatsApp to 087-4832762 or call or text Kenny at 087-3920661 or Damien 087-9932160.
Crib donations from the churches in Gurteen parish will go to Aid to Church in Need both for Gaza and nuns who care for orphans and refugees in Ukraine. This is the final week to give a donation -a most worthy cause.
Gerry Guthrie and his band bring a concert tour with special guest TR Dallas to the Coleman Music Centre on Thursday, January 29th at 8 p.m.. Tickets available from – 071-9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com
The Gurteen Celtic lotto draw for January 11th wasn’t won -numbers drawn were ,08,11,16,28 and the winner of the €50 was Mark Dwyer, Keash.
The Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held on Monday, January 12thw as won by Jim Molloy, Mullaghroe, Gurteen who won €546. The club appreciates all support.
Bingo is held every Friday at 8 p.m.- jackpot of €1,700 on 45 calls and the lotto jackpot is €200. Support is greatly appreciated.
