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The late Paddy Burke, RIP

Paddy Burke, Convent Road, Ballinrobe, who passed away on Sunday evening, was father of Declan and Adrian Burke, two prominent former Ballinrobe footballers. Declan and Adrian played at all levels for the club, and Declan lined out at right half-back on the Mayo team that won the 1985 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship. He also featured on the Ballinrobe team that won the 1990 Mayo Junior Football Championship and starred in the colours of Trinity College, Dublin, during his student days. Declan and Adrian both won a number of under age divisional and county titles with Ballinrobe, and Adrian was a member of the Ballinrobe Community School team that won the 1991 All-Ireland Colleges Senior B Football Championship, the first of nine All-Ireland titles won by the school in the 1990s. Declan played on the Ballinrobe CBS team that won the 1985 Flanagan Cup (Mayo Colleges Senior Championship) title. Both are now prominent businessmen in Ballinrobe. Declan is involved in the club’s Bord na nÓg section as an U12 coach. His wife, Siobhan, is the ladies football representative on our club’s executive committee. Adrian’s wife, Karen, is heavily involved in our ladies club. Paddy’s grandchildren Rossa, Kyle, Katie, Ry-Lee and Naoise play for the club at various levels. Paddy, who was well known in farming and business circles, is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter, Attracta Maria; sons, Declan and Adrian; sisters, Bernie and Bridget; grandchildren, Holly, Katie, Rossa, Kyle, Ry-Lee and Naoise; daughters-in-law, Karen and Siobhan; son-in-law, Niall; relatives and friends. Funeral details are available here: https://bit.ly/2RLztH5. May he rest in peace.   Declan Corcoran, Chairman, Ballinrobe GAA Club.

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The late Mary Julia Keane

The family of Mary Julia Keane (nee Moran), Lavace, The Neale, who passed away yesterday (Thursday), has made an enormous contribution to Ballinrobe GAA Club. Mrs Keane, aged 97, enjoyed a long and fulfilling life and was much loved by family, neighbours and friends. She passed away peacefully at Friars Lodge Nursing Home, Ballinrobe., after enjoying excellent health almost to the very end. She stayed up to date with current affairs. “She was alive for almost every parliament in Ireland’s history” remarked one of her sons as they reflected on a long life well lived. Mrs Keane’s sons Michael and Dermot are former senior officers, team managers and selectors in Ballinrobe GAA Club, along with being significant contributors to the local sporting and education landscapes as teachers in Ballinrobe CBS and Cloonliffen National Schools. Dermot and Michael both chaired Ballinrobe GAA Club, and Michael also fulfilled a three-year stint as club secretary. Although both are now retired from teaching, their legacy lives on. Indeed, the historic appearance earlier this month of St Joseph’s Primary School, Ballinrobe, in the Cumann na mBunscol Mayo Division One boys’ and girls’ football finals evoked memories of many great primary school battles and victories from years gone by.  Dermot was a tireless promoter of primary schools throughout Ireland through his involvement in Cumann na mBunscol. The next generation donned the Ballinrobe jersey with distinction – Michael’s sons Micheál and Ruairi both featured on the Ballinrobe teams that won the Mayo U21 and Intermediate Championships in 2000 and the Mayo Intermediate Championship again in 2002. Both played for Ballinrobe for many years, and also lined out for Mayo – Ruairi captained the county to win the 2000 Connacht Minor Championship and led the team out on All-Ireland final day, where they lost to Cork. Micheál played on the Mayo team that won the 2001 Connacht U21 Championship before losing the subsequent All-Ireland final to Tyrone. Ruairi and Micheál also played on the Ballinrobe Community School team that won the All-Ireland Senior B Football Championship in 1999, and Micheál won a Sigerson Cup medal with NUI Galway. Dermot’s son Conor is now a cornerstone of our Intermediate team and, as a sports and fitness professional, he has helped with the preparation with many teams within the club. His brother Stephen also played for Ballinrobe. Another grandson, Diarmuid Finnerty, son of Tom and Patricia (formerly Keane) Finnerty, played on the Ballinrobe team that won the 2006 Mayo Minor B Championship, defeating Aghamore in a thrilling final. His father Tom was a mentor on that team. Great-grandchildren Max and Catherine Humphreys are up-and-coming members of our Robe Rockets under-age structure and have started to wear the maroon and yellow jersey. Michael’s daughter Sinead has served as a physiotherapist for numerous Ballinrobe teams. Tonight’s 50:50 draw, scheduled for John O’Connor’s Bar, has been postponed as a mark of respect to Mary Julia Keane. Funeral arrangements take place today (Friday) and tomorrow, and details are available HERE. We extend our deepest sympathy to her wide circle of family and friends. Declan Corcoran, Chairperson, Ballinrobe GAA Club.

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U12 Boys in Croke Park

Our U12’s played in Croke Park as part of the Littlewoods Ireland Go Games and Connacht GAA. during the Easter mid term. An enjoyable day was had by all Players, Coaches and Parents.  Please check out the GAA Go Games twitter feedhttps://twitter.com/GoGamesGAA/status/1118141160860602369 that showcases a very sweet goal for the Robe. Well done boys!!  

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Mayo Careers Fair 2019 for Second Level Students

Attention for all our Players in second level, the Mayo Career Fair 2019 takes place in GMIT Mayo on Saturday 12th January from 11am to 3pm. This event is for Senior cycle and pre-senior cycle students and their families.  The Mayo Career Fair aims to give key information to students on their options available to them upon completing their second level. Admission to the event is free of charge. The event will feature over 40 stands from Third level and Post Leaving Certificate Colleges, Apprenticeship providers, employers and career service providers. It is being organised in an innovative joint venture between South Mayo Gaa; the Mayo Local Community Development Committee Education and Train Work Group and the Mayo, Sligo Leitrim Education and training board. Sli Nua Careers.  

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Results of U10/12 Street League 2018

Well done to all our U10 and U12 Boys who took part in our first ever Street League. On a sunny Autumn afternoon, 8 teams with 70 boys played nearly 3 hours of football all representing the area they live. We were treated to wonderful displays of skill, Team work, pure determination and we even had extra time in the Cup Final between Mayo and Donegal. We wish to thank all those who helped with the planning, organisation and running of the day both on and off the pitch. On behalf of the Club we would especially like to thank Colm Jennings, Coaching Officer, Des May, U12 Coach and David Conway U10 Coach for making this idea a reality. Congrats to Donegal winners of the Cup and Kildare who won the Plate. Apologies to Mayo and Tyrone as no team photo to post #Thefutureisbright #prideofthetown Monaghan Kerry Kildare Galway Donegal Dublin Team Results from the Day         Donegal, Street League Cup Winners 2018 pictured with Des May, Coach and Evan O’Brien Kildare, Street League Plate Winners 2018 pictured with Declan O’Connor, Coach and Evan O’Brien

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U10/12 Street League 2018

Our first ever U10/12 Ballinrobe GAA Street league takes place this Sunday afternoon with local pride to play for. We invite Parents, Club members and supporters to come to Flanagan Park after the Minor League Final to show your support to these youngsters. We have 70 players taking part. All Teams are made up of U10 and U12’s with rules being explained on the day and enforced to ensure its fair to all age groups participating. Each Team will play 3 matches in the Qualifying stages, with all Teams progressing to Semi Final stage of either the Plate or Cup followed by the respective Finals. We hope that each player will enjoy what promises to be a fun filled sporting afternoon. We ask that your son be at the pitch for 2pm for their Team talk as throw in will be 2.30pm sharp, please wear Club gear, dress for the weather and remember the Gumshield and gloves. Each Team has been allocated a County from this years All Ireland Super 8 Teams (we included Mayo at Roscommon’s expense) and have a designated Coach for the afternoon. All games will start and finish on Hooter and we will be operating a silent side line for the Coaches on the day. All games will be 20 minutes, 10 mins per half with a small break in between matches There will be a shop on the day with all money raised going to purchase Pella goals for the Club. Please come along to watch our future club stars   Click below to enlarge…  Street League Teams     Match Schedule    

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U14’s Win South Mayo A Championship

Congratulations to our U14’s and their Coaches who are South Mayo A Champions 🏆🏆 Result: Ballinrobe 5-19 Claremorris 2-07. Well deserved victory and just reward for all their hard work and determination. Thanks to Parents, Treacys Pharmacy Ballinrobe Team Sponsors and all who came out to support them this evening👏 Hard luck to Claremorris. Well done to our Minors who also won their Championship match tonight Ballinrobe 2-10 Breaffy 1-10 #Thefutureisbright    

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