This week’s winner of our 50:50 jackpot was Calvin Flannery , c/o Edward O’Connor, who won €440. The €20 winners were Monica Niland, David Joyce and Jamie Butler. Next Monday night’s draw is in Costello’s Bar at 11o’c sharp.
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This week’s winner of our 50:50 jackpot was Mary Fitzgerald, Kilmaine, who won €420. The €20 winners were Kathleen McGuinness, Martin Finnerty and Michael Keane. Next Monday night’s draw is in Art’s Bar at 11o’c sharp.
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Ballinrobe Ladies Football club is indebted to Liam Jennings Butcher, Bridge Street, for his recent generous sponsorship of new jerseys for the U10 team. Liam, who played football with Ballinrobe for many years, and his wife Noreen, who won All-Ireland ladies football medals with Ballinrobe Community School, are strong supporters of the club, and their children wear the club jersey. The pictures show the team wearing the jerseys in Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe, and in Croke Park, during their recent trip to the famed stadium for a Gaelic4Girls event. Noreen Jennings is pictured second from left, back row, in the Flanagan Park photograph.
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Update, Tuesday, August 16: Funeral arrangements have been announced for the late John Cummins. They are listed in this death notice: Cummins, John, Bellavista, Neale Road, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo. 12th August 2016, suddenly, surrounded by his heart broken family. A devoted husband to his wife Martina and wonderful father to his children Lydia, Isabelle, and J.V. (John Valentine). Predeceased by his mother Clare and sister Anna, deeply regretted by his father, John Valentine (Val), brothers Richard & Vincent, sisters Paula (Australia), Fiona (Navan), brothers in law Mario & Sean, sisters in law Ann, Fionnuala & Mary, partners Denise & John, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace Reposing at Cummins Funeral Home on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm. Private removal on Friday to St. Mary’s Church Ballinrobe for requiem funeral mass at 2pm with burial immediately afterwards in New Cemetery Ballinrobe. House strictly private at all times. Cummins Funeral Directors, Ballinribe, Co Mayo Ballinrobe GAA club regrets to announce the sudden death while on holidays in Spain of John Cummins (53). John was a prominent businessman in Ballinrobe for many years and a member of the town’s best known family enterprises. A native of New Street, Ballinrobe, John was a lifelong member of the club, including playing for the club at all under-age and adult levels. He supported the club in many ways, including his generous sposnsorship and support for under-age teams. Support like this has been a vital cog in our club for many years. John’s son JV is a member of the club’s U16 team, and John’s brothers Vincent, a former club treasurer, and Richard both played in the Ballinrobe colours at all levels also. John’s death has cast a pall of gloom over Ballinrobe where he was an extremely well known and respected individual. John’s wife Martina, formerly McGrath, is a native of Convent Road, Ballinrobe, and the club extends its deepest sympathy to his son JV; daughters Lydia and Isabelle; father Val; brothers Vincent and Richard; sisters Paula and Fiona; extended family and a wide circle of friends. As a mark of respect Ballinrobe GAA Club has postponed all games this weekend, including tonight’s South Mayo U16 B semi-final v Claremorris and tomorrow evening’s Mayo SFL Division 1B game v Shrule/Glencorrib. Funeral arrangements will be added here. The club will form a guard of honour at the funeral ceremonies. May he rest in peace. Picture above, taken in 2013, shows John (second from left) persenting a Cummins’ Super-Valu sponsored jersey to club PRO Billy Horan. Declan Corcoran, Chairman, Donal Mc Cormack, Secretary Ballinrobe GAA Club
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The Gaelic4Girls (G4G) programme in Ballinrobe was a tremendous success, with 43 girls taking part over 8 weeks. This LGFA national programme was held in association with Ballinrobe Ladies Football Association. The programme targeted girls between the ages of 8-12yrs who were not part of a Ladies Football Club and introduced them to the sport in a fun environment. The girls were taught the basic skills of Ladies Gaelic football and then demonstrated their new skills through two separate days of mini games. The G4G programme concluded on 03rd June in Flanagan Park with the presentation of t-shirts and certificates to all participants in the Maple Youth Centre on Sunday 12th June. The Maple Youth Centre was full to capacity with all the girls, coaches, members of Ballinrobe LGFA and parents amalgamating for the presentation. The Co-ordinator of the programme, Aidrienne Gleeson, addressed the crowd and recognised the effort put in by all involved to ensure the programme was a success. complimented all the new coaches who helped out during the G4G programme, for all their work over the past number of weeks and requested them to stay and help with the Coaching of the U10 & U12 Girls. Aidrienne also thanked the D.J., our very own Martin O’ Connor who had a disco for the girls and all the parents & coaches that baked all the goodies for this special occasion. The girls were individually presented with their t-shirts and certificates by Diarmuid O’ Connor, whose surprise visit only heightened the excitement of the day for the girls. Some had photos taken with Diarmuid others got their t shirts signed. .It has been clear to see for all involved what a fantastic initiative this programme was and the consistent turnouts every Friday evening were justification that the girls enjoyed the 8 weeks. The enthusiasm shown by all was a joy to behold and bodes well for the future of Ladies Football in Ballinrobe. It was fantastic to see the dramatic improvement in the girls’ skills levels throughout the programme and all the participants really enjoyed the programme. Prior to the commencement of the programme all schools in the local areas were visited to promote the initiative. The girls made many new friends through the programme, another important benefit of participating in Ladies Gaelic Football. The G4G programme provided a safe and nurturing environment for the girls to develop their athletic and social skills. Most importantly, all the girls got the opportunity to play Ladies Football, with all different abilities descending on the pitch on a weekly basis. G4G has also served to integrate members of the community, with many different nationalities taking part and trying Ladies Football for the first time, with great results. All girls were encouraged to join Ballinrobe Club and to date 34 of the 43, 79%, have signed up and play with Ballinrobe U8s, U10s or U12s. We are hopeful that more of the girls will sign up after the holidays in September. Last week, 25th July the girls headed off to Croke Park to partake in their second Mini Blitz. This was a fun filled day where the girls participated in mini-games where they showed of their newly learned skills, (More on Croke Park to follow at later date). We encourage as many volunteers as possible to help out the club during training sessions and matches. All parents of the G4G Programme in Ballinrobe, older siblings of underage players in the club, former players, current players over 16 years of age and any other adults who would be interested in volunteering within the club are invited to come meet Aidrienne. If you are able to help out or would like further information, please contact Aidrienne on (086) 126 0136.
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This week’s winner of our 50:50 jackpot was veteran club PRO Billy Horan who won €550. The €20 winners were Johnny Flannery, Rachel McCarthy and Oliver Kelleher. Next Monday night’s draw is in the Valkenburg Bar at 11o’c sharp.
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This week’s winner of our 50:50 jackpot was Mary Murphy, Glebe Street, who won €540. The €20 winners were Noel Ansbro, Pauline Donnellan and MJ Naughton. Next Monday night’s draw is in John O’Hare’s Bar at 11o’c sharp
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He’s Niall Murphy from the Kilmaine road, son of Ken and Ann-Marie. He played with our club for many years, as did his brother Harry. Niall now lives in Rennes, France, where he is a leading light of the local GAA club – read about the Rennes trip to Ballinrobe three years ago HERE. Now Niall has been selected on the European team for the Etihad Airways GAA World Games in UCD, starting this weekend. It is a singular honour for Niall – there are 85 clubs in Europen and Niall has been selected on the side to represent all of them. The club is trying to raise a few quid to fund the trip to Dublin. You can contribute HERE. Allez le Niall!
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Mary Murphy, Church Road, Kilmaine, whose death has occurred, was mother-in-law of long-serving club stalwart Martin Murphy. The club extends it sympathy to Ann, Martin, and broader Murphy family on their sad loss. Martin has served in virtually every role in the club, and was goalkeeper on our team that won the 1979 Mayo intermediate football championship. He has also been an inter-county referee. Funeral details are available HERE
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This week’s winner of our 50:50 jackpot was Keith Mongovan, Quin, Co. Clare, and c/o Biggins Bar . He won €540.The €20 winners were PJ O’Malley, Dermot Keane and Martin Finnerty Next Monday night’s draw is in Inch’s Bar at 11o’c sharp.
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