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David Waldron is new senior team manager

David Waldron, a native of Milltown who teaches in Claregalway, is the new manager of the Ballinrobe senior football team. He was ratified at last night’s meeting of the club’s Executive Committee. Details of his backroom team will be finalised shortly. He is wished every success in the role. Ballinrobe have been drawn in the same group as Castlebar Mitchels, Ballina Stephenites and Crossmolina in the Mayo SFC. The players have been training over recent under weeks under the guidance of player Conor Keane, who is a qualified fitness specialist and the owner of a popular gym in the Ballinrobe area, and David’s involvement will commence this coming weekend.

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Quiz night in aid of Ballinrobe Ladies Gaelic Football Club

Our Ladies Football Club are holding a Quiz in Costello’s Bar, Abbey Street, Ballinrobe on Thursday 4th February. We would like to invite you all to come join us on the night. Guaranteed to be loads of fun with plenty of spot prizes. Quiz starts at 9pm. Tables of 4 at €10 per person. Even if you can’t make a full team please still come as there are sure to be others looking to join a team. First prize sponsor – Jennings Butchers Sponsors of spot prizes Joanne Hynes Pharmacy Murphy’s Centra Flannerys Restaurant Devour Bakery JJ Burke Car Sales Ken Murphy Menswear Barker Fuels and Feeds Angela Emsen-west (local artist) Vaughan Shoes Rapuzal Hair Salon Chrysilis Beauty Salon Ballinrobe Acupuncture Clinic Treacy Pharmacy Ballinrobe Mc Hugh’s Lakeside Sport and Fitness Walkins Gift Shop We look forward to seeing a large attendance on the evening. Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage

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Bord na nOg Awards Night celebrates successful year

By Billy Horan, Club PRO Ballinrobe Bord na nOg celebrated a satisfying 2015 at an Awards Night in Ballinrobe Community School last week. Divisional titles were won by the under 13, under 14 and under 16 sides, while the under 16 team lost to an impressive Ballaghaderreen side in the county final. County player Donal Vaughan made the presentations and stressed the importance of the cultivation of basic skills. He recalled that winning a minor medal in the Ballinrobe shirt was a special occasion for him and enhanced his confidence. He paid tribute to the coaches and thanked the parents for their active support. The recipients of presentations were: Jamie Walsh (Most Improved Player U12); Sean McTigue (Most Improved Player U13); Cian O’Connell (U14 Player of the Year); Eoghan Burke (Most Dedicated Player U14); Evan O’Brien (U16 Player of the Year); Evan Reaney (Most Dedicated Player U16); Kevin Quinn (Minor Player of the Year); Conor Burke (Most Dedicated Player, Minor). Micheál Keane, who was MC, congratulated the players and thanked Donal Vaughan, the coaches, the coaches and their parents.

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Club Registration Evening.

Dear Club Member, 2015 was a very successful year for Ballinrobe GAA club following the launch of our five year coaching plan. This was the first year of the Robe Rockets and the Ladies club as reformed after an absence of over 10 years. This year we are holding a registration evening in Ballinrobe Community School on Friday January 29th at 7pm to 9pm. Please make every effort to attend, in order to renew your membership for the year ahead. We will be taking membership from all individuals; yound and old, players, non players and club mentors. Getting our registration in place for the year allows club officers to focus on the other many aspects needed to ensure the club is ran in a proper and efficient manner for the year ahead also, so your support would be greatly appreciated on the evening. Your membership fees go towards the purchase of footballs, training equipment, player insurance, GAA affiliation fees and events during the year. Membership rates 2016: First child in family – €50 Two children – €80 Three or more children – €100 Family membership – €120 (two adults and three or more in the family who wish to register) Adult membership (Over 18’s) – €50 Along with this. why not become a member of Club Ballinrobe (Ballinrobe GAA Club’s Patrons Scheme) while you are registering; See various options below: Individual Club Ballinrobe €150 = Club membership plus Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). Family Club Ballinrobe €200 = One Adult Club membership plus All Family Children’s membership plus One Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). The Mayo County Board Club Development Draw is organised by the Mayo Co. Board for the benefit of the clubs. After a certain level of tickets are sold, the club retains 90% of the value. The prizes are very good; Cars, Cash etc. Ballinrobe GAA Club had multiple winners in this draw last year. Inclusion in the weekly 50/50 draw runs from April 1 to April 1 each year. All current paid up members of Club Ballinrobe for 2015 are currently included in this draw. Teams and training; Robe Rockets & Ladies. At the start of the year we will begin with indoor training and weather permitting all teams should begin outdoor training in mid-March. We would expect in June to move to two training sessions per week and that will continue until September. There will be an additional cost for indoor training and this is to cover the cost of the hire of Lakeside. Mouth guards are mandatory for players in all age grades, in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. U6 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2011 / 2010) Any child born in 2011 will need to be accompanied by an adult during training.) Coaches – Donal McCormack, Karen Cusack Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 9am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U8 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2009/2008) Coaches – David Conway, Colm Jennings, Pat Gallagher, Marie O Heir, Andy Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 10am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U10 Boys (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Des May, Padraic Delaney, Peter Byrne, Niall Lynch An indoor Pella (indoor GAA football) league will run from early February to mid-March on Friday evenings. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U10 Girls (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Aidrienne Gleeson, Mick Bradley, Katie Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 11am with a Pella league in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U12/U13 Girls (Children born in 2005/2004/2003) Declan O’Loughlin, Elaine Tracey, Terrance Duddy. An indoor Pella league will run on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 7pm starting 3rd February to mid- March. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. We look forward to seeing you all on the evening. Yours in Football Donal McCormack, Secretary, Ballinrobe GAA Declan Corcoran, Chariman, Ballinrobe GAA Declan O’Loughlin, Chairman, Robe Rockets David Conway Secretary, Robe Rockets — Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage

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Anna O’Loughlin is popular winner of €602

Anna O’Loughlin, a Co. Clare native who has been an unwavering supporter of Ballinrobe GAA club since moving to the town, was last night’s popular winner of the 50:50 jackpot promoted by the club. Anna receives €602 – it might help to offset the thousands she has spent travelling the highway and byways of Ireland following Ballinrobe football and, indeed, hurling teams. The third generation of O’Loughlins is now active in the club – and Anna’s son Declan is one of the driving forces behind under-age boys and girls in the club. The club’s tribute to Christy, Anna’s husband, is published HERE The family donated the Christy O’Loughlin Memorial Cup to the club last year – see HERE. The picture at the top of this page is of the Corofin U10 team after receiving the Christy O’Loughlin Cup.

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Bord Na Nog AGM

Dear Club Members, Please note that the Ballinrobe GAA Club AGM is to be held Friday Night next, 15th January, at 8.30pm in Tacu, on Main Street, Ballinrobe. Our club enjoys a great underage presence throughout the club and following on from last year’s success for our teams it is hoped that further success will follow in 2016. We would be urging all club members to make an effort to attend tomorrow evening. Donal McCormack, Runai — Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage

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Ballinrobe GAA Club go 50/50

Dear Club Member, As some of you will be aware our long running GAA Club Lotto came to an end last Monday night, congratulations to the winners of the numerous prizes given out at the last draw in Inch’s. As a club we also take this opportunity to thank everyone who has bought tickets over the years for their valued support, along with this we were very reliant on our lotto selling teams and local outlets that sold so many tickets over the years and for this we as a club are extremely grateful for all the hard work provided. A new era begins next Monday night as Ballinrobe GAA Club launches its 50/50 draw in John O Haire’s Pub, Cornmarket. The first draw will take place at 10.30pm on the night. Ballinrobe GAA 50/50 tickets are on sale from all usual outlets around the town, and as a club we will continue to sell at weekends around the local public houses to any interested parties. As a club we are lucky enough to possess a large and committed group of members, vital sources of fund raising are crucial to ensure the club can continue to improve at all levels. In this regard we would appreciate all support given to this new initiative. Finally on behalf of the club, we wish the very best for the coming year to all members and hope for a successful 12 months for all our players and mentors Donal McCormack, Runai — Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage

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Pre-match interviews, Over 25s v Under 25s, followed by LIVE VIDEO STREAMING

  Pre-match audio interviews HERE Excitement mounting. Video will be live HERE   Update, Christmas Morning, hope Santa was good: The Wrap Party + Video will be in Biggins’ Corner Bar at 4pm – this is likely to be an all-ticket affair, with significant black market activity, so be vigilant. Update, December 24, shortly before The Big Man goes on The Big Run (and we don’t mean Donie or Davy breaking upfield): This game is now changed to 12noon. It’s a Garda request apparently – they want to avoid the traffic chaos of previous years. The game will be live streamed with Cos Cam, as outlined below. Watch it HERE.  The video will be shown at 4pm in a secret location (a secret that will be prised from Declan Corcoran on this Holy Night, by one means or another…) Reminder of the traffic difficulties three years ago: Update, December 15: And this is not a joke. Micheál Keane has confirmed a) he won’t play – which is a big disappointment, b) he will shoot the video – which is a big boost, c) he will live stream the game on the day, and d) he will even have Cos Cam on match referee Padraic Costello Snr (who has also confirmed his availability today). It’s getting serious now. The video of the game will also be shown afterwards in a local hostelry.   The (almost) annual St Stephen’s Day Game will take place this year at 2pm in Flanagan Park. The Under 25s will play the Over 25s. Birth certs will be requested. Further details later but you can pencil in this for the day after The Big Day. Our new Players’ Rep James Quinn is actively canvassing participants, in case you want to avoid taking his call when you see his number coming up. And if you’re over 25, you should be very wary if you see David Killeen sidling up to you some night over the early festive period. Referee will hopefully be Padraic Costello Snr, and he might double as match analyst for the video.

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