Great news here for our very own Luke Jennings… Super Keeper! Luke Jennings put in a massive performance to seal victory against the Dubs in an exhilarating game, and the @MayoGAA shot-stopper is deservedly named the Electric Ireland Football Player of the Week! #GAAThisIsMajor https://t.co/IM9GJVn1j4 — Electric Ireland (@ElectricIreland) July 31, 2019
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Mary O’Neill (nee Corcoran), Creagh Road, Ballinrobe, whose death took place on Saturday last, was a member of a family with a long and distinguished involvement in Ballinrobe GAA Club. A strong supporter of the club and all other community activities in Ballinrobe, Mary was an intensely popular figure and news of her death occasioned great sadness locally. She taught in Coláiste Mhuire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, from 1967 until her retirement in 1998. A committed member of the Fine Gael party, she had a deep love of politics and built up enduring friendships with many leading political figures. In 1979, she ran for election to Mayo County Council. Her husband, Art, who passed away in 2006, was a prominent player for Ballinrobe for many years, and also wore the Mayo jersey at under-age and senior levels. He lined out on the team that won the 1958 Mayo Junior Football Championship, scoring a goal in every championship game during that historic season. He later served in a number of capacities within the club, including as senior team manager, and was a recipient of the club’s Hall of Fame award. A number of their children played men’s and ladies football for Ballinrobe, and her nephew, Declan Corcoran, is the current club chairperson. Mary O’Neill, RIPThe O’Neill family have long been associated with the pub trade in Ballinrobe, and their premises, Art’s, at the top of Bridge Street was a well-known ‘sports house’. The tradition continues next door where Mary’s son Shane and his wife Geraldine operate a bar – also known as Art O’Neill’s – and the venue is host to the club’s 50:50 draw every six weeks. Mary’s son Owen Roe is heavily involved in the club as a coach and fund raiser. Sympathy is extended to her sons Shane, Owen Roe and Art Rory; daughters Joni, Keelin and Nicola; brother Mark; sons-in-law Michael Walsh, Seamus O’Toole, Fergal Morahan; daughters-in-law, Geraldine and Maria; grandchildren; brother-in-law Hugh Red Hugh (USA); sisters-in-law, Philomena, Gertrude (USA); nephews; nieces; relatives; neighbours and friends. Her remains will repose at her residence (F31 NX47) on Tuesday from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 1 pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe, with burial immediately afterwards in the New Cemetery. House private to family and neighbours. The club will form a guard of honour on Wednesday as her remains are removed from the church to the cemetery. Ballinrobe GAA Club.
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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 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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Update – Wednesday, February 20: Aidan’s funeral details are available HERE. At the bottom of this page, you will also see newly added pictures of Aidan in the Ballinrobe colours. Friday night’s 50:50 draw and Saturday morning’s Robe Rockets are both postponed this weekend as a mark of respect. Club members will not be selling 50:50 tickets in the local pubs on Saturday night either. Ballinrobe GAA Club is saddened to announce the sudden death of Aidan Golden (40), a distinguished wearer of the club’s maroon and yellow jersey. He played with Ballinrobe at all levels, including as a member of our first 15 in the 2000 Mayo Intermediate Football and U21 Championship final wins over Ballaghaderreen and Kilmaine respectively, and the 2004 Mayo Senior League Final victory over Knockmore. Aidan, Lakelawns, Ballinrobe, who celebrated his 40th birthday just a few weeks ago, died suddenly after taking ill on Sunday, February 17, during a family holiday in Portugal. His death has cast a pall of gloom over Ballinrobe and the entire south Mayo region where Aidan was an intensely popular figure. Aidan was a regular fixture on Ballinrobe teams from U10 level upwards as he grew up on Ballinrobe’s Clonbur Road, and apart from the 2000 county title wins, he also won a South Mayo Minor Football Championship and was a sub. on the team that defeated Shrule-Glencorrib in the 2002 Mayo Intermediate final. Supporters of the club recall with great fondness Aidan’s rendition of ‘We Are The Champions’ from a balcony in Cornmarket when the U21 team returned home to Ballinrobe with the county cup. Members of his family have had a long association with the club, including his brother, Brian, who played for the club for many years and also served as the club’s treasurer. He also played for Ballinrobe RFC at all levels and enjoyed his regular games of golf at Ballinrobe Golf Club. Aidan was employed by McGrath’s Limestone, Cong, a local business which has always been extremely supportive of Ballinrobe GAA and various other sporting organisations in this region. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Aedemar; parents James and Marguerite; brothers Brian and Noel; and sister Mary; nephews; nieces; and a wide circle of family and friends. The club will form a guard of honour at his funeral ceremony, details of which have not yet been announced. Our club Registration Night, scheduled for tomorrow night (Tuesday) , has been postponed as a mark of respect. Declan Corcoran, chairman, Ballinrobe GAA Club.
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11 December 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Dela Mc Hale c/o Johno’s €390. 3 & €20 winners John Niland, Patricia Butler and Paddy Donnellon. Next week Johno’s at 11pm. 04 December 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Karena Delaney, Clonbur Road €380. 3 & €20 winners Chris Mellett, John Craddock and Noel Sheridan. Next week Valkenburg at 11pm. 27 November 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: John Dermody €420. 3 & €20 winners Dermot Keane, Trish Butler and John Farragher. Next week Inch’s at 11pm. 20 November 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Des May €355. 3 & €20 winners Jimmy O Malley, Michael Coyne and Paddy Donnellon. Next week Luke Carney’s at 11pm. 13 November 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Martin Murphy €515. 3 & €20 winners Bernie Burke, John Farragher and Noel Ansbro. Next week John O Connor’s at 11pm. 06 November 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: John Niland €410. 3 & €20 winners Seamus Macken, Jimmy Sweeney and John Farragher. Next week John Biggins at 11pm. 30 October 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Delma Coyne, Rathredmond €425. 3 & €20 winners Ken Gill , Cathriona Gillen and Monica Niland. Next week Martin Costello’s at 11pm. 23 October 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Delma Coyne, Rathredmond €415. 3 & €20 winners Liam Graham, John Dermody and Seamus Macken. Next week John O Haires at 11pm. 16 October 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Anthony Mc Cormack, Cloongowla €373. 3 & €20 winners Noel Sheridan, Paddy O Malley and Noel Galvin. Next week Valkenburg at 11pm. 09 October 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Liam Mc Cormack, Cloongowla €355. 3 & €20 winners Bridie Feerick, Michael Keane and John Dermody. Next week Luke Inch’s at 11pm. 02 October 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Carney’s Syndicate, Abbey Street €305. 3 & €20 winners MJ Naughton, Michael Keane and Martin Groonell. Next week Luke Carney’s at 11pm. 25 September 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Aidan Twibill , Ballinrobe. €415. 3 & €20 winners Trish Butler, Kieran Biggins and Ray Hughes. Next week John O Connor’s at 11pm. 28 August 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Hugh Laffey c/o Jarleth Connaughton.. €410. 3 & €20 winners Patricia Butler, Martin Costello and Monica Niland. Next draw September 25 Biggins at 11 pm. 21 August 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Michelle Finnerty, Creagh, Ballinrobe. €560. 3 & €20 winners Michael Sheridan, Paddy Donnellan and Michael Monaghan. Next week Costello’s at 11 pm. 14 August 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Pat and Michelle Duffy, Cloverhill €475. 3 & €20 winners John Dermody, Seamus Macken and Brendan Macken jnr. Next week Hilltop at 11 pm. 07 August 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Vincent Cummins, New Street. €405. 3 & €20 winners Clare Kelly, Deirdre Mannion and Kevin Donnellan. Next week Valkenburg at 11 pm. 30 July 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Declan Corcorcan, Rahard €455. 3 & €20 winners Paddy Donnellon, Patricia Butler and John Niland. Next week Luke Inch’s at 11 pm. 24 July 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Richard O Connor, Kilmaine €400. 3 & €20 winners Peter Leonard, M J Naughton and John Farragher. Next week Luke Carney’s at 11 pm. 17 July 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Geoffrey Mc Donald, Brownstown €515. 3 & €20 winners John Dermody, PJ Sweeney and Michael Coyne. Next week John O Connor’s at 11 pm. 10 July 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Collette Macken, Main Street, Ballinrobe €561. 3 & €20 winners Pat Duddy, Sean Costello and Michael Keane. Next week Biggins Bar at 11pm. 03 July 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Justin Crowley, Liskillen €653. 3 & €20 winners Caitriona Egan , Alan Keane and Isodore Hanlon. Next week Costellos at 11pm. 26 June 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Ernan Flannery, Kilmaine €515. 3 & €20 winners Pauline Donnellan, Hughie Murphy and John Niland. Next week Hilltop at 11pm. 19 June 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Dympna Malone, Liskillen €420. 3 & €20 winners Peter Doherty, Dallas Dallaghan and Iarlya Reilly. Next week Valkenburg at 11pm. 12 June 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Conor Feeney, Ballintubber €620. 3 & €20 winners PJ O Malley, John Farragher and Trish Butler. Next week Inch’s at 11pm. 29 May 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Ailish Farragher, Church View €510. 3 & €20 winners John Dermody, John Farragher and Michael Coyne. Next week Luke Carney’s at 11pm. 22 May 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Vinny Cummins, New Street €310. 3 & €20 winners Patricia Butler, Evan Delaney and Aneik Hamon. Next week John O’Connors at 11pm. 15 May 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: TOC c/o Inches, €405. 3 & €20 winners Brendan Chadwick, Seamus Macken and Dermot Keane. Next week Biggins at 11pm. 08 May 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Chloe Murphy, Carn, Ballinrobe €444. 3 & €20 winners Seamus Macken, Noel and John Niland. Next week Costello’s at 11pm. 01 May 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Jarlath O’ Connor, Milehill, €462. 3 & €20 winners Noel Ansboro, Enda Flannery and John Farragher. Next week Arts at 11pm. 24 April 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Maria Moran, Glebe Street, €455. 3 & €20 winners Enda Flannery, Seamus Macken and Bernard Warde. Next week The Valkenburg at 11pm. 17 April 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Breege O’Connor, Creagh road, €630. 3 & €20 winners Elizabeth Fogarty, Noel O’ Malley and Olga Luczewsta. Next week Inch’s at 11pm. 10 April 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: David Colleran, Clonbur road, Ballinrobe, €512. 3 & €20 winners Monica Niland, Margaret O’Connor and John Niland. Next week Luke Carney’s at 11pm. 03 April 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Seamus and Johnny c/o Inch, €670. 3 & €20 winners PJ Sweeney, Noel Ansbro and Mike Coyne. Next week John O’Connor’s at 11pm. 27 March 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Kathleen Feerick, Knocknakillew, €370. 3 & €20 winners Liam Egan, John Farragher and Monica Niland. Next week Biggins at 11pm. 20 March 2017 This week’s 50:50 winner: Catherine Dunne, Carn, €520. 3 & €20 winners Tom Watson, ‘Rubie’ and Sean Flanagan. Next week
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Mayo Senior Championship – Group 4 Sun, 18 Jun, Venue: Páirc Josie Munnelly, (Round 2), Castlebar Mitchels Football V Ballinrobe 14:00, Ref: Charlie Collins Let’s all make a special effort to get there. But if you just can’t… Full commentary here on Club Radio with Tom Carney, Padraic Costello Snr and hopefully someone from Castlebar Mitchels.
Ballinrobe GAA club regrets to announce the death of a loyal and popular member of our club, Michael John Murphy, New Street, Ballinrobe, a former recipient of our Hall of Fame award. A native of Kilmaine, Michael John became actively involved in all aspects of the club’s operations when he moved to live in Ballinrobe. He was groundsman at Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe, for many years, and took great pride in ensuring that the club’s playing and off-field facilities were always of the highest standard. One of his major contributions to our club was his overseeing of the development of our new dressingrooms, and the Peter Browne Memorial Stand, in the mid 1980s. Additonally, Michael John was a strong supporter of the club’s fund-raising activities and was a reliable seller of a considerable number of tickets for our weekly draws. Local referees including Christy O’Haire (RIP), Martin Murphy, Sean Murphy and Padraic Costello were always able to count on Michael John when they needed an umpire for club and inter-county games. He would always bear a calm and unflustered demeanour regardless of the importance of the game or the closeness of the exchanges. Members of his family also lend their support to the club in a variety of ways. As a mark of respect to Michael John, tonight’s (Monday) 50:50 draw has been postponed until next Monday night, when it will be held in Luke Carney’s Bar. In a broader community context, Michael John was heavily involved in the building of An Sportlann (now Lakeside Sport & Fitness Club) in the early 1980s. The club will form a guard of honour to give a fitting send-off to a veteran club member who cared deeply about our fortunes. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Reposing at Cummin’s Funeral Home Ballinrobe on Tuesday evening from 5 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 1 o’clock with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery. House private. Michael John is predeceased by his wife Teresa and daughter Helen. He is survived by his sons Joseph, Michael, John, Gerard; daughters Ann, Marian, Bernadette, Angela, Therese; sons-in-law John Slone, Gabriel Heneghan, Michael Robinson, James Dooley, Tom Conlon, Miko Gibbons; daughters-in-law Carmel, Dolores, Maureen, Gillian; brother Patrick; sister Margaret; nephews; nieces; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; relatives; neighbours and a large circle of friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and his wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Declan Corcoran, Chairman, Ballinrobe GAA Club
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Our senior team are at home to Islandeady this Sunday (May 14) at 12 noon in Division 1B of the Mayo senior football league. Let’s get a large home support out on the day. After winning away to Mayo Gaels a few weeks back, we continue on the hunt for league points. Full commentary here on Club Radio with Liam Horan, Padraic Costello Snr and hopefully someone from Islandeady – Cormac Moran did a great job last time we played them, we’re on his case this morning…
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Matthew McCormack, Cloongowla, a member of our club’s U10 boys team, was our Junior Reporter for today’s Treanlaur Catering Mayo SFC clash with Ballina Stephenites at Flanagan Park. [audio:http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Matthew2-report-ballina.mp3] He helped Tom Carney and his commentary team of Tom Maughan (Ballina Stephenites) and Liam Horan (Ballinrobe) with some stats and even gave his view at half-time. Somewhat presciently, he predicted a Ballina Stephenites comeback at that stage – and his prophecy proved all too accurate, alas as they rallied to beat us by two points in a closely-contested encounter. Matthew is interested in sports journalism and as you will discover when you listen to his match report here, he’s a dab hand at it. The young members of the club had a big part to play today – Eva Gallagher, also 9, and a member of the club’s U10 ladies football team, delivered a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. Matthew and Eva both showed big day temperament today. Well done to the two of them. You can listen to Tom Carney’s full commentary on the game HERE
