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The club extends sympathy to Elaine O’Brien on the passing of her father Mike Connolly, Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway. Elaine is married to Norman O’Brien, a member of our club’s U12 management team and a former manager of our senior football team (2009 to 2012). Their sons play in the Ballinrobe colours. The funeral takes place this evening (Tuesday) and tomorrow in Galway. Full details are HERE May he rest in peace.

From John Gilrane, U10 team manager: “We had our last U10 outing yesterday against Kilmeena over at their pitch.  Team photo is attached. Missing from photo today are Ben Doyle, Darragh Lynch and Jamie Tracey – all unavoidably absent. “We fielded two teams and both played two games. Teams were well matched and all games were evenly contested. Kilmeena were very good hosts and brought all players and parents into their clubhouse afterwards for tea, sandwiches etc. “We would like to particularly thanks the parents who brought their children to training all year, and who attended home and away games, often helping with transport.”

Note from U10 manager John Gilrane: “No training this Sat morning as there are lots of other events on for kids. “Match in Kilmeena on Sunday, we’ll leave from our pitch at 11am. “From replies, appears plenty cars travelling over so we can car pool. “If your child can’t go can you let us know so we can firm numbers with Kilmeena. Also, anyone else planning to drive over,  please let us know so we confirm we are ok for transport.  Thanks.”

Note from Mayo County Board: On Sunday the 27th of October Breaffy and Castlebar Mitchels will play in the 2013 Mayo Senior Football Final. On the day we will be having a free draw for three 2014 “Cairde Mhaigh Eo” Memberships. Please circulate THIS FORM to your members/supporters. Each entry must be presented on entry to the ground on County Final Day where officials will be present to collect same. These forms will only be collected on the day on entry to the ground. One entry per person and each person availing of the draw must attend the County Final

We urge all our supporters to turn out in large numbers on Sunday next for our vital Mayo SFL Division 1A clash with Claremorris, in Claremorris at 12noon (ref. Jerome Henry). We are fighting to stave off relegation from Division 1A of the league and two points from this game would be a massive boost. We hope to see all of you there.

UPDATE, TODAY, MONDAY OCTOBER 14: Congratulations to Stephen and his Corofin team, who had a convincing win in this final. They now play either Breaffy or Castlebar Mitchels, who contest the Mayo final.   Every good luck to Stephen Rochford who manages Corofin versus Salthill-Knocknacarra in today’s Galway SFC at Tuam Stadium (4o’c). Stephen, who played all of his club football with Crossmolina, has been living in Ballinrobe for a number for years and is a member of our club’s coaching committee. Along with Alan Flynn – the current Galway senior football trainer – he led our U21s to a Mayo B title a few years back. He is married to Lauragh Gill, a member of a well-known Ballinrobe family.Stephen reached the pinnacle of club football in 2001 when he played on the Crossmolina team that won the All-Ireland title (Andy Merrigan Cup). Quick question to see if you’re tuned today, input your answer below: what is the name of the cup presented to the winners of the Galway SFC?