Erris Eye Issue 12

June 2013 Issue 12 Ná habair ach beagán, ach abair go maith é!

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Iorras Le Chéile

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Erris Agricultural Show

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If you would like to see your area featured in the Erris Eye please get in touch. Anything you may feel will be of interest to our readers or have an event you would like to publish please send details to [email protected], call 086 0651704 or drop in to T&T Clothing on the Square, Belmullet.Community groups and schools can send us news, up-dates and photos and we will print them free of charge. Advertise your business with the Erris Eye as we can offer favourable rates and you are targeting your local market. Our online version is available at www.erris eye.com and can be viewed free of charge. If you have friends and relatives abroad send them a link to the website so they too can keep in touch with all the Erris news.Thanks to everyone who has supported the Erris Eye. It's your platform to use. Bain taitneamh as!

Lettersto the Editor

WelcomeIssue 12

The Erris Eye Team

Cáirde Carmel Volunteers will be going door to door in the Erris area in the coming weeks selling tickets for a benefit dance which will be held in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on 8th June in aid of a local family. This is a worthy cause and your support would be much appreciated.

What Cara Iorrais offers:A drop in service; just call and visit us and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.Monthly support meetings for men and women with a cancer diagnosis (men meet the first Wednesday evening of each month, and the women meet the first Tuesday of each month).*Complimentary therapies; massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, yoga, mindfulness etc.*Art and crafts *Beauty treatments for ladies *Breast prosthesis and garment fittings*Health awareness seminars*Professional counselling on a one to one basis in a private and comfortable environment*A wide range of information booklets*Additional activities on-going throughout the year so why not call in and see what interests you.All services are free of charge

Cara Iorrais Belmullet/Erris Cancer Support ServicesThe new opening times are:Monday: 10.45 am - 2.30pmTuesday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm

Wednesday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pmThursday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm

Friday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm Contact Details: No.2 Church Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Phone: 097-20590

E-mail: [email protected]

Dear Editor,

This last couple of weeks we have heard of nothing on our national news and in the papers other than stories of our politicians' brushes with the law. How they may or may not have acted appropriately, and how as individuals and as public figures they should know better etc etc. Well, I for one feel that there is far too much time wasted in the Dáil and in the media on who did what and if it was appropriate and lets have a referendum because someone thinks it's a good idea. Did we elect these people to sling mud at each other? No, we did not. We elected them to represent us and our country. At this time they should be working together on how to make this a better country for all of us, not having a go at each other every chance they get. It's embarrasing. Seems like some of these guys have too much time on their hands - throw them out I say! Anonymous

1. QPR’s Loftus Road with 18,439.

2. Alan Pardew (Newcastle United).

3. 380.

4. Nick Powell.

5. Eden Hazard.

6. Alan Shearer.

7. Steve Clarke.

8. Sport Direct Arena.

9. Michael Dawson.10. Michael Laudrup.

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Benefit Dance

'Captain' dressed for night out!

WANTED! YOUR OLD LAPTOPS - In any condition We want to recycle your old laptops to raise vital funds to help build a school in Kenya with the Niall Mellon Township Trust Have an old Laptop that has turned into a dust collector? We have the answer - why not donate your Laptop to Charity? Local volunteer - Scott Kilker - is collecting old laptops that are surplus to requirement or broken/damaged...all proceeds from your recycled laptop will go towards helping to change childrens lives in Kenya.

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Are you looking for a one stop shop to source lots of exciting items for your home and garden.Then Gifts Supreme is the place for you. Stocking so much more than the name suggests, you will literally find something for every room in your home here are well as some great ornaments for you garden.Gifts Supreme stock a great range of giftware, cookware, kitchenware and gadgets, bakeware and sugarcraft as well as lots of lighting, mirrors, small furnishings and lots more. The shop really is a treasure trove!

They also offer an engraving service in the upstairs department. Here you can get your silver cups, medals, glass and lots more personalised. The store also has long had a reputation for quality brand names including Galway Crystal, Belleek, Newbridge, Stellar, Prestige, Denby, Typhoon, Cole and Mason and many more.

With Weddings, Communions and Confirmations the flavour at the moment you will pick up everything from a perfect gift to a beautiful piece of jewellery to compliment you on your big day.

You can even find all you need here to bake the cake too!!!There are always great offers on in the store and they run regular giveaways on their facebook page!To find our more call to Gifts Supreme, Linenhall St today or like them on facebook to keep up to date with all the current trends. Phone 094 9027021

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CommunityAras Inis Gluaire‘Art in the Afternoon’ Showcase at Áras Inis Gluaire On Wednesday 8th May, the Men’s Community Initiative at Áras Inis Gluaire proudly put on

a display of paintings which are a colourful collection of works by our group of men who meet here every Monday afternoon. The ‘Art in the Afternoon’ sessions have been facilitated by Joe Murray over the past few months and have proved very successful. The classes will resume again in September for all men over 55 and new participants are encouraged to come along & join the group. No experience is required and the two hour sessions are very relaxed and informal. Depending on demand, it is possible we may also open up these sessions to women over 55 who may enjoy painting. The showcase was launched by artist Amanda Jane Graham who praised the men on their fine achievements. Amanda also has a fine exhibition hanging upstairs in the Gallery which is well worth a look. Refreshments & music by Michael S Togher followed and a lovely afternoon was had by all! The display will remain hanging in the foyer area of the Civic Centre building throughout the month of May as part of our ongoing themed Bealtaine festival ‘Celebrating Creativity As we Age. ’ Do pop in and see the wonderful work, you won’t be disappointed!If you require further information or would like to sign up for the September ‘Art in the Afternoon’ sessions, please contact our Community Officer Lorraine Wilson at Áras Inis Gluaire on 097 81079.

Pictured at opening of Art in Afternoon Showcase are standing (from left to right): Brendan Murray, Artistic Director, Áras Inis Gluaire,Tony Barrett, Martin Goonan, Sean Strain, Joe Murray, Sitting (from left to right) Paddy McGrath, Amanda Jane Graham.

Áras Inis Gluaire : Erris Care & Repair Service Are you over 60 and living in Erris? Do you have any odd jobs around the home or garden that you would like some help with? In association with Age Action Ireland, we are delighted to introduce the Erris Care & Repair Service. We have a team of volunteers managed by our Community Officer Lorraine Wilson, who can be called upon to do those minor jobs for you. Also available, if you wish, are people who can call in on you for a chat & a cup of tea each week. All our volunteers are Garda vetted so you can rest assured you are in safe hands. We carry official ID cards at all times and work in pairs to ensure your safety is priority. If you, or somebody you know, would like to make use of this free and confidential service, please contact Lorraine on 097 81079.

International Men’s Health Week at Áras Inis Gluaire As part of International Men’s Health

Week, on Friday 14th June from 3.00pm to 5.30pm, there will be a free Men’s Health Awareness Event at Áras Inis Gluaire. This will be brought to you by the Men’s Community Initiative, the HOPE project and the Erris Men’s Shed.The afternoon will have various guest speakers, information stands and activity going on. All are welcome! So, if you would like to find out more about Men’s Health Issues or find out about any of the services available to men in the area, do come along on the day.Ailish Houlihan, the Croí Nurse Lead for Mayo and the Croí Nutritionist will present their new ‘Weight Management Programme’ which is going to be tailored specifically for men and will be introduced in Erris in September. We will have a line up of guest speakers & other activity throughout the afternoon with lots of tips available on healthy eating, exercise & lifestyle habits so watch out for posters in the coming weeks. For further information, contact Lorraine at Áras Inis Gluaire on 097 81079.

Tionscnamh um Fheasacht Frithbhruscair 2013 | Anti-Litter Awareness Grants Cuireann Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo fáilte roimh iarratais ó eagraíochtaí pobail, cumainn cónaitheoirí, scoileanna, coistí na mbailte slachtmhara nó eagraíochtaí eile ar mhaith leo maoiniú a fáil chun tionscnaimh um fheastacht frithbhuruscair & frith-ghraifítí a chur ar bun - Foirm Iarratais chomh maith le Treoirlíntí agus Moltaí le fáil anseo.Caithfear iarratais chomhlánaithe a chur ar ais chuig Rannóg Comhshaoil Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo roimh 5ú Meitheamh 2013.Is your organisation planning a project, which will raise awareness to the issue of litter or graffiti? Have you thought of adopting a road in your community and keeping it litter free? If so, you may be eligible for a grant towards the cost of the project. Mayo County Council invite submissions from Community Groups, Residents Associations, Schools, Tidy Town Committees or other Organisations who are interested in receiving funding to co-fund public education and awareness initiatives against litter or graffiti.Completed submissions should be made to the Environment section of Mayo County Council not

later than Wednesday June 5th 2013.Application forms are available from Mayo County Council or www.mayococo.ie.

TG4 ag lorg daoine a bhfuil ceird acu | TG4 seek Irish speaking Tradespeople

T G 4 a g l o r g d a o i n e a b h f u i l c e i r d acu.......leictreoir, tógálaí, péintéir .........le Gaeilge! Tá El Zererro Films ag déanamh chláir do TG4 faoi láthair agus tá siad ag lorg daoine le Gaeilge a bhfuil ceird acu ar nós pláistéirí, pluiméirí, tógálaithe, glascheardaí,{handymen) - daoine a bhíonn ag obair lena gcuid lámha chun páirt a ghlacadh sa chlár. Ba mhaith leo labhairt le daoine a bhíonn ag obair i monarcha nó freastalaithe boird in Óstán chomh maith. Is éard atá i gceist le is an gclár, ná go bhfoghlaimeoidh daoine ceird ealaíne mar shampla, péinteáil nó dealbhóireacht.

Má tá aithne agat ar aon duine a bheadh suim acu, nó atá ag iarraidh tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh i dteagmháil le Fiona Ní Ghiolla Phádraic ag El-Zorrero Films ar 01 5213334/ 086 8795269, n ó s e o l r í o m h p h o s t l e d o thoil chuig [email protected].

El Zererro Films are producing a programme for TG4 and are looking for Irish speakers with a trade such as plasters, plumbers, developers, handymen – people that work with their hands, to take part in the programme. They would also like to speak with people who work in factories or are waiters/waitresses in hotels. The aim of the programme is that the participants will learn an artistic skill such as painting or pottery. If you are interested or know of anyone that might be interested in taking part or would like any additional information, please contact Fiona at E l -Zorrero F i lms ar 01 5213334/ 086 8795269,or please email [email protected].



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Iorras Le ChéileCommunity Development Project

Working with the CommunityMain Street, Belmullet, County Mayo

Telephone: 097 20828Email: [email protected]

www.iorraslecheile.ie

Opening HoursMonday to Friday9.00am to 5.00pm

Lunch: 1.00-2.00pmIf we can help you or your family

If you would like more information on the work we do orIf you would like to get involved in the Project please contact us.

Some of Our upcoming projects and initiatives-

Computer Training for Jobseekers starts on 10th JuneErris Carer’s Event, as part of National Carer’s Week

Computer Programming for Kidz- Summer 2013Suicide Prevention Training for Young People and Adults

Rural Homework Club- September 2013Everyone is welcome and there is no need to make an

appointment!

Erris Community Development Project operates under a strict Confidentiality Policy. All information received in the project is

treated with the utmost confidentiality



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CAVITY WALL & ATTIC INSULATIONBIO FOAM SPRAY INSULATION

for Attics, Dormers, Commercial Buildings, Agri Sheds etc.

Stokane, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo.Contact: Noel Tel: 087-7445555

Gerry Tel: 087 352 1327• Tel: 096-74980 Email: [email protected]: www.brusnaenergysolutions.com



Stir-fried chilli beefServes 2Prep: 10 minsCook: 5–10 minsIngredients250 g sirloin or fillet steak, sliced (all visible fat removed)1 tsp ground black pepperspray oil1 hot red chilli, shredded2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp chopped fresh root ginger1 large carrot, cut into strips1 celery stick, cut into strips1 red pepper, seeded and slicedpinch of five-spice powder1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp hoisin sauce200 g boiled Chinese egg noodles (cooked weight)2 spring onions, shreddedMethod:1. Season the strips of sirloin or fillet steak with lots of freshly ground black

pepper.2. Spray a wok or deep frying pan lightly with oil and set over a medium heat.3. Add the peppered steak strips and stir-fry for 1 minute until seared all over on the outside.4. Add the chilli, garlic, ginger, carrot, celery, red pepper and the five-spice powder. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.5. Stir in the soy and hoisin sauces and then cook for about 2 minutes.

Do you need to lose a few pounds for those summer holidays? Are you fed up "dieting" and going nowhere? Well why not come along to your Unislim class and try our Forever Free plan? You won't regret it! With lots of healthy food losing weight couldn't be easier or more healthy. Lots of fresh foods and no starvation. Unislim, now 41 years running, making it Ireland's longest running slimming club, has always focused on health. Unislim is not a "diet". "Diet" is a banned word from our vocabulary! Unislim is longterm! Its for life. So this summer "love life more" and join your unislim class which takes place on Wednesdays @ 6.45pm over the Co Op. Ring Maureen @ 086 3132340 for details.

Congratulations to Coláiste UISCE on winning the Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge Business through Irish Award 2013.The presentation of the award was made in Breaffy House Castlebar on Sat 25th May. This is a great achievement for the Erris Gaeltacht. Well done Ciarán and Márie and all the team at UISCE. Maith thú!

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Kilmore Ladies Football Club

Kilmore Ladies Football Club are having a great start to their season. The Senior girls are playing well in their league and have the League Cup to look

forward to. The u.19 League is to begin after the Leaving/Junior Cert and the girls are looking forward to the start. The u.14 girls have started their league also and are playing very well holding near top of the table. The u.12 girls played their first match and had a great game. It was obvious that they are becoming a force to be reckoned with. Our u.10 girls are preparing for their friendly matches and will be kept busy all season developing their new skills and techniques and using their matches to progress. Kilmore Ladies Football Club know that the girls will be tied up with study for exams and would like to wish all the girls in exams the very best of luck. Also, the club would like to thank Coach Annette Gallagher the very best of luck in her new adventure and look forward to seeing her soon!

C.L.G. Béal an Mhuirthead – Bord na nÓg50/50 DrawDrawn on 23 MayWinners: €350 Conor Gaughan, Shercock, Cavan, House Prize €50 Riona McIntyre, Drum, Seller: J. McIntyre.Draw takes place every 3 weeks. Next draw 13 June 2013.

CLG Béal an Mhuirthead presents a night of “Strictly Come Dancing” as a fundraising venture in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on the 13th August. Doors open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm sharp. This show will be a first for Erris and the strictly buzz has hit the town already! 12 dazzling local couples will display their talents and

expertise on the dance floor performing a variety of Latin and American dances. At present they are developing and perfecting their steps under the tuition of Tanya Ward of Aisling Dance Academy. A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed with MC Paul Claffey of Mid West Radio so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. All dancers will have sponsorship cards circulating prior to the event so please support them and your local GAA club generously! Watch this space for more details!

Strictly Come Dancing comes to Belmullet!

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Bangor HibsBangor Hibs 7 a side Astroturf for hire contact 083-4107815. Also the club have a full size championship snooker table also available for hire at the same number.

1. Which Premiership ground will have the lowest capacity for the 2012/13 season?

2. Who was awarded the Premiership Manager of the Season award for the 2011/12 season?

3. How many matches will be played in total in the upcoming season?

4. In addition to the high profile signings of Van Persie and Kagawa, which player have Manchester United signed from Crewe?

5. Which player will join Chelsea for the new season from French club Lille for a reported £32m fee?

6. Who, with 260 goals holds the Premiership goal scoring record?

7. Which ex-Chelsea assistant Manager has joined West Bromwich as Head Coach?

8. By what name is Newcastle United’s Saint James’ Park now known?

9. Who will captain the Tottenham side during the coming season?

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Unit InaugurationThe Unit inauguration of the Belmullet / Erris Unit will take place on Saturday 15th June 2013. Mass will be celebrated in by Unit Chaplin Fr. Michael Reilly in Belmullet Parish Church at 5.00pm.A reception will take place in The Gateway, Belmullet afterwards.On behalf of the incumbent members of the Belmullet / Erris Unit I invite you to join us for this historic occasion. Please advise of numbers attending (for catering purposes) by replying to [email protected] no later than Thursday 6th June.Order of Malta Ireland Belmullet / Erris Unit

Mobile 087 7011 540Email: [email protected]

Heneghan ReunionAs the Heneghan Reunion is now drawing closer all events are between 70-90% full, we are now opening up the remaining bookings to anyone who wishes to attend. We have many exciting events, from guided historic tours, blue grass music sessions, visit to Heritage centers, Foxford woolen mills. We will have a rambling house, St John’s night bonfire with traditional food, music and dance, We will travel to the Inis Gé island where we will have a guided tour by a native tour guide and a seafood banquet prepared by Martin O'Donnell. People will also have the opportunity to try some deep sea angling. We extend an invite to anyone who has their own transport to Inis Gé to join us on the day. All events are ticketed. To facilitate health and safety requirements and event management, tickets must be booked in advance. For more information or details of pricing, please contact Barbara Heneghan on 0872169625 or see http://www.gaolsiar.com/.

Belmullet Gala Arts Festival 2013Sunday 11th August –Monday 19th August

Sunday 11th Festival Rag Parade at 2pm lead by the Castlerea Marching Band.Live Music on the Square 3–9pm with a community Barbeque and StreetEntertainers

Monday 12th Novelty Events 6–10pm Main Street, in conjunction with RSA Bike Safety. Bicycles and helmets will be supplied for all ages. Slow bicycle race, hanging clothes, tyre racing, potato picking and group relay. A fun filled evening of events for all ages.

Tuesday 13th Annual Heritage Day. Music and entertainment on all the streets with luxury stalls of craft, home baking and novel gift ideas. Numerous workshops. Street entertainment from circus acts to walkabouts to wonderful animals and craft demonstrations. A feast of entertainment, fun and frolics.

Wednesday 14th Busking 2– 6pm on all the street. Booking is essential. No entry fee, what you make on the day you keep. Car Treasurer Hunt at 6pm from Aras Inis Gluaire. A cryptic tour of the Belmullet area. Great fun and very challenging. Town Treasurer Hunt at 3pm from Aras Inis Gluaire.Football Blitz @ 7pm in the Pairc Beo grounds. Further information to follow.

Thurs 15th An Lá Logha Fair Day.

Fri 16th Céile Nite 9pm –11pm outside The Talbot Hotel.

Sat 17th Dog Show 12pm @ Aras Inis Gluaire Grounds.IT’S A KNOCKOUT. (As seen on TV) at 6pm on Main Street. A team challenge event and a great evening of fun events. Live band afterwards to dance the night away…

Sunday 18th

Family Fun Day 2pm on the green at the back of Aras Inis Gluaire. Live band on Main Street.

Mon 19th Festival Monster Bingo at 8pm in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. €1000 jackpot guaranteed.

For further information: email [email protected] Phone: 087-9515582 or 086-7376998

Belmullet Festival Committee would like to sincerely thank all who donated lovely home baking for their cake sale held after mass in Belmullet and Carne recently and to all who supported and helped out a very big thank you. €450 collected goes into the festival fund and we will be providing the Erris community with a week of enjoyable and memorable events.

Mayo Genealogy Group was established just over a year ago and a committee was formed last summer. I, Kathryn Murphy was elected P.R.O. for the Erris area and also secretary for the group. My role as secretary is to take the minutes of the meetings which are held every second Saturday of each month from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. At the meetings we discuss the agenda which is compiled by the Chairperson and when the meeting ends members help newcomers and others research websites relating to ancestry/genealogy etc.My role as P.R.O. combined with the business I run with my husband Pap Murphy, would like to invite all genealogists both local and further afield to come together here at Turas Siar, near Clogher Post Office, 11 miles outside Belmullet on the Blacksod Road for a genealogists gathering. Turas Siar is a language and culture research centre and we specialise in local history, archaeology, genealogy, local crafts, family gatherings, local placenames and their meanings. We are open 9am til late to the public 7 days a week.We would like to discuss with all genealogists, a gathering at Turas Siar and when it could take place which would be suitable for everyone so why not give Pap or myself a call on 097 85011/ 087 6990505 for further information on any of the above. Our email address is [email protected] and our website address is www.turassiar.com

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Taibhse oileán sa tuaitheSiar in sna naoi déag cearachadí agus naoi déag caogadí thagadh soigheach an ghuail isteach go Fód Dubh leis an ngual a bhí ag teastáil le haighaidh na bliana chun na trí tithe solais a rith ar feath na.Fear áitúil de thógáil Inis Céidhe darbh ainm Pádhraic Breathnach, ba aige a bhí an congradh leis an ngual a chur amach ar na carraigeacha.Bhíodh go leór fir áitúil ag saorthú chupla punta fhad agus bhíodh obair an ghuail ar siúl bád seóil a bhí ag Pádhraic Breathnach agus bhíodh an chuid ab fhearr de na fir farraige leis sa mbád í gcónaí.Ansin, bhíodh cupla cairt bheithí ag tarraingt an ghuail aníos ón gcladach go dtí an teach solais ar an Fhód Dubh.Lá amháin bhí uncail liom fhéin agus mac le fear an bháid ag obair ar Oileán sa Tuaith, bhí siad ag iompar na málaí aníos ón landáil go dtí an stór agus dhú cgur ina seasamh í mullach a chéile agus ag déanamh cárnán árd dhíobh.An uair seo bhí siad beirt ag tíocht aníos le dhá mhála agus nuair a bhí siad í ngar den chárnán choinic siad mála dhá thógáil suas san aer agus dhá chaitheamh ina dtreaó, ní nach íonadh baineadh lán a mbunna astú go bharr go raibh fhios acu nach duine saolta a rinne sin.“Gheobhfaidh tú do théadh anocht”, arsa an Breathnach le mo uncail, “tá taibhse na carraice í ngar dhuit”.An oíche sin nuair a siad tamall ina gcoladh chuala siad torann na mbróg ag tíocht aníos an staighre, “nár dhúirt mé leat go mbeadh sé anseo”.Bhí an bheirt ina gcoladh ar aon leaba agus mo uncail a bhí le balla, faoin tráth seo bhí sé ag tabhairt na gcor agus na múnógaí allais leis le teann faitéis.Ansin labhair an Breathnach go fearragach leis an taibhse, “má thagann tú níos goire

cuirfidh mise san áit thú nach bhfágfidh tú go haibéil”.

Chas sé air a sháil, amach an doras agus síos an staighre aríst.Ní raibh aon fhaitéas an mBreathnach mar bhí ceist an taibhse aige.Thaispáin sé de mo uncail ar maidin ar chúl na carraice an áit a neacha duine de na fir solais le fánne chupla bliain roimhe sin, bhí a chuid fola le feiceál ar an gcarraig.

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Erris Agricultural Show 21st JulyShow tickets available from Commitee members • Martina 086 177 3181 • Ann 086 1611700 • Tom 097 82057Show Day • Live entertainment on showground Gerry Guthrie & The Duets.• On the night of show the entertainment will be Michael S Togher & Jimmy Buckley.Big screen for Connaught FinalAnyone interested in sponsoring class or category please get in touch Show office 087 354 1607

HOUSEHOLD SECTION/RANNÓG TEAGHLAIGHPLEASE NOTE: NO late entries accepted. This rule will be strictly adhered to.

VEGETABLE & FARM PRODUCEFLOWERSCAKESJAM MAKINGKNITTINGNEEDLE WORKIRISH CROCHETARTS AND CRAFTS HANDMADEPAINTINGPHOTOGRAPHYPlease contact the organisers for more details.

Overall Erris Champion and Supreme Overall Champion of the Show - Michael & Cathal Kilroy, Pollacopple, Belmullet, Co. Mayo (pictured with perpetual cups sponsored by John Mc Andrew & Family and Kieran Mc Allister)

Best Pedigree Charolais Cow/Heifer in calf or with calf at foot - Michael Lally

Junior Handler (confined to Erris) - Daniel Dixon, Shanahee Belmullet, pictured with his brother Francis who came 3rd and judges Michael Phillips and Martin Regan. Clock sponsored by Cathal Shevlin Engineering, Belmullet. Sharon Nallen Curlew Hill & Myra

Mulroy Morahan

Aoife Lally Muings Belmullet with the sweater she knitted and won 1st prize

Barrack StBelmullet

Enjoy the real experience of Ireland, a cozy bayside pub with fantastic views and a great pint

to enjoy the night or day!B&B Accomodation Available

097 84626 087 222 0622

Sat 1st JunePaddy

Sunday 2nd JuneEamonn

Sunday 2nd June 3pmBinghamstown Fun day10k fun walk reg 2pm Adults €10 U-18 €5

Refreshments after in pub - Mini Auction - raffle for load of turf, sheep & hamper

Fun & Games for all the family, Music on the night & open mic in aid of worthy cause

Satuarday 1st JuneB&B Accomodation Available

GigGuide

Thursday 25 card Drive Sat 1st June Gabriel McNulty

(Cocktail Night)Sunday 2nd June

James King

Thursday KaraokeSatuarday 1st June

Stuart MoylesSunday 2nd June

Jivin Ivan

Satuarday 1st JuneSierras

Sunday 2nd JuneTony & Jason

Thursday 30th Michael S

Friday 31st Tommy Moloney

Sat 1st Eamonn Wilson

Sunday 2nd Trad/ Ballad

Sunday 2nd Evening Tommy Moloney

Wagon Wheel LyricsHeaded down south to the land of the pines And I'm thumbin' my way into North Caroline Starin' up the road Pray to God I see headlights

I made it down the coast in seventeen hours Pickin' me a bouquet of dogwood flowers And I'm a hopin' for Raleigh I can see my baby tonight

So rock me mama like a wagon wheel Rock me mama any way you feel Hey mama rock me Rock me mama like the wind and the rain Rock me mama like a south-bound train Hey mama rock me

Runnin' from the cold up in New England I was born to be a fiddler in an old-time stringband My baby plays the guitar I pick a banjo now

Oh, the North country winters keep a gettin' me now Lost my money playin' poker so I had to up and leave But I ain't a turnin' back To livin' that old life no more


Walkin' to the south out of Roanoke I caught a trucker out of Philly Had a nice long toke But he's a headed west from the Cumberland Gap To Johnson City, Tennessee

And I gotta get a move on before for the sun I hear my baby callin' my name And I know that she's the only one And if I die in Raleigh At least I will die free


Carratigue

Next meeting 17th June 9pm Broadhaven Bay Hotel

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An evening with Kate KerriganMayo County Library and Erris Book Club are delighted to invite you to an evening with Author Kate Kerrigan at Áras Inis Gluaire,

Belmullet on Thursday 13th June at 7.30 pm.

Kate Kerrigan is an author living and working in Ireland. Her novels are Recipes for a Perfect Marriage which was shortlisted for Romantic Novel of the Year in 2008 and been translated into 20 languages, The Miracle of Grace, which has been adapted as a film script with funding from the Irish Film Board and Ellis Island, the first of a trilogy which was selected as a TV Book Club Summer Read in Britain and launched in the U.S. with Harper Collins in July 2011. Its Sequel City of Hope was an instant bestseller and is due for publication in America by Harper Collins in 2013 with the final part of the Ellie Hogan trilogy, Land of Dreams also due out in Spring 2013.

Kate began her career as an editor and journalist, editing many of Britain’s most successful young women’s magazines before returning to her native Ireland in the 1990’s to edit Irish Tatler. She writes a weekly column in the Irish Mail about her life in Killala, County Mayo – and contributes a bi-weekly opinion editorial to the Irish Mail on Sunday.

Several of Kate’s books are currently under negotiation with film production companies and she is currently writing her sixth novel – a moving love story set in her native Ireland called Two Islands. For more information please contact Belmullet Library, email [email protected] or call Kate Healy 085 7464437.

Active 55s in the Kilcommon Parish–Swimming lessons in Éalu Leisure Centre, the Broadhaven Bay hotel. The lessons will begin on June 4th and will run for six weeks every Tuesday evening from 8-9pm. We provide transportation to & from the leisure centre for the duration of the course.The bus will depart from Ionad Lae Greannaí at 7.15pm. The swimming lessons and the transportation combined will cost €5 a week! It is a great opportunity to learn to swim or improve your swimming ability, get fit and meet up with others in the community & for as little as €5. As it is such a good offer places are limited, so please phone 88935 to get your name on the list.

We also have a defibrillator course coming up in June - date to be confirmed but we are taking bookings. So anyone in the Cornboy area, please phone 880935.

The centre is committed to providing numerous services to the community which enhances the development of the area and the lives of those in the locality. Our schedule and the services we provide are as follows:-Tá Unislim le Maureen i Ionad Lae Greannaí gach Dé Luain ag 6.45pm.· Our Tuesday afternoon exercise class is at the usual time of 2pm and our session in Inver on Thursday afternoons at 3pm. Come along and enjoy the craic with a cúpan tae (call Mary on 097-88935 for more information).· We are taking enrolments for our next course of Zumba. Call 097 88935 to book or private message on facebook.· We continue to provide meals on wheels to the local area, if you would like to avail of our service please call Mary on 097-88935. The centre is also open for breakfast, lunch and snacks from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am-2.30pm Saturdays.· We are organising swimming lessons in conjunction with Éalu Leisure Centre as part of our Active 55+ Club aimed at those in the Kilcommon Parish, The Broadhaven Bay hotel. Swimming lessons will begin in 2/3 weeks and will run for six weeks every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm. We will provide transportation to and from the leisure centre for the length of the course. The swimming lessons and the transportation combined will cost €5 a week. It is a great opportunity to learn to swim or improve your swimming ability, get fit and meet up with others in the community and for as little as €5. Places limited call 097-88935 to reserve your place.· We are organising a short midweek break away to the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone as part of our Active 55+ Club for those in the Kilcommon Parish. The trip will cost approximately €140pps and this price includes 2 nights bed & breakfast and 2 evening meals, transportation and nightly entertainment. Excursions will be organised for daytimes. Anyone who is interested please call 097 88935 for more info or to reserve your place.· Anyone interested in assisting with or contributing to the organisation and running of a weekend festival in Kilcommon during the summer contact Aoife or Mary on 097 88935 or [email protected].· Ionad Lae Greannaí can also cater for meetings, information evenings and courses. Our computer suite is fully equipped and can also be put at your disposal. Contact 097-88935 for details.

Talk to your children about the dangers of the Internet and what they should not do while on the Internet. Below is a basic listing of what you may consider discussing with your child.*Personal Information - Never give personal information about yourself in chat rooms, web pages, or online forms. This includes age, area code, e-mail address, home address, home city, Internet Service Provider name, Instant Messenger name or address, other location related information, passwords, personal web page, phone (mobile phone) numbers, pictures of yourself, school name, school grade, school web page, weight, webcam address, workplace, or post code.*Never meet someone - Never agree to meet an individual from the Internet without the parents or guardian at the agreed meeting location.Internet Purchases - Never enter an area that costs money, requires a credit card, requires personal information, asks for passwords, or requires you hang up and dial another number with your computer without permission from the parents or a parent present.*Downloads - Never accept a file or download from another user.

Protecting children from harmful material on the Internet...

*Web page - Do not visit web pages that are sent to you in e-mail, chat, or instant messengers without a parent or guardian present.Gifts - Never accept any gift from users you meet online.Friends - Don't give out your friends information as it could be tied to you.Personal pictures - Never send someone a personal picture online or on a mobile phone.*Talk to you - If your child ever witnesses something that upsets them or makes them feel uncomfortable, make sure they know it's ok to talk with you.



Ballycroy ParishMass Centre - National School-InnisbiggleSat 8pm Sun 11pmTues - Fri 10am or 7pmRev. Fr. Chris Ginnelly. P.P.(098 )49134(086) [email protected] ParishFr. John JudgeEmail:[email protected] Number:097-83466Bangor Erris, Co MayoBangor Erris. Mon-Fri 9.30am, Sat 7pm,Sun 11am, Ballymunnelly. Sun 6.30pm,Confessions. Sat 6.30pm, Mass 1st Fri7pm Prepetual AdoraGeesala, St ColumcillaGeesala Co. MayoVigil (Saturday Evening) Masses 8.00pmSunday Masses10.00, 11:30amWeekday Masses9:15am, 10,00amBelmullet ParishSun 10.30am, Mon 8pm, Tues to Fri 9.30am,Saturday Vigil 8pmGlencastle ParishSun 12 noon,Wed & Sat 10.15amFr. Michael Reilly P.P. 097-81426 or086-0847179Parish Office, Chapel Street, Belmullet, Co.Mayo [email protected] ParishFr. John LoftusFr. Kevin HegartyEmail:[email protected] Number:097-82350Sunday Mass Times Our Lady of LourdesChurch, Aughleam 9.45am Saint Brendan'sChurch, Tirrane 12.15pmSaint Joseph's Church, Binghamstown11.00amKilcommon ParishFr. Michael NallonFr. Sean NooneFr.Eddy RoganEmail: [email protected] Number:097-87701Aughoose, Ballina, Co MayoCarrowteigue Sat 7.00pm & 8.00pm

GlenamoySun 9.30amCornboySun 10.30amInverSun 12 noonTues & WedInver 10.00amAughoose 11.00amThurs & FriCarrotigue 11.00amCornboy 11.00am

• Erris Parish Contact Details & Mass Times

'Can It' ProjectGeesala Tidy Towns recently collaborated with Geesala National School and some members of the local active retirement group in a 'Can It' project, which entails finding creative or innovative uses for recycled drinks cans.The children and retirement group had great fun painting the butterflies for the project.

Clean Coasts Olivia Crossan presented a Clean Coast programme in Áras Inis Gluaire on Tuesday, May 7. Clean Coasts is an organisation that was established in 2001, consisting mainly of volunteers, and its main aim is to engage local, coastal communities in the protection and enhancement of their coastline. Olivia highlighted the issues they have faced and how they have set about improving the environment. Examples of issues that they have faced are: the aftermaths of bonfires, parties and fly tipping; marine damage poses a huge hazard as ropes and fishing boxes also contributed to shore line waste. Among the issues raised were items most commonly found along the shore line e.g. cigarette butts, caps and lids, plastic bags etc. These items have a catastrophic effect on birds and fish that would ingest them, therefore, wildlife is a mere victim of the damage being caused daily. The programme sets about helping to identify invasive and rare species with the help of wildlife advisors. The success of the Clean Coasts programme in these counties has lead to the project being offered nationwide, with advice being given on beach cleaning, marram grass planting, assistance in environmental awareness and keeping organisations open to promote best practice. In the area of Belmullet alone, Termon, Shraigh and Portacloy were among those awarded in 2012. Further information can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr as well as www.cleancoastsweek.ie.

Erris Wheelchair AssociationThe Irish Wheelchair Association Erris is a voluntary organisation providing services to people with disabilities and the elderly in the Erris Area. Our Centre in Logmore is a hive of activity with something for everyone available. Many people think you have to be a wheelchair user to attend the centre, this is not true. In fact the majority of our service users are independent senior citizens looking for company, fun and activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, 25 card games, swimming and exercise to mention but a few. Would you like to join our Wednesday, Thursday or Friday groups and avail of transport, hot meal and regular outings. All you need to do is ring Rose on 087 6673360 and we will gladly welcome you to our centre. The best way of keeping young and active is by getting out and meeting people and having a chat and a laugh and there is certainly plenty of that in the IWA Centre. So if you know of anyone who needs to get out of the house and socialize in a friendly caring setting then give us a call.

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O'Donoghues BakeryCake & bakery Specialists

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J&E Hughes OilHeating oil, Road & agri diesel,

petrol, lubricants, tanks

Daily DeliveriesDennis on 086 264 4600

T&T ClothingPrint & Embroidery Specialists

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The Cycle CentreSale, repairs,accessories,

Bike to work, Go-kartsBinghamstown086 860 2810

Pharmacy

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Erris PharmacyPrescriptions while you wait

Church Rd Belmullet097 20540

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Cacai Alainnwww.lovelynaturalcakes.com

Wedding Cakes, Novelty Cakes, Birthday Cakes all made with

natural ingredientsStephanie Fallon 086 852 8681

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Mangans Furniture Carpets, vinyl, wooden flooring,

bedding, 3 piece suites, bedroom & dining sets

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Doocey Metal RecyclingWe buy & collect all types of scrap metal, skips available.

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Cakes By AngelaCakes for all Occasions

Personalised Cakes086 402 5521

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Aroma PizzaTake away menu

Meal deals AvailableMain Street Belmullet

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SolicitorsErris Painting Contractors

Interior/ ExteriorDoors, Woodwork, Timber

Spray PaintingMichael Lally

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Michael G Bohan & Co Solicitors

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VacancyColáiste UISCE requires a self -motivated, enthusiastic, friendly chef with experience in a professional kitchen to join the kitchen department in it’s Adventure Centre in Elly Bay, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Organisational and office skills required, a strong knowledge of Irish is beneficial. We are offering a 6 month contract June – November. Applicants must have 2 years experience in a professional kitchen. Please send cv to [email protected] or Máire N. Uí Mhurchú, Cuan Eilí, O.P. Clochar, Béal an Átha, Co. Mhaigh Eo or phone 097 82111.

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