The Dooncarton Landslide Committee is calling on the Government to release funds to help protect the community from future flooding and landslides.
The Pullathomas Implementation Working Group has put together a package worth €1.685 million for protection works, drainage and other remedial works on Dooncarton Hill to counter against any future landslides.
The proposed works include 593 metres of kinetic fencing across the high risk areas of the hill above Glengad and Pullathomas (cemetery). There will also be drainage works completed and new berms built.
"We in the Committee believe that this will go a major way to dealing with the constant threat that now hangs over us in Glengad of landslides and flooding," the Dooncarton Landslide Committee say in a statement.
"The works package is now being considered by the government and is on the desks of Ministers Eamon O Cuiv (Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs), Dick Roche (Environment) and Tom Parlon (Office of Public Works).
"We call on the three ministers to make the funds of EUR 1.685 million for this package available as soon as possible. We feel there is an urgent need to move forward on this quickly and to get protection works completed as fast as possible.
"This will restore further confidence to the people of the area to live in relative peace of mind and security and that from a structural point of view the whole area will be better able in future to deal with flooding and land movements on the hill.
"We would like to express our continued thanks to Mayo Co. Council and the government for their support," the statement concludes.
Graveyard Committee
The Pullathomas Graveyard Committee would like to thank everyone who donated contributed and helped out in their fundraising for the upkeep of Pullathomas graveyard.
The Committee are available for any suggestions or requests from the public. They intend to maintain the up-keep of the graveyard.
The Committee opened an account in the Bank of Ireland, Belmullet, and thanks to the generosity of the public a total of €4,277 was lodged.
Anyone wishing to make a donation should note that the account number is 34939817.
Retirement Social
Congratulations and best of luck to Garda Michael Benson, stationed in Crossmolina, who has retired from the Force after 37 years service.
Michael served in Belmullet in the early seventies and is married to Mary O'Donoghue, formerly from Bridge Road, Belmullet.
A retirement function will be held in his honour on Saturday, November 13, in the Upper Deck, Crossmolina.
Aughalasheen Dinner
There will be a presentation dinner in honour of Mary Conroy, a teacher in Aughalasheen National School, from 1966 to 2004 on Saturday, November 20th, at 8pm in Teach Iorrais, Geesala. There will be live music and tickets cost €30.
Bridge
Bridge results for Tuesday November 2nd. Change of Partners, 1st: Vincent McDonnell and Jim Power; 2nd Mary Maughan and Jim Nolan and 3rd Rita Nolan and Bernie Shevlin.
Late M.J. Maughan
Michael James Monaghan whose death took place recently in Cardiff was a native of Muings, Barnatra. During his time in England and Wales Michael James made many friends. He retained a great fondness for Erris and his home county. Many of his friends were present for Mass of the Resurrection in St. David's Church, Newport, Wales.
His remains were flown home to Knock airport and removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glencastle with burial the following day in Glencastle Old cemetery. Michael James is deeply mourned by his brother John (Wales); his sisters Mary (Foxpoint), Bridie, Patricia (Coventry); his sisters-in-law, Anne, Mary, Bridie, Bridgie and Sadie; his brothers-in-law Frank, Peter and Brendan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
GAA Lotto
Lotto result for Sunday October 31st. One winner of the €2,500 jackpot, Karina Diamond, c/o The Anchor. €100: John McGuire, Carramore; €50: James Gallagher, Tallagh and €30: Rita Keane, Gladree.
21st Birthday
Congratulations are extended to Kieran Brett, Logmore, Belmullet, son of Breege and Noel Brett, who celebrated his 21st birthday with family and friends in the Full Shilling, Glencastle.
Gala Festival AGM
The annual general meeting of the Gala Festival will be held on Tuesday November 9th in the CYMS Hall, Chapel Street, Belmullet, at 9pm. More people are needed to attend these meetings.
Promoted
Congratulations to Garda Supt. Tony McNamara on his elevation to the rank of Chief Supt. Tony has served in Belmullet for 25 years and the last 10 were spent in the office in charge of the Belmullet district. He is wished all the best in his new job as Chief Superintendent.
Memorial Walk
The Jonathan Cuffe Memorial Committee would like to thank most sincerely all who helped make the walk from Bangor Erris to Geesala on August 8th such a success. The walk which was in aid of the the Irish Cancer Society took place on a beautiful Sunday evening with approximately 70 walkers participating. Well done to everyone.
Also thanked are all the sponsors. The cheque was handed over to Bobby Finn of the Irish Cancer Society at a well-attended function in Teach Iorrais on Saturday night week last. The Committee would like to thank Tom Gaughan and staff for the lovely complimentary food on the night. The total raised was €21,356.72.
Golf Club
Sunday October 10th Construction Solutions Ltd sponsored competition.
1. Padraic McIntyre 69; 2 Ronnie McDonnell 69; 0-16: T. Swinson 71. 17-28: P.J. McHale; F9: C. Faherty 36; B9: S. Henry: 35.
Saturday October 23rd. 1 Leonard Shevlin 41; 2 B. Cosgrove 40; 3 Colm Hodgkinson 39; 0-16: Tim Shea 38; 17-28: C. Tallott 39; F9: J. De Burgh-White 23; B9: Gerry O'Connell 21.
Sunday October 17th, Vice-Captain (Gary Stanley). 1 Chris Birrane 39; 2 J. Hanley 38; 0-16: D. Shine 37; 18-28: D. O'Connor; F9: Marty Gaughan 20; B9: Kevin Donnelly 18.
Sunday, October 24th: 1 Tony Horgan 40; 2 Richard Taylor 37; 3 Gerry O'Connell 37; 0-16: Martin Barrett 35; 17-28: Declan Joyce 32; F9: B. Cosgrove 19 and B9: C. Faherty 19.
Monday October 25th, Bank of Ireland Open. 1 Vincent Fahy 40; 2 J. Hanley 39; 3 Kevin Traynor 38. Cat 1 Tim Shea 36; Cat 2: S O Coiscleabha 37; F9: Kevin Rabbett 21; B9: Jim Power 19. Hole-in-One, Jim Power on the 16th.
Cancer Meeting
An informal get-together for people recovering from cancer will take place on Friday, November 12th at 9pm in the Galley Bar (Anchor), Belmullet. This is a relaxed occasion for people to meet and talk with others experiencing the same challenges.
Safe Pass
The Safe Pass programme is a one-day Safety Awareness Training programme aimed at all construction site personnel, including new entrants to ensure that they have a basic knowledge of Health and Safety and be able to work on site without being a risk to themselves or others who might be affected by their acts or omissions.
On successful completion of the Safety Awareness Programme, participants will be registered with the FAS Safe Pass Programme and be issued with registration card valid for four years.
If you work in the construction industry and wish to complete this course, please contact Geraldine Padden on 097-815000.
Accommodation Database
As planning has been granted for the Corrib Gas Terminal in Bellanboy Iorras Domhnann are upgrading their existing accommodation database.
If you have accommodation and wish to be on our database, please contact the Iorras Domhann Office: The Docks, Belmullet 097-81500.
Accommodation pro-viders on the database do not need to reconfirm application unless there is a change to your accommodation details.
Pool League
Erris Pool League results: Group A: Clann Lir 5- McGuire's (Barnatra) 4; Lighthouse Tavern 4-McGuire's (B) 5; Teach John Joe bye.
Group B: Cormacks 4, Full Shilling 5; Barretts 2, Lighthouse (B) 7;
Lavelle's 5, McGuire's (A) 4.
Rural Scheme
A vacancy exists in the Barnatra area on the Rural Social Scheme. Please contact Village Enhancement Committee on 097-84596/84111.
CLINICS
Michael Ring T.D. will be holding Clinics on Saturday next, November 13th in the following areas; Cleary’s Public House, Ballycroy at 11 am; Barrett’s Public House, Bangor Erris, at 12 noon; Paddy McGraths Public House, Pullathomas at 1 pm; Paddy McGuire’s Public House, Barnatra at 2pm and Kitty Leneghan’s Public House, Belmullet at 3pm.
Fundraising Dance
A fundraising dance in aid of the Michelle Gaughan Memorial Fund will be held on Thursday, December 16th, in the Anchor.
Music on the night by Seamus Shannon and P.J. Muraghy, Duets and Michael Cosgrove. There will be waltzing and jiving competitions with trophies for the winners.