5 Mile Run in Leenane Village:
Leenane village is getting ready to hoist their annual 5 Mile Run Jog, Walk, through Leenane on Sunday the 17h November. The event is organised by the Leenane branch of the Irish Red Cross for the CFR group All proceeds raised on the day will go towards the training of volunteers for the Community First Responders group and the upkeep of the eight deliberators situated between Maamcross and Leenane. The run will start and finish in Leenane Village, this challenging 5-mile (8 km) run will follow along Killary Harbour and go through the unusual horseshoe village of Glanagimla. This activity is for all serious runners and joggers, but it will be open to everyone that might enjoy this fun activity. For some the race was the highlight but for others it was the get-together in Leenane Hotel afterwards, it is a great way to test your endurance and keep fit. The organisers are ever grateful to the many competitors who support this event each year. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race at the Leenane Hotel. The Race starts at 2 p.m. Registration will take place in the Leenane Community Hall from 12 noon onwards. For further information contact: Hazel Wade, tel: 087 7719751 or email Stephen Coyne at [email protected] or on the village web site www.leenanefivemile.com.
Fiftythird LeenaneSheep Show took place on September 8th.
It's hard to believe that for over half a century the Leenane Sheep Show has continued to to be an important event in the sheep farmers callender. The event was well supported by farmers and their families travelling from across Galway and Mayo to support the event. The Sheep Show Committee would like to thank all the sponsors and local businesses who donated raffle prizes and locals who helped out on the day. All funding raised at the Sheep Show goes back into the local community through Leenane Development Association.
Results of Sheep Show 2024 Classes:
1. Pair of Ewe Lambs, Open, King Cup:
1st Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague,2nd Kevin Moran, Newport, 3rd Mark Davitt, Achill. Pair of Ewe Lambs, Confined, Martin Gavin Cup:1st Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny, 2nd Padraig Joyce, Cloghbrack, 3rd Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny
2. Pair of Hogget Ewes, Open, O’Toole Cup:
1st Stephen Grealis, Ballycroy, 2nd John Nolan, Newport, 3rd Mark Davitt, Achil.l Pair of Hogget Ewes, Confined, Tom Lydon Cup,1st Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny,2nd Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague, 3rd Michael Lydon, Maam
3. Pair of Aged Ewes Open, T.W Joyce cup:
1st John Nolan, Newport, 2nd Michael Conway, Ballycroy, 3rd Sean O’Boyle. Bangor Erris. Pair of Aged Ewes Confined, Michael Keane cup:1st Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny, 2nd Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague,3rd Jonathan Kenny, Cornamona,
4. Best Ram Lamb Open, Hastings cup:
1st Michael Conway, Ballycroy, 2nd Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny, 3rd Michael Conway, Ballycroy. Best Ram Lamb Confined, Seamas Nee Memorial Cup: 1st Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague, 2nd Dean Kerrigan, Gelntrague, 3rd Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny.
5. Best Hogget Ram, Open, Bine McLoughlin Cup:
1st Mark Davitt, Achill, 2nd Stephen Grealis, Ballycroy, 3rd Padraig Joyce, Cloghbrack. Best Hogget Ram, Confined, Hamilton Cup:1st Thomas Joyce, Cloghbrack, 2nd Michael Lydon, Maam, 3rd Heather Joyce, Recess.
6. Best Aged Ram Open, Barrett Cup:
1st Mark Davitt, Achill, 2nd Michael Conway, Ballycroy 3rd Stephen Grealis, Ballycroy. Best Aged Ram Confined, Joyce Memorial Cup:1st Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague, 2nd Heather Joyce, Recess, 3rd Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny
7. Supreme Champion of the Show Open, Michael O'Toole cup:
Mark Davitt, Achill, Aged Ram. Supreme Champion Confined, Thomas Halloran Cup, Dean Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny, Aged Ram.
Requirements for newly opened burial ground in Leenane.
The requirements when installing headstones in the newly opened burial ground in Leenane village:
No Headstone, Curbing, Gravel, Tablet or Memorial of any description shall be erected or constructed on a grave plot without the consent of Coyne family/Parish Priest.
Headstones shall be no more than 2ft high with no surrounding curbing/coping.
Requirements are in place to facilitate maintenance, the environment, health and safety.
When carrying out work in the graveyard please dispose of waste materials in an environmentally friendly way.
Leenane Library.
The Leenane Library are planning to host their second book club evening on the 16th of July at 6pm. Meet up for some good conversation, a good reading information, meet new people and enjoy some light refreshments.
Everyone welcome. For more information Telephone 095 42920 or [email protected] Facebook Page: @leenane Library
Leenane Day Centre.
The Leenane Day Centre enjoyed a celebration with Fr Kieran Burke on the occasion of his forty years as a priest. Fr Kieran is the PP in Leenane/Maam area since 2008. Before coming to Leenane Fr Burke native of Carracastle has served in many Mayo parishes including Aughagower, Mulranny and Clonbur. At the function, Mass was offered by Fr Kieran, this was followed by a celebration dinner and a presentation from members and staff of the Day Care Centre. At the function the Fr Burke was congratulated and thanked for of looking after the flock with his modest, caring and gentle way for so many years, Fr was also thanked for his continued dedication to the Senior Citizens group. Mass service for the Senior Citizens is provided regularly by Fr Kieran.
The following Thursday the 90th birthday of the hale and hearty Barbara Harrington was celebrated at the Day Centre. Following a tasty dinner Barbara was presented with an antique brooch and birthday cake. Barbara had emigrated and raised her family in England but now lives in the Maam valley. Barbara is a member of the club for many years and it is hoped that Barbara will continue this membership for many more years. Barbara has many stories to tell about by gone days which is enjoyed by everyone.
The club will take a short break for the summer months and will resume again in the Autumn. New members always welcome.