Newsletter 2026/05/12

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Fixtures

All fixtures are available on ClubZap.


Results

All Results are available on ClubZap


Lotto Results for 09/05/2026

Winning Numbers: 5, 9, 13 and 32

No Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winners: Ailbhe Dervan, Ciaran Larkin, Sean Coen and Martin ?

NEXT WEEK LOTTO JACKPOT WILL BE €8,400

The next draw will take place in Jordan's Bar, Ballinderreen on the 16th of May 2026.

Thank you again for your continued support of Ballinderreen Hurling and Camogie Club. By supporting our club lotto, you are helping raise much-needed funds for the club – your generosity is always most welcome and greatly appreciated. 

The lotto can now be played using ClubZap via the link below

https://ballinderreengaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/product


Galway Camogie


Congratulations to Mia Walsh and Molly O'Brien and their teammates on the Galway U17 development squad who won the shield final against Tipperary.


Congratulations to Ella Ward and Alice Derrane who were part of the Galway Camogie U16 development squad.

The fixtures for the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship have been announced. Galway's group games are:

  • Jun 6/7: Galway vs Cork
  • Jun 14: Waterford vs Galway
  • Jun 28: Galway vs Tipperary

The dates for the knockout games are:

  • Jul 4/5: Quarter Finals – Double Header with GAA Senior Hurling Semi Finals – Croke Park
  • Jul 25: Semi Finals – FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles
  • Aug 9: All-Ireland Finals – Croke Park

Cumann na mBunscoil

Congratulations to Isabelle Conneely who represented Ballinderreen National School in the Cumann na mBunscoil Mini-7s today at half time in the Connacht Football Final in a sold-out Hyde Park.


Cumán to Croker


Thank you to Fogarty Fenwick Limited for their generous sponsorship of hoodies for our U12 Camogie team for their recent trip to Croke Park for Cumán to Croker


Pitch Development

The pitches will be sanded and aerated on Saturday (main pitch) and Monday (juvenile pitch). There will be heavy machinery working on the pitches between 8am and 5:30pm both days so please take care of kids if they are in the grounds either day. 

The pitches are safe to play on straight after but will have a lot of sand on the surface.


Cycle for Treasure

The Cycle for Treasure competition in association with Galway Sports Partnership takes place this Friday, 16th of May. Meet at Ballinderreen Community Centre at 6:45pm.


South Galway Bay Music Festival 2026

The South Galway Bay Music Festival will take place from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July. The full line-up of acts can be viewed above.

Key Information:

  • The festival is open to all ages.
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There will be no discounted Under 16 tickets available online.
  • Weekend Under 16 tickets (€20) will be made available within the community closer to the event.

Adult Weekend Tickets:

  • Online weekend ticket price: €70
  • Community weekend ticket price: €60

Discounted community tickets will not be available online. These tickets will be available to purchase through Hurling Club and Camogie Club Committee members, as well as Adult Hurling and Camogie players.

Fill out this form to request your Community Discounted Tickets


South Galway Hurl Fixes

Great initiative, a local TY business set up and run by Liam Bailey, Nathan Fawle, and Conaill Forde. They can be followed and contacted on Instagram or by texting 0852617027

Sustainable Club Initiative

Have an old hurl under the stairs or gathering dust in the shed?

We’re collecting used hurls to repair and repurpose for players of all age groups. If you have one to spare, we’d love to put it back into action.

Drop them off at the pitch on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 6pm, or give them to coaches at your own training session

Let’s give them a second life 🏑


Ballinderreen Community Centre


Ballinderreen Community Centre were presented with the Galway County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award in the category of Heritage Publications. 

The award reflected the work completed on a series of eleven podcasts, a short documentary film on the achievements of the local community, a StoryMap of the parish and an audit of the built, natural and cultural heritage of the civil parishes of Kilcolgan and Drumacoo. 

Representing Ballinderreen Community Centre and the local heritage groups were Breandán Ó Loinsigh, Martin Murphy and Michael Coen.


Ballinderreen Tidy Towns


This message is from Ballinderreen Tidy Towns.

Volunteers Needed - Ballinderreen Village Clean and Spruce Up

Ballinderreen Tidy Towns Committee are organising another community clean up/spruce up of Ballinderreen Village and would love your help!

Date: Wednesday, May 13th
Time: 7pm
Meeting Point: Jordan’s Pub Car Park

Let’s work together to build on the great work already completed, to make our village a cleaner, more welcoming place for everyone. We still have some weeding to do and we would like to get some planting completed to bring a little brightness to our planters.

If you’re able to lend a hand, please bring along any of the following if you have them:

  • Hi-vis vests
  • Gloves
  • Shovels, spades, or trowels
  • Sweeping or yard brushes.

With First Holy Communion taking place in the Village on May 16th, all help is greatly appreciated. Whether you can stay for five minutes, an hour or the evening, we would be delighted to see you.

We hope to see you there!

Thank you, 

Ballinderreen Tidy Towns


Intercounty Games

The Galway hurling team had a 4-22 to 1-22 win away to Kildare.


The Galway U16 camogie team won the Kate Moran Cup with a 2-11 to 1-9 win over Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final

In the curtain-raiser, the Galway U23 camogie team lost the All-Ireland semi-final to Kilkenny after Claire Doheny scored a goal 3 minutes into injury time. The final score was 2-14 to 0-18.


The minor hurling team qualified for the Leinster final after winning their semi-final against Wexford 6-21 to 3-12 where they will face Kilkenny who beat Dublin 2-18 to 1-20.

The Galway senior and minor football teams both lost the Connacht final to Roscommon.



Wednesday Night

The Galway U20 hurling team will play Wexford in the Leinster semi-final on Wednesday, 13th of May at 7:30pm. The game will be streamed on the Spórt TG4 YouTube channel.


The Munster U20 hurling final between Tipperary and Clare will be broadcast live on TG4 with throw in at 7:35pm.

The following games will also be streamed on the Spórt TG4 YouTube channel or on the TG4 Player/App with throw in at 7:30pm.

  • Dublin v Kilkenny, U20 Leinster Hurling Sem-Final
  • Kerry v Roscommon, U20 All-Ireland Football Sem-Final
  • Kildare v Tyrone, U20 All-Ireland Football Sem-Final


Coláiste Chian

Coláiste Chian is a summer Irish college aimed at secondary school students between the ages of 12 and 18. It will take place between the 6th and 10th of July in Gaelscoil de hÍde, Oranmore. Each day starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. The cost per student is €180.

Places can be booked by emailing colaistechian2026@outlook.com. More details can be found on their brochure.


Community Games


Sport Ireland Survey

Sport Ireland has launched the first ever survey exploring behaviours toward sports officials in Ireland.  

Players, coaches and spectators who have encountered a sports official at a competition/game over the past season are invited to take part in the survey.

The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

More details can be found on the Sport Ireland website: https://www.sportireland.ie/coaching/news/sport-ireland-launches-first-ever-survey-exploring-behaviours-towards-sports


Ryan Young


“(Martin) Hayes has already declared himself an admirer, as has acclaimed Irish- American fiddler Liz Carroll, which pretty much tells you all you need to know about this remarkable musician. ★★★★★ (5 STARS)” — RnR Magazine

If you’re a fan of Martin Hayes, you’ll want to hear why he’s championing one of the most exciting voices in traditional music.

Ryan Young is a multi award-winning Scottish fiddle player whose music is deeply rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy, emotion, and invention. His playing has been described as powerful, hypnotic, and completely unique - taking listeners on an immersive musical journey.

⭐ His debut album was produced by four-time GRAMMY winner Jesse Lewis (notable for his work with Béla Fleck and Yo-Yo Ma)

⭐ His new album (out May 2026) is produced by Martin Hayes, who also features on the record

⭐ Multiple award nominations including Musician of the Year (2025 Scots Trad Awards)

Ryan’s music reimagines old Scottish tunes with a modern sensitivity - full of atmosphere, drive, and subtle beauty. Whether in a quiet slow air or a high-energy reel, his playing is deeply expressive and instantly captivating.

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Ballinderreen Community Centre (H91 TC65)

Date: Saturday 23 May 2026

Time: Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:00pm

Tickets: €20 | Complimentary refreshments included

Grab your tickets now: www.clr.ie/140125 or phone 085 1743916


Keogh's Restaurant


Keogh's Restaurant in Kinvara is offering a 10% discount to Seamount College students during summer tests, Junior Cert and Leaving Cert weeks. Student must be in full school uniform to avail of the discount.


Children's Swimming Lessons

There are some spaces available in the 5 week course that takes place in Kilcornan Swimming Pool between 4:30 and 7pm. All levels are catered for. Contact Ann Page on 0861051100 for more details.


Gort For All Festival



Culture Night


Funding applications for free events on Culture Night (18th of September) are being accepted by Galway County Council. Event organisers can apply for funding to cover artist fees and production costs with the minimum contribution being €250 and the maximum is €800.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, 28th of May at 4pm

If you have any questions about submitting an application can be sent to culturenight@galwaycoco.ie.

Further details and the application form can be found at this link: https://galwaycoco.submit.com/show/203


GIAF Volunteers


Galway International Arts Festival are looking for volunteers to help out with stewarding. More information can be found at this link: https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000UTOvK


Roadworks

This message is from Galway County Council.

Please be advised that John Madden & Sons Ltd will be carrying out roadworks on the N67 in Clarinbridge on behalf of Galway County Council tomorrow.

To facilitate these works, temporary traffic management will be in operation from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Motorists and other road users are advised to expect delays and allow additional time for their journeys during this period.

John Madden & Sons Ltd and Galway County Council would like to thank the public for their co-operation and patience while these essential works are carried out and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

Free Electrical and Battery Recycling

WEEE Ireland are holding free recycling events for batteries and electrical equipment in May.

  • 30th of May: Gort Mart (H91 V256) between 10am and 4pm

Affordable Purchase Scheme


Galway County Council have announced that 106 homes will be available at the Fearann na hEascrach development in Athenry as part of the Affordable Housing Scheme.

Applications open online on Thursday, 21 May at 10am and will remain open until 11 June.

An information evening for interested applicants will take place in the Raheen Woods Hotel on Thursday, 14 May at 7pm.

More details can be found at https://www.galway.ie/en/housing/affordable-housing


GRETB Open Day



ATU Sports Scholarships

ATU Sports Scholarship applications are now open. The ATU Sports Scholarship programme provides supports to talented student athletes to recognise their need to balance both sporting and academic commitments. The sports scholarships include financial benefits of up to €3,000 per annum. Non-financial benefits include free or reduced rate access to sports facilities, access to sports science supports, free sports scholarship gear plus lots more.

More details can be found on the ATU website.



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