Clare Island

🚦Clare Island Traffic Report — Heavy woolly congestion ahead🚨

Just another exciting part of the Clare Island experience!

Who said getting stuck in traffic had to be a baaaa-d thing? 🐑

💚 Calling Clare Island's Diaspora, Friends & Family! 💛

Have you ever wanted to play a part in shaping the future of Clare Island?
This is your opportunity!

Cliara Development Company is looking for enthusiastic, passionate and community-minded people to join our Board of Directors. Whether you live on the island, have family roots here, or simply hold Clare Island close to your heart, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ Be part of exciting projects that will shape the island for years to come, including:
🏡 Clare Island Development Masterplan
🚢 Roonagh Major Capital Investment Project
⚓ Marine development initiatives
🛣️ Lighthouse Road Project
🌿 Tourism development and new visitor experiences
…and so much more!

We're particularly interested in people with experience in:
✔️ Finance
✔️ Legal
✔️ Engineering

No previous board experience? No problem! Training and support will be provided, we're looking for people with enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a passion for Clare Island.

This is a fantastic opportunity to give something back, help make important decisions, and be part of an exciting new chapter for our island.

📍 4 Board vacancies available
📞 If you'd like to find out more, contact Joanne at [email protected]

Together, let's build an even stronger future for Clare Island. 💚💛

We are delighted to receive ongoing support & funding under the Local Enhancement Programme from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht

This funding will support the purchase of:
1. Storage unit for the Islands Women’s Group
2. Outdoor Picnic Benches for the Community Centre

Thank you to Minister Dara Calleary TD for his continued support and commitment to the development of Clare Island. We are also deeply grateful to the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for its funding and ongoing investment in our island community.

Míle Buíochas

👍Great news for Mayo Clubs and Organisations👍

I have allocated funding under Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht LOCAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME to the following successful applicants:

Clar Regional Centre, Claremorris €1,000 – environmentally friendly vacuum cleaners;
Kilkelly Out-reach / Cairdeas Kilmovee Family Resource Centre €749 – physical activity leader training;
Tacu Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre - €998.91 – decorate premises;
12th Mayo Mulranny (Scouts) - €981.93 – adventure skills equipment for youth members;
5th Mayo Scout Group, Ballina - €998.91 – purchase tables for conferences;
A Space of Our Own Club - €998.91 – Occupational Therapy Equipment;
Abbeytown/Abbeyview Resident’s Association, Crossmolina – €864.39 – Upgrade flower planter buckets;
Achill Community Pitch - €998.91 – Safety netting;
Achill Island Golf Club - €998.91 – replace protective fencing around clubhouse;
Achill Jujitsu - €619.31 – Crash Mats;
Admiral Browne CCE Foxford - €998.91 – Recording Equipment;
Aghamore Childcare Company - €998.91 – Install CCTV;
Aghamore Ladies Gaelic Football - €674.05 – update club to be social space for girls;
All Stars Amateur Boxing Club, Ballinrobe - €967.27 – Install Heater;
Annagh Boxing Club, Ballyhaunis - €998.91 – Gym Equipment;
Ardagh Community Council - €998.91 – Purchase Laptops, Bags, Printers;
Ardmore Village Enhancement, Belmullet - €1,000 – Purchase Laptop and Printer;
Ardnaree Resident’s Association - €815 – to promote fortnightly get-togethers;
Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA Club - €998.91 – Full-size Freestanding Movable Goalposts;
Aughagower Tidy Towns and Heritage Village - €1,000 – Replace Lawnmower;
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland - €999 – Mobile ICT Equipment;
Belmullet Tidy Towns - €409 – Maintain Green Areas;
Balla Community Resource Development - €941.41 – Support Admin Operations of Balla CRD;
Balla GAA Club - €998.91 – Pitch Repair and Purchase of Goalposts;
Balla Tidy Towns - €998.91 – Improve Access for Persons with Disabilities;
Ballina Arts Centre - €957.96 – Purchase Audio Equipment;
Ballina Community Clean-Up - €998.91 – Replace Equipment;
Ballina Community Games - €998.91 – Purchase a Storage Container;
Ballina Community Sports Centre - €998.91 – New Carpet to upgrade space supporting inclusive community use;
Ballina Convent Regeneration - €905.52 – Purchase CCTV;
Ballina Cricket Club - €998.91 – Purchase Mower;
Ballina Fringe Festival - €933.89 – Purchase Staging Equipment;
Ballina Golf Club - €998.91 – Purchase Fertiliser Spreader;
Ballina Lights Committee - €937.84 – Purchase of Christmas Lighting;
Ballina Rugby Club - €998.91 – Replace Floor Covering in Toilets;
Ballina Stephenites GAA Club - €956.80 – Paint for Pitch Lining;
Ballina Squash Club - €970.68 – Replace Coin Meter;
Ballina Tidy Towns - €767.57 – Partition part of Storage Area for Kitchen/Toilets;
Ballina Boxing Club - €835.79 – To Provide Office Facilities;
Ballinrobe Active Retirement - €935 – Purchase Activator Poles;
Ballinrobe CDC - €569.38 – Add to Christmas Lights Display;
Ballinrobe Men’s Shed - €873.55 – Equipment for Cooking Sessions and replace Tables and Chairs;
Ballinrobe Rugby Club - €998.91 – Upgrade Training Lights to LED;
Ballinrobe Women’s Shed - €899.02 – Erect Protective Fencing;
Ballintubber Abbey Choir - €998.91 – Transform Aesthetic Ambience of the Space;
Ballintubber GAA Club - €1,000 – Astroturf Maintenance;
Ballycastle Community Hall - €979.26 – Purchase Tables and Vacuum;
Ballycroy Community Council - €909 – Equipment for Tidy Towns and CE Scheme;
Ballyglass Community Council - €998.91 – Paint Exterior of Community Centre;
Ballyhaunis Community Council - €819.64 – Computing and Printing Services in the Hall;
Ballyhaunis GAA Club - €998.91 – Purchase of Robotic Mower;
Ballyheane Community Council - €980 – Maintenance of the Village;
Ballyheane Community Sports Club - €998.91 – Replace Hot water Cylinder;
Ballyheane Women’s Group - €1,000 – Purchase Equipment;
Ballyvary Blue Bombers - €994.42 – Purchase IT Equipment;
Bangor Erris Tidy Towns - €998.91 – Storage of Equipment;
Bangor Hibs FC - €998.91 – Install new Ball-Stop Nets;
Behy Community Hall, Ballina - €549.40 – Painting of Interior;
Belcarra Afterschool - €861 – Replace Hand Dryers;
Belcarra Community Council - €998.91 – Purchase Festive Lighting;
Belcarra Sports Centre - €998.91 – Energy Upgrades;
Belleek Woods Enhancement, Ballina - €326.83 – Replace Squirrell Feeder;
Belmullet Bridge Club - €1,000 – Upgrade Scoring System;
Belmullet Day Service, Western Care - €998.91 – Phase 1 of Sensory Garden;
Belmullet Sports Complex - €768.17 – Improve Facilities to get teenagers involved in sport;
Bofield/Bonniconlon Community Association - €909 – Upgrade Office;
Bohola Community Park - €934.98 – Purchase of Wood Treatment Paint;
Bohola National School Parents Association - €998.91 – Purchase of Ride-On Mower;
Bonniconlon Community Centre - €998.91 – Improve Heating Facilities;
Bonniconlon Drama Group - €1,000 – Purchase Heaters;
Bonniconlon ICA - €797.04 – Purchase Catering Equipment;
Bonniconlon Show - €998.91 – Seating and Dining Facilities;
Bonniconlon Village Enhancement - €846.41 – General Maintenance and Purchase of Equipment;
Brackloon Hinterland Communities - €998.91 – Enhancement and Seating Areas;
Brackloon School & District Reunion Group - €850 – Preservation of Heritage Sites;
Brusna Court Residents Association, Ballina - €650 – Repair of Pillars and Purchase of W**d Burner;
Building Bridges Westport Western Care - €948.84 – Interactive Whiteboard;
Buionn Mna Dhun Eibhir, Achill - €998.91 – Participation, Exercise, Inclusion;
Burrishoole GAA Club - €998.91 – Enhance Facilities;
Cairde An Geata Mor - €990 – Purchase of Paint;
Cairdeas Kilmovee Family Resource Centre - €998.91 – Painting of FRC Buildings;
Carnacon Community Development - €998.91 – Support Local Sporting Clubs;
Carracastle Community Childcare - €1,000 – Flooring, CCTV, Play Equipment;
Carracastle Future CLG - €577.37 – Purchase Equipment;
Carrowholly National School - €998.91 – Inclusive Sensory Garden;
Castlebar Athletic Club - €860.21 – Purchase Competition Standard Starting Blocks;
Castlebar Racquetball Club - €932.90 – Information Screen;
Castlebar Rugby Club - €998.91 – Lawnmower;
Castlebar Swimming Club - €724.21 – Storage Trolley;
Castlebar Tennis Club - €998.91 – Maintain and Enhance Facilities;
Castlebar Tidy Towns - €998.91 – Restore Historical Burial Ground;
Castlebar Tri Club - €998.91 – Purchase Secure Lock-Up Container;
Cathair na Mart Residents Association - €742.88 – Create Multi-use Community Space;
Charlestown Drama Group - €1,000 – Provide Front of House Curtains;
Charlestown LGFA - €998.91 – Shower Facilities;
Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Bord na nOg - €998.91 – Training Equipment;
Charlestown Swimming Pool - €770 – Pool Lane Markers;
Charlestown, Bellaghy & District Recreational Centre - €998.91 – Lighting Upgrade;
Churchfield Manor Residents Association, Killala - €628.95 – Landscaping;
Cill Chomain GAA Club - €998.91 – Outdoor Microphone System;
Clare Island Community Centre - €998.91 – Outdoor Picnic Benches;
Clare Island Women’s Group - €998.91 – Storage Shed;
Claremorris Handball Club - €929.49 – Painting of Internal Walls;
Claremorris Western Care - €775.16 – Outdoor Equipment;
CLG Acla - €998.91 – Replacement of Window and Door Hardware;
Clogher Environmental Group - €998.91 – Renovate Kitchen Area;
Cloonfad United FC - €998.91 – Pitch Drainage;
Coiste Forbartha Tonragee - €855.98 – Provide Tables for Meetings;
Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile - €998.91 – Provide Access and Facilities at Tarmon Beach;
Comhlacht Forbartha Aituil Acla Teo - €998.91 – Sensory Room Fit Out;
Comhlacht Pobal Belderrig - €998.91 – Roof Repairs;
Community Radio Castlebar - €880 – PA System;
Cong Community Centre - €998.91 – Replace Floor Covering;
Cong, Cross, Neale Community Bingo - €783.06 – Sound System;
Count Me in , Castlebar Western Care - €899.02 – Replace Fire Door;
Croi Chaint, Balla - €889.03 – Training & CPD Education Sector;
Cross Graveyard, Belmullet - €998.91 – Additional Footpaths;
Crossmolina AFC - €861.33 – Training and Match Equipment;
Crossmolina Community Council - €880.32 – Carpet and Blinds;
Crossmolina ICA - €599.46 – PA System;
Custom House Studios, Westport - €998.91 – IT Suite;
Derrada Community Centre - €911.03 – Upgrade Facilities;
Dolmen View Residents Association, Ballina - €250 – Hedge Cutter;
Dooega Drama Group, Achill - €998.91 – Lighting System;
Down Syndrome Mayo - €605.96 – Office Furniture;
East Mayo Athletic Club - €998.91 – Drag Brush for Astro Maintenance;
Eastern Gaels GAA - €1,000 – Lighting Upgrade;
Errew Community CLG - €449 – Lawnmower;
Errew Ladies Grpup - €1,000 – Storage Facilities;
Erris Family & Community Support Centre - €998.91 – IT Office Equipment;
Feile Dooega, Achill - €859.04 – Picnic Bench at Dooega Beach;
John McFadden Festival, Newport - €676.84 Delivery of community music, cultural and heritage events;
Food Forests Ireland - €996.92 – Community Food Forest Tools;
Foroige Ballyhaunis - €768.75 – Workspace to deliver STEAM activities;
Foxford Alzheimer’s and Community Trust - €691.17 – Support Development of the service;
Foxford Town Enhancement Group - €849.95 – Enhance Outdoor Recreation;
Foxford Women’s Group - €713.24 – IT and Office Supplies;
Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ballina - €998.91 – Garden Seating;
Garrymore GAA Club - €998.91 – Renovate Changing Facilities;
Geesala National School - €998.91 – Lawnmower;
Glencorib/Kilroe Community Centre - €998.91 – Replace External Door;
Glencorrib/Kilroe Community Sportsfield - €998.91 – Upgrade Facilities;
Glenhest Community Council Society - €931.49 – Purchase Outdoor Tables;
Halla Pobal Baingear Teo - €998.91 – Kitchen Renovation;
Historical SKG, Shrule - €849 – Purchase Projector;
Hollymount/Carramore GAA Club - €843.08 – Gym Equipment;
Honours Grove Residents Association - €539.39 – Picnic Area;
Inishturk Community Club - €998.91 – Purchase Solar Reflective Window Screens;
Inver Community Centre - €998.91 – Redecorate the Community Centre;
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group - €991 – Safety Equipment;
Irish Wheelchair Association Belmullet - €998.91 – Replace Automatic Door;
Islandeady GAA Club - €998.91 – Mower;
James Stephens Hurling club Ballina - €1,000 – Replenish Equipment;
Keenagh Heart Safe Community Group - €624.32 – Change Over Switch for Solar Panels;
Kilfian Parish Development CLG - €962.70 – Benches for existing loop walk;
Kilkelly & District Development Company - €935 – Family Fun Day;
Killala AFC - €998.91 – Full-size Match Goalposts;
Killala Community Council - €998.91 – CCTV;
Killala GAA Club - €998.91 – Safety Nets;
Killasser Community Centre - €998.91 – Gym Equipment;
Killawalla Community Centre - €998.91 – Accessibility Measures;
Killeen Community Council - €740 – Replace Blinds;
Kilmaine Community Recreational Trust - €998.91 – Painting;
Kilmaine GAA Club - €893.44 – Flags and Poles;
Kilmaine Playground - €671.77 – Baby-changing Table;
Kilmore Community Sports Field - €512.44 – Painting;
Kilmovee Community Housing - €900.92 – Equipment and Building Repairs;
Kilmovee First Responders - €915 – Provide Defibrillators for training;
Kilmovee Foroige - €1,000 – Equipment;
Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA Club - €897.45 – Equipment;
Kilmovee Swimming and Acqua Sports Pool - €998.91 – Purchase of Pumps;
Kilmurry Sports and Social Centre - €998.91 – Outdoor Exercise Equipment;
Kiltimagh/Knock United FC - €998.91 – Improve Disability Access;
Knock Community Centre - €998.91 – Erect 3D Signage;
Knock Foroige - €500 – Equipment;
Knockmore/Foxford BC - €957.96 – Equip New Gym;
Knockmore/Rathduff ESD - €858.84 – Improve Accessibility;
Knockmore Village Enhancement - €998.91 – Purchase Equipment;
Lacken Sports and Recreation Association - €927.14 – Office Set-Up and Kitchen Equipment;
Lahardane Development Company - €998.91 – Improve Community Space;
Lahardane Tidy Towns - €998.91 – Machinery Purchase;
Lecanvey Community Centre - €539.91 – Sports Equipment;
Louisburgh Men’s Shed - €998.91 – Equipment;
Louisburgh Community Futures - €998.91 – Kitchen Energy Upgrade;
Louisburgh Foroige - €513.44 – Purchase Laptops;
Lower Achill Community Hall - €998.91 – Flooring Upgrade;
Magh Fhionalbha Community Centre - €998.91 – Foldable Tables;
Manulla Sporting Club - €998.91 – Perimeter Netting;
Maple Youth Club Afterschool - €998.91 – Audio Visual Equipment;
Mayo Football League - €974.87 – Upkeep of Clubhouse;
Mayo Destination Steering Group - €790 – Purchase of Laptop;
Mayo Gaels GAA Club - €998.91 – Ball-stop Nets;
Mayo North Family Heritage Centre - €556.02 – Exterior Signage;
Mayo North Old Engine and Tractor Club - €998.91 – Repair Thatch Cottage Roof;
Mayo Volleyball Club - €499 – Equipment;
Moneen Holdings CLG Castlebar Town FC - €998.91 – Grounds Upgrade;
Mountgregory Neighbourhood Committee - €998.42 – Purchase Powerwasher;
Moy Canoe Club Ballina - €1,000 – Replace Old Boats;
Moy Davitts GAA Club - €998.91 – Wireless PA System;
Moy Innovations Ballina - €998.91 – Office Conversion;
Moy Valley Athletics Club - €786.15 – Training Equipment;
Moy Valley Community Services Craoibhin - €998.91 – New Flooring;
Moygownagh Community Centre - €998.91 – Equipment;
Moyvale Residents Association Ballina - €900 – Sustainable Flower Boxes;
Muintir a Choireann Cuideachta Faoi Rathaiocht Teora - €948.97 – Tumble Dryer;
Mulranny Day Care Centre - €787 – Accessible Sanitary Facilities;
Mulranny/Tiernaur Amenity Centre - €889.03 – CCTV;
Myna NS - €749.19 – Provide Fun Activities in the Community;
Newport Pickleball Club - €950 – Defibrillator;
Order of Malta Ballina - €765.67 – Safety Enhancements;
Order of Malta Belmullet/Erris - €998.91 – Equipment and Laptop;
Order of Malta Castlebar - €998.91 – TV and Seating for Training;
Outwest - €792.16 – Launch of a Podcast;
Parke Community Hall - €1,000 – Painting;
Partry Athletic FC - €998.91 – Fixed Photography Display Units;
Pontoon Enhancement Group - €998.91 – Restoration of Pontoon Area;
Rathmeel Lawns Residents Association Ballina - €900 – Lawnmower;
Rathnaconeen Residents Ballina - €978.99 – Mower;
Rehins Fort Residents Association Ballina - €934.75 – Estate Enhancement;
Roundfort Community Playgroup - €1,000 – Replace Outdoor Lights
Sean Duffy Centre Ballina - €1,000 – Pop-up Gazebo and Folding Tables;
Three Mayo Scout Group - €956.43 – Equipment and Maintenance of Green;
Seirbhisi Curam Cill Chomain - €979.44 – Powerwasher;
Shrule Village Enhancement - €976.44 – Enhancements;
SST Cill tSeadhna - €998.91 – Solar Powered Phone and Laptop Charging;
St. Cormac’s Society - €998.91 – Computer;
St. Colman’s Care Centre - €998.91 – Replacement of Groundfloor Windows;
Swinford Amenities Development CLG - €998.91 – Refurbish Astro;
Swinford GAA Club - €998.91 – Enhance Clubhouse;
Swinford NS Parents Association - €998.91 – Astro Area;
Swinford Petanque Club - €832.55 – Create Playing Surface;
Taugheen Community Council - €998.91 – Powerwash and Paint Centre;
Taugheen Playgroup - €998.91 – Upgrade Play facilities;
Teach an Uisce Sub Aqua Ballina - €600 – Man Overboard System;
The Ballinglen Arts Foundation - €998.91 – Paining;
The Dolmen Clubhouse - €998.91 – Office and Operational Equipment;
The Linenhall Arts Centre - €508.45 – Enhance Visitor Experience;
THENCT Company Limited Ballina - €377 – Mixer;
Tir na nOg Crossmolina - €998.91 – Provide a Clean and Safe Play Area;
Tooreen Community Group - €985.93 – New Chairs;
Tooreen Foroige Club - €998.91 – Sports Equipment;
Tooreen Hurling club - €934.28 – Tables, Chairs, Burco Boiler;
Trimog Community First Responders - €998.91 – Medical Equipment;
Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club - €998.91 – New Rowing Machines;
Turasoireacht Acla - €437.50 – In-house Printing;
Westport Community First Responders - €1,000 – Training Mankins;
Westport Community Garden - €998.91 – Essential Equipment;
Westport Historical Society - €960 – IT Equipment;
Westport JAZZ - €620.97 – Tech Equipment;
Westport Triathlon Club - €998.91 – Equipment;
Westport United FC - €749.19 – Washing Facilities;
Woodville Residents Association Ballina - €998.91 – Ride-on Mower

Congratulations and best wishes to all.

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A football blitz with a difference! 💚❤️

When bus journeys are swapped for ferry crossings to our very own Clare Island, a little magic happens. ✨

We were delighted to welcome the U10s from Achill and Louisburgh for a very special day of football.
The day was about so much more than the game. It was about new friendships, strengthening connections between communities, and giving young players the opportunity to experience football from an early age. 🏐

With only a small number of children living on the island, opportunities like these are truly invaluable.
They help spark a love for football, build confidence, create lifelong memories, and inspire the next generation to pull on the Clare Island strip with pride. 🥹
💛💚

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success. Days like this remind us that while our numbers may be small, our community spirit is mighty. 💪

The future is certainly bright for Clare Island GAA. 🌟

A special thank you to Edwin McGreal & the Western People for featuring this heartwarming story.

🗞️ Check it out: “Taking to the High Seas for a GAA Blitz”

Clare Island GAA Louisburgh GAA & LGFA Achill Island GAA