Tag: Ballinacurra


  • Denis Wilmot Wins Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup

    Denis Wilmot Wins Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup

    Wilmot Clinches the Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup In a final shaped by rain-softened lanes and challenging oil patterns, Denis Wilmot emerged victorious to claim the Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup in Ballinacurra. The weather played a significant role throughout the day, but Wilmot’s composed approach and steady execution carried him to the coveted title…

  • Denis Wilmot Takes Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup in Wet Ballinacurra Final

    Denis Wilmot Takes Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup in Wet Ballinacurra Final

    Denis Wilmot Triumphs in Wet Ballinacurra Final On a day when the weather tried to dampen spirits, Denis Wilmot lifted the Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup in Ballinacurra, securing a memorable victory that will be talked about in local bowling circles for years. The final, staged in testing conditions, saw Wilmot take on Kieran Murphy,…

  • Denis Wilmot Wins Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup in Wet Ballinacurra

    Denis Wilmot Wins Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup in Wet Ballinacurra

    Wilmot clinches title in tough, rain-soaked conditions In a dramatic final that tested nerves as much as skill, Denis Wilmot emerged victorious at the Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup held in Ballinacurra. The event, which drew a strong field and much local support, saw players battling wet lanes and persistent showers, turning a standard championship…

  • Winifred Gallagher, A Life of Kindness Across Mayo: A Memorial Notice

    Winifred Gallagher, A Life of Kindness Across Mayo: A Memorial Notice

    Obituary: Winifred Gallagher (1929/30–2026) Winifred (Winnie, Una) Gallagher, née Frain, peacefully passed away at home in Ballinacurra, Killasser, Swinford, Co. Mayo on January 6, 2026, in her 96th year. Known for her quiet dignity, warmth, and unwavering devotion to family, Winifred’s life bridged generations in Kilmovee and the wider Mayo community. Family and Early Life…

  • In Loving Memory: Winifred Gallagher (Winnie) of Mayo

    In Loving Memory: Winifred Gallagher (Winnie) of Mayo

    In Memoriam: Winifred Gallagher (Winnie, Una) Winifred Gallagher, known to family and friends as Winnie or Una, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2026, at her home in Ballinacurra, Killasser, Swinford, County Mayo, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband Martin and by her son Tommy, and mourning the…