Year of the honeybee
Fri, May 20, 2011
This year has been designated the year of the honeybee. To mark the occasion the Westport, Ballina, and Connemara Beekeepers Associations will have a stand at Féile na Tuaithe (May 21 and 22) in the grounds of the Museum of Country Life, at Turlough, Castlebar.
Read more ...Kayak around Ireland for Hospice
Fri, May 20, 2011
During the last week of May a GMIT student and his kayaking buddy will be departing Howth to paddle around Ireland by sea kayak (1,600km). The expedition is being carried out in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation, a charity working to improve end of life care in Irish hospitals. During the trip they will be carrying all their camping, cooking, and safety equipment, and a week’s worth of food at a time in their kayaks. They hope to be finished the trip in five to six weeks while paddling for six to 10 hours a day.
Read more ...Luisne Art Project at Museum of Country Life
Fri, May 20, 2011
The Luisne Art Project is showing its exhibition Insight at The National Museum of Country Life. This exhibition of art has come from its previous showing in Galway University Hospital and will be housed at the museum café until June 2011. Insight includes a special installation of four stained glass light boxes which were created by the group.
Read more ...Claremorris Open Exhibition
Fri, May 20, 2011
Submissions are currently being sought for the forthcoming Claremorris Open Exhibition (COE). This year's exhibition carries a prize fund of €8,000 and will be curated by Chris Hammond, director MOT International.
Read more ...Croí Tour de Lough Corrib
Fri, May 20, 2011
Entries are rolling in for the west’s biggest charity cycle – the Croí ‘Tour de Lough Corrib’, in association with Corrib Oil.
Read more ...Louisburgh and Lecanvey Community Alert
Fri, May 13, 2011
A meeting of the Louisburgh and Lecanvey Community Alert Committee will take place in the Parochial Hall, Louisburgh on Thursday May 19 at 9pm.
Read more ...Garda coffee morning
Fri, May 13, 2011
A coffee morning for retired members of the Garda Síochána will take place on Tuesday May 17 at 11am in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar.
Read more ...Bike Week 2011 Grants
Fri, May 13, 2011
Mayo Sports Partnership, in conjunction with Mayo County Council, is now inviting applications for funding from interested community groups/sports clubs for Bike Week 2011 (June 18 to June 26).
Read more ...Ballinrobe news
Fri, May 13, 2011
Tacú is moving to Main Street- next to the Credit Union, by the end of May. Until then they will continue to operate out of Glebe Street offices.
Read more ...Quiz for West Coast FM
Fri, May 13, 2011
A Monster Quiz night is being held on Friday (May 13) to raise funds for West Coast FM, Westport’s community radio station, in the Castlecourt Hotel at 8pm.
Read more ...Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club
Fri, May 13, 2011
A fundraising show for the Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club Search and Recovery Unit, Ballina will be held in the Downhill House Hotel on Thursday May 19.
Read more ...Funding for music education
Fri, May 13, 2011
Music Generation have announced that Mayo MEP has been selected to participate in the first round of its funding scheme to support the development of a national music programme.
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