Mental health promotion

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

MindOut is a mental health promotion programme for young people aged 15 to 17. It is offering training to youth workers, tutors, teachers, and anyone who works with groups of young people. For further details contact number as above. There are also courses in intercultural training for youth workers which will take place in October 2009 and Keeping Safe training for November. Book by calling 094 925 0730.

Bellacorick Enterprise Fund

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Fiontar Chomhraic has been established as a response to the closure of the ESB power station at Bellacorick. The main purpose of this €3 million fund is to encourage enterprise development in areas affected by the closures.

Free concert in Ballina

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

The WhistleBlast Quartet — Ken Edge, Mary Curran, Síle Daly, and Andrew Synnott — will perform a free public recital in the Ramada Hotel, Ballina, at 6pm tonight (Friday September 25). Children from Rehins National School who had a three day project with the quartet will perform a short piece of their own.

Yoga classes in Killala

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Yoga classes will resume in the Killala Parish Centre on Wednesday September 30 at 8.15pm. Beginners are welcome. Booking is essential. Contact Aideen on 086 381 5973.

Sports Partnership news

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Child Protection in Sport, Sports First Aid, Sports Leadership Training, and Disability Awareness Training are just some of the upcoming sports volunteer training courses which will be available through the partnership over the coming months. Details can be obtained by contacting www.mayosports.ie/CalendarofEventsTrainingCourses/ or phone 094 904 7025.

Claremorris Foróige

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Registration for Claremorris Foróige will take place on October 2 from 8pm to 9.30pm in Claremorris Town Hall. Registration is €20 or €30 for a family. Parents or guardians need to attend for registration. The club will commence on Friday October 9 from 8.30pm to 10pm in the town hall. The club is also looking for adults to train as leaders or to assist with the club. Contact Nuala at Claremorris FRC on 094 937 7838 for more information.

Kickboxing show

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

Local martial arts school Moy Valley Freestyle has announced its first kickboxing ring which will be held on Saturday September 19 in The Ramada Hotel, Ballina.

Writing workshop

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

Here is an opportunity to give yourself the gift by spending an autumnal day in the country, only a short distance from Castlebar town, to let yourself be inspired by yourself, a small group of like minded people, by poetry, silence, yourself and others and nature in an unspoiled, relaxing, and peaceful environment to write what wants to be written from your heart.

Bogus fundraiser alert

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

It has been brought to the attention of Barnardos children’s charity that a small number of bogus fundraisers have been operating in various locations in the country, including Mayo. The people concerned have been collecting door to door in residential and commercial areas claiming they are collecting money on behalf of Barnardos for a sponsored walk.

Have your say on CRCfm

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

The flagship current affairs programme Saturday Forum returns to CRC (102.9fm) on Saturday September 19 at 11.30am.

Art exhibition in Castlebar

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

Until September 25 AIB Bank, Castlebar will host the Painting Promises art exhibition in aid of the Children at Risk in Ireland Foundation.

Culture night

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

On Friday September 25 a culture night will take place in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar from 6pm to 9pm. Admission is free.

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