National Heritage week guide

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Details of up to 1,000 events taking place across the country were unveiled at the launch of the National Heritage Week Event Guide by the Heritage Council. Now in its 19th year National Heritage Week, which runs from August 22 to August 30, is a celebration of Irish natural and cultural heritage.

Bonniconlon show

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

The Bonniconlon Agricultural Show celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with next Monday’s event promising to be the biggest and best ever in the show’s history, with some 100 acres playing host to one of the west of Ireland’s largest and best loved summer events.

Archaeological courses

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

A summer lecture in the Achill Archaeological Field School located in Dooagh, Achill Island, will take place on August 11.

Healing Mass

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

The monthly Mass of St Padre Pio will be in Swinford Parish Church on Wednesday August 5 at 7.30pm.

Briefs

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Exhibition in Westport
Custom House Studios, at the Quay, Westport are currently hosting an extensive exhibition of paintings and printmaking by Patrick Pye marking the 80th birthday of the artist.

BBQ in Westport

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

On Sunday July 19 the annual gala summer barbecue, hosted by Norah and Gerry Walshe, will meet in the gardens of Hotel Westport, in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Musical volunteers needed

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A nationwide campaign to find volunteers to sing and play guitar for the elderly in long term hospital wards has been launched. Friends of the Elderly wants to hear from musicians and entertainers in every part of Ireland who can give an hour a week to entertain the elderly in their local hospital.

Powerboat games in Achill

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Achill Belmullet Powerboat Club will host and organise the first ever National Powerboat Games in Ireland in conjunction with the ISA on Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25. It will begin with the opening on the Friday night, games/activities and competitions over Saturday and Sunday respectively, and the final presentation of prizes on Sunday night. The event is open to both ISA and non-ISA members. Club members pay €125 and non members pay €150. Special package price, four boats or more €100. Entry fee includes weekend club day ticket.

Youth disco in Ballinrobe

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

As part of the Queen of the Lakes festival the Ballinrobe No Name Club is holding a mid summer disco in the Valkenburg on July 22.

Erris notes

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Kilmore Triathlon Club is currently providing sea swim training sessions in Blacksod. For more information on Wednesday’s sessions contact [email protected]

Step back through time

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Historical walking tours of Castlebar and Newport have commenced and will continue throughout the months of July and August.

Cycle challenge

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

This Sunday (July 19) take part in the west’s ultimate cycle challenge around the hills of South Mayo, commencing at the Western Lakes Cycling Centre, Ballinrobe.

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