Photojournalism exhibition at AIB

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The stunning AIB Photojournalism Exhibition 2008, a collection of the year’s most inspiring press photographs, is to showcase at AIB Bank, Pearse Street,  Ballina, until Friday July 17 2009.

Castlebar Tidy Towns

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Now that judging season for the Tidy Towns competition is under way all householders, shop keepers, sports clubs, and the general community, are requested to be especially vigilant about litter and the appearance of their premises.

Go wild with nature summer camps

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is now taking bookings for its summer camp running from Monday August 10 to Friday August 14.  

Féile Bia Na Mara

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

TV master chef and author, Clodagh McKenna, will be the star attraction when Achill Island revives its traditional Féile Bia Na Mara, this weekend. The Achill Seafood Festival is supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Cheese and berry workshops

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Upcoming events at the National Museum of Ireland Country Life, Turlough.

Erris festival

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

This year’s 10 day fiesta features live music, dance, poetry, workshops, and theatre, which will take place all around the Barony of Erris.

Polka dot challenge

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Sunday July 19 the west’s ultimate cycling challenge, Polka Dot Challenge, takes place from the Western Lakes Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Road, Ballinrobe. Registration will begin at 7.30am.

Irish camps

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

In recent years the committee of Campaí Samhraidh Iorrais has organised summer camps throughout the Erris area with the assistance of funding received from The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The aim of the camps, which are targeted at children in the six to 12 year age group, is to encourage them to speak Irish in an enjoyable environment.

Volunteers needed

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

As the countdown begins for the annual Ballina Salmon Festival, July 10 to 19, the call is being issued for volunteers to get on board. Contact the festival office on Teeling Street, Ballina.

Do you own a lucky dog?

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Following the success of the first Lucky Dog scratchcard game in 2007, the National Lottery is again looking for 10 dogs to feature on a limited edition scratchcard. In addition to the fame achieved for their dogs, the owners of the 10 winning entries will receive €1,000 each.

Mid-summer barbecue in Westport

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

On Sunday July 19 Norah and Gerry Walshe will once again host the annual gala summer barbecue in the gardens of Hotel Westport, in aid of multiple sclerosis.

Fundraising BBQ

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The Achill RNLI Lifeboat barbecue fundraiser will take place today (Friday) at 9.30pm in Mick Byrne’s pub, Castlebar. Traditional music on the night. Please support.

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