Irish summer camps

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Tógra Mhaigh Eó is organising Irish summer camps all over Mayo during the summer. These camps are aimed at children aged from seven to 13 and activities include cooking classes, drama, art, music, dance, pottery, sport, etc. The camps are held for one week and only cost €60.

Volunteers needed

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Friends of Cystic Fibrosis has received planning permission to build a state of the art clinic onto Mayo General Hospital for cystic fibrosis sufferers in the west of Ireland.

Summer crafts

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Interesting workshops will take place in the Museum of Country Life, Turlough in July. On Sunday July 5 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm join Padraic McAvock, amateur Met Station operator and local fisherman, as he explains the recent weather trends. Learn how to read, measure and record weather signs.

Table quizzes

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

The latest in the current series of table quizzes in aid of the annual Belmullet Heritage Day will take place in McDonnell's Bar on Wednesday June 17 at 9pm. A fun night is guaranteed, along with some great prizes.

Summer camp directory

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Mayo Sports Partnership has complied a directory for those wishing to make contact with organisers of sports camps around Mayo.

Sport in Ballyhaunis

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Take part in the upcoming Come and Try Day which will take place on Sunday June 28 at 2.30pm at the Ballyhaunis Community School as part of the Ballyhaunis Festival of Sport.

Exhibition in Turlough

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

A new temporary exhibition Straw, Hay and Rushes will open in the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, next week and will showcase the great ingenuity of people in using everyday materials to make objects for use about the house and farm.

Outing to national park

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

The Ballina and Mayo North Garden and Flower Club is going on an outing to Glenveagh National Park on Sunday July 12 leaving the Merry Monk Ballina at 8am.

Pet photo competition

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Mayo Cat Rescue has just launched its annual pet photo competition with a first prize of €150.

Children’s art camp

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Through the month of July Lismirrane Arts will run four weeks of a summer art school facilitated by local artists.

Half marathon in Achill

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

The fourth Achill Half Marathon will take place on Saturday July 4. This year, proceeds from the race will be donated to Irish charities and Achill community-based organisations.

Summer music performances

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will feature eight free musical performances in Achill, Castlebar, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Westport, Ballina, Charlestown and Louisburgh.

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