Ballinrobe Community School chosen for ground-breaking project on discipline

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

A Department of Education funded project on positive school behaviour was recently launched by the NBSS, the body given responsibility to improve discipline in our schools. Only seven schools in the country have been chosen to take part in this project, and Ballinrobe Community School is the only one in Connacht to have been selected.

The NBSS initially became involved with Ballinrobe Community School in May 2007, along with 50 other schools, in a nationwide project to deal with widespread concerns about discipline in schools.

St Gerald’s College F1 challenge

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

St Gerald’s College are continuing their quest for Formula One glory with transition year students beginning their task next month to compete in the Formula One schools challenge, under the team name West Coast Racers.

Mulherin questions long term lease plan — is it for the benefit of builders or people?

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Fine Gael county councillor Michelle Mulherin questioned the use of the new long term lease plan announced by the Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal, Michael Finneran TD recently. Minister Finneran announced the €20 million project when he was in Ballina recently to announce the multi million euro funding for the rejuvenation of St Patrick’s Estate in the town.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Beidh Seoladh Seachtain na Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo san Leabharlann an Chontae i gCaislean an Bharraigh ar an 24 Feabhra ag 8in, le Aine Ni Chiarain.

Parent and Toddler Group

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Ballina Family Resource Centre is setting up a parent and toddler group. If you are interested in joining this group then go along to the coffee morning in the Ballina Family Resource Centre on Wednesday February 25 at 11am. For further information contact 096 75573 or 087 052 4677.

Table quiz

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo General Hospital’s social club table quiz will take place on February 24 at 9pm in Rocky’s, Linenhall Street, Castlebar. The quiz costs €40 per table of four and there will be prizes galore with the proceeds going towards cystic fibrosis. And of course, as it is Shrove Tuesday, pancakes will be served.

Paddy’s Day in Belmullet

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The annual Belmullet St Patrick's Day parade will take place on Tuesday March 17 commencing from the sports complex and follow the usual route.

Belmullet festival workshops

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The Belmullet Gala Arts Festival committee are pleased to announce a number of workshops which will take place over the coming months.

AGM

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The AGM of the Mayo Education Centre will be held in Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar, on Thursday March 5 at 8pm.

School art competition

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo teachers in primary and second level schools, whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Friday February 27.

€10,000 Monster Bingo

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

On February 22 the Royal Theatre and Event Centre will host the Western Care Association’s Monster Bingo.

Think road safety

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The spirit of Irish culture will flood the streets in St Patrick’s Day parades across the county on March 17, but this year the road safety officer is requesting all parade organising committees to keep road safety at the forefront by encouraging entrants to enter road safety floats or groups highlighting road safety, to remind all road users that they can play their part in road safety awareness.

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