Network Mayo event
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
In keeping with their 2011 theme, entitled Inspiring Innovation, Network Mayo has confirmed Mary Davis, managing director of the Special Olympics (Europe/Eurasia) as its launch speaker. The launch will take place in Hotel Westport on January 31 at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Wheelchair association
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Irish Wheelchair Association in conjunction with Ballina Family Resource Centre is operating a new day service in Ballina Family Resource Centre every Thursday from noon to 4pm.
Read more ...Toddler and baby group
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, is running a parent and toddler/baby group every Monday morning from 11am to 12.30pm.
Read more ...Walk in Straide
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Straide Walking Group is organising its monthly walk in the beautiful Straide area, meeting at the Davitt Community Centre, Straide, at 2pm on Sunday January 30.
Read more ...Seminar for teachers
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, and the Mayo Education Centre are jointly hosting a seminar on how schools and separated families can work better together.
Read more ...Free counselling service
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
A free and confidential counselling service is available in the Mayo North East LEADER Office in Charlestown every Monday.
Read more ...Craft activity at museum
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
At the Museum of County Life, Turlough take part in a drop-in activity with the Connacht Textile Crafters on Saturday January 29 from 11am to 4pm.
Read more ...Vote for Castlebar club
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
A Mayo based community group has been shortlisted to be in with a chance of winning the overall EBS National Community Fund prize of €10,000 in funding.
Read more ...Luisne Art Project
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Luisne Art Project, which is based in Ballinrobe, is starting the year with its biggest exhibition yet, which is to open in Galway University Hospital on January 28. Opening speaker is the well known film maker and writer Bob Quinn.
Read more ...Creative writing classes
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Creative writing classes will commence in the Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Linenhall Street on Thursday February 3 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Read more ...School of Make-up Artristry enrolment now open
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The International School of Make Up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for courses commencing in February.
Read more ...One-to-one tutoring, the future of education
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Amber Murphy, an excellent student in most subjects, was struggling with her fourth year maths last year. “I didn't have a clue,” she recalled. Her mother, Valerie, sought extra instruction for her daughter, not from her school, but from the local tutor doctor. More and more parents are following Mrs Murphy's lead and buying supplemental education from quality-controlled tutors. “There is more concern about education than ever before and more parents are paying attention to their children's learning problems,” said Carmel O’Brien, education consultant with Tutor Doctor, “so it is important that this form of supplemental education is managed and structured in a way that parents, students, and teachers can have full confidence in the service.”
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