Ballroom of Romance director revisits Ballycroy

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Film Mayo was delighted to have internationally renowned film director Pat O’Connor as its special guest for the launch of Film Mayo, which took place before Christmas. Pat has a very special relationship with Mayo since filming The Ballroom of Romance in Ballycroy in the early eighties. He has very fond memories of his time in Mayo, particularly the warmth of the people in Ballycroy. The reason that Pat agreed to be the special guest at the launch of Film Mayo was because of the affection he holds in his heart for Mayo. During his recent visit Pat talked of how shooting in Mayo was a very special time for him and one of the most fulfilling experiences that he has ever had film-making.

Pat O’Connor, born in Ardmore in Waterford, is a renowned director who is a BAFTA and Jacob’s Award winner. He lived in Los Angeles and Toronto before returning to Ireland to become a producer/director for RTE in Dublin where he produced and directed more than 45 television features and documentaries.

Mayo Advertiser art competition winners

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Leanne and Majella McGowan from Bonniconlon at the presentation of prizes to the winners of the 2014 Mayo Advertiser Christmas art competition in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar. Leanne was the winner in the second-level category of the competition. For all the pictures and presentations, see this week's print version of the Mayo Advertiser. 

Castlebar GIY

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Please note that unfortunately the next meeting of Castlebar GIY (Grow it Yourself) due to be held on Monday February 9 has had to be cancelled. Meetings will resume on Monday March 9 in the Le Cheile Family Resource Centre at 7.30pm.

Parent and toddler group time change

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Please note that the Le Cheile Parent and Toddler Group, which takes place in Le Cheile, Tucker Street, Castlebar, now meets on Monday morning at the earlier time of 10am to 12 noon.

Jarrod Dickenson comes to Westport

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Cap and Beard, Turning Pirate, and Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival will present award-winning musical storyteller Jarrod Dickenson for a tour of Ireland, as part of his 2015 tour of Europe. Jarrod plays Mono Café Restaurant, Westport, at 7.30pm this evening, Friday, February 6. Tickets for this event are €10 and this includes buffet food and a glass of wine.

Computers for beginners

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

A computer for beginners course will commence again at the Charlestown Library on Tuesday February 10 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, you can contact Noirin at the library on (094) 9255934 for more information.

Westport Civic Trust

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

This Westport Civic Trust lecture will be on Tuesday February 17 at the Westport Coast Hotel at 8pm and will be given by Dr Linda Lynch. It will discuss how examining the bones of humans found at archaeological excavations can give a vivid insight into how these people lived and died, and the societies they lived in. All are welcome and more details may be had from Pip Murphy on (087) 2663423.

Table quiz in Ballina

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

A table quiz will be held in Ballina Golf Club on Friday February 13 at 9pm sharp. Tables of four cost €20. There will be great raffle prizes on the night also. All proceeds are in aid of a local Ballina college student going to Fiji on a volunteering programme.

Aqua aerobics

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

The Cara Iorrais Women's group will be starting its aqua aerobics classes from today, February 6, running from 10am to 11am in the Éalu Leisure Centre in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, the classes will run for eight weeks. Any enquiries to (097) 20590.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

A support group for adults affected by the death of a loved one through suicide has commenced in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar. The course will run over six weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. It will be facilitated by two Family Centre counsellors who will provide a safe confidential space for those attending. Contact must be made with the Family Centre before the programme starts on (094) 9025900.

Learn to relax and enjoy life

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Mindfulness is a practice that can teach us how to enjoy life to the full and how to relax even when there is a lot of pressure in our life. It teaches us how to make the most of every day and find contentment even in the routine of each day. This eight week course runs on Tuesday evenings starting on February 10. You can choose to attend a course from either 6pm to 8pm or from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. The course is being held in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, and is led by Derval Dunford and Ann Caulfield. Further information and booking from the Family Centre at (094) 9025900 or see www.thefamilycentre.com.

Parke-Keelogues-Crimlin 8k fun run

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Parke-Keelogues-Crimlin GAA Club is running an 8km fun run and walk on Sunday February 15 at 12 noon. This year’s fun run will be called the Turlough 8km. There will also be an u10 children’s run starting at 11.30am. This year’s run is being organised in conjunction with Mayo Mental Health Association and The National Museum of Ireland. Registration will take place at Turlough House from 10am to 11am for the children’s race, and from 10.30am to 11.30 am for all other runners/walkers. The main race starts at Turlough House, goes towards Turlough Round Tower, on towards Parke village, takes a left just before Parke pitch, and continues on towards Shaw’s Garden Centre, to finish back at Turlough House. The course is mainly flat with a few slight hills.

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