Heritage jewel rediscovered in Ballina

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

A rich jewel of Ireland’s heritage was unveiled for the first time to the public in Ballina to mark the conclusion of National Heritage Week on Sunday, August 26 last.

Sport and physical activity grants for older people

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Go for Life has launched its annual grant scheme for older groups and clubs. Almost €300,000 has been allocated to this year's scheme, organised by Go for Life and the Irish Sports Council. Groups and clubs of older people all over the country can apply for grants to spend on equipment, to get an instructor in for a few sessions, or to organise a sports fest in their area. Typical amounts awarded are between €300 and €700 and the grants generally go to active retirement associations, senior citizens clubs, ICA guilds, day centres, and community centres.

“Thousands of older people who get active with Go for Life every week tell us that variety is the spice of life. This small grant helps to spice up Go for Life sessions. Over the years, people have used the grants to do various physical activities like tai chi, archery, Pilates, hip-hop, swimming, or to get sports equipment like kurling, skittles, molle balls, bocce discs, or parachute and all kinds of other things besides. They've also used their grants to get a bit of competition going with different groups in a local sports fest, attracting new members in the process,” says Go for Life's Sue Guildea. “We're looking forward to seeing what people request in their grants this year and to hearing about the difference that the money can make.”

It’s not just banks in Frankfurt

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

It maybe home to the Bundesbank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and the European Central Bank, which is a familiar sight to all of us on our television news reports, but the city of Frankfurt has a lot more to offer than just finance and it is now only a short flight away from Ireland West Airport Knock thanks to Ryanair.

Look West.ie needs your vote in social media awards

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) online guide to living, working, and doing business in Ireland’s western region, has been shortlisted for an Irish Internet Association (IIA) Dot.ie NetVisionary Award for Best in Social Media. This category recognises the most creative use of social media for compelling customer engagement.

Garda fraud investigation into two company directors dropped

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

A second Garda investigation into allegations of fraud against two directors of a Castlebar FÁS-funded company has been dropped.

DeCare Dental Sport a Smile

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Sign up for the DeCare Dental Sport a Smile which is held every year in Claremorris in aid of Mayo Cancer Support, Rock Rose House.

Swinford Family Fun Day

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

More than €6,500 was raised at the Family Fun Day at the Gateway Hotel, Swinford, for the Cystic Fibrosis Building Fund at Mayo General Hospital.

Charlestown news

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

The Charlestown book club will return on September 4 at 8.30pm at the Charlestown Library. New members are welcome, contact Noirin at 094 925 5934

Open garden in Westport

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Tuesday August 28 will be the last Tuesday this year that Sally and Peter's garden, which is part of the Clew Bay Garden Trail, will be open in Bohea, Liscarney, Westport.

Children’s music class

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

The children’s music class Kindermusik Village programme for 0 to 18 month olds will be held in Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar this autumn.

Museum event

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

At the Museum of County Life, Turlough join Micheál Casey for a talk on the wonders of bird migration and find out why Mayo is such an important stopover point. This will take place on Sunday August 26 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm: Talk: Booking required. Contact 094 903 175.