The Rag in Ballina

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

On July 2 a fun filled family parade will go through the streets of Ballina.

Summer works to be carried out on schools

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

An extra 11 schools in Mayo have been approved for summer works: St Feichin’s NS, Claremorris; Beheymore NS, Ballina; Naomh Padraig, Knockmore; St Joseph’s, Midfield; Quignamanger NS, Ballina; Killasser NS, Swinford; St Aidan’s NS, Kiltimagh; Scoil Padraig, Westport; Our Lady’s Secondary School, Belmullet; St Colman’s College Claremorris; St Louis Community School Kiltimagh.

Moorehall woodland walk

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

A free guided walk of the Moorehall Woods will be held tomorrow (Saturday) commencing at 10.30am.

Westport nominated for award

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

The town of Westport is celebrating its nomination as a finalist in the 2011 UK Urbanism Awards, in category of Great Town for the UK and Ireland.

Unique pilgrim journey

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

The Tochar Phadraig pilgrim walk, from Ballintubber Abbey, takes place on Saturday June 26 and offers a unique journeying experience for participants; to walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road; to be challenged by the 22 miles that was the pilgrim path down through the ages and to absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way.

Mayo singers in Galway charity concert

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

A Midsummer Melodies charity concert in aid of children’s cancer charity CDs Helping Hands will take place on Galway July 2 in the Galway Bay Hotel. Featuring Mayo artists and organised by JCI - part of a worldwide young people’s leadership and personal development non-profit organisation, this concert will see performances from Sean Costello – tenor, Brendan O’Byrne – pianist and musical director, Annette Griffin – Singer – harpist and entertainer, Darragh McGann - lyrical baritone, Frank Naughton - tenor, Sheelagh Chadwick – soprano, GoGoshka Kinkladze – pianist, Buck Taylor – Ballina native, and Keith McDonald. Tickets at €30 per person include a wine reception and light buffet.

PE course for teachers

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Are you a primary school teacher looking to build a fun and inclusive PE programme in your school? Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo Education Centre has limited places available for a week long summer course from Monday August 23 until Friday August 27 in the Sports Complex at Belmullet.