Food fair
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
For centuries food has been an integral part of Christmas celebrations and their food fair will have stands with the best of traditional products from Ireland and overseas. Tantalise your taste buds with yuletide fare ranging from Christmas cakes to chocolate truffles and from gingerbread men to the best of country markets. Buy a unique foodie present for someone special, or treat your family to the best of Christmas fare. Come early and bring your shopping basket - business will be brisk. The food fair takes place in the museum grounds.
Read more ...Workshops
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Museum workshops are famous for being great fun for adults and children alike. This special series of Christmas workshops includes gift wrapping, making Christmas cards and making decorations. There’s always huge demand so advance booking is required. As always, workshops are free of charge. These events are now fully booked.
Read more ...Santa Claus and his magic elves
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
No Christmas fair would be complete without a visit to see Santa. Admission is just €2 per child and every child receives a special gift. Santa and his elves will be at the museum from 12pm to 1.30pm and from 2.30 pm to 4.30pm. Please note tickets must be purchased from the museum reception and are available from 11am on Saturday December 13. Make sure you get your tickets so all our younger visitors get to see the man in the red suit with the big white beard. Santa’s grotto will be in the museum galleries.
Read more ...Christmas exhibition
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
This small exhibition will display objects relating to a typical Irish Christmas with panels and fact sheets giving visitors the opportunity to learn how Christmas would have been celebrated in Irish homes in the past.
Read more ...Christmas carols - museum style
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Don’t miss this carol singing extravaganza with both the Mayo Gospel Singers and the Mayo Male Voice Choir ringing out in celebration. You’ll find all the atmosphere of traditional carol singing with a special twist. The carol singing will be in the museum galleries.
Read more ...In Her Shoes Exhibition
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
This week, on International Day Opposing Violence Against Women saw the start of a moving and thought-provoking exhibition, In Her Shoes, at the Ballina Family Resource Centre.
Read more ...Irish radio competition with great prizes
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Mayo Education Centre have announced an exciting new project for post-primary school students.
Read more ...Achill and Belmullet carol services
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
You are warmly invited to two special carol services in Belmullet. The first carol service will be on Wednesday December 3 at 8 pm in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. There will be a second service in the Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre, Eachléim, Belmullet on Thursday December 4 at 8pm.
Read more ...25 Drive
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
St Joseph’s National School, Derrywash are organising a 25 Drive (partners) fundraising card game for Monday December 1 in the Welcome Inn, Castlebar at 9pm sharp.
Read more ...Weekend of cancer support events in Westport
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Mayo Cancer Support will be attempting to set a new world record for the world’s highest chain of bras on Saturday November 22 at Croagh Patrick, Murrisk.
Read more ...Cosgallen news
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Mayo Citizens’ Information Service will hold an outreach on Wednesday November 26 at the Cosgallen Office, Enterprise Centre, Airport Road, Charlestown from 9.45am to 11.30am.
Read more ...Fashion show with a twist
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Mrs Quin’s Charity Shops in Claremorris, Castlebar and Ballinrobe are hosting a charity fashion show with a twist on Wednesday November 26 at the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris from 8pm.
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