Mayo shaken awake by Wednesday morning quake

Fri, Jun 08, 2012

Mayo was “All Shook Up” on Wednesday morning when an off-shore earthquake was felt across large parts of the west and north of the county. The quake which registered four on the Richter Scale, was the second-largest earthquake recorded in either Ireland or Britain after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in 1984. Wednesday’s off-shore ‘quake was recorded 60km west of Belmullet at a depth of 3km, shortly before 9am. The tremors from the quake were felt well inland, with numerous members of the public reporting objects moving and shaking in homes and others describing the sensation of the earthquake as like a large truck passing very close by.

National outdoor pursuits academy and new 25m swimming pool for Castlebar

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

A national outdoor pursuits academy, a swimming pool complex, running track, and four playing pitches with associated facilities are to be developed around Lough Lannagh in Castlebar as part of an ambitious €12.5 million project, launched by Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday evening last.

Polish and Irish event

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

In aid of Mayo Cancer Support Association a big match warm up will take place on Sunday June 10 at 6pm in the D’Alton Inn Hotel, Claremorris.

N5 Westport to Turlough Road project

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

A presentation of the proposed route for the N5 Westport to Turlough Road Project will be held in the Westport Civic Office on Tuesday June 12, the Museum of Country Life, Turlough on Wednesday June 13 and Lough Lannagh Holiday Village on Thursday June 14 from 2pm to 8pm. All individuals and interested parties are invited to attend.

Course in Belmullet

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

The Hope project (Healthy Options Project Erris) is offering a four week course in Belmullet called Rediscover Your Interests.

Host a Street Fest

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Street Feast, now in its third year, aims to celebrate with the biggest number of street parties across Ireland. Whether it is a front garden family gathering or a whole street extravaganza, register on www.streetfeast.ie and lets have a national party on June 17.

Watercolour art workshop

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

A one day workshop will take place on Saturday June 9 in the artists studio, Kilmaine Road, Cornaroya, Ballinrobe.

Guided tours in Belmullet

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

On Saturday June 2 a three-hour bus tour of The Mullet Peninsula will start at noon. On Thursday June 7, a three-hour bus tour of the Mullet Peninsula will start at 6pm.

Ballina Stephenites holiday draw

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Ballina Stephenites in conjunction with Fly Away Travel and Crockets on the Quay are offering one lucky person the opportunity to win an €800 holiday of their choice. The draw will take place at a Back to School themed fancy dress party to be held in Crockets on the Quay on Sunday June 3.

Orthodox Church Service

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

The next church service will be held on Sunday June 3 at The Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar at 3.30pm.

Ballyhaunis Summer Festival

Fri, Jun 01, 2012

The festival is currently in full swing! On Saturday, Children’s Day will take place so come and enjoy the fun on Friary Field. Fair Day will take place on Sunday and an inter-pub soccer tournament will take place on Monday.