Historic Aer Lingus charter to New York takes to the skies from Ireland West Airport

Fri, May 12, 2017

Monday was a remarkable day for the people of Knock and the Irish diaspora in New York as Fr Richard Gibbons, PP and rector of Knock Shrine, led a group out from Ireland West Airport to New York on Aer Lingus, in glorious sunshine.

Just one week to go for two Mayo schools ahead of Student Theatre Awards decisions

Fri, May 12, 2017

The wait is almost over for the two Mayo schools who have been nominated for the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards, which will take place on Wednesday next, May 17 in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

The schools from Mayo nominated for the awards are Manulla National School and St Joseph's Primary School in Ballinrobe. Manulla National School was shortlisted in the 'Best Set' category for its set creation in the production of Hoodwinked by fourth, fifth, and sixth class students. Judges commented that they “loved the way that all the students came together to create a beautifully vivid and realistic set”. Fifth class student Ally Nestor from St Joseph’s Primary School in Ballinrobe has been shortlisted in the Best Female Performance in a Leading Role category for her performance as The News Reporter in the production The Peace Child. Judges noted Ally “was larger than life and made the top character totally believable and real”.

Mayo Volunteer Centre launches National Volunteering Week

Fri, May 12, 2017

In a new survey carried out by Mayo Volunteer Centre, 61 per cent of respondents said their interpersonal skills had improved following their volunteering experience while 60 per cent reported an increase in their self-esteem.

Getting to the core of the youth music scene in Ballina

Fri, May 12, 2017

Since Music Generation Mayo's latest programme 'The Core' opened its doors in November 2016 it has been a bustling hive of musical activity. With over 30 (and counting) active members from across the county using the rehearsal facility, taking part in camps, industry workshops, regular performance opportunities such as monthly open mics, facebook live events and showcases.

Dance club for people living with dementia

Fri, May 12, 2017

Community Action on Dementia in Mayo is launching a brand new dance club for people living with dementia and their family carers. The dance club is designed for those in the early to mild stages of dementia, and their family carers, to share the experience together.

The dance club offers a great opportunity to socialise and promote improved mental and physical wellbeing and, very importantly, to have fun. The dance club will take place once a week at the Curam Centre in Claremorris and there is no charge. It is hoped that with enough interest this club will commence in late May. Dance sessions will start at 11.30am and finish at 1pm, with tea and buns included.

Historic Aer Lingus charter to New York takes to the skies from Ireland West Airport

Tue, May 09, 2017

Yesterday was a remarkable day for the people of Knock and the Irish diaspora in New York as Fr. Richard Gibbons, P.P., and Rector of Knock Shrine led a group out from Ireland West Airport to New York with Aer Lingus in glorious sunshine.

Local company on countdown to National Enterprise Awards Final

Tue, May 09, 2017

Monaghan Bros Bar Furniture Manufacturers Ltd from Mayo Abbey in Mayo, has been officially announced by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor TD as a finalist in this year’s National Enterprise Awards.

Mayo Volunteer Centre launches National Volunteering Week

Tue, May 09, 2017

In a new survey carried out by Mayo Volunteer Centre, 61 per cent of respondents said their interpersonal skills had improved following their volunteering experience while 60 per cent reported an increase in their self-esteem.

Crowd-thrilling manoeuvres expected at the Westport Airshow on Sunday

Tue, May 09, 2017

Spectacular aerobatics are expected above the skies of Westport, with a series of technically demanding and crowd-thrilling manoeuvres at the Westport Airshow on Sunday. The fun starts at 1pm and will include a fun fair, food and craft markets, live music, street theatre, face painting and visitors can even experience the Wild Atlantic Way from the sky by taking a helicopter pleasure flight from the iconic Westport House.

One in a million Lobster – finds a new home in Achill

Mon, May 08, 2017

The Achill Experience, Aquarium and Visitor centre on Achill Island has checked in a new and very rare guest – a white lobster. The Marine Institute said such a specimen is extremely rare and very unusual to Irish waters. A genetic mismatch means that the lobster is not the traditional dark blue colour.

Happy Heart volunteers wanted

Mon, May 08, 2017

This May Irish Heart is encouraging volunteers in Mayo to help sell their iconic happy hearts and raise vital funds to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest, which claims 5,000 lives in Ireland every year. Money raised for the Happy Heart Appeal will go towards Irish Heart’s CPR programmes to create lifesavers in every community in Ireland. Starting CPR can double a person’s chance of survival.

Self-Publishing Seminar at Castlebar Library

Mon, May 08, 2017

Anyone with an interest in writing or with just an idea for a book should attend an exciting seminar on self-publishing to held in Castlebar Library this week. It will take place on Wednesday evening at 8pm. The seminar is based on Alex Blackwell’s book Self-Publishing for Success; Every book deserves to be published, which was recently launched at Books@one in Louisburgh.

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