From Kells to Kindle
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
From Kells to Kindle — a unique exhibition on books and book production through the ages, will take place at Mayo County Library from Tuesday May 1 to Saturday May 5 inclusive.
Read more ...Big Toddle for Barnardos
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Mayo people are asked to register their toddlers now on www.barnardos.ie. The Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos is a fun sponsored walk for toddlers and an enjoyable way to raise funds to support the vital work that Barnardos does with children and families in communities all over Ireland.
Read more ...Special Olympics’ annual collection
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Special Olympics Ireland’s annual collection day, sponsored by eircom, will take place today (Friday April 27). Some 200 volunteers will take to the streets of Castlebar, Ballina, Swinford, Kiltimagh, Ballinrobe, Westport, Belmullet, Ballyhaunis, and Claremorris to collect.
Read more ...Hair Today Gone Tomorrow with Paul Daniels in Castlebar
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
When Paul Daniels takes to the stage wearing a wig, depending on your sensibility, you can be pretty sure that the next hour will be full of fun and entertainment. The legendary magician and performer will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Thursday, May 3.
Read more ...This May get ready for the legendary Billy Ocean
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Billy Ocean is the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced, having sold more than 30 million records in his lifetime. Ocean got his first break when he signed to GTO records, for which his second single was the Motown-ish ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’, which reached number two in the UK charts and number 12 in the US. On Bank Holiday Sunday May 6 he will be taking to the stage in the Royal Theatre Castlebar, with tickets costing €33.20 and the show starting at 8.30pm.
Read more ...Live in the basement on the double this weekend
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Brennan’s Lane, Garden Street, Ballina, will be the place to be on the double this weekend with live music in the basement of the venue on Friday and Sunday night.
From 11pm on Friday, indie rockers Fellez will be taking to the stage in what promises to be a night of chiming indie guitars and pop hooks.
Read more ...Naíonra Tír na nÓg - Irish through play and learning for children
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The naíonra is a playgroup organisation which provides children with the opportunity and necessary support to acquire Irish naturally. Broad flexible age appropriate programmes of play and activities are provided in the naíonra, which promotes the development of the child's physical, intellectual, social, linguistic, cognitive, imaginative, and problem solving skills. Activities includes sand and water play, arts, crafts, imaginative and construction games, songs and music, as well as physical activities and outdoor play.
Read more ...Former GAA president launches Gaelcholáiste Chomáin book
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The Coláiste Chomáin commemorative book, Ceiliúradh Oideachais i gColáiste Chomáin, has been launched by former GAA president Dr Mickey Loftus. Twenty miles north of Belmullet, Gaelcholáiste Chomáin was established by Gael Linn as a secondary school in 1959.
Read more ...A beautiful new career at Georgina Price College of Beauty
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The Georgina Price College of Beauty, Galway is currently enrolling for its 2012 schedule of classes.
Read more ...Further criticism for An Taisce report
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The controversial An Taisce report which ranked Mayo as one of the worst local authorities when it came to planning decisions has been further criticised this week, with the County and City Managers’ Association (CCMA) calling on An Taisce to recall the report in its entirety.
Read more ...Sick leave entitlement viewed as ‘a right by public sector’ — Conneely
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Absenteeism in the public sector is viewed by a minority as an ‘entitlement’ and used by some to take a holiday from work, according to the chairman of HSE West, Cllr Padraig Conneely.
Read more ...Castlebar Chamber open forum - date change
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The Castlebar Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open forum, entitled Chamber at Work on Tuesday May 1 at 6.30pm in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar - a change from the previous date announced.
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