Cara Iorrais thank you
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Cara Iorrais thank James and Rose Cormack for hosting a barn dance and raising €1,829. The AGM of Cara Iorrais Teo will take place in the Cara Iorrais Support House on September 29 at 8pm. All are welcome.
Read more ...Castlebar Rotary Club
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Two Castlebar consultants will be travelling to Somalia in November to run specialist clinics to help and support local medical staff. Dr Meabh Ní Bhuinneain is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. She has a lot of experience in Kenya and has been involved in building up existing health care structures in the Londiani region. Mr Paul O’Grady is a consultant in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. He has previously worked in Vietnam, Middle East, and Kenya. Their key objective is to help provide sustainable relief through resourcing and training existing medical staff. The Rotary Club of Castlebar, of which Mr O'Grady is a member, will run a church gate collection on Saturday/Sunday September 17 and 18 supporting this worthwhile project.
Read more ...BRI support group
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The BRI support group is meeting on Monday September 19 and Imelda Walsh from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland will be on hand to address any queries that you might have. All are welcome.
Read more ...Film club
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
If you are you interested in starting a film club in Erris go to Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet Arts Centre, on Tuesday September 13 at 7pm. Tea and coffee will be available. If you are unavailable on Tuesday September 13 but would like to get involved contact 097 81079 or email [email protected]
Read more ...Applied suicide intervention skills training
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
A two day ASIST (applied suicide intervention skills training) course, organised by Iorras Le Chéile and HSE Suicide Prevention Department, will be held in Belmullet on Thursday and Friday September 29 and 30. This first aid for suicide course is particularly aimed at people who work with or have contact with people who may present with suicidal behaviour. This includes publicans, clergy, care workers, guards, parents, and those working with voluntary groups and organisations. Places are limited.
Read more ...Castlebar CU fundraiser for children’s hospice
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The Castlebar Credit Union charity week for dedicated hospice home care service for children continues until Monday September 12. The proceeds collected by Castlebar Credit Union help fund work to support families with children who have life-limiting conditions. The hospice home care service for children will allow seriously ill children to be cared for and to die at home rather than in a busy hospital.
Read more ...Ballina bat walk
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Bat specialist and ecologist Tina Aughney is leading a bat walk in the grounds of Mount Falcon Hotel, Ballina today (Friday) at 8pm. Meet in the car park, wrap up warm, and bring some rain gear and a torch. A fun and educational night for all the family.
Read more ...Achill SVP
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The SVP shop in Polranny, Achill, will be holding a one day sale this Sunday, September 11, from 11am to 5pm. Linens, crockery, new items, ladies, gents and children’s items will all be at very reasonable prices. Many items – buy one, get one free, get four books for €1. This event is for a very good cause. Every cent counts when a deserving person/family needs assistance, particularly as winter/Christmas approaches. Donations are always needed. Contact Anne on 098 45721 or 089 428 0353 if you have any queries.
Read more ...Music lessons
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Music lessons for 2011/2012 will commence on Wednesday September 28 at 7pm in Áras Inis Gluaire with expert tuition in guitar, keyboard, violin, accordion and tin whistle. Beginners are welcome. Call 097 81079 for further details.
Read more ...Cineclub
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Cineclub na nÓg has been postponed to Saturday, September 17. Join it in Áras Inis Gluaire, from 1pm to 3.30pm. Register your child before Thursday, September 15. To book a place contact Lisa by emailing [email protected] or call 097 81079.
Read more ...Two die tragically in Mayo this week
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Two communities in west and north Mayo were left reeling this week after the tragic deaths of two men in their communities.
Read more ...Grandparents to remember 9/11 victims in Knock this Sunday
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
This Sunday (September 11) thousands of grandparents are expected to attend the annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage in Knock hosted by the Catholic Grandparents Association. The Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary, will be the chief celebrant with Fr Benny McHale as the homilist. EWTN’s Kathy Sinnott will deliver a reflection. Liam Lawton and Ann Marie Gibbons are guest singers with music under the direction of Finola Higgins-Cosgrove.
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