Fun day at Westport House birthday
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
A fun day was had at Westport House last weekend when record numbers turned up to celebrate its 50th birthday. Lots of brave folks dusted of off bellbottoms and mini-skirts to win some great spot prizes during the sixties themed competition and after a moving speech by one of the longest standing members of staff, Nora Heraty, Lord Altamount was presented with a collage print of photos from Liam Lyons from the past 50 years
Read more ...Blind Date night
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Looking for a good night out with a difference which would also help the CARI children's charity? Then go along to a Blind Date night on Friday August 20 at 9pm in Nevin's Newfield Inn, Tiernaur, Mulranny.
Read more ...Irish Missionaries expo at Ballina Library
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
A photographic exhibition of the Irish Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) is currently running in the public library in Pearse Street, Ballina. The wide range of photographs depicts the early years of MSC missionaries in Ireland, and their departure to Papua New Guinea, to South Africa, to Venezuela, and more recently to Russia.
Read more ...Swinford Agricultural Show
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
MEP, journalist, and TV personality Mairead McGuinness will officially open the 22nd Annual Swinford Agricultural Show at the Swinford Amenity Park this Saturday August 21.
Read more ...Play staged in Achill
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
The Erris Players will stage The Country Boy in Halla Acla, Achill Sound, on Friday August 20 at 8.30pm.
Read more ...Wild Child photo competition
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
To celebrate Wild Child Day the Heritage Council has also launched their Wild Child photo competition. People are invited to submit an image that they think captures the spirit and diversity of biodiversity. Photos should be of habitats, wildlife and if possible also include people. The deadline for entry is September 10. Photos and descriptions can be entered under three categories - Junior seven-12 years, Youth 13-20 and Adult 21+. All entries must be uploaded to www.pix.ie/groups/heritageweek . Wildlife expert Eanna Ní Lamhna will lead the judging panel and winners will be announced on September 20, 2010.
Read more ...Car boot sale
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
A car boot sale will take place in Main Street car park, Castlebar, on Sunday next August 29 from 8am to 3pm. Further information 094 9023276.
Read more ...Garda swoop on halting site following shooting
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Gardai in Ballyhaunis backed up by members of the armed regional response unit swooped on an unofficial halting site in Ballyhaunis this week following the discharge of a shotgun at the site on Tuesday.
Read more ...Calleary calls for improved farm safety
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Ballina based TD and Minister of State for Labour Affairs and Public Service Transformation Dara Calleary has called for farmers to improve farm safety to help cut down on accidents.
Read more ...Get out there in Westport without your car
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
If you are heading to the Get out There adventure festival this weekend, then why not make it more fun and less stressful by getting there using public transport services provided from Castlebar, Newport, and Louisburgh. Or if you do come by car, why not park and stride?
Read more ...Thieves targeting copper in business premises and homes
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Mayo is just one of a number of counties throughout the country hit by ‘copper thieves’ in recent weeks with phone lines featuring as major targets. Residents and businesses are now being warned about ongoing thefts of copper from homes and premises following a spate of robberies of the valuable metal commodity.
Read more ...Westport Festival of Sport fun day
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
In association with the Westport Get Out There Adventure Festival, the Westport Festival of Sport fun day, with the theme of sport for all, takes place on the Mall, Westport, from August 19 to 22. The event, now in its second year, is coordinated by the Mayo Sports Partnership and promises to be a day full of fun and activity.
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