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Get ready for the Walk Tall Fashion Show, the Linenhall Arts Centre’s fashion event of the year which will take place on Thursday June 10.

Mayo Intercultural Action has expressed its sympathy with the people of Poland on the death of President Lech Kaczynski, his wife Maria, senior government figures, and other passengers killed in the recent tragic plane crash which claimed the lives of all the 97 people on board. Poland’s military commanders, the governor of the Central Bank, the Ombudsman, politicians, (including the rival candidate for the presidential post in elections planned for next year) were all on board the plane.

A 15-year-old old boy who was about to enter into the prime of his life was savagely murdered in Dublin last week on the one day which is referred to as good — Good Friday. Racist motives are suspected in the stabbing of Toyosi Shittabey, a well-respected Nigerian boy, who was a promising young football star with Shelbourne FC, and who had been living in Ireland for the past 11 years with his family. His tragic death, along with an eye-opening report issued by the Teachers’ Union of Ireland this week, which showed that almost half of members surveyed had shockingly witnessed racial incidents in schools/colleges in the past month, is sending out a stark signal that it racial policy and cultural cohesion is a vital necessity for Ireland in 2010, with education key in implementing such integration.

Mayo Intercultural Action in conjunction with legal rights group FLAC invites you to attend the Mayo launch of a new FLAC report which critiques the system of direct provision which provides accommodation for asylum seekers in this country.

“There is a major crisis going on with community work in this country and it feels as if we are powerless in the whole process.” This is the stark warning issued by Maria McHale, spokesperson for Mayo Community Platform, when considering the threats to the community sector in Mayo.

Mayo Intercultural Action will hold an informal information session on Migrants' Rights and Entitlements on Tuesday March 2 from 11am to 1pm.

Ballina Town will be looking to pick themselves up from last weekends defeat at the hands of Ballinasloe Town in the Connacht Cup fourth round at home this Sunday where they have a place in the FAI Junior Cup seventh round at stake. Standing in their way in Beleek are Shangan Athletic from Dublin who overcame the challenge of Straide and Foxford United in the last round of the competition. Ballina came from three goals down before half time last weekend to pull the game back to 3-2 but were not able to find that third goal they needed to force the game level. Mick Duffy and Daniel O’Hara were on the scoreboard for Brendan Kenny’s men and Duffy in particular will be looked for to spearhead their attack on Sunday against the side from Ballymun. Ballina booked their place in this round of the competition thanks to a comprehensive win over Cashel Celtic in the fifth round with Brendan Lavelle scoring a hat trick, the aforementioned Duffy a brace, and Ross Kenny getting himself on the scoreboard before the end of their trouncing of Cashel Celtic. Shanagan Athletic used their home advantage to see of Straide and Foxford United in the last round by 3-1, they went one up before Straide and Foxford levelled through, Chris Downey on the half hour. But the Dublin outfit had enough class to see off the Mayo men to book their date with Ballina.

Plans are under way for a major charity event to be held on the Mall, Castlebar on Saturday August 30. Activities on the day will include bungee jumping, craft and food stalls, bouncy castle and live music. All monies raised from the event will go to Rock Rose House Cancer Support Services in Castlebar.

Are you interested in taking part in drumming? Mayo Intercultural Action have drumming workshops for all ages every Monday night from 8pm to 10pm.