What's going on around the county away from the headlines?
Drop in numbers on PUP
There were 880 less people in Mayo in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment on Tuesday, May 25, as compared with Tuesday, May 18. The most recent figures show there were 8,904 people in receipt of the payment this week, down from 9,784 the previous week and down from the high figure of 16,381 on May 4, 2020.
Sunflower days for Hospice
Mayo Roscommon Hospice would appreciate your support on National Sunflower days for Hospice during the month of June. This year the event will be virtual and you can order a special Sunflower bundle or donate online at www.hospice.iethroughout the month in support of the event. You can also get your sunflower items or donate to the special box available at local post offices and some stores in your area. Contact (094 ) 938866 for more information.
Ballina Virtual Goal Mile raises €4,858
The organisers of the Ballina Virtual Goal Mile last Christmas would like to thank all who took part, stating: "The amount raised was an incredible €4,858.81. This amount ranked the Ballina Goal Mile third out of 130 Goal Miles held in 2020. Covid-19 did not deter the people of Ballina and further afield supporting this very worthy cause. They received donations from all corners of the world - a testament to the generosity of the people of Ballina helping the poorest of the poor."
Castlebar VTOS (MSLETB ) Places Available
Students may study for a range of courses/awards all certified by QQI Level 5: Apprenticeship Preparation, Culture and Heritage, Hospitality Studies, Business Administration, Language and European Studies, Tourism and Business Studies, (ECDL ) (European Computer Driving Licence ). Care of the Elderly and Intellectual, Disability Modules also on offer. Email: [email protected] for further information.
Computer and Business Courses in Swinford
Unemployed due to Covid-19? At a crossroads in your life? Want to change your career path? Take the first step and apply to one of the accredited Computer and Business courses due to commence in September 2021.The courses are free and provide unemployed adults with the opportunity of returning to education, updating their skills, and improving their employment prospects. Adults who are over 21 and in receipt of social welfare for at least six months are eligible to apply. Participants aged under 26 may be entitled to the maximum jobseeker’s rate of €203 per week. Childcare support is also available. For further information, contact Emer at (086 ) 0610009 or email [email protected]
Mapping Arts and Disability provision in Mayo
Mayo County Council Arts Service, Clare County Council Arts Office and Galway City Council Arts Office seek to engage the services of a suitably qualified and experienced individual or organisation to undertake an arts and disability research project on a contract for services basis. To download a full brief and application details go to https://www.mayo.ie/arts/MappingArtsDisabilityProvision. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4pm on Tuesday 1st June 2021. For further information please contact Damien O’Connor, Mayo County Council arts office on (094 ) 906 4363 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only ) or [email protected].
Irish language summer schools
Comhar Dún Caocháin Teoranta is organising summer camps through the medium of Irish with the assistance of funding from Muintearas Teo under the scheme Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh sa Ghaeltacht. The aim of the camps is to encourage children to speak Irish in an enjoyable environment. The week-long programme of activity includes sports, art, crafts, traditional dancing, singing etc. This year, pending sufficient demand, camps will be held at the following venues (please note the age groups and dates ):- June 28 to July 2 - Naíonra Ghleann na Muaidhe - (3 - 6 years ); July 5 to July 9 - Naíonra Ghleann na Muaidhe - (3 - 6 years ); July 12 to July 16 - Naíonra Ghleann na Muaidhe - (3 - 6 years ); July 5 to July 9 - GaelCholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach - primary school children; July 12 to July 16 - GaelCholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach - primary school children. Application forms, which should be completed by Friday, June 18 to guarantee your child’s place, are available from Treasa (Campa Ros Dumhach ) on (097 ) 88082 or (087 ) 1251642 or email: [email protected] and Máire Cáit Uí Mhurchú (Campa Ghleann na Muaidhe ) (097 ) 87838 or (087 ) 9714395. Muintearas Teo manages and monitors Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh on behalf of Údarás na Gaeltachta and the scheme is funded by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht., Sport and Media.
