Following Mayo County Council’s success in having ‘Home to Mayo’ selected as part of the Global Irish Festival Series, event organisers are busy putting plans in place for a Mayo experience for anyone visiting next May.
This month-long festival will be delivered by Mayo.ie in partnership with The Global Irish Festival Series, a Fáilte Ireland and Department of Foreign Affairs initiative, which aims to harness diaspora links for the benefit of local and community tourism.
‘Home to Mayo’ will see a series of events celebrating our county and its people throughout the month of May 2022, incorporating existing festivals along with participatory experiences across towns in the county. ‘Home to Mayo’ will also include the internationally celebrated Mayo Day. The event offers those with a connection to Mayo the opportunity to make the trip home and celebrate all things Mayo.
Mayo County Council are delighted to announce an online programme of events available to view by logging on to www.hometomayo.ie where events taking place throughout the month can be viewed. The Programme will be updated on a weekly basis with new events being added as soon they register with Mayo.ie
Whether you are interested in tracing your family history through the Footsteps of Emigrants Festival, experiencing the local culture at the Home to Swinford weekend of celebration, or simply in taking in the sights of our wild and beautiful coastline and islands, there will be a wide range of events and activities to suit everyone.
Mayo has a global Diaspora network that is second to none on this island. This campaign will welcome the return of our diaspora to Mayo where they can enjoy a series of interesting and thoughtful events and initiatives that will resonate strongly with them and with all Mayo people at home and abroad. Start planning your trip!
Michael Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Mayo of County Council, said: "As Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council I would like to take this opportunity to personally invite family, friends, our diaspora and anyone with a Mayo connection from around the world home to Mayo next May to enjoy many of the festivities that will take place during the month-long festival.
"With the success of Mayo Day over the last seven years, ‘Home to Mayo’ is another opportunity to extend the celebration of our Mayo-ness. There is a vibrant line up of events happening county-wide which will cater to everyone's tastes. Stay up to date with all things Home to Mayo by going to www.hometomayo.ie "
