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Would you like to know more about keeping bees?
If you are already interested in becoming a beekeeper, or if you would just like to know more about bees and beekeeping, Westport Beekeeper’s Association will be conducting a beginner’s course for members commencing on March 20. The course will be a combination of online classes and hands-on training. The classes will run from March 20 - 26 at 8pm. Practical experience will be conducted in April/May and will be weather dependant. The course fee is €50 (plus membership ). Questions and answers will be conducted using WhatsApp. For more information on this and/or to join the Westport Beekeepers, please visit their website: www.wbkc.info, or feel free to email: [email protected].
Online philosophy for teens
Philosophy classes for inquisitive teens will start on Tuesday, March 8, for six weeks. Cost is €50. Classes will be from 2pm to 3pm, and are all about doing philosophy, so it will be pretty hands-on stuff. Call Gwen on (087 ) 3450387 or email [email protected] to book a place.
Anam Cara launches ‘Conversations In Grief’ podcast series to support bereaved parents
Anam Cara, the all-Ireland charity committed to the provision of information, resources, online and face-to-face support for bereaved parents, has launched a new seven-part parent podcast series, ‘Conversations in Grief’, aimed at supporting parents who are grieving the death of their child. For this new resource, parents connected to Anam Cara share their heartfelt and insightful stories of their family’s journey after the death of their son or daughter. They tell how they and their family travelled through the journey of grief and despair to find that place where they could accommodate their grief and connect to the memory of their child. The podcasts are inclusive, in that they cover all circumstances of death - sudden, traumatic, serious illness and all ages of a child from babies through to adult children. Each podcast focuses on a different theme, shared through the stories of parents who have been supported by Anam Cara when their child died. The themes include the impact grief has on relationships; sudden loss; the journey through treatment; bereavement from suicide; the death of an only child; and the experience of multiple child losses. The series also features the reflections of professional grief counsellor Brid Carroll, offering insights on the many different ways grief impacts parents and the tools parents can look to, to navigate their journey. The Podcast series can be found at www.anamcara.ie and on all major podcast apps. It is part of a range of resources that Anam Cara has developed to support parents, including information packs, video resources and webinars. Throughout the 32 counties of Ireland, Anam Cara hosts monthly online and face-to-face group meetings for parents and online bereavement information and support evenings.
Killeen Community Council
Killeen Community Council is delighted to announce that a 12-hour gardening course will commence on Wednesday, March 9 in the Killeen Community Centre @7.30pm for six weeks. Limited spaces available and booking essential. Course fee €35. Supported by the MSL Education and Training Board. Enquiries to [email protected] or contact Eileen on (087 ) 6826025.
Enable Ireland Mayo Services require Volunteers
Enable Ireland Mayo Services require Volunteers in all areas of Mayo to work with children with disabilities. Their volunteers usually work one-to-one with a child with a disability within their home but also within their community and at the service centre in Castlebar. Roles may vary to meet the needs of the child and also the needs of the child’s family. If you are interested, please contact Fiona at (087 ) 6808350 or email [email protected] for further information.
Westport Civic Trust
Westport Civic Trust welcomes all friends back again to their lecture series which kicks off in Westport’s Plaza hotel, Walnut Suite, on Tuesday, March 8 at 8pm. After almost two years they hope to re-commence their talks with an entertaining and interesting topic. All members and all others are welcome to come along to hear Dr John O’Callaghan speaking about ‘Translations: understanding townland names in west Mayo'. The road from Westport to Castlebar passes through places such as Cloonagh, Knockaphunta, Ballynaboll, Ballymacrah, Derrylea, Cloonkeen, Sheean, Carrowbeg, Carrowbaun, Carrownalurgan, et cetera. What do these names mean? Irish Placenames (Logainmneacha ) can be enigmatic and some of their translations can be contentious. There is an abundance of townland names to puzzle and ponder over in Mayo and the talk will describe a number of them. The focus will be on the study of townland names (onomastics ) primarily and the talk will also feature interesting social, cultural contexts and scientific aspects of the areas in question.
Cara Iorrais Monthly Meetings
With Covid restrictions lifted Cara Iorrais are delighted to announce that their monthly group meetings will resume in March. Men's group meeting will be held on the Monday, March 7 at 7pm and Ladies group meeting will be held on Monday, March 14 at 7pm. Both meetings will be held in the Cara Iorrais House in Church Road, Belmullet. These are informal meetings where people who have been through cancer can meet with people who have similar experience and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.
Ballyhaunis Community School Reunion – Class of 82
A Reunion will take place for the class of ’82, the first class to pass through the Ballyhaunis Community School, on Saturday, July 30 in MacSiurtains Ballyhaunis at 7pm. If you were part of the class anytime between September 1977 and June 1982 we would love to see you. The best way to keep up to date with the plans is to join the ‘Ballyhaunis Community School 40 YEAR Class Reunion 1977 – 1982’ facebook page but a reminder will issue in local press closer to the time. Looking forward to seeing as many as possible on July 30, 2022 and catching up.
Balla CRD
Balla Bingo every Sunday night at 8pm has a massive prize fund of €11,500, with €1,000 on the Jackpot game, as well as 50:50 and wheel of fortune draws. For the online game buy your book before noon on Sunday atwww.balla.ie Balla’s annual St Patrick’s Day parade resumes this year. The organisers would ask that people get involved and support this festive, family day and if you would like to enter a float, please contact the community centre at (094 ) 9365846. Balla Active Retirement Association meets every Friday at 1.30pm in the Community Centre, the Square, Balla. New members are very welcome.
Mayo Cancer Support
Mayo Cancer Support offers a range of emotional support to people with cancer and their families. Call (094 ) 9038407 for information.
Cill Chomáin Five Year Development Plan (2022-2026 )
Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo is in the process of preparing a five-year development plan (2022-2026 ) for the parish of Cill Chomáin. In keeping with the key objectives of the organisation, the plan will seek to (a ) preserve and promote the Irish language and culture in every aspect of community life and (b ) develop in an integrated and sustainable way the natural and human resources of the area. As part of the consultation process, questionnaires will be distributed in local shops, post offices and churches and people are invited to submit their suggestions and ideas. You can also submit your suggestions by e-mail to [email protected] This is an opportunity for you to have your say. A draft plan will then be prepared for public viewing, inviting final submissions before the plan is published. Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann muid.
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