Féile Bia Na Mara

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

TV master chef and author, Clodagh McKenna, will be the star attraction when Achill Island revives its traditional Féile Bia Na Mara, this weekend. The Achill Seafood Festival is supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Cheese and berry workshops

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Upcoming events at the National Museum of Ireland Country Life, Turlough.

Erris festival

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

This year’s 10 day fiesta features live music, dance, poetry, workshops, and theatre, which will take place all around the Barony of Erris.

Polka dot challenge

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Sunday July 19 the west’s ultimate cycling challenge, Polka Dot Challenge, takes place from the Western Lakes Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Road, Ballinrobe. Registration will begin at 7.30am.

Irish camps

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

In recent years the committee of Campaí Samhraidh Iorrais has organised summer camps throughout the Erris area with the assistance of funding received from The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The aim of the camps, which are targeted at children in the six to 12 year age group, is to encourage them to speak Irish in an enjoyable environment.

Volunteers needed

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

As the countdown begins for the annual Ballina Salmon Festival, July 10 to 19, the call is being issued for volunteers to get on board. Contact the festival office on Teeling Street, Ballina.

Do you own a lucky dog?

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Following the success of the first Lucky Dog scratchcard game in 2007, the National Lottery is again looking for 10 dogs to feature on a limited edition scratchcard. In addition to the fame achieved for their dogs, the owners of the 10 winning entries will receive €1,000 each.

Mid-summer barbecue in Westport

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

On Sunday July 19 Norah and Gerry Walshe will once again host the annual gala summer barbecue in the gardens of Hotel Westport, in aid of multiple sclerosis.

Fundraising BBQ

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The Achill RNLI Lifeboat barbecue fundraiser will take place today (Friday) at 9.30pm in Mick Byrne’s pub, Castlebar. Traditional music on the night. Please support.

Ballet in Ballinrobe

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

After a lapse of many years, ballet training returns to Ballinrobe in September.

Experienced summer camp in Castlebar

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The Hawthorn Montessori School, located in the picturesque Golf Course Road area of Castlebar, will run a summer camp over two weeks in mid July for children aged four to 11.

Westport Civic Trust

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The trust would like to thank the public of Westport for their continued support and generous response to the recent flag day in these difficult economic times. The trust would also like to thank SuperValu, Centra, and Tesco supermarkets for facilitating collections on their premises. This co-operation is much appreciated.

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