Raise money for the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Mayo Rape Crisis centre is asking you to consider taking part in the Women’s Mini Marathon on Monday June 1 in order to raise funds to further develop its services to women in Mayo. Contact Nicci if you would like to register at 094 902 5657 or e-mail [email protected]

Cosgallen news

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Cosgallen CDP in conjunction with Meitheal Mhaigheo will hold a jobs club from Tuesday May 5 until Friday May 22 from 10am to 1pm in the Cosgallen Office, Charlestown. If you are currently out of work and would be interested in taking part in the course contact 094 925 5070.

Drama and bodhran classes

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

A week long session of drama and bodhran classes will be held as part of the Soogroo Children’s Arts Festival during the Easter holidays in the Arts Centre, Charlestown. The cost per day is €3. Contact Cosgallen for more information.

Ballina Arts Centre fundraising

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Councillor Michelle Mulherin, chairperson of the Ballina Theatre and Arts Centre fundraising committee, would like to thank all who generously supported and assisted the fundraising events for the new theatre for Ballina, especially those who attended the literary brunch at the Downhill House Hotel and those who gave to the collection at the Mayo/Dublin match.

Lismirrane arts

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Upcoming courses at Lismirrane Arts Resource Project include a sculpture and pottery class with Sally McKenna to commence on Monday April 20 from 7pm until 9pm for eight weeks. The fee is €150 for the materials and duration of the course. There are also Easter workshops for children: painting classes will take place with Sally McKenna on Tuesday April 16 from 11am to 1pm. An animation workshop will take place on Wednesday April 17 from 11am to 1pm; a miniature puppet workshop will take place on Thursday April 18 from 11am to 1pm; and a weaving workshop will take place on Friday April 19 from 11am to 1pm. For more details and prices of courses contact 094 938 4809 or e-mail: [email protected]

Mayo County Council bursary

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Mayo County Council are offering two special bursary awards to artists born or living in Mayo, to enable them to spend two weeks at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, County Monaghan. Each bursary covers all board and lodging expenses for a two-week period, plus the use of a studio if necessary.

Monster Table Quiz

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Western Care is organising a Monster Table Quiz in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, on Thursday April 9 to raise funds to support the association’s services at St John’s Resource Centre, Kiltimagh.

Run for Western Care

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Western Care Association is looking for women to participate in the upcoming Flora Women’s Mini Marathon which will take place through the streets of Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday, June 1 to raise funds for Mayo children and adults with learning disabilities.

Passion play

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Ballintubber Abbey will celebrates the 21st anniversary of its Passion play this year, with one hour performances taking place on April 6, 7, and 8 and 9pm.

Glenamoy social housing

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

A fundraising draw for Glenamoy Social Housing Ltd will take place in The Angler’s Rest, Glenamoy, on Easter Sunday (April 12).

Custom house to reopenCustom house to reopen

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Custom House Studios at the Quay in Westport will reopen on Saturday April 4 with a new exhibition of works by Breda Burns.

Fun Easter activities

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Head to the Museum of Country Life, Turlough on Thursday April 9 at 11.30am to 4.30pm for a few hours of Easter family activities. Decorate your own Easter egg on Sunday April 12 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, while on Thursday April 16 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm an Easter egg hunt will take place in the grounds of Turlough Park House. Other activities: On Friday April 17 from 11am to 1pm take part in a knitting circle for adults and children (aged seven or over) or on Thursday April 23 at 10am or 11.30am attend a water divining workshop with Austin McTiernan.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.