Float competition

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

After the success of the 2008 St Patrick’s Day bilingual float competition, Mayo Chamber of Commerce organisations, Kiltimagh IRD, Mid West Radio and Gnó Mhaigh Eo are encouraging groups, businesses, and organisations to promote bilingualism and enter their float in this year’s An Flóta Is Fearr competition.

Wild flower exhibition

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The Lynda Huxley exhibition Nádúr Mhaigh Eo will open in Gnó Mhaigh Eo, Bridge Street, Westport, today and will run for the month of March to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Cat rescue

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Mayo Cat Rescue is offering cat owners in Mayo half price cat spaying/neutering from now until the end of March. During this period, cat owners can have their male cats neutered for just €30 and their female cats spayed for just €45. Call 098 35920.

Make way for the Gateway

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Gateway Leisureplex is opening soon in Belmullet which will host one of Ireland’s largest and most interactive children’s activity areas; a six lane bowling arena (with Gaeilge as an option on the interactive scoring board); a large arcade gaming room; a pool hall; specially designed party rooms; a bar; a restaurant; seven surround sound plasma screens; a luxury outdoor seating area and a function room. Check out www.gatewayplex.ie.

Scoil Raifteirí

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The school’s 25th birthday celebrations will take place in the Fáilte Suite of the Welcome Inn Hotel on March 13 at 9pm.

Claremorris Drama Festival

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Mary O’ Rourke TD, will perform the official opening of the Claremorris Drama Festival on Friday March 13.

Art, storytelling, and Irish

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Upcoming events at the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, Turlough, include a family event on Sunday March 1 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm called Seaweed for Healthy Living.

Fundraising quiz

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

As part of the Ballina Arts Centre redevelopment fundraising campaign, there will be a table quiz in Ballina Golf Club on Thursday March 5 at 8pm. Tickets are €100 per team of four, with many great prizes to be won on the night.

Community meeting in Hollymount

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

A Hollymount/ Robeen Community alert meeting will take place on Wednesday March 4 in Hollymount Community Centre at 8.30pm.

Volunteers needed

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

If you are interested in volunteering to work with people with a physical disability in Mayo contact Fiona on 087 064 1848 or Paddy on 087 216 3971.

Church service

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The next Orthodox Church Service will be held on March 1 in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, at 3.30pm.

AIB Build a Bank

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The regional finals of AIB’s Build a Bank Challenge 2009 will take place over the coming weeks with 11 schools in Mayo participating. One of them will go on to compete in the national final in Croke Park in May, when the 2009 Build a Bank Challenge winners will be crowned.

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