Karen anniversary event

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Ballina Karen Cáirde Group will host a party to celebrate the first anniversary of the Karen programme for refugees who came to Ballina in the Ballina Family Resource Centre on February 28 at 3pm. All are welcome.

Al-Anon

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Al-Anon offers understanding to anyone whose life is being, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.

Special Olympics Ireland

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Special Olympics Ireland are asking you to dust off your suits and pick out your favourite dress as you are invited to our Mock Wedding in the Downhill Hotel on Saturday March 7.

Nostalgia CRCFM

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Commencing on Monday March 2 and on every Monday over the next 10 weeks, Community Radio Castlebar will be broadcasting a series of programmes entitled Bygone Days and Gone By Ways. The half-hour programmes, presented by Michael Fox, are based upon short stories written by him which have been published.

Celebrate World Book Day

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The author of a new book, The Curious Case of the Mayo Librarian, will tell the story of how in 1930 the post of county librarian in Mayo caused the abolition of the county council and created a heated national debate about the role of Church and State.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Beidh Seoladh Seachtain na Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo san Leabharlann an Chontae i gCaislean an Bharraigh ar an 24 Feabhra ag 8in, le Aine Ni Chiarain.

Parent and Toddler Group

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Ballina Family Resource Centre is setting up a parent and toddler group. If you are interested in joining this group then go along to the coffee morning in the Ballina Family Resource Centre on Wednesday February 25 at 11am. For further information contact 096 75573 or 087 052 4677.

Table quiz

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo General Hospital’s social club table quiz will take place on February 24 at 9pm in Rocky’s, Linenhall Street, Castlebar. The quiz costs €40 per table of four and there will be prizes galore with the proceeds going towards cystic fibrosis. And of course, as it is Shrove Tuesday, pancakes will be served.

Paddy’s Day in Belmullet

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The annual Belmullet St Patrick's Day parade will take place on Tuesday March 17 commencing from the sports complex and follow the usual route.

Belmullet festival workshops

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The Belmullet Gala Arts Festival committee are pleased to announce a number of workshops which will take place over the coming months.

AGM

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The AGM of the Mayo Education Centre will be held in Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar, on Thursday March 5 at 8pm.

School art competition

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo teachers in primary and second level schools, whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Friday February 27.

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