See rare 1798 artefacts

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The people of Westport will have a last chance to see some of the rarest artefacts of 1798 in Mayo County Library’s exhibition In Humbert's Footsteps, which is open in the local library and is free to all.

Erris meeting

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

A meeting of the Erris Heartbeat Defibrillator Committee will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Tuesday February 3 at 8pm.

Astronomy extravaganza

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

This year Galway city has been crowned the Astronomy Capital of Ireland during global celebrations for the UN sponsored International Year of Astronomy and this weekend (January 30 and 31) Galway Astronomy Club hosts a celestial extravaganza at the Westwood House Hotel.

Homework club for parents

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Cosgallen in association with the VEC is organising a homework club for parents which looks at ways of addressing issues that parents may have in relation to their children’s study. Ideally the participants should be parents of students who are in third to sixth class. If you are interested contact Cosgallen CDP on 094 925 5070.

Fundraising for Special Olympics Ireland

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Special Olympics Ireland has launched its 2009 fundraising campaign and is asking the people of Ireland to donate or to engage themselves in fundraising events to support Special Olympics in their own community.

Castlebar Tidy Towns

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

During Castlebar Tidy Towns Committee AGM, which was held in the TF Royal Hotel, it was agreed that monthly meetings would be held on the first Monday of each month in the hotel at 8pm. All are invited to attend

GAA workshop in Parke

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

John Tobin, games manager with the Connacht Council of the GAA, will conduct a workshop on structures of underage committees within clubs along with practical demonstrations in coaching for members of Parke-Keelogues-Crimlin GAA club in Parke Community Centre on Monday February 2 at 8pm.

Bowl your way through winter

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

An inter-business bowling league will commence on February 2 at 8pm at Mayo Leisure Point.

Expecting a baby?

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Birthwise antenatal and parenting course will be held next on Saturday February 28 and March 28 in Day's Hotel Castlebar. This one day all inclusive course will prepare expectant mums and dads for pregnancy, labour, birth, post natal period, and caring for your baby.

Orthodox service

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The next service will take place in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, at 3.30pm on Sunday February 1.

Want a fresh start?

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The Erris FreshStart programme, based in Belmullet, is a personal, social, and vocational exploration course, which helps people who may not have had educational, employment, and social opportunities by providing a safe place to learn new skills.

Be Active 55 Project

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The Be Active 55 project started in Killala and Crossmolina this Thursday and will continue every Thursday. This is a one hour exercise class especially for people who are aged 55 plus, run by a qualified exercise instructor and will cost €5 per class.

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