Pádraig Ó Loingsigh: champion and scion of Edward Bunting

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

This Westport Civic Trust lecture will be given by Dr Úna Quinn and will be on Tuesday, January 19 at 8pm in the Westport Coast Hotel. Dr Quinn will talk about the little known contribution of Pádraig Ó Loingsigh to the Bunting Collection of traditional Irish music, that even today is not given the recognition it deserves. His greatest legacy, however, is the large collection of traditional music of Connacht that he collected in the late 18th century, and Dr Quinn will give a detailed account of his life and the travails he experienced in assembling this material. All welcome and more details from Pip Murphy on (087) 2663423.

Charlestown Athletic FC 50/50 draw

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Last week’s Claudio’s Takeaway Charlestown Athletic FC 50/50 weekly draw winner held in McLoughlin’s Bar, Charlestown was Michael Muldowney, c/o McLoughlin’s Bar, winning €400. Catriona McLoughlin was the winner of the €20 in-house draw. Also, the winner of a a free 12” Claudio’s Takeaway Pizza was Philip Craig. They also gave away two tickets to a Republic of Ireland home international at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, before Euro 2016 and the winner was Noel Seery.

Swinford Tidy Towns

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Mayo County Council is once again this year providing free Christmas tree recycling in Mayo. Christmas tree recycling in Swinford will be provided for at the council depot on Kilkelly road only. In Swinford and surrounding areas, trees will be accepted until tomorrow, Saturday January 16. Ensure all decorations are removed from Christmas trees prior to recycling. Trees deposited at any other public locations will be treated as litter and litter pollution fines will apply. For more locations in Mayo visit www.swinfordtidytowns.com.

Ballina Active Retirement

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

On Wednesday January 20 Noreen Baker will be the question master for the group’s monthly table quiz which will be held in the Pastoral Centre, Ballina, this has a strict start time of 2.30pm. All members are welcome. On Thursday January 21 the group will hold its annual general meeting and election of officers to take it through 2016.

Card game

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Aughalasheen NS will be holding a 25 card game (partners) in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on February 12 at 8.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from the school on (097) 82340 or from parents of children in the school.

Walking group for people living with arthritis and fibromyalgia in Swinford

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

The Arthritis Swinford Walking Group starts back tomorrow, January 16, at 10am in the Swinford Amenity Park. For more information contact Margaret on (087) 4150663. If you would like to become a walking leader or start an arthritis walking group in your area email [email protected] for more information.

Ecumenical service

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Let Love Shine a Light ecumenical service takes place on Sunday January 17 at 3.45pm at the Rest and Care Centre in Knock. All those for whom lights are sponsored will be remembered and prayed for at the service. Refreshments served after the service. All are welcome.

Ballinrobe Men’s Shed

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Ballinrobe Men’s Shed is located at the Water Towers on the Kilmaine Road and meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am to 1pm. For more information call (087) 6773004.

CCE Swinford

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

CCE music classes have resumed on Thursday evenings at 6.45pm, and dancing classes will resume on Saturdays at 12.30pm in Swinford National School.

Ballina Park Run

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Ballina Park Run takes place each Saturday morning at 9.30am, meeting at Ballina Town FC in Belleek, go along and join in this timed 5k fun run each weekend.

Men on the Move in Charlestown

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

If you are a man over the age of 55 and would like to get more physically active and fit, then why not join Men on the Move. The group meets every Tuesday night at 7pm in the CBD Sports Complex, for more information call (094) 9255420.

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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in The Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Tuesday, November 17, Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19 from 5pm to 8.30pm each day.

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