National sailing weekend
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
On the weekend of 23/24 June, over 60 sailing clubs and training centres nationwide will open their doors to take part in Sail Spree – an initiative developed by the Irish Sailing Association (ISA) to encourage people of all ages out on to the water to experience the thrill of water based activities.
Read more ...Nominate your hero
Fri, Jun 22, 2012
It’s the last chance to nominate deserving members of the public for this year’s People of the Year Awards.
Read more ...Charity open garden
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
This will take place on Sunday June 17 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm at Deerpark, Belcarra, in aid of Belcarra Sports Centre.
Read more ...Performing arts course
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A certificate in Performing Arts course – an exciting new local training initiative created by FÁS – will be starting in Áras Inis Gluaire on Monday June 25. The course will run for nine months and involves eight FETAC modules. To find out more call 097 81079.
Read more ...Pub quiz
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A pub quiz will take place in Paddy and Loretto McGuire's in Barnatra on June 29 in aid of the Erris Agricultural Show starting at 9pm. Teams of four are €20. Raffle on the night.
Read more ...Organic market in Castlebar
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The organic market at the HSE’s Castlebar Rural Training Centre has reopened for the summer season. Hours will be from 9am and 1pm every Thursday.
Read more ...Skills for caring
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A skills for caring course is currently being organised by Mayo North East and will be delivered in Swinford in the autumn, subject to numbers. The course will equip individuals with the skills necessary to secure employment in a variety of care settings.
Read more ...Erris Order of Malta
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A new Order of Malta unit is being established in the Erris area. An open night will take place on Monday, June 18 at 8.30pm in the Irish Wheelchair Association centre in Belmullet. If your interested in becoming involved and learning, first aid, life saving skills and meeting new people, you should come along.
Read more ...Goal to Work in Ballyhaunis
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company and Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo County Development Board, Mayo Mental Health Association, Connacht Rugby (IRFU), the FAI, Mayo GAA, HSE , and the Department of Social Protection will deliver Goal to Work in Ballyhaunis this September. Places will be limited to 12 trainee coaches. If you would like further information or an application form please contact Mary Glynn, Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Knock Office on 094 9376627 or e-mail [email protected]. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is strictly 4pm Thursday, June 21. Short listing may apply based on information provided in completed application form. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, July 10 in Ballyhaunis.
Read more ...Irish Wheelchair Association cake sale
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The Irish Wheelchair Association is holding a cake sale on June 17 after 10:30am mass in Belmullet Scouts Den. All support will be greatly appreciated.
Read more ...Islandeady News
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Junior and Leaving Cert students in the parish are wished continued success with their on-going exams. Mass was celebrated last week for all the students. Sympathies are extended to the families of Mary Bourke, Kilbree, Myles Burke Knockbrack and John Sadler (brother of Liam Sadler).
Read more ...Islandeady Summer Festival
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Plans are at an advanced stage for the 2012 summer festival in Islandeady, which proved to be a great success last year and will take place over the August bank holiday weekend (August 3 to 5) Celebrations will commence on Friday evening with a family evening and barbecue at the Key West. Saturday morning there will be a fun walk in the centre of the parish, a heritage day in the afternoon at Jack’s Cottage followed by a table quiz in the Halfway House on Saturday night. Sunday morning at 11am mass will be celebrated in the graveyard, followed by boat trips on the beautiful Bilberry Lake and Sunday afternoon there will be a big family sports day at the GAA pitch (fun for all the family). To close the weekend there will be a Barn Dance held in Jacks Cottage.
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