Mayo schools urged to enter Doodle 4 Google

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Google is making a final call for entries for its Doodle 4 Google creative art and design competition and is encouraging Mayo primary and secondary schools to get involved. Thirty-eight Mayo schools have already registered but there is still time to get involved as the final deadline for entries is December 12.

Dog trap first for Mayo SPCA

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Mayo SPCA has taken delivery of what is believed to be Ireland’s first specialised dog trap. Bought following a donation of €250 from the Abbey Pattern Committee, the trap came from an English supplier and will help Mayo SPCA volunteers to catch abandoned dogs much more quickly and safely.

Louisburgh mechanic wins top European award

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Prize-winning motor mechanic Colm Corcoran, a native of Louisburgh, has won a much-coveted EuroSkills gold medal in a pan-European skills competition held recently in Rotterdam. Over 30 countries participated at this competition under international rules, which was co-sponsored by the EU Commission and the Dutch government and held in front of more than 40,000 spectators.

Child protection course

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Ballyvary Hurling Club and Ballyvary Bluebombers are jointly hosting a child protection course (Code of Ethics and Best Practice) on Wednesday and Thursday December 3 and 4 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each evening.

Christmas flower arranging

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Mayo North Garden and Flower Club are holding a traditional Christmas flower arranging demonstration by Deirdre McCarthy (School of Floristry, Newport) on Wednesday December 3 at 8pm at the Merry Monk, Killala Road, Ballina.

Aonach na Nollag Christmas Fayre

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Aonach na Nollag Christmas Fayre will take place in Halla Acla, the Fairgreen, Achill Sound, on November 30 at 11am.

Put people before profit

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

A public meeting with speaker Kieran Allen, author of The Corporate Takeover of Ireland, will take place in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar on Tuesday December 2 at 8pm.

Rotary art sale for cancer

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Over 30 artists from all over the county have responded to the call to support the third annual Castlebar Rotary art sale in conjunction with Mayo Cancer Support Association. The art expo sale takes place on Thursday December 4 in Breaffy House Hotel at 7pm.

Ballina Toastmasters

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

The next meeting of Ballina Toastmasters takes place on Thursday December 11 in the Courthouse Hotel at 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Ballina Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Thursday from September to May.

Coeliac meeting and Christmas lunch

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Mayo Coeliac Support Group will host their Christmas get-together and final meeting for 2008 in the Creel Restaurant, The Quay, Westport on Saturday November 29 at 3pm. The four course lunch will consist of delicious home-cooked gluten-free food.