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After the success recently in Castlebar of community and festival days, the traders of Rush Street, Castlebar, have decided to host their own special day. In association with Mayo Heritage Week, they will be bringing back for one day only, the traditional bonamh and farmers’ market that took place for years every Saturday morning on Rush St.

Go for Life has launched its annual grant scheme for older groups and clubs. Almost €300,000 has been allocated to this year's scheme, organised by Go for Life and the Irish Sports Council. Groups and clubs of older people all over the country can apply for grants to spend on equipment, to get an instructor in for a few sessions, or to organise a sports fest in their area. Typical amounts awarded are between €300 and €700 and the grants generally go to active retirement associations, senior citizens clubs, ICA guilds, day centres, and community centres.

Up to 15,000 visitors are to converge on Athlone over the next two weekends, as the national finals of the HSE Community Games take place in the town.