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Sports Personalities to address Drop Out of Girls in Sport An influential panel of speakers will examine issues of drop out in sport through a ‘Girls and Women in Sport
Blast of Colour to light up the Sky in Ballina this Weekend
Annual Parade Celebrate our great community and join in the Ballina Party from 4pm. Kicking off from Convent Hill, and marching into downtown Ballina, this years parade promises
Ballina Arts Centre March events 2018
Can you believe its March already!! And with St Patrick’s Day and Easter back to back this year, March is already full to capacity with festivals and events. Ballina Arts
Ballina Salmon Festival returns for its 54th year from 8th – 15th July 2018
Now in its 54th year, Ballina Salmon Festival is one of the West of Ireland’s longest running family festivals, attracting crowds of over 250,000 annually to the North Mayo Capital.
Local Enterprise Week, Mayo LEO 2018
Local Enterprise Week features a series of business events that provide opportiunities to learn, debate, discuss and network. It is aimed at potential and existing entrepreneurs and businesses of all
Riverside Theatre Group brings John B Keanes comedy to Ballina Art Centre
Drama lovers will be delighted to hear that Ballina’s Riverside Theatre Group are back with another John B Keane classic, The Chastitute. The Chastitute, by John B Keane is
Chamber President Outlines Vision for Ballina at Annual Dinner
Mount Falcon Ballina hosted the annual Ballina Chamber of Commerce Networking dinner on Friday 26th January 2018. Guests assembled in the beautiful ballroom of the hotel for pre-dinner drinks reception
Digital Transformations Conference coming to Ballina
AN EXPLORATION OF CULTURE IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY Memory, authorship, identity, productivity, privacy and consumption are all changing. The digital society is transforming our traditional relationship to these concepts, enhancing
Local Author launches latest novel ‘That Girl’ in Ballina
WHOSE THAT GIRL? Local author Kate Kerrigan launched the e-book edition of her latest novel, That Girl, with a Facebook Live interview with a very special guest – her mother,
Ballina Lip Sync Returns with another bumper night of entertainment
Kilmoremoy LGFC returns with yet another night of entertainment with Cirque du Lip Sync on Saturday 13th January in Great National Hotel Ballina, doors opening at 7pm and the event itself
Frosty Salmon Festival kicks off for month of December
Ballina’s Frosty Salmon Festival has just gotten underway and Santa has arrived in town, much to the merriment of children and adults alike. The town’s annual Christmas festival is designed to
Xmas Fever in Ballina 2017
Frosty Salmon Festival Ballina is alive and well again this year. With a exciting line up in store Frosty Salmon Festival Ballina 3rd Dec-23rd Dec 2017 Dec 3rd: Santa’s
Ballina ONE ACT Drama Festival 2017
As we enter the dark nights of Winter the annual Ballina ONE ACT Drama festival shines a light in a bleak November weekend. A festival of Drama which showcases the
Viral sensations Atlantic Rhythm Productions launch brand new summer show – “Tradbeats”
North Mayo production company Atlantic Rhythm Productions is preparing to launch a brand new summer show that is set to take Mayo by storm. “Tradbeats”, a fully choreographed contemporary show
Samhain Abhainn – Ballina’s Halloween Festival is back, with ‘Huxopia’ – Huxley Horror’s newest macabre immersion experience
Ballina’s much-loved Halloween Festival, Samhain Abhainn returns for another year of scares, running from Friday 27th October to Wednesday 1st November 2017. As always, the festival offers a variety of
Food Fleadh Market Ballina postponed until 8th – 9th September due to Mayo GAA odyssey
Food Fleadh Ballina has since its 2014 inception become an established event in the Mayo calendar of festivals and events, building a reputation as one of the region’s most enjoyable,
Mayo Manchester – Returns for another Year
All roads are set to lead to Mayo for the much anticipated 2017 Mayo Manchester Tradfest which runs from Thursday 3 August to Wednesday 9 August. Billed by the
All Roads Lead To Ballina This July
From North ,South, East,West and of course Overseas they travel in their droves to reach One Destination “Ballina” Why You May Ask ? Ballina Salmon Festival of Course running
Ballina Salmon Festival is back with a bang in 2017
With just four weeks to go, planning for Ballina Salmon Festival is well and truly underway, as the festival committee launches a packed programme of family friendly events, with emphasis
Fathers Day gift ideas in Ballina
Ahead of Father’s Day this weekend, we celebrate the incredible bond between Irish fathers and their children and with that in mind we have compiled a short list of Fathers
Keep the Kids Busy this Summer in Ballina
With summer school holidays only round the corner, and hoping the weather stays good, there is all kinds of Summer Camps planned to suit your Child, in Ballina this July
Summer Social Get together at Connacht Whiskey
Ballina Chamber and Connacht Whiskey Distillery have joined forces and created a summer time social get together on the first day of Summer with a very unique networking event. Enjoy a
Graphite HRM Mid-Year Review
Graphite HRM will be presenting a mid-year review update on the 31st of May 2017 from 10:00am to 4:30pm, providing you with the latest employment law and HR updates. This event will be taking place
Ballina Arts Centre celebrates Bealtaine Festival
May is here and with it brings good weather, a spring in everybody’s step and the Bealtaine Festival. This year Ballina Arts Centre has something for everyone with a great programme
Ballina RFC hosts Junior Inter Provincial Match Saturday 6th May
After a fantastic year for Ballina Rugby Football Club (RFC) and recently winning Club of the Year for 2016/2017, the Club now plays host to a fantastic Junior Inter Provincial
Mayo’s Youth takes to the stage to celebrate Mayo Day 29th April 2017
Ballina and across the county of Mayo the level of talent is unbelievable so much of that talent is with the young people of our community! And to celebrate the
Ryan Sheridan headlines Mayo Day celebrations in Ballina
LIVE outdoor concert in the Military Quarter, Market Square Ballina from 8pm on Mayo Day, 29th April. Mayo Day celebrations in Ballina features Irish music sensation Ryan Sheridan, playing
Mary Robinson Centre 4th International Human Rights Lecture
The International Human Rights Lecture is the signature event of The Mary Robinson Centre, bringing global leaders and international voices to local communities. Following in the footsteps of Hina Jilani,
Event: USING FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS – ADVANCED
Event: Using Facebook for Business – Advanced. By Louise McDonnell of 2Market Date: Tuesday 2nd & Tuesday 9th May 2017 Time: 6pm – 9pm – Each evening is a half
Event: Wills, Trusts and Enduring Power of Attorney
Event: Breakfast Seminar; Wills, Trusts and Enduring Power of Attorney Date: Thursday 27th April 2017 Time: Registration 9am – 10.30am Venue: Ballina Chamber Office, Pearse St, Ballina Co Mayo Cost: Free
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MayoNorth.ie and Ballina Chamber host Food Tourism Seminar
All types of food businesses from Mayo and West Sligo are invited to attend the first Mayo North Food Tourism Seminar, which takes place in the Great National Hotel Ballina
New Frontiers Entrepreneurship Programme Public Information Session
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION – Moy Valley Resources, Bunree Rd., Ballina Thursday March 9th 2017 @ 6.15pm The New Frontiers Entrepreneurship Programme will commence on April 1st 2017 in the
The Ballinglen Arts Foundation Ireland
The Ballinglen Arts Foundation An Irish non-profit organisation located in the village of Ballycastle on the sea coast of North County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. Its programmes are
March Madness 2017 in Ballina
Jackie Clarke Collection Wednesday 8th March 2017 International Women’s Day. In acknowledgement of this important day in the Global Calendar, the Jackie Clarke Collection extend an invitation to all the
‘Local on Line’ Now is the time to get your Business Online
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Mayo is participating in Local Enterprise Week, a national LEO initiative aimed at stimulating business activity locally, from 5th – 10th March 2017, and as part
Ballina Chamber announces date for AGM 2017
Ballina Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that this year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 27th February 2017. Full details about the date, time and venue
Spring into the Arts this February
Balina Arts Centre offers a jam packed itinerary of the Arts this February ranging from local Amateur Dramatic presentations to the coolest music groups in the land. There has to
Ballina Chamber hosts New Chamber Members Networking Evening
THIS EVENT IS NOW BEING HOSTED DURING ENTERPRISE WEEK 5th – 10th MARCH 2017 All Ballina Chamber of Commerce New and existing Members are invited the very first Chambers Networking
Are you looking for a new Job in 2017?
Arcon Recruitment are holding an Open Evening on Thursday 26th January in the Manor Hotel in Ballina from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. This is a great opportunity for all potential job
New Year – New You – 2017 Let’s make it your year
You woke up today and looked in the mirror. And you said to yourself, “Gosh darnit (or #$^@ $#@$@%), I’m going to get in shape!” Just one problem –
Giro de Baile dates announced for 2017
Calling all cyclists, dust down the bikes as the Giro de Baile 2017 takes place Sun, 6th Aug at 9am from Main Street Ballycastle Co Mayo Now in its fourth
Operation Transformation in Ballina
Series 10 of Operation Transformation is back on our screens and is on every Wednesday and Thursday on RTE1 at 8.30pm. Operation Transformation has teamed up with Sport Ireland and
Frosty Salmon Festival in Ballina Co Mayo
Santa’s Arrival party in Jackie Clarke Collection, Mistletoe Market in the Military Barracks, Polar Express Train at Ballina Train Station and Santa’s residency at Military Barracks are just some of
Christmas Cracker Bonanza Draw in Ballina
Ballina Retailers have launched the 3nd Annual Christmas Cracker Bonanza Draw. With €10,000’s worth of Vouchers from local businesses up for grabs, this is a fantastic way of rewarding your
The Lantern Chinese Restaurant & Take Away Ballina
The Lantern Chinese Restaurant & Take Away, Ballina, celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, and you’re invited to the party this Saturday! That’s 30 years of Ballina’s favourite dish, the
Huxley Horror brings terror and fear to Ballinas’ Belleek Woods
Based in the hugely atmospheric Belleek Woods – Europe’s largest urban forest which is located on the banks of the River Moy and just a short walk from Ballina town
Be scared at this years Samhain Abhainn Festival in Ballina
Samhain Abhainn – Ballina’s Halloween Festival returns for another week long feast of spooky sceals, Halloween Hoots, creepy crafts and Scary woods! Running from Friday 28th October to Thursday 3rd
Sport and Active Community groups joins forces for Chaity in Ballina
A major event will be taking place in Ballina to announce an all-Ireland strategy for two global sports charities – Active Communities Network and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Chamber launches Halloween Shop Front Window Competition 2016
Samhain Abhainn – Ballina’s Halloween Festival and Ballina Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual Halloween Shop Front Window Competition, this Halloween 2016. All you need to do is decorate your
Skillnet Brexit Briefings in Sligo & Castlebar
Brexit Briefing Castlebar Thu 29 September 2016, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free Nursing Lecture Theatre GMIT Castlebar Castlebar The briefing will examine the impact of Brexit and
FREE SICAP courses for jobseekers in Ballina
Looking for viable career options and need expert advice? If you are a jobseeker/working part time and want to up skill/on a CE or Tús scheme/a low income family and
LEADER Funding in Ballina and North Mayo – Public Information Evenings
LEADER is a community-led, local development EU funding stream that promotes social inclusion, poverty reduction, economic development and environmental initiatives in rural areas. Individuals, community groups and small businesses can apply for
Managing your Online Reputation – Free Failte Ireland Training
Marketing your business online using Social Media is a great way to increase traffic to your site, raise awareness of your brand and engage with your customers. However Social Media
Culture Night 2016 in Ballina Co Mayo
Ballina Libraray Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm Genre: Music Tel: 096-70833 Web: www.mayolibrary.ie Address: Pearse St, Ballina, Mayo ‘Big Music Jam’ for participants of the Music Generation Mayo Instrument Lending Scheme
Ballina Education, Training & Supports for Jobseekers Expo
Mayo County Council and Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Co. The Newman Institute, Wednesday 31st August 2016, 10am – 1pm Meet the service providers that are available to assist you in making
Western River Basin District IFI Ballina & Galway Angling report – w/e 14th August 2016
Salmon & Sea Trout Angling River Moy Anglers on the River Moy system experienced a rather difficult week with fluctuating water levels impacting on fishing for most of the time.
French Mayo Film Festival at Ballina Arts Centre
As part of the French Mayo Festival, Ballina Arts Centre are showing the iconic “Three Colours” Trilogy on Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th August at 8.30pm
Mr Yeats return visit to Killala, Co Mayo
National Heritage Week in Killala Following a wildly successful first event in 2015, Mr Yeats has planned his return visit for Saturday 27 August next, when the heritage town of
National Heritage Week events in Ballina
National Heritage Week 2016 Every year millions of Europeans visit historical monuments and sites throughout Europe on European Heritage Days. These are a joint initiative of the Council of Europe
Mayo Co Co shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016
Excellent Work Undertaken by Local Authorities Highlighted In Awards Shortlist Chambers Ireland today (4 August 2016) announced the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016 with a total
‘French Mayo’ A Taste of France along the Wild Atlantic Way
The last weekend in August 2016 sees the inaugural “French Mayo” Festival take place in Ballina, Co. Mayo. With strong flavours of live music, dance, drama and food, French Mayo
Lord of the Dance star launches 2016 MMTradfest in Ballina
The newly crowned new Lord of the Dance, James Keegan, who has taken over the reigns from Michael Flatley in the worldwide hit show flew into Ballina to launch this
Top Ten Mayo Manchester Tradfest events to look forward to
Newly appointed Minister for Regional Development, Michael Ring TD recently kick started the countdown to the forthcoming week long Mayo Manchester Tradfest based in Ballina beginning Friday 29 July. With
Ballina Country Market celebrates 50 years
Country Markets – supporting Your Local Community Country Markets Ltd was set up in 1947 as part of the Co-operative movement with the first market held in Fethard, Co. Tipperary.
Ballina Salmon Festival Top 5 novel events to watch out for
The 52nd Ballina Salmon Festival kicks off Wednesday July 13th 2016 with Heritage Day. And with a jam packed schedule of events throughout the week, we decided to highlight the
Ballina’s Silent Moves wins Irish Times Modern Ireland artworks 2015
Silent Moves, a film made by visual artist Aideen Barry and Ballina Arts Centre with Western Care’s Ridgepool Training Centre and Scannán Technologies group, has been selected to represent 2015
Festival fever hits Ballina as Salmon Fest kicks off
Heritage Day in Ballina The 52nd Ballina Salmon Festival kicks off Wednesday July 13th 2016 with Heritage Day. Revisit the past as the town is transformed into days gone by
Choir from Missouri, USA to Perform in Ballina, Co Mayo
The Missouri meets the Moy at the Kennedy Glasgow Centre at The Quays, Ballina on Monday july 11th at 8.00pm. When members of Bofield CCE will join with the visiting
Mayo Business Awards returns in 2016
Once the flagship annual event for businesses across Mayo, the Mayo Business Awards returned last year after an absence of a number of years. The 2015 awards were a huge
All kinds of Everything this Summer in Ballina
With summer school holidays only round the corner, and hoping the weather stays good, there is all kinds of Summer Camps planned to suit your Child, in Ballina this July
Ballina Bridge Congress Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Ballina Bridge Congress is proud to be celebrating 40 years of bringing people together in Ballina to enjoy and play Bridge. Running from Friday 8th July to Sunday 10th July
Discovery of a Viking Sword found in the River Moy!
A new exhibition has opened at the National Museum of Country Life in Turlough, entitled ‘The Hoard and the Stone.’ This exhibition explores the discovery of a hoard of silver
Ballina welcomes Hina Jilani to Mary Robsinson Centres’ Third Annual International Human Rights Lecture
Hina Jilani will shortly become the third guest speaker of the prestigious Annual International Human Rights Lecture series at The Mary Robinson Centre. Following in the footsteps of Graça Machel
Mary Robinson Centre promotes Sustainable Development Goals this July in Ballina
International Symposium Hotel Ballina, 1-2 JulyThe Sustainable Development Goals: Equality, Human Rights, Peace Join key stakeholders, policy makers and those committed to the implementation of the SDGs In 2016, a
Photo Safaris in Mayo North and Ballina this Summer 2016
Locally based photographer, David Browne starts his summer ‘Photo Safaris’ Sessions, a series of very unique experiences visiting some of the many beautiful and picturesque places in and around Ballina
Ballina’s finest young people show off their talents this June.
The best of Ballina Talent is on show this June, at the Ballina Arts Centre. With four different but incredible shows on offer, illustrating the variety of the talent of
Free Training – “Delivering Customer Service Excellence” Workshop
Operating a small business in the West of Ireland can be challenging, and costs can be a factor. If you would like the option of availing of training to upskill
Financing Community Growth – Loans, Grants, Fundraising
While the Mayo LCDC Local Development Strategy has still not been approved by the Independent Selection Committee, and therefore it is unlikely that there will be funding available for at
Meet Mayo North Tourism Expo
Join us and MidWest Radio to help promote North Mayo’s fantastic tourist offering Here in the Mayo North Promotions Office and Ballina Tourist Office, we know that North Mayo has everything a
Trading On Line Voucher Seminar – Ballina 30th May
A seminar outlining the benefits of Online Trading Vouchers and how to apply for same is taking place in the Great National Hotel Ballina (formally Hotel Ballina), on the 30th
TV Star to help launch Ballina Mayo Day Tradfest
Ballina’s Irish TV Country singer Pamela Gilmartin who has just been nominated for an Irish TV Country Music award is to launch the Mayo Manchester Mayo Day Tradfest Press launch
Giro de Baile an Chaisil returns for its third Year
Calling all cyclists, dust down the bikes as the Giro de Baile an Chaisil takes place Sun,31st July at 10:00am from Main Street Ballycastle Co Mayo Hosted by Baile and
Wild Atlantic Way Project Update
Ballina Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Failte Ireland are hosting a Wild Atlantic Way Project Update on Tuesday 19th April at 6.30pm in Ballina Town Library, Pearse St., Ballina. All
Mayo Ladies V’s Monaghan in Ballina Stephenites
The Mayo Ladies Senior Gaelic Football Team take on Monaghan on Sunday April 10th in Ballina Stephenites GAA Pitch @2pm . All Support greatly appreciacted #SupportGreenAndRed#ShowYourCountyColours
The Rising Ballina 2016
Living History Market Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April 1916 / 2016 Ballina Military Barracks, Market Square, Ballina Co. Mayo To commemorate the Easter Rising centenary, the Ballina Military Barracks
Ballina goes Mad this March
Easter comes early this year and with this in mind Ballina’s St Patricks Day Parade and Easter festival, combined and named ‘March Madness’ kicks off Thursday 17th March with St