News
The latest news and items of interest from Ballina and North Mayo, with updates for visitors and locals alike. Have a browse and enjoy!
Ballina hosted Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 1997 and 1998 and will feature in episodes three and four to be broadcast on Sunday, 30th August and 6th September at 9:30pm on TG4
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Kathryn Thomas will present ‘No Place Like Home’, an inspirational and informative mini television series on taking a short break in Ireland in the wake of Covid-19.
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Ballina Arts Centre is delighted to announce that its re-opening to the public from Monday, July 20th (on a phased…
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Ballina one of six historic towns to share €1 million funding under the Historic Towns Initiative
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Family holidays are about making memories that last forever, and here in North Mayo, you’ll find ample opportunity to make memories with little ones.
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Let’s face it, in this current climate none of us need any excuse to get out and about, and what…
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Blogger and children’s author Gemma McLoughlin aka Mammy Red Head gives her guide of things to do with children in Ballina County Mayo
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RTÉ broadcaster Kathryn Thomas shares her favourite places to holiday in Ireland
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Film on Mayo’s ‘Rosary Priest’ Fr. Patrick Peyton C.S.C to be released in October.
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Members of Teach and Uisce Sub-Aqua and Recovery Club will attempt to swim the River Moy from the Ridgepool to The Quay where the river meets the estuary on Sunday, May 31st 2020 at 2pm. Proceeds of the swim will go to the Order of Malta Ballina Ambulance Corps
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We Are Mayo is an excellent new hardback, coffee table-book, released just in time for Mayo Day 2020. Mayo natives…
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Keeping fit and healthy should be on everyone’s to do list during this isolation period but for some people finding the motivation to work out at home can be hard. Here are some local businesses supplying free online classes that cater to everyone from beginners to frequent gym users.
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Other Voices in partnership with Mayo County Council today announces the final element of the line-up for the TV recording…
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“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag Whether you’re visiting or a local, here are some…
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On 31st May 2017 at the Jackie Clarke Collection, in the beautiful surroundings of the Community Heritage Walled Garden, the Route…
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The opening of the East Mayo Anglers Association Disabled Anglers Facility on the River Moy, County Mayo, took place on…
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Traditional Irish Music Fans were treated to a magical evening of music song and stories at the recording of the…
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Drenched in history, Swinford has a rich cultural heritage dating back to 1769 and beyond, and this was celebrated in…
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