What's on this week in North Mayo - Visit North Mayo

Some upcoming events in North Mayo and West Sligo. Mayo North Tourism accepts no responsibility for postponements or cancellations; we recommend that you check advance with the event organiser whether the event is proceeding before travelling.

Mayo Dark Sky Champion Workshops

1st – 2nd March
Astronomy

For Tourism and Hospitality Trade in County Mayo

Leading astronomers from Blackrock Castle Observatory will be in Westport and Ballycroy to provide two half day workshops on 1st and 2nd March to tourism and hospitality businesses in the area. Read here for more information.

With a choice of workshop:
1st March – 2pm in Ballycroy
2nd March – 10am in Westport


‘The Poet’s Bar’ at Ballina Arts Centre

4th – 6th March 8:00 pm
The Poets Bar in Ballina Arts Centre

Tommy Cooke’s new original drama, The Poets bar will be taking place at Ballina Arts Centre from the 4th of March to the 6th of March.

It will be in aid of the Garda Tony Golden Community Park, which will be built on the Killala road, to remember late Garda Tony Golden.

It will be a fine night of entertainment, telling the stories of ‘The Poets Bar’ through song and verse. Featuring a variety of local performers.

Tickets are €15, Early booking is advised

Tickets may be available by contacting Ballina Arts Centre on (096) 73593


Killala Bay Folk Club March Folk Club – Spring Awakening

4th March 9:00pm
Killala Bay Folk Club

Come join Killala Bay Folk Club in Lynn’s of Killala for a night of song & music to celebrate our ‘Spring Awakening’. The Folk Club are looking forward to seeing all the regular faces along with some new ones too hopefully. Make this a night to remember as the club return to in-person folk clubs.


Ballina parkrun – Belleek Woods

5th March 9:30 am
ballina parkrun
Ballina parkrun – Belleek Woods

parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5km event organised by volunteers all over the world. Entirely volunteer-led, entirely free and entirely enjoyable, Ballina parkrun takes place in Belleek every Saturday morning at 9:30am. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to this event, which is part of a fantastic global phenomenon. Read to learn more!


Erris parkrun – Cross Loop

5th March 9:30 am
Erris parkrun belmullet co. Mayo
Erris Park Run

parkrun is a FREE, weekly, timed 5km event organised by volunteers all over the world. Entirely volunteer-led, entirely free and entirely enjoyable, Erris parkrun (the most Westerly parkrun in Ireland!) takes place at the beautiful Cross Loop every Saturday morning at 9:30am. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to this event, which is part of a fantastic global phenomenon. Read to learn more!


Erris Swim Tour: TBC

TBC
Elly Bay by Neal Doherty
Elly Bay by Neal Doherty

Swimming times are yet to be determined.

Contact Belmullet Tidal Pool Shore Road on Facebook for more information.