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21/07/2025

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21/07/2025

Great news for two Mayo Museums

Funding has been secured today under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2025 for two Mayo museums:

✅Jackie Clarke Collection - €15,000
✅ Knock Museum €3,043

Great news for two wonderful local amenities.

Congratulations to both!

fans Jackie Clarke Collection Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce
Mayo North Knock Community Futures Knock Shrine Mayo WhatsoninBallina Western People The Mayo News The Connaught Telegraph Midwest Radio

Pic: Jackie Clarke Collection

21/07/2025

Don't miss this fantastic community celebration — Lá Spóirt S.N. Dhumha Thuama – Family Fun for All!

📅 Sunday, August 3rd
🕐 1:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 The Banks, Doohoma (F26 EY6H)

This promises to be an unforgettable day full of sport, fun, and local spirit — and they’d love to see your club there! Whether you want to take part in the races, support the craic from the sidelines, or cheer on a Donkey Derby champion, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s a little of what’s in store:
🏅 Races galore for both kids and adults
🐴 The one and only Donkey Derby
🎽 Sack races, egg & spoon, penalty shoot-outs & more
🧃 Great fun, community connection, and loads of laughs
🎈FREE EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME! 🎈

This is a day to celebrate our local clubs, families, and Gaeltacht pride. Bring the jerseys, the flags, and the team spirit — and let’s make it one to remember!

Bígí linn! Dé Domhnaigh, 3 Lúnasa – The Banks, Dumha Thuama – 1pm to 5pm

The day also marks a major push in the Parents Association’s fundraising campaign to develop a much-needed Inclusive MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) Pitch at the school—an amenity that will benefit both pupils and the wider Doohoma community.

A fantastic raffle is now underway, with tickets on sale from today through all local businesses and members of the Parents’ Committee. Tickets are just €10 and the draw will take place on a date TBC in late August.
Prizes include:
€500 Center Parcs Voucher
€250 Westport House Adventure Centre Voucher
A Luxury Hamper

Mayo.ie Mayo County Library Mayo Sports Partnership Mayo North EastMayo North Tourism, Ireland Midwest Radio Western People

21/07/2025

Have you ever thought about writing the story of your life? Is the reason you never put pen to paper because you weren’t sure how to start, or what to include and what to leave out?

If the answer to the above is a resounding YES, or even a tentative yes, then this series of four, 2-hour writing workshops, led by author and poet Gerry Boland, could be just what you’ve been waiting for.

This series of four workshops run from 11am - 1pm on consecutive Saturday mornings, commencing 6th and ending 27th. €60 for 4 weeks. Book now. 🔗👇
https://ballinaartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674900

Tags: Gerry Boland Author and Poet Mayo Arts Office Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

21/07/2025

International Gold !!!!!!

Brilliant news coming from Derby today with Pearl winning 🥇 in the SIAB's in Derby today. Pearl posted a new PB in what was a thrilling race. What an amazing achievement 👏 such a proud day for Pearl, her family and her coach Deirdre. Well done to all👏👏👏👏

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Judges shop and filling station on the Sligo Road, Ballina.

The sale closed today and a major refurbishment is to commence on Monday 21st July.

The project includes a major upgrade of the existing shop and filling station…

The new venture involves a total investment of €2.3m.

Bryan, Edel and John Moloney, are the new directors of this exciting new venture.

Centra is Ireland’s leading convenience retail chain, with over 480 stores throughout Ireland.

Centra provides a convenient shopping experience and has a reputation for quality, value and friendly service.

The Musgrave group which owns the Centra and SuperValu franchise is the largest retailer and wholesaler in Ireland.

Maxol is a fourth-generation, Irish family-owned business,

Maxol is a market leader in the forecourt retail convenience, fuel card and lubricant sectors.

21/07/2025