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August 2013 Issue 17 Ná habair ach beagán, ach abair go maith é!
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Cross Cemetery by Simon McKibbin
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Keep an eye on Community Fáilte Issue 17 What is it about this time of year? Holiday season, good weather (sometimes), a nice atmosphere and vibes in the air. Lúnasa. August is traditionally festival month, a time to bless the fruits of the harvest. Over the course of the last couple of weeks if you were out and about in Erris, you would have met people you haven’t seen in a long time. It’s great to bump into an old friend oracquaintance and have a catch up if only for a few minutes. Facebook is fine and well but nothing beats standing in the street/pub and having a chat. It’s good to talk and we are good at that! Heritage Edition Still We hope you enjoyed the holidays and all the available From T&T gathering events and festivals that happened in Clothing, Belmullet Erris. We would love to hear about how it went and if you have pics – share them with us. A special thanks fo Rosemarie Mangan who has been supplying us with fantastic photos and information on Tidy Towns and events in Erris. With Mayo Mania looming as the 25th approaches we have a big day to look forward to when our lads meet Tyrone in the All-Ireland semi-final. To celebrate this we would like to offer a free Mayo t-shirt from T&T Clothing for the best photo of red and green. If you have a good snap simply e-mail it to info@erriseye.com, message to Facebook or drop in to T&T Clothing,
Bridget & Padraic their first 'Say at Cheese' sent in Erris Agricultural show by Ciarán Ó Murchú
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Áras Inis Gluaire Men’s Community Initiative: Back
by popular demand this September will be our men’s ‘Art in the Afternoon’ sessions which are two hours on Monday afternoons where you can come along and paint in a relaxed environment with others who share the same interest. Enjoy the chat and the cup of tea while you are here! New participants are always welcome to join in so if you are interested, give us a call. We are also inviting all men over 55 who would like to learn basic computer skills, to get in touch. If we have sufficient interest, we will run our Beginner’s Computer Class again for the winter months. This will be our third course and it has proved very popular in the previous years for those who have never used a computer before & would like to make a start. With nearly everything nowadays being ‘online’, it’s handy to know the basics. Not forgetting the health side of things, our Croí Weight Management Programme begins on 19th September and places are filling up fast so don’t delay, book your place today! This will be a 6 week programme where you will receive expert advice from the Croí Nutritionist. Following this there will be two basic cooking classes where you will be introduced to some simple, healthy, wholesome meals. ‘Men on the Move’ will also be recharging their batteries over the summer so why not join them in September and start walking? Great way to get out & about, feel fitter & increase your energy levels. Want to take up a new hobby when the evenings start to close in... Why not try Indoor Bowls at the Sports Complex? No experience necessary just go along and give it a go! Group will start to meet again in September, evening and time to be confirmed. We are currently looking at further events and activities for next season, so if you have any ideas, do contact us! Erris Care & Repair Service: This worthwhile service has got off to a great start across Erris! Many of you have had those little odd jobs completed by our volunteers and due to the glorious weather we have been blessed with, gardens have been top of everybody’s list. If you have requested a job, we haven’t forgotten about you & are getting through the jobs as fast as we can! Don’t forget, we operate all year round, so when the sun has left our shores and we head back indoors, our volunteers are still on hand for those little indoor jobs you may need help with. Curtains to hang? Shelves to put up? Need to give something a fresh lick of paint? Give us a call and we will be glad to help. The only requirement is that you are over 60 and living in Erris. As partners of Age Action Ireland, we aim to promote positive ageing and provide better services for older people. Erris is only the second area in Mayo, after Claremorris, to deliver this service. Ballina have now followed suit and have just set up their Care & Repair Service a few weeks ago. We are always looking for new volunteers so if you can spare an hour or two a week to help out an older person, please do get in touch. All volunteers are Garda Vetted and must agree to work within the guidelines set out by Age Action Ireland. For further information on any of the above, please contact Lorraine, the Community Officer at Áras Inis Gluaire on 097 81079.
Mayo Madness In China Pic by S Togher
Have you noticed these lovely photos on the way down to the docks? They were taken by the Erris Camera Club and we were delighted to put them up here so that both locals and tourists can enjoy them! Míle buíochas to all those involved in helping us to put them up.
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What Cara Iorrais offers A drop in service; just call and visit us and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. Monthly support meetings for men and women with a cancer diagnosis (men meet the first Wednesday evening of each month, and the women meet the first Tuesday of each month). *Complimentary therapies; massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, yoga, mindfulness etc. *Art and crafts *Beauty treatments for ladies *Breast prosthesis and garment fittings *Health awareness seminars *Professional counselling on a one to one basis in a private and comfortable environment *A wide range of information booklets *Additional activities on-going throughout the year so why not call in and see what interests you. All services are free of charge
Cara Iorrais Belmullet/Erris Cancer Support Services The new opening times are: Monday: 10.45 am - 2.30pm Tuesday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm Wednesday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm Thursday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm Friday: 10.45 am - 2.30 pm Contact Details: No.2 Church Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Phone: 097-20590 E-mail: caraiorrais@gmail.com
Official opening of the Irish Wheelchair Association Outreach Centre in Belmullet.
Marian Harkin, MEP officially opens the Irish Wheelchair Association’s Resource and Outreach Centre in Belmullet. Pic: Michael McLaughlin
Pictured at the official opening of the brand new IWA Resource and Outreach Centre in Belmullet. Noel Cawley (Chairperson of the Erris IWA Branch) and Rose Coyle (IWA Resource and Outreach Services Coordinator) make a presentation to MEP Marian Harkin who officially opened the centre. Pic: Michael McLaughlin
Who Do You Think You Are? That is the question we are all asking ourselves now days since the rise in popularity of the hit TV show. Do you ask yourself this question and don't know where to start searching for the answers? The answer is simple; one call to Gaol Siar can start the journey into your family Gaol Siar translates from Gaelic into English as past relations or relating back. Gaol Siar is owned and managed by Barbara Heneghan from Blacksod. Gaol Siar is a newly established company operating in Erris specialising in Genealogy, ancestry research and family history research. We can trace your relations all over the world and combine the results into a family tree chart ready framing. When the research has been compiled we can present your family’s history in a video which combines your family story with national and local history of the time. A family history video has proven to be a popular gift to send to family all over the world, if videos are not for you why not have the family history compiled into a family history book, which saves the family story for posterity. Gaol Siar also specialises in organising family reunions, we can plan, invite and organise your family reunion which combine the family, the history and the culture into a fun weekend. Gaol Siar's next reunion is the Blacksod reunion from 6-9 September 2013 which is promised to be an exciting weekend with the reunion being launched by Tom McClean, the first person to row across the Atlantic. If you would like to avail of any of these services, please contact Barbara on 0872169625 or eolas@gaolsiar.com or see www.gaolsiar.com
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Local IWA member, Aine McDonnell presents Marian Harkin with flowers following the official opening of the new IWA Resource and Outreach Centre in Belmullet.
IWA Fundraiser Elly Bay Horse and Rider Swim Challenge, took place on Saturday 17th August, Dillon Ruddy swam Elly Bay with his Clydesdale horse to raise funds for the Irish Wheelchair Association.
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The Well-Travelled Mayo Flag! In 2008 students from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes in Glencastle National School signed a Mayo flag made by their teacher Miss Ruddy. The flag was then taken into space! Ron Garan, astronaut, who has links to the Erris area, took the flag with him into space as one of his 3 personal items that he was allowed to take on the journey. Afterwards he visited the school and presented a certificate which confirms the Mayo flag travelled 5.5 million miles. This was certified by NASA. The flag and certificate hang proudly in Glencastle National School. Thanks to Collette Corless.
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Beetroot Soup
3-4 medium (apple-sized) beetroot (about 500-600g/1lb 2oz-1lb5oz, grated coarsely, or choped into small dice 500g/1lb 2oz ripe tomatoes, halved 1 clove garlic, chopped roughly 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 500ml/ 16½fl oz good strong beef stock salt and freshly ground black pepper Place the halved tomatoes in an ovenproof dish. Throw over the garlic and drizzle over half the olive oil. Roast for 25-30 minutes in a fairly hot oven (190C/375F/ Gas 5) until soft and pulpy. Sieve to remove the skin and pips. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sweat the onion for a few minutes until soft. Add the beetroot and the stock and bring to the boil. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently for 7-10 minutes until the beetroot is tender. Stir in the tomato purée,
transfer the soup to a blender and process until completely smooth. Season to taste. Optional: Garnish with a tsp of reduced fat creme fraiche and some string beans.
Just because the kids are on holidays doesn't mean you have to let your eating habits slip! By the time they go back to school you could be a free slimmer! So why wait?? Losing weight couldn't be easier with the Forever Free plan. Lots of food and no "diets"! There has been a lot happening at Unislim during the past few months! Once again we are getting ready for Unislimmer of year competition which is taking place in the autumn. Also for the past 7weeks we have been doing a "couch to 5k run with us" running club! It's aim is to get people up and moving and being healthy! The Belmullet class is one of many taking place all over the country. We are working under the guidance of Mary Tallott-Walsh, Belmullet Ladies Fitness Classes. Everyone of the group has made great progress and we all look forward to our session each week! It's amazing what can be done when you put your mind to it! Classes continue for summer over co op Wednesdays @ 645. 0863132340 for details!
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Several triumphant Tóstal Iorras events took place in the Barony of Erris over the past week – some of which have already attracted national and international attention. There were excursions to the Inishkea Islands on July 20. The amazing Agricultural Show took place on Sunday, July 21, and Áras Inis Gluaire hosted an Irish house party on July 22. The opening of the new Kilmore nine holes took place at Carne Golf Links on July 23, and last, but by no means least, there was a poignant commemoration of the Assisted Emigration of 1883 and 1884 in Blacksod on July 24. All of the Erris gatherings drew hundreds of people – individuals and families, young and old – to celebrate and to enjoy all that the area has to offer: activities, sports, history, music, heritage, arts and culture, to name a few. The opening of the new nine holes at Carne Golf Links drew a number of international journalists and writers, as well as various tourism representatives from around the country. The links course received acclaim amongst the golf journalists, and Erris was highly praised by tourism groups – indicating that the area has a lot to offer and that there is a positive future for tourism in Erris. The inimitable Ian Mac Aindriú introduced nine guests who all spoke highly of the course and of the area: Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Tourism & Sport; Cllr Johnny O’Malley, Cathaoirleach of Mayo Co. Co. ; Peter Hynes, Manager of Mayo Co. Co. ; Eva Dearie, Fáilte Ireland; Ally McIntosh, golf course architect and writer; Gerry McGuire, Chairman of Erris Tourism; John Garrity, sports writer from the USA; John McLaughlin, North & West Coast Links Ireland; and Chris Tallott, Captain of Belmullet Golf Club. The final event of Tóstal Iorras 2013 was the commemoration of James Hack Tuke’s assisted emigration scheme – when thousands of people emigrated from Erris. Special guests included: Atlantic Rhythm, the Achill Island Pipe Band, craft makers from the area, and Dr. Gerard Moran of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Rosemarie Geraghty, a researcher in Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre, Eachléim, has spent over five years transcribing and collecting information about Tuke’s scheme, to the extent that they now have copies of the original ships’ manifests for all 15 ships that left Blacksod Bay. Dr. Gerard Moran launched a new online database which hosts a wealth of information relating to the passengers - where they came from, who they travelled with, where they went to etc. The committee of Ionad Deirbhile marked the occasion with a walk, tracing the route that the emigrants from Achill, Newport, Belmullet and Erris regions would have taken to Blacksod. There was also an emotional re-enactment of a family leaving their home, heading for the ship, which led the audience to the unveiling of a new memorial garden in Blacksod, in memory of all those who sailed for the New World in 1883 and 1884. The garden is just a stone’s throw away from the historic Blacksod Lighthouse, overlooking Achill Island and the Atlantic Ocean. It was an idyllic location in which to conclude Tóstal Iorras 2013, promising hope and confidence for the future of the area - a stark contrast to the events of 1883 and 1884.
Chris Tallott - Captain of Belmullet Golf Club Mary Tallott - Reservations & Golf Shop Manager, Carne Golf Links Gerry McGuire - Chairman of Erris Tourism Michael Ring TD John Garrity - golf writer from the USA Eva Dearie - Fáilte Ireland Eamon Mangan - Manager, Carne Golf Links
The commemoration of James Hack Tuke’s assisted emigration scheme.
Unveiling of a new memorial garden in Blacksod, in memory of all those who sailed for the New World in 1883 and 1884.
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By Patrick Joseph Lennon, Glencastle. Oh! Sweet little vale how sad is my tale This poetic wail from my heart among men My cheeks now are pale for they cannot inhale The sweet balmy gale of my own little Glen. The old fiddle dear Was still willing to cheer The kind neighbours ear Who so often called in As a youth ,happy l be When as friends we would play On Dómhnaills sweet brae in my own little Glen. I see not the bough nor heather bells now Nor kind milking cow when I strolled from my pen the woodbine so sweet nor dew at my feet Will never me greet in my own little Glen. This old Chapel grey where I often did pray And sorrowful stay to be cleansed from each sin The little mounds near bedewed with each tear. For departed ones dear From the sad little Glen.
St. Brendan's College Graduation class 2013 pictured with Mr. Walse(Principal) and Mr. Treacy(Deputy Principal)
Rachel Lally, Ashley Mahon, Liam Fallon, Sabina Barrett and Sean McDonnell celebrating their excellent results at St. Brendan's College, Belmullet.
Bryan Deane, St. Brendan's College, Belmullet who achieved an outstanding 6 A Grades in his Leaving Certificate Examination pictured with Mr. Walshe and Mr. Treacy.
As your tears silent roll your hearts are full of dole It touches my soul to think of you then What would I not give once more there to live In my own little, Dear little, fond little Glen. I left Conroy’s field, So fruitful in yield With its shelter and shield And its hedges of whin The flocks there I drove And the heath bloomed above To each all adieu
And adieu
My own little Glen. M.J. Nallen
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Míle Buíochas Míle buíochas to
all those who donated to the Tidy Towns church gate collections recently in Belmullet and in Carne. Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped out. We raised €855.40 – a fantastic amount, thank you! Heritage Day a Hit! The Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead stand on Barrack Street attracted so many people, we are delighted to say! The garden competition voting was particularly popular and there were a lot of positive comments on all the photos of the entrants’ beautiful gardens. Comhghairdeas to all those who succeeded in the various catgeories! Also, big thanks to every single person for entering this inaugural contest – you have paved the way for very interesting garden competitions in the future! The winners of the category for large gardens were Bill and Bettie Byrne, with Margaret and Aiden McDonnell coming second, and Teresa and Phyllis Cafferky coming third. Small gardens: first were Bernie and Tom Rowe; second was Séamus Howard; third was Willie Tallott. Special mention: first was Aileen Gibbons, whose whole garden was done by cuttings and seed; second was Patrick and Catherine Kelly, for outstanding lawn; third was Pat McDonnell, who had a beautiful homemade water fountain. In the biodiversity category: first was Betty Kerrigan; second was Sinéad Gaughan. In the schools category, first was Aughalasheen N. S. and second was Barney’s Playgroup. In the commercial category – Áras Deirbhile came first with their sensory garden and Bayview B&B came second (Mary Togher). The shopfront winner was The Talbot hotel. And The People’s Choices were: first Aileen Gibbons and second Aughalasheen National School. Congratulations, again, to all! The ‘Guess How Many Cigarette Butts? ’ game was also popular, and this is the amount each jar contained: Jar 1 – 177; Jar 2 – 80; Jar 3 – 193. The first prize – a beautiful zip bag and €30 - went to Mary Gaughan, who was spot on with her guess for Jar 2 with an estimate of 80! The second prize – a lovely open end bag and €20 – went to Chloe McDonnell, who guessed that there were 178 cigarette butts in Jar 1. Finally, third prize - €10 – went to Kathleen Reilly, who guessed that Jar 3 contained 190 butts. Congratulations to all three, and thanks so much for all those who gave it a go! This game helped us to raise €100 – go raibh maith agaibh!
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Bernie & Tom Rowe in their garden which came first in the 'Small Gardens' category. Eileen Gibbons her garden, which was the People's Choice, and also warranted a Special Mention - her whole garden was done by cuttings and seed Eileen Gibbons with the judge, Fiona Nolan. Cheran Concannon and Katherine Mangan, from Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet Tidy Towns), with Eileen Gibbons and Chloe McDonnell.
Many thanks to Sharon Cameron - Environmental Awareness Officer, Mayo Co. Co. for coming to support us at the Tidy Towns stand on Heritage Day. Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead were delighted with the high number of visitors to the stand, particularly all those who voted for the People's Choice in the garden competition, the queues were unbelievable!
Erris Rugby - Annual Registration for the 2013/2014 season (ages 8-14 years) will take place at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet on the 24th August 2013 from 2-3pm.
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Wednesday 21st August 4.00pm BBQ, Fun and Games for Adults and Children Longest Jump, Biggest Splash, Cream Cracker Eating, Egg and Spoon Race Not to be missed!!! Come join the fun!!! Bring your togs!! All welcome
Belmullet Golf Club Results Sun 11th August Marty Gaughan Memorial Cup 1st John D Hanley 69 2nd David Hanley 69 3rd Jason Padden 69 Cat 1 Vinnie Fahy 70 Cat 2 Jimmy Flannery 70 Front 9 Padraic Lynskey 31.5 Back 9 Kieran Lally 34.5
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Ná nocht d’fhiacla go bhféadair an greim do bhreith Don't show your teeth unless you can bite HENRAÍ CROSSACH Seo cur síos air fhear mór láidair a rugadh í mbaile Dhuibhoileán siar sa seachtú céad déag, Henrí ó Catháin an tainm baistí a bhí air, deirtar gorbh é an fathach deirneach a chónaí í nIorras. Ba gaiscíoch íontach a bhí ann, agus is iomaí turas fada go léir a choise a chuir sé dhó. Le linn a óige chaith sé seall gearr dhá shaol ar an gCartúr, as sin chuaigh sé go baile na hEachléime, tá scéala a dúirt gur chónaí sé thuas air Thaobh an Tearmin, ar aonós mhair Henraí an chuid eile dhá shaol in áit ar a dtugfaidh Taobh Mór na hEachléime fadó. Tá sé ráite go ndeacha sé go Cúige Ualdh agus céad meachain air a dhroim, agus tháinig sé abhaile le céad de ábhar eile chaith sé scaite imithe ar fud na tíre ag spailpéireacht agus ag déanamh gaisce. Tráth dá shaol chaith scatheamh eile ag obair in áit ar a dtugtar Crois Líona, thagadh sé abhaile anois ‘s aríst. D’fhág sé an baile tráthnóna amháin agus thug a aighaidh síos an bealach mór, ag dul síos Béal Dorcha dhó thug sé faoi deara go raibh cat mór ag siúl ina dhiaidh, chuile uair a sheasamh Henraí sheasamh an cat chomh maith, nuair a théadh Henraí chun cinn théadh an cat dhá leannúint. Bhí sé seo ag dul aighaidh nó go raibh Henraí amuigh sa nGleann, chuaigh sé isteach í dteach ina mbíodh sé ag fanacht agus ag ligean a scíghe go maidin. Thug bean an tígh siupéar dhó agus í ndiaidh scatheamh den oíche chuaigh muintir an tígh a choladh agus tugadh an leaba céanna do Henraí ina gcolaidh sé roimhe sin, ba ghearr go dtainic suan cholat air. Dúisiodh amach as a choladh é damhain í lár na hoíche agus céard a bheadh réidh le ionsaí a dhéanamh air ach an cat, go hábhail dé go raibh an sían a bhíodh ar iompar leis faoin bpilliúr aige, nuair a léim an cat isteach sa leaba tharraing Henraí an scían, tholl agus mhara sé an cat ar maidin bhí Henraí ina shuígh go moch agus réití bean an tígh bricfásta dhó, “shíl mé nach raibh do chat go h-olc” ar seisean, “níl mo chatse go h-olc” ar sise. Bheil, a deir Henraí, “d’ionsaí cat mór fiáin mise aréir sa rúma í lár na hoíche”. Nuair a d’oscail sí an doras agus dhearc isteach, chonaic sí an cat marbh ar an urlár le taobh na leapa, agus ar nóigh bhí sé chomh mór le asal! Tá go leór scéalta eile againn san ionad má tá sium agat ann. Tá tumba Henraí Crossach le feiceál ag binn Theampal Naomh Deirrible í seann reilic an Fháil Mhóir, tá cárnán mór cloch ós a chionn mar a d’iar sé agus é ar leaba a bháis. Buíochas le Turas Siar
Iorras Le Cheile – Irish Language Network A group of young people are currently working on establishing an Irish language Network that will connect Tourmakeady, Achill and Erris. There will be a weekend planning session and social gathering on the 6th and 7th September in order to get everyone together and see how the idea can progress. If you are aged between 18 and 30 and would like to become involved then please get in touch - 097 20828.
BA san Amharcealaín i mBéal an Mhuirthead BA in Visual Art
Táthar ag glacadh le hiarratais ar an gClár BA sna hAmharcealaíona go dtí deireadh mhí Lúnasa. Tosaíonn an cúrsa i lár mhí Mheán Fómhair agus beidh sé ar siúl i mBéal an Mhuirthead agus Ros Dumhach. Soláthróidh an clár modúlach ceithre bliana seo, lena mbainfear céim onórach amach ar a chríochnú, oideachas idirghníomhach agus cruthaitheach sna hamharcealaíona. Tá an clár lánchreidiúnaithe ag Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath agus beidh sé á bhainistiú agus á theagasc ag an institiúid chéanna i gcomhar leis na heagraíochtaí áitiúla Áras Inis Gluaire - Ionad Ealaíon Bhéal an Mhuirthead agus Coláiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach. Bainfidh an múnla nuálach seo, a lonnófar an cúrsa i gceantar Iorrais, leas as seisiúin teagaisc ar an láthair féin, as na meáin bheo agus leictreonacha agus as cleachtadh beacht lasmuigh den láthair oideachais chun an sprioc a bhaint amach. Beidh an cúrsa á reáchtáil i mbloic de cheithre lá a bheidh ar siúl ar gach re deireadh seachtaine ó mhí Mheán Fómhair go mí na Bealtaine gach bliain. Eagraítear ar an mbealach seo é chun freastal ar mhic léinn a bhfuil cúramaí teaghlaigh nó oibre orthu lasmuigh den chlár seo. Is é 5 i. n. ar an Aoine, 24 Bealtaine 2013 an spriocdháta le haghaidh aighneachtaí agus moltaí. The BA in Visual Art Programme is open for applications until the end of August. The course begins in mid September and takes place in Béal an Mhuirthead and Ros Dumhach. The four-year modular honours degree programme will offer a dynamic and creative education in the visual arts and will be fully accredited, managed and delivered by the Dublin Institute of Technology and Mayo County Council, in partnership with local organisations Áras Inis Gluaire and Coláiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach. Based in the Erris region, this innovative model combines delivery through onsite tutorials, live and electronic media and specific off-site practice. The programme will be delivered in four day blocks on alternate weekends from September to May annually. This will facilitate students who have family or work commitments outside of the programme. Oifig Ealaíon Mhaigh Eo T: 094 902 7558 R: mayoarts@mayococo.ie
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ar Chlár Oiliúna i Léiriú Ilmheán Tá Comhordnóir/Teagascóir & Comhordnóir Cúnta/Teagascóir ag teastáil do Chlár oiliúna/ oibre (Leibhéal 5 FETAC) atá urraithe ag FÁS faoin gclár Tionscnamh Áitiúil Oiliúna. Tá sonraí maidir leis na riachtanais do na postanna seo le fáil ar www.arasinisgluaire.ie nó ag cora@arasinisgluiare.ie. Ní mór d’iarratais iomlán a bheith faighte roimh dé hAoine, 30ú Lúnasa 2013. Chuig: Cora Lally, Áras Inis Gluaire, Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mhaigh Eo nó cora@arasinisgluaire.ie Coordinator /Tutor & Assistant Coordinator/Tutor in Multimedia Production Applications are being sought for the above positions for a FÁS sponsored Local Training Initiative in Multimedia Production (FETAC Level 5 accredited). The initiative will run from September 30th to August 2014 and will be located in Áras Inis Gluaire/Erris Arts Centre, Béal an Mhuirthid, Co. Mhaigh Eo. Job descriptions and further details can be found at www.arasinisgluaire.ie or by emailing cora@arasinisgluaire.ie. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th August 2013.
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CHANGING TRACKS - Coimisiún Ealaíne Poiblí faoin Spéir Tá maoiniú faighte ag an
bpríomhchomhordaitheoir Northamptonshire County Council (An Ríocht Aontaithe), agus ag a chomheagraithe Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo (Éire) agus Xarxa Transversal – Gréasán Imeachtaí Cultúrtha (An Spáinn), ar a dtugtar ‘na Comhpháirtithe’ ina dhiaidh seo, ón nGníomhaireacht Feidhmiúcháin Oideachais, Closamhairc agus Cultúir de chuid Choimisiún na hEorpa (GFOCC) le haghaidh clár comhaimseartha ealaíne físiúla nó digití dar teideal CHANGING TRACKS mar chuid de Chlár Cultúir an AE, 2007-2013. Is mian leis na Comhpháirtithe trí ealaíontóir ceannais a choimisiúnú, duine as gach ceann de na trí thír rannpháirteach – an Ríocht Aontaithe, Éire agus an Spáinn/an Chatalóin faoi seach – chun coincheap a mholadh le haghaidh píosa SEALADACH ealaíne amuigh faoin spéir. Déanfar na píosaí a thógáil ansin i ngach ceann de na trí réigiún rannpháirteach, rud a chruthófar naoi bpíosa nua ealaíne físiúla nó digití san iomlán atá comhaimseartha agus deartha go speisialta don láthair in a bhfuil said suite (trí cinn i ngach réigiún, ceann ag gach ealaíontóir). Beidh siad le suiteáil in earrach nó samhradh na bliana 2014. Tá tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo:
Changing Tracks - Coimisiún Ealaíne Poiblí Faoin Spéir
Changing Tracks - European public art commission for Irish artists Mayo County Council, Public Art Programme, in partnership with Northampton County Council (UK) and Transversal (Catalonia, Spain) has been successful in securing EU Culture Programme funding from the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive of the European Commission (EACEA) for: A major public art programme of outdoor temporary work. One artist living in, or from, Ireland will be commissioned to create three temporary artworks, one in each partner country, related to the shared common theme and site of old railway lines. An artist from the other two partner countries will also be commissioned. Total budget for each artist, including fee, production and all related costs: c. €61,000 This is a two stage application process. Deadline for stage one: Friday 27th September Oifig Ealaíon Mhaigh Eo T: 094 902 7558 R: gseville@mayococo.ie
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You Can’t Park Here I've been courting Bridie now for nearly 15 years, When she asked me to marry her I broke down in tears. To prove how much I loved her and to do the decent thing, We drove up to Dublin to buy the auld wedding ring.
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First of all the toll bridge was highway robbery, I'm glad we brought the flask with us we saved it on the tea. And when we reached the jewelers, I parked outside the door. Then from out of nowhere I hear this deafening roar. Hay, ye can't park here, ye can't park there. That's all I heard him say, I'm going to have to clamp you and you'll get towed away. I was looking for a car park but didn't have much luck He said that was a lame excuse and he couldn't give a ‘'''. Heading down O'Connell Street in the middle of the day, A Garda pulled me over and said it was one-way. I pulled up on the footpath on the double yellow line. He opened up his note book and asked me was I blind.
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After eight hours shopping well it began to rain, As I drove 'round by Stephen's Green I nearly hit a train. Sure me heart was palpating and me nerves were shot to bits. I stopped outside McDonalds to get a bag of chips. Hay, ye can't park here, ye can't park there. That's all I heard him say, I'm going to have to clamp you and you'll get towed away. I was looking for a car park but didn't have much luck He said that was a lame excuse and he couldn't give a ‘'''. Heading for Belmullet and the city far behind, Bridie got the auld wedding ring and I got a parking fine, When I told me story to the lads in McDonnells Bar. They told be I should get a bike and sell that .,,car. Hay, ye can't park here, ye can't park there. That's all I heard him say, I'm going to have to clamp you and you'll get towed away. I was looking for a car park but didn't have much luck He said that was a lame excuse and he couldn't give a ‘'''.
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