Up to 300 groups can register to avail from a total of €150,000 for the remainder of this year. Registration can be completed by following the simple steps on the official website - https://deepriverrock.ie/thirstforbetter. 

Full details at the link

Is your club looking at making an application for funding to develop their facilities? A new round of the governments Sports Capital Grant Scheme was opened on the 7th September 2018. To assist clubs in preparing their application to the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport Mayo Sports Partnership will hold a workshop on Wednesday 26th September at 8pm in Castlebar Tennis Club, Lough Lannagh, Castlebar.

To book your place at this FREE workshop contact Mayo Sports Partnership at 094 9064360

Completed application forms must reach the address below by 12 noon onFriday 28 September 2018

This is a funding package aimed specifically at supporting communities, local authorities and other social partners in the development of local woodland amenities.  The Department, through the NeighbourWood Scheme, provides grant aid of up to 85% of the cost of various developments, including:

The scheme has funded a diverse range of projects since its launch, delivering ‘close-to-home’ woodland for local communities and schools to use and enjoy on a daily basis. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities available under this scheme, the Department is hosting an information day at a recently completed NeighbourWood,

Please RSVP by return e mail to Christine.Smith@agriculture.gov.ie if you wish to attend by Monday 24th September.

There are currently a number of places available on the following course in September 2018:

If you would like to attend either of these courses or find out more about their content please log onto the link

Booking is available online. 

Venue: Ballaghaderreen Community Resource Centre, The Shambles, Market St, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Event Date: 26 Sep 2018 – 10:00am to 12:30pm

Autumn / Winter 2018 Training Calendar

Dates: Wednesday October 3rd, 10th 17th 24th (Break on Wed 31st) November 7th 14th and 21st & 28th

Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon  Cost: €60

To book or enquire: Telephone the Family Centre at 094 9025900 

Full details available from the centre or on the centre’s facebook page

Eden Programme Mayo For People Who Have Attepted Suicide Or Have Suicidal Thoughts

Will run in Castlebar Primary Care Centre on Wednesday Mornings

Call Teresa for further info 089 4912503

Mayo Sports Partnership training schedule for is now available. Info/Registration via the Mayo Sports Partnership office at 094 9064360 email msp@mayococo.ie

Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin on 25th September 2018 at 10:00am.

Helen Pankhurst and Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, grand-daughters of Sylvia Pankhurst and Hanna Sheehy Skeffington will be the keynote speakers at a day long event to commemorate women’s suffrage. A panel of politicians and commentators will also discuss women and politics today, with a particular focus on rural constituencies.  More details to follow.

For further information email 5050northwest@gmail.com.

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