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GRANTS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES


(General Council)
Grants are available from Mayo County Council towards the cost of conservation works on structures which require protection because of their architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest.

GRANTS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES-read the full story.

Posted: 24/04/2007

Bat Walk - Friday 9th of September, Ballina


(Heritage)
Bat Specialist & Ecologist Tina Aughney is leading ‘A Bat Walk’ in the grounds of Mount Falcon Hotel, Ballina on Friday Sept 9th at 8 o’clock. Meeting in the car park prior to the event. Wrap up warm and bring some rain gear and a torch. It promises to be a fun and educational night for all the family!



Bat Walk - Friday 9th of September, Ballina-read the full story.

Posted: 02/06/2010

Museums of Mayo Training Workshop - 'Recording and Archiving Folklore and Local History' Friday 16th September, National Museum of Country Life: Museums of Mayo(Ballyhaunis)


(Heritage)
Recording and Archiving Folklore and Local History’

Date: Friday 16 September 11-4pm

Venue: National Museum of Ireland – Country Life

Trainer: Críostóir Mac Cárthaigh, Archivist, National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin

To reserve a place please contact Knock Museum

Tel. (094) 93 75034/ Email: museum@knock-shrine.ie

Or

Rosa Meehan, Curator, National Museum of Ireland – Country Life

Tel. 094 90 31756/ Email: rmeehan@museum.ie

Cost per person: €20.00 (Places are limited so early booking is advisable)



Museums of Mayo Training Workshop - 'Recording and Archiving Folklore and Local History' Friday 16th September, National Museum of Country Life: Museums of Mayo(Ballyhaunis) -read the full story.

Posted: 02/06/2010

Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyards


Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyards Pilot Project

Mayo County Council Heritage Office in partnership with South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) are currently piloting a project on the care and maintenance of historic graveyards.

Outline of Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyard Pilot Project

(Document)
Outline of Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyard Pilot project
Formats Available:


Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyard Application form

(Document)
Application form for Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyard Pilot project
Formats Available:


Wildlife of County Mayo Amateur Photography Competition


(Arts & Culture)
The wildlife of County Mayo is an important part of the county’s heritage. We invite you to explore your local area and capture this heritage in a photograph. We are looking for photographs of wildlife in the county, including animals, birds, insects, fish, flowers, plants and trees.


Wildlife of County Mayo Amateur Photography Competition-read the full story.

Posted: 22/05/2008

Form 5


(Finance)
NOTICE PUBLISHING COMMENCEMENT OF AUDIT

Form 5-read the full story.

Posted: 02/06/2010

Harvest & Storage: Adult Course


Friday 16th of September 10am - 5pm (Turlough)

Join Frank Bouchier of the Irish Seed Saver Association to learn more about harvesting and storing your garden produce. Prior booking is required.

Contact 094-9031751, or educationtbh@museum.ie.

€20 charge for materials