LOCAL LINK NEW BUS ROUTE:

From Westport Urban area to Town Centre every Thursday morning. Phone 087-2202123/087-6542445

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:

Life after a bereavement can feel empty and lonely. Sometimes spending time with others who know the experience can be helpful. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS:

Saturday 5th October in Murrisk Car Park at 2.00pm. Bring your pet or a picture of your pet. All are Welcome.

STATUES: Painting, restoring and reconstruction of catholic religious only statues, Contact Silvina at 087-3972402

ANAM CARA MAYO:

The organisation that supports bereaved parents will meet Tuesday 24th September at 7:15pm in the T. F Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. [email protected] or 085 3888 888

SUICIDE ALERTNESS FOR EVERYONE (SAFE TALK)

When: Tuesday, 8th October '24 09.30 am – 1.30 pm

Where: Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28NX84 Booking essential: https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr/e/ev-s2go-20241008093000

WESTPORT PARISH YOUTH:

St Mary's Westport Parish Youth initiative is starting in the Parish Centre (upstairs room) on Friday 27th from 4 to 6pm and will run during school term times. The age group is aimed towards 1st Years and 2nd Years. The focus is on 'Fun', 'Food' and 'Faith'. Contact the Parish Office on 09828871 or 0868804779 for more details.

COFFEE MORNING: Gaye Harper Kilsallagh is Hosting Coffee Morning for

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Thursday 26thSept. 10am-6pm

THANKS TO ALL DONORS & MANY COLLECTORS: A total of €4664.69 was raised. All monies raised go towards the ongoing provision of services to those affected by cancer. THANKS: To the people of Westport who supported the Samaritans of Castlebar & Mayo church gate collection in St Mary’s Church, Westport Town on 7th & 8th September. Total raised €1,262.00

COFFEE MORNING:

There will be a coffee Morning on the 26th of September at the Westport library between 10-1 All proceeds of the coffee morning are going towards Mayo Roscommon Foundation please support this worthy cause.

BANK DETAILS:

Account Name: Westport Parish

BIC: IPBSIE2D

IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684

CHALLENGING FENCES:

A Word of Thanks. Grateful appreciation to all who attended the Launch of Challenging Fences, all the people who bought the book, the Book Shops and Business outlets, the local photographers and family. friends and former members who gave photos and articles with information. A special word of thanks to the 'younger generation' who shared their colourful memories around the Show. Having the resources of the Mayo News and staff was vital and appreciated. Continued success and gratitude to the Foye family and the Pony & Horse Show in Drummindoo. In a special way our thanks to the Browne family for their collaboration and to the Publisher and his staff.

After publishing costs E1,200 has been donated to Mayo Hospice towards the proposed New Children's Cancer Hospital.

BEACH CLEAN UP 2024: The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action as part of the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC), operated internationally by Ocean Conservancy. This call to action invites communities and volunteers around the country to remove litter from around the Irish coast after the end of the bathing season. Last year, in an extraordinary display of environmental stewardship and community spirit, 7,700 Clean Coasts volunteers rolled up their sleeves and removed a staggering over 46 tonnes of litter all across the country as part of the Big Beach Clean and Clean Coasts 20th year anniversary. That is the equivalent of 12 hippos! Westport Eco Congregation invite you to join them on Wednesday 25th September at 2 pm at The Point – to complete a litter pick – please bring gloves.

WESTPORT LIBRARY OPEN DAY:

As part of Westport Library open day, which is on the 28th of September, there will be a health stand whereby people can get information on health issues between 10-1 on that Saturday. There will be storytelling and face painting on the day along with the presentation of certificates for the summer stars reading challenge by Nicola Lavelle a local writer so come along on the day to support your local Library.

MAYO COPD:

The next Mayo CODP support group meeting on Thursday September 26th at 2 30pm in the Tennis club Lannagh Rd Castlebar.

Speaker is a Respiratory consultant from NUH.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:

Should anyone need assistance, please contact SVP in Westport at 087-9334960

[email protected] or visit our website at www.svp.ie

 The main Parish Account is now with PTSB due to the closure of Ulster Bank. The details are as follows:

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:

Should anyone need assistance, please contact SVP in Westport at 087-9334960

[email protected] or visit our website at www.svp.ie

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