Newport Mayo

06/09/2026

Discover Newport's Weekly Events!
Looking for fun activities and what events are happening around Newport?
Check out the Newport Mayo Website's Calendar of Events for an exciting lineup every week! From Newport Tidy Towns Litter Pick, Clear Calm Yoga, Junior Set Dancing Classes, Line Dancing, RINKA Kids Fitness Achill, Sketchne Adult Art Classes, Piano Classes, Mothers and Other Football, Live Music Sessions, to lotto, knitting, crochet, yoga, fitness workouts, GAA, pickleball, and art sessions, music lessons, and dance classes, there’s something for everyone!
Want to add your upcoming event, class, or activity to the calendar and have it included on the weekly CRCfm report every Monday? Contact us here at Newport Tourist Office on Georges Street, Newport 098 41895, by messaging our page, or Emailing: [email protected]
and help us keep the community buzzing with things to do!
Burrishoole Community Centre Burrishoole GAA Newport Business Association Baile Uí Fhiacháin What's on in Glenhest Tiernaur Hall Newport Historical Society Newport Mulranny Wanderers Cuilmore CCE Burrishoole Community Games Newport Town Hall Newport Climate Group Burrishoole Parish Newport St Patricks Day Parade Newport Tidy Towns Féile Sheáin Mhic Pháidín - John McFadden Festival Newport Astronomy Club Clewbay Charters Hello Goodlife Hub Newport What's on in Newport

06/09/2026

Piano lessons are returning this September, with a limited number of spaces available for new pupils. Whether your child is beginning their musical journey or looking to develop their skills further, lessons are tailored to support each student’s individual needs and goals.
Preparation is available for all R.I.A.M. grades, as well as Junior Cert and Leaving Cert piano pieces.
Places are limited, so early enquiry is recommended.
For more information, availability, or to reserve a place, please contact Celine on 086 3365 103.

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Ardagh Crafts: A Cottage at the Heart of Community Life
A small traditional cottage in Gortfahy, Ardagh, near Newport, became a centre of local craftsmanship and community spirit when Ardagh Crafts, also historically known as “The Housheen,” was established around 1978. The project was founded by local women, including Eileen Moran, Cecily Breen and Kay McDonald, with the aim of preserving traditional crafts while creating opportunities for local people to earn an income.
The cottage was built as a place where traditional skills could be practised and passed on to future generations. Among the crafts associated with Ardagh Crafts were knitting, crochet, lace-making and basket-weaving, reflecting the rich tradition of handmade work in rural Mayo.
The project also had a wider community purpose. Following the closure of the village shop and post office, and the threatened closure of Derradda school, the founders wanted to create a new focal point for the local community. The Housheen soon became more than a place to make and display crafts; it developed into a welcoming gathering spot where local people could meet, work together and enjoy a cup of tea. Soon Sunday night ceilis were added. There was just room for a couple of sets; the musicians had to sit on the caillaic (the outshot bed in the kitchen for the granny). This was before the revival of regular ceilis. Its popularity spread especially after a visit from RTE's Donnagh O'Douilling, to record a Halloween program.
For those involved, Ardagh Crafts represented both tradition and resilience. At a time when rural communities were undergoing change and losing local services, the initiative provided a way to bring people together while celebrating skills that had long been part of everyday life in the area.
Today, the story of Ardagh Crafts serves as a reminder of the importance of community-led projects in preserving local heritage. The women behind the initiative helped create a lasting link between traditional craftsmanship, local enterprise and community life in Ardagh.

04/09/2026

Get your little ones moving, active and having fun this September with RINKA Ireland - Kids Fun Fitness and RINKA Kids Fitness Achill!
New-term weekly classes are starting across Achill, Mulranny in Mulranny Amenity Centre (Every Thursday 4.40pm-5.40pm) and Newport in Newport NS (Every Friday, 4:45pm–5:45pm), offering children a fantastic mix of fitness, active play and confidence-building activities in a fun, friendly environment. It’s a great way for kids to stay active, make new friends and develop confidence while enjoying themselves. Spaces are available now, so don’t miss out! Book your child’s place today and enjoy being active together. Call 087 957 9243 or visit https://rinka-achill.class4kids.ie/ for more information and bookings.

04/09/2026

Crisp savings worth sharing 🙌 Selected Pringles Sharing Crisps 165g now only €1.75 Each on the My Centra App.

Available while stocks last.

04/09/2026

Nephin Athletics Club at Burrishoole Community Centre every Friday, 6pm-7pm. Open to all ages and abilities, it’s the perfect way to compete, get fit, or simply have the craic. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to have fun, come along and get involved.
For more information, contact Gerry Kilroy at 087 9018052.
Get active, stay healthy, and make new friends!

04/09/2026

📣 Call for Submissions: 2027 Mayo Dark Sky Park Calendar

🌌 Do you have a dark sky image from Co. Mayo? Maybe an image of the recent solar eclipse, The Perseids meteor shower, aurora, or starry skies?

👉 Well we want to hear from you! (see below for entry details)

This past year, the 2026 Mayo Dark Sky Park Calendar was in popular demand, and featured Aurora images from photographers and locals from around Co. Mayo.

📆 For 2027, we are encouraging the public to submit photos of their interactions with Co. Mayo dark skies for a chance to once again be featured in the upoming Mayo Dark Sky Park Calendar (free to the public).

📄To submit a photo or multiple photos, please fill out the following form. If you have trouble submitting the form, please email your name, photo(s), photo title(s) and details to [email protected].

⚠️ Photographs can only be accepted from the original photographer/owner and should be of high quality for print production.

‼️Submission Form (Deadline: 13th of September 2026): follow forms.gle/RFuPgiYSYuc63Cwj9

📷 Image: by Joshua Nueva used in the 2026 Mayo Dark Sky Park Calendar
Photo Title: Dún Briste