Louisburgh HQ News th 6 July 2012 2012- Issue 5 “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts ” So says Aristotle and Louisburgh HQ Drop-in Centre and Craft Shop are Open Bike Hire As of Friday 6th July, Louisburgh HQ will have their bike hire service up and running for the Summer. Helmets and route cards will also be included in the hire of the bike, all of which will be charged at a daily rate of €12.50 or €65/week (7days). A backup service will be provided to deal with mechanical breakdowns such as punctures etc. Drop- in Centre on the Square For your own comfort, customers should consider the prevailing weather conditions when choosing your attire for a day’s ride. Call in or give us a ring at Louisburgh HQ to avail of our services and get to see the surrounding countryside in the best way possible! Email: [email protected] Neil – 0876081438 or Alex - 0877802615 Selection of Local Crafts on display in Shop The number of persons receiving this th On July 6 Louisburgh HQ opened its doors on the Square and the craft shop opened across the road on Chapel Street. We extend an invitation to everyone to join us on newsletter by email is 281 Sunday July 8th at 12 noon for the official opening of both by, Michael Ring, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport where you can enjoy some If you would like to be included on the mailing list music and a chat with your neighbours and friends. We hope to see you there! send an email with the words SIGN ME UP to [email protected] LOUISBURGH HQ PROMOTING SURF MAYO SHOP TOURISM, ENTERPRISE & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES HAS MOVED IN Surf boards, wetsuits and a full LOUISBURGH, LECANVEY & KILLEEN range of accessories are available upstairs in Staunton’s Pharmacy. Contact us at Opening hours are St Patrick’s School 9.30am - 6.30pm Accony Mon to Sat Louisburgh, Mayo 10am-4pm Sunday July/August. Email: [email protected] Louisburgh HQ News th 6 July 2012 2012- Issue 5 Bord na nOg News 1st Group of Ladies complete ‘Basic Car Maintenance Louisburgh underage teams have another Course’ at Hedley’s Garage busy week ahead. This week’s line up includes, This is the 1st group of ladies that completed the 'basic car maintenance lesson' by Fri 6th July: U18s Summer League, Louisburgh Philip at Hedley's garage on Monday. Each lady had a chance to work on their own v Swinford in Louisburgh @ 8pm. car and really enjoyed this value for money experience. A relaxing cup of coffee was also enjoyed. Following the lesson all ladies received a 10% voucher for work Mon 9th July: U12s League, Louisburgh v booked at Hedley's garage in the future. Westport in Westport @ 7pm. To book your place contact Tue 10th July : U16s Championship, Louisburgh Philip : 0876361584 v Ardmoy in Ardmoy @ 7pm. Jackie: 0876251006 Fri 13th July: U18s Summer League, Louisburgh v Westport in Louisburgh @ 7pm Alternative morning or evening can be arranged for group bookings of 4-8 people. 10% discount for all group bookings. BOTANU HOLISTIC CENTRE Fionnuala O'Dowd I.T.E.C., S.N.H.S. John O'Dowd B.Sc., I.T.E.C. Mission Statement To honour, encourage and support people on their personal and spiritual journey of transformation and awakening in a safe, sacred and nurturing envirnmont. The centre offers individual healing sessions in Reiki, Sound/colour therapy, which people find very relaxing and uplifting. Fionnuala offers life path / Angel readings which gives guidance and direction to people on their spiritual journey. Both John and Fionnuala teach Reiki healing to Masters level. Various workshops are available Tidy Towns on spiritual awakening to suit a wide variety of Need your help people. Tidy Towns are looking for volunteers to help paint the lamp-posts and street benches - if you see us on the street painting and you have an hour to spare, we'll Tel. 098 66368 give you a brush and a vis-vest!" email: [email protected] website: www.botanu.com "May you be blessed with Love, Joy and Peace by the Angels to-day" Carrowniskey Races A special day filled with fun and entertainment. THE MOVING SESSION Beach racing on the scenic Carrowniskey Strand Great day out for all the family The event has been nd moved to later in the Summer. Sunday 22 July Keep an eye on the newsletter for the new date www.carrowniskeyraces.ie Louisburgh HQ News th 6 July 2012 2012- Issue 5 Lecanvey Summer Camp Clare Island Regatta A Summer Camp for primary school age Clare Island Regatta will take place on Sunday July 8th 2012. children will be held in the Community Centre commencing on Monday July 16th Activities on the day include Currach Racing, Sport’s Day, Dog Tricks until Friday 20th. Activities are Art, Cookery, Sport and Children’s Activities. Entertainment and Live Music all weekend! & Drama. Visiting children welcome to attend Cost is 40 euro per child So go on take the ferry from Roonagh! Bookings to Mags at 087-9231671. For ferry times contact 086 8515003/087 9004115 The doughnut effect A recent analysis of this area revealed that 10% of homes on Clare Island and Inishturk are holiday homes whilst the number on the stretch of road leading down to Roonah Pier is well above the 10%. It is closer to 50%. These holiday homes are a mixture of purpose-built and inherited family homes. The resident population on the streets of Louisburgh has dropped in the last twenty years, whilst the immediate surrounds have been increased as families move into the available housing. This is the doughnut effect: hole in the middle and full all around. Whilst it is wonderful that there is a doughnut, the streets are in need of some jam and cream. It is uplifting to see the newly painted red and green colours on the building beside the Gala, and to know that there is a new business about to open there in the next few weeks. It is heart-warming to watch (and participate in) the renovation of two other buildings for the HQ, another place for people to stop into and pass the time of day. Energy exists, buildings are there, people have ideas. In Berlin, the empty buildings are used on a Pop-Up basis: for a six-week period to try out an idea and then they close/start over. In Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin the Council have adopted and adapted this form of business as it is ideal for the recessionary times. Perhaps there is room in Louisburgh for a similar attitude? Time will tell.. Holiday in Lecanvey Lecanvey, or Leac an Anmhaidh has been a traditional holiday village for generations and is looking forward to a large influx of visitors again this year. Families have enjoyed their annual holidays in Lecanvey under the foot of Croagh Patrick in a variety of accommodation over the years ranging from camping and caravaning in Lecanvey camping site to bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation available in the village. Lecanvey village is 5 miles from Louisburgh on R335, and you cannot help but notice the traditionally black and white painted pub on the roadside on your right as you travel towards Westport. Here Therese and Ger and family run Stauntons bar where you can enjoy a nice quiet pint and a toasted sandwich. Peggy's as it is locally known has been in the same family for at least 5 generations and although pub trade has decreased over the last few years Stauntons has a friendly ambiance where local and tourist clientele happily mingle and chat about the weather current affairs and enjoy the craic. Traditional music sessions often turn into a sing song so it’s always a bonus when you can join in and sing or recite your party piece. What better way to unwind... This summer Therese is planning to establish a regular guided walk around the village which is at its best this time of year, pointing out many local archaeological features of the landscape. Occasional guided climbs of Croagh Patrick are also an option ascending the Reek from the west side which is a traditional local route. The benefits of climbing from this side are a less crowded pathway, panoramic views and peace and quiet. The climb should never be undertaken in misty conditions when the cloud cover can obscure the path. Activities in Lecanvey this summer include Art Classes on Tuesdays at 7pm with Chris Harper at his studio in Kilsallagh, Zumba classes in Lecanvey Community Centre on Mondays at 7pm.Pier jumping at Lecanvey pier daily [when the tide is in!] Pier Angling is also very popular with various species of fish available at the pier if you are keen fishing enthusiast. Crab fishing at the pier is a real favourite with young visitors where a simple rind of bacon can be used and reused to lure crabs on to your line .Its all great simple fun and keeps children entertained for hours. Bertra strand is a short walk from the village which boasts Irelands only tombola, and is a great place to view Croagh Patrick and Clare Island as well as the smaller islands of Clew Bay. Mass times in St Patrick’s church Lecanvey 10am Monday to Thursday Friday 7.30pm Sat. 7.30 pm and Sunday 11.30am. Confessions at 12 midday on Saturdays. Louisburgh HQ News th 2012-Issue 5 6 July 2012 Ribbons, rosettes, and cameras rolling as the Louisburgh Horse Show features on Sky TV It is 'lights, camera, action' for the 2012 Louisburgh Horse Show as the prestigious event features in an hour long programme on Sky TV and on www.irishtv.ie this week.