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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 2d

ATU Mayo will host the 8th International Swift Conference next May in association with Swift Conservation Ireland/Mayo, Mayo Co Co, Fáilte Ireland, NPWS, OPW and other sponsors. The event was launched by ATU President Dr Orla Flynn @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

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Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to our History & Geography students at ATU Mayo who received Fáilte Ireland recognition as guides having completed our guiding module. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 5d

Proud day for the campus this week as ATU President Dr Orla Flynn raised our Green Flag, marking renewal of Green Campus status from An Taisce. A word of thanks to all the students and staff who contribute to the work of Green Campus at ATU Mayo. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

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Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · 7d

A huge thank you to our third year History & Geography students for helping out with today's open day and showing our visitors how to research their family trees. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 8d

All welcome to join us tomorrow from 2.15pm for the raising of our Green Flag, plus the launch of the International Swift Conference by @oflynnatu.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 9d

Third year Outdoor Education students marked their return to college with an expedition on Lough Carra, exploring the natural and cultural treasures of this great lake. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 13d

The Social Care programme held their “Thinking SDG, Thinking Social Care” event today, exploring creative ways in which the Sustainable Development Goals can be promoted by social care workers and applied across different social care settings. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 14d

The event was also an opportunity to showcase the quilt square that will be contributed to the Interwoven / Fite Fuaite project, a collaborative project led by Project Dandelion in association with The Mary Robinson Centre. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 14d

As part of Sustainable Development Goals Week, ATU Mayo held a Partnership for the Goals event, giving an overview of what Mayo County Council and and Leave No Trace Ireland have achieved in their role as SDG champions and how their partnership with ATU supports the delivery of those goals.

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 16d

Year 2 students on the Outdoor and Environmental Education programme began their academic year with a 3 day trek on the Bangor Trail, featuring plant ID, deer-stalking, cooking, tarp-building, trip-planning and chatting, and crucially no midges! @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

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Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · 16d

Lovely evening at Castle Books, Castlebar talking about soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan for the Linenhall’s Culture Night Trail. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 20d

Taking place this Friday! #culturenight @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · 21d

I’ll be speaking about Castlebar in the Sheridan era and Margaret’s childhood in Castlebar on Friday as part of a culture night celebration of Margaret Burke Sheridan. All welcome. @atu-hrg.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 21d

Our Outdoor & Environmental Education students are off to a flying start, with an expedition on Lough Carra this week in rain and shine. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 23d

Fáilte ar ais! Welcome back to our returning students who are back on campus in Castlebar today for a new academic year. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

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ritamelia.bsky.social @ritamelia.bsky.social · 26d

Delighted to present our work @atu-ie.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @ATUGalway
at the Research For Change in ECE conference @stranbelfast.bsky.social Thanks Glenda Walsh & team for 2 amazing days @oflynnatu.bsky.social Ocean Literacy, Infant mental health , dance#Artist InResidence

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 27d

We are delighted to welcome our new group of first year students on campus as they undertake induction this week. We wish you every success in your studies and hope you enjoy your time in Castlebar. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 28d

A huge welcome to all our first year students who will begin their studies with us today. Fáilte!

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · 28d

The BA Early Childhood Education and Care team together with Arts Council and ATU Artist-in-residence Monica Munoz Marin presented four research papers at the EECERA Conference Bratislava. Congratulations to all involved. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @ritamelia.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · Sep 1

Dr Deirdre Garvey, Head of Dept Environmental Humanities & Social Sciences participated in International Academy of Management Conference, Copenhagen, collaborating with international educators on a Professional Development Workshop @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · Sep 1

We currently have places available on two of our programmes. Applications can be made using the CAO website.
AU491 Early Childhood Education and Care
AU590 Outdoor Education and Leisure
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Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · Aug 14

Beautiful day to give a tour of Errew priory and nearby nunnery for Mayo Historical & Archaeological Society. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

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Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · Aug 13

I'm giving a talk in Abbey, Co. Galway for Heritage Week on the Carthusians and Franciscans in Kinalehin in the medieval period. This was Ireland's only house of the Carthusians. All welcome. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · Jun 20

A very busy (sunny) day on campus today, hosting librarians from across ATU for their annual gathering, plus the launch of the George Moore International Conference which we will host in May 2026. Books were the theme of the day! @atu-ie.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

Dr Orla Flynn launching the 13th George Moore Conference.

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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · Jun 18

Great discussions and plenty of smiles at our Mayo Rising event, which focused on creatively thinking about sustainable directions for Mayo's future.
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ATU Mayo @atumayo.bsky.social · Jun 18

#MayoRising