Students from our Nursing programmes at ATU Mayo enjoying a music workshop with Aušra Kvietkutė, exploring singing, rhythm, body percussion and the calming sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

Dr Jarka Velartova of our Social Care programme attended the FESET 2025 Seminar at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The event reflected on the theme “Under Pressure – Social Education in Disruption.” @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

A wonderful day at ATU Mayo conferring yesterday. Comhgairdeachas to our History & Geography graduates on their achievements. 🎓 @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

St Mary’s Hall, ready to go and looking beautiful for today’s conferring ceremony. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Conferring day at ATU Mayo, highlight of the academic year. The ceremony begins at noon. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

ATU Mayo History & Geography students on a field trip to Cong & Ross Errilly. They explored these medieval sites … and rescued a football! @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

A 2022 study showed that international travel for students can increase their carbon footprint by 50%. Virtual exchanges are a way of addressing this, while maintaining valuable intercultural learning. Join this free webinar about Virtual Exchanges on Weds 12 November.

Our Outdoor Education students undertook a Leave No Trace trainers course in Wild Nephin National Park recently. This hands-on experience wasn’t just about exploring nature — it was about protecting it. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Our annual Halloween non-spooky trail was a great success again this year, with lots of hard work from students of our Early Childhood and Outdoor Education programmes and their lecturers to create a fun and memorable evening. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Dr Jarka Velartova, Programme Director of our Social Care programme presented at the ATU Donegal Social Care Conference. A worthwhile and thought-provoking event, bringing together passionate professionals and students. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

We recently held a workshop reconnecting with our Mayo Rising event. Dr Yvonne Lang from ATU Sligo shared her work on Power to Change project. The group shared updates on their projects, challenges and opportunities. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

We hosted an excellent talk on swift conservation with Edward Mayer who has worked extensively in this area in the UK. We were pleased to welcome students from St Joseph’s Secondary School in Castlebar and their teachers. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Thanks to Dr Benjamin Thébaudeau for a very interesting talk on the Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark yesterday evening. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Halloween non-spooky trail this evening at ATU Mayo. All welcome, please dress for the weather. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

We are hosting a talk on swifts tomorrow at lunchtime as part of climate action week. All welcome but please register in advance here: Https://forms.office.com/e/Nph33UgaDU @oflynnatu.bsky.social

ATU Mayo Social Care Students visited Oberstown Detention Centre and heard all about their social care work with young people. Plus a visit to the Fr Peter McVerry Trust where they met Fr Peter himself and his Social care team. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

Our Music students will host their first event of the year with the commencement of a monthly open mic on Oct 24th. It takes place on the final Friday of every month in the canteen at @atumayo.bsky.social. All are welcome to attend, participate in and enjoy!

Dr Benjamin Thébaudeau will begin our series of evening lectures with a talk on the Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark on Wednesday 22nd October at 7.30pm. All welcome. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

Marking Goal jersey day today at ATU Mayo with a fine selection of offerings. Where’s the Tyrone jersey @justinkerr123.bsky.social ? @oflynnatu.bsky.social

An inspiring week with the EU Green Programme’s — “Living, Inquiring and Knowing: Outdoor Practices for Sustainability.” It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase some of Mayo’s outstanding outdoor learning venues and to exchange ideas with visitors from Romania, Poland, Italy, UK, and Portugal

Very interesting talk on Dark Skies coming up this weekend at the National Museum. Highly recommended! @mayodarkskies.bsky.social

Dr Carmel Heaney and Dr Maura Fitzsimmons at the Explorations National Palliative Care Conference in Sligo promoting the MSc in Palliative and End of Life Care and the MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare available in ATU Mayo @atu-ie.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

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

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

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

Great discussions and plenty of smiles at our Mayo Rising event, which focused on creatively thinking about sustainable directions for Mayo's future. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Wishing a healthy and happy retirement to our colleagues Dr Mark Garavan and Dr Teresa Breun. Many thanks for all your very valuable contributions to our campus over many years. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Our Food for Thought event was presented by 3rd year students of our Outdoor Education & History & Geography degrees and featured guest speaker Catherine Connolly TD. It deal with peace, neutrality and the triple lock @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Our Mayo Rising event sought to create the collective leadership to address the global sustainability challenges in our local communities. It incorporated talks and a World Café as well as our annual swift welcome event. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Happy World Swift Day.

So sorry to miss this lovely annual event @atumayo.bsky.social 🙌🏻 #swifts #magic