South West Mayo Development Company CLG

03/09/2026

West X West is a two-day Tech, Venture & Cultural Festival taking place in Castlebar on 15 & 16 October 2026.

Bringing together ambitious Irish founders, global investors, enterprise leaders and innovators, West X West is all about connecting people, ideas and opportunities.

✨ 46 speakers
💬 9 panels
🎶 18 live performances — including music, comedy & spoken word
🤝 Two days of networking, investment, technology and business growth

Whether you're building a business, investing in ideas, working in technology, supporting innovation or simply interested in what's next, West X West is an opportunity to connect and be part of something happening here in the West.

📍 The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Mayo
📅 15–16 October 2026

Full line up and tickets available at 🔗 https://westxwest.ie/

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02/09/2026

If you're an employer looking to make your workplace more inclusive, this is a session worth attending.

📅 Wednesday 23rd September
📍 Location: Castlebar Family Resource Centre
🕒 Time: 10am - 3pm

Light lunch provided.

For more information or to book a place, contact Contact Deirdre on 086 203 6881 or [email protected].

31/08/2026

🌱 Circular Living in Action 🌱

‘Circular Living in Action’, in conjunction with The Rediscovery Centre takes place at Mayo Abbey Training Centre on Thursday 10th September.

📣 The event is free, but pre-booking is essential!

What’s in store?

☕ Welcome and Refreshments

🤝 Craft Workshop
Watch a live basket-making demonstration by “Ould Crafty” Tom Delaney.

♻ Food Waste & Preservation
Look at ways of reducing kitchen and food waste. Get practical tips on food preservation. Watch live demos including how to pickle excess fruit and vegetables.

🥕 Interactive Garden Tour
Pick up lots of practical tips on how your kitchen and other waste can benefit your garden. See engaging live demonstrations covering a range of circular practices from seed harvesting to soil enhancers.

🥗 Followed by a Garden-to-Table Lunch
Enjoy a light lunch made with fresh ingredients from our garden.

☎️ Call 094 9365987 to book your place.

St Colman's Training Centre

28/08/2026

📰 Our August edition of In The Loop is out now!

Catch up on the latest news and updates 📖

Read the full newsletter on our website:
https://southmayo.com/newsletter-in-the-loop-august-2/

The latest news and events in South West Mayo with the Nov edition of "In the Loop", the newsletter from South West Mayo Development Company.

26/08/2026

What a fantastic day visiting our Social Farms in Newport and Partry.

We had the opportunity to welcome Kiera Keogh TD and showcase the fantastic work carried out by our Social Farmers, along with the wide range of activities, experiences and opportunities available to participants.

It was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the positive impact of Social Farming and celebrate the incredible work happening within our communities.

Pictured are Keira Keogh TD, Grainne Moran ( Social Farmer), Barbara McNally (Social Farmer), representatives from Western Care, South West Mayo Development Company, Social Farming Ireland, and Western Care Social Farming participants.

Keira Keogh TD
Social Farming Ireland
Western Care Association

25/08/2026

The Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force invites applications for 2026 Rehab Bursary.

There are 3 separate bursary strands aimed at supporting people in recovery from drugs & alcohol who reside in the Western Region (Galway, Mayo & Roscommon).

Deadline for applications is 2nd September 2026.

More information is available at https://www.wrdatf.ie/rehabilitation-pathways-rehab-bursaries.php

Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force

21/08/2026

A few weeks to go! ✨

What does it really take to create a workplace where neurodivergent talent can thrive?

Join our Ready to Work team on 23rd September for our Neurodivergence in the Workplace Workshop, delivered by Steven Murray of Aspire Ireland.

This practical session is for employers, managers and HR professionals who want to better understand neurodivergence and discover simple, meaningful ways to create more inclusive workplaces.

✨ Practical workplace accommodations
✨ Understanding the strengths of ADHD, AuDHD and Autism
✨ Building inclusive workplaces that benefit everyone
✨ Strategies that can help unlock exceptional talent

📅 23rd September
📍 Location: To be confirmed
🕒 Time: To be confirmed

If you're an employer looking to make your workplace more inclusive, this is a session worth attending.

Contact Deirdre on 086 203 6881 or [email protected] to reserve your place.

19/08/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of travelling to Inishturk and Clare Island to carry out SICAP project work across the Mayo Islands.

While the weather was a little foggy, it certainly didn’t dampen the experience! We made the most of our visit, meeting with island communities and enjoying their wonderful hospitality.



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17/08/2026

SICAP is all about helping people and communities overcome barriers, feel more connected and access the support and opportunities they need. 🤝 Through local partnerships with community groups, organisations and public services, SICAP provides practical, tailored support that responds to what each community really needs.

For more information about SICAP supports at South West Mayo Development Company please see our website 🔗 https://southmayo.com/sicap-social-inclusion-community-activation-programme/



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14/08/2026

🎉 Following another successful Empowered Entrepreneurship programme, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our participants, guest speakers and to the fantastic trainers at for their support and expertise throughout the journey.

We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting Expressions of Interest for our 2027 Empowered Entrepreneurship Programme, supporting people with disabilities to explore self-employment and business opportunities.

Find out more and register your interest here: https://southmayo.com/readytowork/ -enterprise-entrepreneurship-for-disabled-people