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ATU Mayo is part of Atlantic Technological University. We offer a range of higher education programmes designed to meet regional needs and attract students to Mayo.
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My first year History & Geography students made a great job of these St Brigid’s crosses in our Folklore class today. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Jeremy Schewe, guest speaker to students on our History & Geography & Outdoor Education programmes, detailed the use of GIS to map and develop the Ireland West Camino. The Tochair Valley Community Network has been supporting Jeremy in the roll out of this route. @oflynnatu.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Are you a primary school teacher registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland with an interest in French or German? We are offering language upskilling courses for primary teachers, fully funded by the Department of Education and Youth. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Students from our Certificate in Community Development Practice travelled to UL today. They were welcomed by Dr Sindy Joyce, Department of Sociology and Margaret O’Brien from the Limerick Traveller Network to learn about Traveller participation in Higher Education @oflynnatu.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Students from our Outdoor and Environmental Education programme recently enjoyed a few glorious days in Spain on the Costa Blanca in Spain honing their climbing skills. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The ATU Mayo Social Care team and students welcomed the stars of “I.T. and Me”, a film production by the Mayo Self Advocacy Group Western Care Association on Tuesday for the final stop on their film launch tour. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Congratulations to our Outdoor Education colleagues Stephen Hannon and Mairéad Cluskey on the publication of the seventh issue of Lasmuigh. The journal is available here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 4:53 PM

Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm.
Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026.
Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Lovely to receive my copy of ‘Childhood and the Irish’ containing my chapter on soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan. With thanks to wonderful editor @salvadorryan.bsky.social. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @wordwellbooks.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We enjoyed Christmas bingo organised by Social Care year one students & Julie-Anne of Social Care year three. Fun was had by participants of Learning Together project, a variety of ATU students and some visitors to ATU. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Dr Deirdre Garvey & Dr John Scahill were delighted to attend the HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Celebration Event and Workshop. Huge thanks to Dr Mark Kelly for organising the ESD Spotlight Series this year and for creating such a collegial and collaborative event.
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Carra Singers, directed and accompanied by Aušra Kvietkutė, brought some festive cheer to the campus with a selection of Christmas carols. Their special guest Dr Deirdre Garvey joined in with a saxophone performance. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Spent a lovely while this lunchtime making Christmas cards in @atumayo.bsky.social library. Thanks to Geraldine for facilitating lots of happy crafters.
December 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
ATU Mayo hosted Connection with Correction, a thoughtful and encouraging conference focused on the importance of the child–parent relationship, organised by Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project, with Applied Social Care students and lecturers @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Dept of Environmental Humanities & Social Sciences were delighted to be able to work with Erris Family and Community Support Centre exploring professional community development, values based work and positive social change in their community. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Next week at ATU Mayo, we have Dr David McGuinness speaking about court tombs in Ireland. All welcome. Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On Wednesday at 1pm, we look forward to welcoming Carra Singers, directed by Aušra Kvietkutė to the campus, where they will perform a selection of Christmas carols. They will also be joined by a few musical friends. All welcome to join us and enjoy some Christmas carols. @oflynnatu.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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📢 Just Transition Commission: Call for Experts
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Some happy memories from our recent afternoon presentation of certificates to students on part-time programmes at ATU Mayo. Congratulations to all these students. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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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
November 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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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
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM