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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.
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
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
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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
October 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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
October 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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
October 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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
October 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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
October 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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
October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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
September 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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
September 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
September 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
September 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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
September 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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
September 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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
September 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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
September 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM