The Mayo Association in the capital is one of the best supported and active county associations in the country. It celebrated its 100th birthday in 2005 and enjoys a membership of in excess of 500 Mayo people. The Association has proved to be an effective outlet for the Mayo diaspora in Dublin through networking and friendship in social, business and sporting life.
One of the highlights in our calendar is the Mayo Person of the Year and Meitheal award gala dinner. It is held each February and the night is one of the social highlights of the year.
There is also an annual business lunch and a race night every November. Added to that, there are many other events throughout the year which give Mayo people in Dublin a great opportunity to meet up with each other and network.
The Mayo Association is also involved in charitable work and much of the money it raises is donated to Mayo charities and worthy causes in the county...
The Mayo Association Dublin's objectives and purpose are written into the constitution as:
• To promote cultural, social and other functions for its members.
• To co-operate with Mayo sporting bodies in financing the training, travelling and entertainment of Mayo teams.
• To assist in the revival of Irish as a spoken language by, amongst other things, enabling children to spend holidays in the Irish speaking districts of Mayo.
• To render assistance to any member in need thereof.
• To help charitable organisations and other organisations in Mayo and in Dublin City and County.
• To co-operate with Mayo and other County Associations.
• To promote social, cultural and economic interests in County Mayo.
• To promote a positive image of the County – to engender and foster an appreciation of the County, both nationally and internationally.
• To support and subscribe to any charitable organisation and any institution, society or club which may be for the benefit of the County or its inhabitants or may be connected with any town or place within the County, to give charitable aid to any person or persons who may be in need thereof or to the spouse, children or relatives of such persons and to contribute to benefit funds for the benefit of any such persons.
• To do anything and/or undertake any activity in furtherance of any of the above objectives.
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