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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.
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
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
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
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
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