
Become a Friend of the North Mayo Heritage Centre
The Friends of the North Mayo Heritage Centre was established in 2022 to support the work of the centre and its core mission of preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the region. Today this diverse group comprises our most loyal supporters who continue to greatly enhance the life of the centre.
Friends enjoy many benefits, including discounts and special invitations to North Mayo Heritage Centre events throughout the year. Friends have access to an unparalleled programme of events including guided exhibition talks and cultural tours with members of staff.
What our Friends mean to us...
The vital funds generated by the Friends of the North Mayo Heritage Centre provide essential support to, facilitating the production of our ambitious exhibition schedule, the presentation of unique and interactive educational programmes and the continuous upgrading of facilities.
Your support enables:
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The ongoing work of digitisation of genealogical records from North Mayo
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Provision of research services to the Mayo diaspora at home and abroad
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The delivery of an annual cultural programme of exhibitions, talks and events
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Job creation for this rural and regional community
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Educational support to local primary, post primary and third level educators
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Continual upgrading of the centre's facilities
How the Friends scheme works...
When you become a friend of the North Mayo Heritage Centre you pay an annual membership fee which entitles you to a range of benefits. There are three levels of friendship available to our local supporters, detailed below. Membership is renewed annually, in January. All Friends receive a membership card.
All Friends will receive invitations to the opening of new exhibitions, and the Annual Friends Garden Party. Additional benefits for the different levels are:
Individual Friend - €30
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One free book from our selection
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10% off organic produce or 1 free vegetable box
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10% discount on entry to the Annual Heritage Day event

Family Friend - €75
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Two free books from our selection
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10% off organic produce or 1 free vegetable box
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One free child entry to each of our major family events
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10% discount on entry to the Annual Heritage Day event
Patron - €150
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Two free books from our selection
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10% off organic produce or 1 free vegetable box
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One free entry to the garden per season, for up to 2 adults
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One free child entry to each of our major family events
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10% discount on entry to the Annual Heritage Day event
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10% discount off Family History Research
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FREE History of your Surname (unframed)
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Invitation to the annual Heritage Centre / Enniscoe dinner (@€50 pp)
Choose books from a range of more than 20 titles, including:

€30

€8

€15
There are two additional levels of Friends membership, for our overseas and corporate supporters. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an overseas or corporate Friend, please contact us at nmhcommunity@gmail.com
Become a Friend
Download and complete the Membership form and send it to us:
by email to: nmhcommunity@gmail.com, or
by post to: North Mayo Heritage Centre
Enniscoe, Castlehill
Ballina F26 FR94
We will process your application and send your membership card and pack to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support!