Saturday 22nd December 2007 at 10 am a vibrant Portuguese Mass will be held at Lusmagh Church, Banagher. Ballinasloe and Brazilian locals are organising cars to attend together. Contact  - Siobhan Byrne 087 2055 475, Meadow Cross Cultural Association (MCCA).

Saturday 22nd December 2007 from 4-7pm, the Moycarn Lodge and Marina are hosting an International get-together including free finger food and entertainment. Everyone is welcome. Contact 09096 45050 for further information.

Sunday 23rd December 2007 the Meadow Cross Cultural Association has invited the French Market to return to Ballinasloe with their increasing number of International stalls. Everyone is encouraged to bring a candle along to the Town Square at 1pm and join in with some fun Carol singing and help create some festive cheer.

Sunday 23rd December 2007 from 4-7pm the Moycarn Lodge and Marina are hosting a family fun day with Santa arriving by helicopter in aid of the local Lions Club. Everyone is welcome. Contact 09096 45050 for further information.