About THENCF
THENCF is a cultural cooperative based in Ballina, County Mayo. Our legal form is "THENCF COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" r/n 767209.
We are organised according to the ICA cooperative principles
Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
We are also a member of the European Network of Cultural Centres.
Location
THENCF community art space is located at 5 Pearse Street, Upstairs, Old Albany Store, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 F9T7
The space comprises two large rooms, two small rooms and a terrace.
Goals
- Community and social meet-ups for local artists.
- Public and private spaces for artists.
- Reduce youth migration from area through better social facilities.
- Increase participation in the arts.
- Develop local artists.
- To regenerate the town by reusing vacant spaces.
- To create a vibrant, authentic, modern nightlife in the area.
- Improve prestige of area abroad.
Volunteers
- Paul Barrett (production)
- Colm Cahill (treasurer)
- Seosamh Cahill (secretary)
- Sharon Ní Chuilibín
- Joe Clarke
- Finola Cahill
- Conor Hickey (joint-chairperson)
- Bernie Colhoun (committee member)
- Carmel McMahon
- Peter 'Sid' Murphy (joint-chairperson, director)
- Serena Tarascio (media and communications)
- Noel Feeney (director)
- And many more... join up here!
Advisors
- Paul Cunningham, Ballina Arts Director
- Anne-Marie Flynn, Mayo North Tourism
- Susan Heffernan, Mary Robinson Centre
- Peter Dooley, Cahill Trautt Accountants