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.

Read the full proposal

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