Rith 2010 coming to Mayo
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Rith 2010, a relay run around Ireland to promote the Irish language, will be coming to county Mayo, on Tuesday March 16 2010. The Rith 2010 runners will travel through 100 kilometres in Mayo from Claremorris, Knock, Kiltimagh, Bohola, Bellavary, Turlough, and Castlebar, finishing up in Westport.
Read more ...Galway Bay Hotel to host a bridal couture evening like no other
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
The Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding co-ordination team invite you to join them on Thursday January 28 at 7pm for an extremely exciting wedding fashion event. The Galway Bay Hotel in association with Brown Thomas and Eileen Boulger Couture Bridal will be showcasing the most beautiful designs that will guarantee you lots of fabulous ideas for your day.
Read more ...Keeping and maintaining a healthy home
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
“Cleanliness is next to godliness,” John Wesley declared back in the 18th century. That advice must have been taken to heart given the number of traditional tips on the subject. If a traditional remedy will work and it’s less severe on the environment, then we should try a traditional remedy first.
Read more ...HSE advice during adverse weather
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
As a result of the current adverse weather conditions, HSE services including emergency departments, ambulance service, primary care centres, and GP services are experiencing an upsurge in the number of people presenting with sprains, fractures, and cuts as a result of slips and falls on icy roads and footpaths.
Read more ...Search for innovative recipes
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Calling all amateur chefs! Silver Hill Foods, Ireland’s premium duck producer is searching for the nation’s top duck recipe.
Read more ...Roast ribeye of beef
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Ask your butcher for a ribeye of beef, which is an excellent cut for roasting and perfect when you’ve got to feed a crowd. Always allow a joint to come back up to temperature before roasting to achieve the best flavour.
Read more ...HSE advice to the public during adverse weather
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Despite a thaw in some parts of the country today, risks to the public from slips and falls on icy footpaths are likely to continue in the days ahead, the HSE said today. The elderly and vulnerable remain at risk of isolation in many parts of the country and the HSE today reminded people to drop in on elderly neighbours to ensure that they had adequate food, heating and prescription medicines. The public should remember that elderly people are particularly prone to hypothermia and pneumonia and while temperatures are due to rise slightly in the days ahead, health and safety risks, particularly to the elderly and vulnerable, are likely to remain for the foreseeable future.
Read more ...How to protect yourself during cold snap
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
· Wear well-fitted shoes with non-slip soles if you have to go out but try to limit walking during the current cold weather. Boots with rubber soles and solid ankle support that are preferably waterproof are essential to preventing slips and falls on the ice.
Read more ...New Year, new you
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Make your resolutions last at the Kingfisher Club
January is seen as a time for new beginnings, as everyone reflects on an enjoyable, excessive, festive season! To help you achieve your goals the Kingfisher Clubs are holding open days to welcome all new members on Thursday January 21 — it will only take a few minutes and it could make a life changing experience for you.
MGH urges people to take care in the ice
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Mayo General Hospital was very busy over the Christmas period, with an increased number of people presenting with injuries resulting from slips and falls due to the severe weather conditions, many of which were serious and required surgery.
Read more ...Free pre-school in Mayo
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Mayo County Childcare Committee is delighted to be in a position to confirm that the Free Pre-School Year Scheme in Early Childhood Care and Education starts in January 2010. The scheme is being introduced by the office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs with the local work being done by the Mayo County Childcare Committee.
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