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The Erris FreshStart programme, based in Belmullet, is a personal, social, and vocational exploration course, which helps people who may not have had educational, employment, and social opportunities by providing a safe place to learn new skills.

Parents and people interested in holistic parenting and Steiner/Waldorf education are invited to attend a workshop on Sunday at Ard Bia at Nimmo’s beside the Spanish Arch from 10am to 4pm.

A ‘back to employment’ grant scheme for employers who take on apprentices must be included within the Redundant Apprentice Scheme to allow apprentices to complete their apprenticeships.

In conjunction with C&C Mayo League, Ballyhaunis is holding its second successive 8K Road Race at 5pm on Saturday June 27.

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A presentation of Advanced Craft Certificates, to mark the successful completion of their apprenticeship training, was made to over 120 craftspeople from throughout the Midlands region by Deputy Mary O’Rourke at a ceremony held earlier last Friday October 9 in Mullingar.

As part of National Women’s Enterprise Day, County and City Enterprise Boards are offering mentoring clinics at their daylong conference in Mullingar on November 20. Delegates will be offered confidential, one-to-one sessions with experienced business mentors for 15 minute appointments, aimed at facilitating a general discussion around the issues facing their business.

The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Éamon Ó Cuív TD recently presented advanced craft certificates to some 200 craftspersons from Mayo, Galway, and Roscommon, to mark the successful completion of their apprenticeship training with FÁS.

A proposal to restore the Christmas bonus by way of redeemable shopping vouchers has been made by Beverley Flynn TD.