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More than 250 people from Community and Voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards ceremony last Thursday in the Claregalway Hotel. The Awards, previously called the Mayors Awards, recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Twelve awards were up for grabs after a public call for nominations was made back in October.

Cardiovascular disease remains the single biggest killer in County Mayo, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths, according to local heart charity Croí. The good news is however, that early detection and management of risk factors can help reduce the number of deaths and increase how long people live.

The Erris community are leading the way in the fight against heart disease and stroke by working with local heart charity Croí, in partnership with HSE West Mayo Primary, Community and Continuing Care by hosting a meeting to promote heart health and raise awareness of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Croí in partnership with HSE West Mayo Primary, Community and Continuing Care, has launched the second in a series of public meetings promoting heart health under the Heart Smart Mayo Programme. This free public meeting and open forum will take place on Tuesday November 30 at 8pm in the Hotel Ballina, Dublin Road, Ballina.

Local heart charity Croí, in partnership with HSE West Mayo Primary, Community and Continuing Care has announced details of a healthy heart day in Ballinrobe on Monday April 27.

A local businessman will have his beard shaved off on Friday May 15 in the Western Strands Hotel at 9.30pm in aid of the Erris Cancer Support Group. Please support.

Cardiovascular disease remains the single biggest killer in County Mayo, accounting for almost 40 per cent of all deaths, however in a bid to save lives and to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease on families living in Mayo, Croí in partnership with HSE West Mayo Primary, Community and Continuing Care division, has launched a major drive to promote and provide heart health check-ups under the Heart Smart Mayo programme.