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Morgue workers are not usually thrust into the spotlight, but there are two in Mayo who are gaining national exposure in their aim to save lives with a chilling road safety message.

A centre which provides supports to sex abuse and sex assault victims in Mayo is searching for the county’s most inspirational woman as part of a fundraising effort to repair storm damage to its building.

In the battle of the Mayo sides in division 1a of the Connacht Junior League it was the Bulls from Westport who came out on top for the second time this season, when they faced Ballina in Carrowholly last Sunday. JP Walsh’s side ran out comfortable 16-3 winners over their north Mayo rivals thanks to a try from David Keane, with Seán Tobin kicking the other 11 points from three penalties and converting Keane’s try. Westport put themselves in front early on and went in leading 10-3 at the break thanks to Keane’s five pointer and two kicks from Tobin, Ballina responded with a penalty from James Coppens but it was the only score they would register on the day. The win sees Westport push six points in front of Ballina with three games left for each side before the end of the league season. The win also puts Westport just three points behind third placed Ballinasloe in the race for place in the Irish junior cup next year.

Here are four easy tips to stay fit this festive season from the Coast Club at the Connemara Coast Hotel

Ring in the New Year in style at the New Year’s Eve Banquet at the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway with family and friends this year, which entails a relaxed night out with champagne, festive delicacies and a live music jazz reception on arrival, followed by a five-course gourmet dinner, with wine.

BELL, BOOK, and Candle, Paul Deacy’s swinging-est hipster book and music emporium, was the venue recently for the launch of Songs From The Swilly Delta, the fine new album from Little John Nee and the Caledonia Highly Strung Orchestra.

Major works to improve safety measures at a dangerous stretch of road in the Salthill area are to begin in the New Year. A detailed outline of the proposed work in the Maunsells Road/Taylor’s Hill and Rosary Lane areas was given to councillors at this week’s meeting of the Galway City Council.

A centre which provides supports to sex abuse and sex assault victims in Mayo is searching for the county’s most inspirational woman as part of a fundraising effort to repair storm damage to its building.

A cruel 2014 at inter-county level for Westmeath concluded without a competitive win so new manager Tom Cribbin will be hoping to make an impact in the new year. Westmeath face three games in the Bord Na Mona O’Byrne Cup before the Allianz Football League clicks into gear.

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), Teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL, is a popular choice among graduates who want to go travelling or people wishing to change career. “There are many courses and it’s all a bit bewildering,” said Mary Grennan, director of International House Galway. “You need a course which is accepted by quality schools, such as the CELTA — it’s the most recognised ELT qualification in the world.”