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The HSE is urging people to resist the temptation to stay by the fire or watch television for long periods and instead get active as we settle into the New Year.

The Galway Walking Club has scheduled the first of its walks for the new year, details of which are now available on the website at:

This festive season, the HSE is encouraging people to get active. At this time of year, with the shorter days, rain and cold, sitting by the fire watching TV often feels like the best option. However, getting more active is a great way to improve your mood and enjoy the festive cheer, with the added benefit of helping to burn off extra calories from the party season.

The safety of pedestrians walking from Main Street Castlebar down to Castle Street has been improved with the installation of a new handrail along the corner wall adjoining Parsons Shoe Shop this week.

Following the success of Westport Walks Wednesdays, all eight schools in Castlebar are collaborating to encourage pupils, parents, and teachers to travel to school in a sustainable manner. Parents, pupils, teachers and staff may walk, cycle, carpool, or take the bus or train. The launch of CWW will take place on No Emissions Day, Wednesday September 21, European Mobility Week.

A Shantalla man will undertake a 500 mile solo trek in Spain next month to raise funds for the local heart and stroke charity Croi.

Ballina lady Deirdre Ruane is organising a number of trips to Ethiopia in conjunction with third world development agency VITA.

On Thursday August 4 there will be walks and tunes on Inishbofin for Cancer Care West.

The annual Burrishoole walking festival takes place over the June bank holiday weekend, from Saturday to Monday June 4 to 6.

Mayo Sports Partnership and Mayo Walking Partnership will be promoting walking during the month of June. The month also includes National Bike Week from June 18 to 26 and as a result includes cycling events.