Book signings in Easons
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Castlebar native Michael Murphy, author of At Five in the Afternoon, will sign copies of his book in Eason’s Castlebar on September 26 at 2pm and on the same day in Eason’s Ballina at 4pm. Murphy’s book is a superbly crafted memoir that speaks out unflinchingly about his fight against prostate cancer.
Read more ...Families for Chernobyl children sought
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Castlebar Outreach Group is desperately in need of host families interested in hosting Chernobyl children next summer for two weeks for rest and recuperation.
Read more ...Get your heart pumping
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
The friends of Croí, Ballyhaunis and District invite you to participate in an 8km sponsored walk on Sunday October 11 in aid of local heart charity Croí.
Read more ...Unislim Castlebar
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
New Unislim classes have commenced in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, which takes place from 12 noon to 2pm and at 6pm in the evening. Men and women are welcome. For more details contact Peggy on 087 204 6539.
Read more ...Courses in Charlestown
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
A course for people who are parenting alone will be held in Cosgallen CDP starting this month. This course will be held one morning per week for approximately 10 weeks. The course is free and has been funded by Mayo VEC.
Read more ...Golf Classic
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Moy Villa FC, Attymass, will hold a fundraising golf classic in Ballina Golf Club on Saturday October 10.
Read more ...World Heart Day
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
As part of World Heart Day a walk will be organised along Slí na Sláinte Ceathrú Thaidhg, starting at the Seanscoil at 3pm on Sunday September 27.
Read more ...Volunteer awards
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Ballina-based Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary TD is advising sports clubs and associations in Mayo to nominate members for the National Volunteer Awards.
Read more ...Family Centre, Castlebar
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
The Family Centre will host courses in Bringing Meaning to Our Lives, Coping with Life Changes, and What Makes People Tick from next month. For bookings or information contact the Family Centre at 094 902 5900 or visit www.thefamilycentre.com
Read more ...Cara Iorrais
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Cara Iorrais would like to thank Fr Sean Noone for the donation of €1,000 as part of the proceeds from the sale of the book Crossing the Channel.
Read more ...Courses for youth workers
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
A six-day long training course for youth leaders working with teenagers and young adults, which is facilitated by the Family Centre, Castlebar, and the Co Mayo VEC Youth Office, will take place on one Saturday per month from 10am to 3.30pm, from September 26 (cost €50). Contact 094 902 5900 [email protected] for more details.
Read more ...Suicide alertness
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
SafeTALK is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 18 to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. These specific sets of skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help save lives. SafeTALK information evening will take place on Wednesday September 30 from 7pm to 10pm sharp in Mayo General Hospital. Places are limited so book by calling 094 925 0730 or e-mail [email protected]
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