Local online Fair Trade retailer
Fri, May 29, 2009
Harvest Moon Global.com is a Castlebar based online retailer selling alternative clothing, jewellery, books, etc, which was established at the end of last year.
Read more ...Gap years and Internet dating for over fifty fives
Fri, May 29, 2009
A new website www.EveryMonday.ie a (dynamic new website for the over-55s) has conducted extensive research on the attitudes and opinions of the over-55s in Ireland, and with some 22 per cent of the population in the West over 55 years old, they are a force to be reckoned with!
Read more ...CHEFS OF MAYO
Fri, May 22, 2009
Recipes from local chefs, encouraging the use of local produce.
Read more ...My weekly diary
Fri, May 22, 2009
Two weeks almost over and I’d say we’ve just about completed every class there is on offer. From circuits to spinning, aerobics to aqua aerobics the staff at Castle Leisure Club are fairly putting us through our paces and every ache and pain I feel in my weary body today is testament to the hard work and dedication they have shown us.
Read more ...The Mayo meal in a box
Fri, May 22, 2009
The Volvo Ocean Race is the hot topic of the moment with huge crowds expected to attend the Galway stopover. Quick thinking Mayo artisan food producers are making sure they are part of the action with the innovative Taste of Mayo Box. It’s a tasting meal in a box, a delicious meal for one, divided into four sections: meat, smoked fish, cheese, and dessert. Costing just €7 for all the best Mayo has to offer, it will be for sale at the Taste of Mayo stall at the Galway Docks.
Read more ...What is homeopathy?
Fri, May 22, 2009
Connie Menezes, a registered homeopath will this week explain to Mayo Advertiser readers how homeopathic medicine works.
Read more ...Create an ice-cream flavour for Ben & Jerry's
Fri, May 22, 2009
Ben & Jerry’s invites Mayo ice cream lovers to put Mayo on the Global favour map. Whether it’s Ballinana or Maple Mayo Marble Swirl locals are invited to concoct their very own crazy flavour for Ben & Jerry’s ‘Do the World a Flavour’ global campaign on www.benjerry.ie.
Read more ...Mental Health seminar
Fri, May 22, 2009
The HSE West Health Promotion Service, in association with Westport Family and Community Resource Centre and the Westport Men’s Group, is organising a seminar called Managing your Mental Health on Monday May 25 at 7.30pm in the Wyatt Hotel in Westport.
Read more ...Relax, unwind and treat yourself
Fri, May 15, 2009
The Kingfisher Spa is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the Breaffy House Resort, and offers an exceptional treatment experience for all that grace its doors. Whether you are looking for a relaxing massage, a sumptuous body treatment, a results driven facial or a manicure; the spa has something for everyone.
Read more ...Black tea is good for your heart
Fri, May 15, 2009
New research has revealed that drinking just one cup of regular black tea per day may help to protect against cardiovascular disease, thereby keeping the heart healthy. This is the first study to show that drinking black tea, depending on the dose, reduces both blood pressure and arterial stiffness, helping to maintain a person’s cardiovascular health. The research was conducted at the University of L’Aquila in Italy and supported by the Lipton Institute of Tea.
Read more ...Get your heart racing for Croí
Fri, May 15, 2009
Details have just been announced that the biggest cycling event in the west of Ireland will take place Sunday, May 24.
Read more ...Cancer Prevention Week
Fri, May 15, 2009
Ahead of Cancer Prevention Week (May 11 to May 17), Lisa Cooney from the World Cancer Research Fund is letting people in the local area know they can make a real difference to their cancer risk by making relatively simple changes to their diet.
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