Enjoy the best of everything at the Clayton Hotel

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The Clayton Hotel, Galway city, is located only minutes from Galway Airport and adjacent to the famous Ballybrit Racecourse, home to the world’s fourth largest racing festival. Featuring 200 luxury bedrooms, a leisure centre, and a choice of dining options, The Clayton has so much to offer visitors to Galway.

Swim and sleep your way to a fit summer

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Are you still looking for ideas about how to get fit and improve your self-image this year? Summer suddenly doesn't seem that far away — but can the same be said for that perfect beach body you promised yourself?

Fortunately, it's never too late to start doing some exercise and if you need some top tips and hints to get you going, check out this month's issue of fitnessjunkie.ie — Ireland's only on-line motivational fitness magazine, published monthly by Mayo writer Joan Geraghty.

Looking for the granny of the year!

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Nominate your granny to take part in the 2009 Granny of the Year contest in aid of Special Olympics Ireland. If she gives the best hugs, makes the tastiest cakes, or is simply the best granny in Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland wants to hear from you!

Cape Cod walk

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Would you like to join a group of walkers on a 100K walk over five days in beautiful Cape Cod, near Boston, from May 23 to May 31 to raise much needed funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice? For information, please contact the Hospice office on 094 938 8666.

Hospice info evening

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo Roscommon Hospice is holding an Information Evening in Belcarra Community Centre on Tuesday March 3 at 8pm in conjunction with the Belcarra Community Council committee.

Managing conflict with teenagers

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo Education Centre in association with the Family Centre, Castlebar, is providing teachers and parents with an opportunity to attend a seminar titled Managing Conflict with Teenagers on Tuesday February 24 at 7.30pm at Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar.

Common sense parenting

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Curam Family Support will run a six-week skill based parenting programme, for parents of children aged six to 16, beginning on Wednesday February 25 from 10am to 12pm.

Cheese and tomato macaroni with ham

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

This is a great option for anyone who loves macaroni cheese without all of the hassle of making a béchamel sauce. The addition of the cherry tomatoes and ham make it more of a meal that all of the family should enjoy.

Roasted field mushrooms with blue cheese and spinach

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Large flat mushrooms are essential for this dish. Try to select slightly deeper mushrooms with curled up edges so that they have plenty of space for the filling.

Apple and Jameson tart

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Ingredients:
250g shortcrust pastry; 50g ground almonds; four large Bramley apples, peeled and diced; two tablespoons of sugar; 250ml cream; three egg yolks; 50g caster sugar; and a dash of whiskey.

Family fun in Majorca

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

With Castle Travel offering direct flights from Ireland West Knock Airport, you can enjoy the sunshine of the Balearic island Majorca. This flight operates from June 23 to September 1. The island of Majorca off the east coast of Spain is the largest in the Balearic Island group, which collectively form one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, and certainly in the Mediterranean.

Visit European capitals of culture

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

If you want to make this a year of cultural enlightenment, then why not visit the European capitals of culture 2009: Linz in Austria and Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. If you want to make this a year of cultural enlightenment, then why not visit the European capitals of culture 2009: Linz in Austria and Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.

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