‘Scandal’ that most marginalised have to protest for basic rights
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
A peaceful protest took place in Castlebar this week as families of those suffering with physical and intellectual disabilities took to the streets to lobby against possible cuts in respite care services.
Read more ...Treasure hunt at the museum
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The Museum of Country Life Turlough is hosting a treasure hunt for all ages on Sunday July 18 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Join education assistants Tom Doyle and Brendan McDonnell as you test your knowledge of folklife and wildlife in the grounds of Turlough Park House.
Read more ...Check Mayo’s bathing water quality
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency is advising people in Mayo to check bathing water quality this summer using the Splash website, www.bathingwater.ie
Read more ...Grow your own food
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
GIY (Grow it Yourself) Foxford is an initiative aimed at getting people interested in growing their own food and providing them with the practical skills they need to do so successfully.
Read more ...Nominate a Carer of the Year
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Mayo’s 5,440 family carers provide 130,000 hours of care in the home each week to frail older people, people with disabilities, the terminally ill and those with special needs. To recognise the enormous contribution of these carers, The Carers of the Year Awards 2010 has been launched.
Read more ...Alternative travel to work
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
All staff in Mayo local authorities are been encouraged to leave the car at home and make alternative arrangements to travel to work on Monday July 12.
Read more ...Documentary on Mid West Radio
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
On Sunday July 11 at 9am, Midwest Radio presents the second programme in the radio documentary series Bike Lights, Weeds and Sunday Boozing.
Read more ...Cara Iorrais
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The monthly meeting of Cara Iorrais will take place in the Cara Iorrais Support House, 2 Church Street, Belmullet, on Thursday July 15 at 8pm.
Read more ...Fun Bus
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The Ray Foley Show Fun Bus will visit Westport House, Gardens and Adventure Park on Wednesday July 14.
Read more ...Mayo Organic Group
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The July meeting of the Mayo Organic Group will take place from 8pm at the Bishop O’Healy Centre, Mayo Abbey on Thursday July 15.
Read more ...Memorial walk
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Memorial walk
The seventh annual Jonathan Cuffe memorial sponsored walk will take place on Sunday August 8 at 6pm from Bangor Erris to Geesala in aid of the Erris Special Olympics Club.
New library for Swinford
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
New library for Swinford
Minister Dara Calleary has confirmed that funding has been sanctioned for the development of a new library in Swinford.
