Family Cycle
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Western Lakes Cycling Club’s family fun cycle is happening on Sunday, June 17. Sign on at Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Rd, Ballinrobe at 11am, leaving the Cornmarket at 12pm. This is a 30km (18mile) round trip. Light refreshments in grounds of Ashford Castle where the family can relax in the beautiful surrounds and more refreshments upon return to the Cornmarket. All you need is your bicycle in good working order and your helmet, all children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Read more ...Carers Week events organised in Mayo
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The sixth National Carers Week will celebrate and recognise the contribution of Ireland’s family carers with over 150 events throughout Ireland, from June 18 to June 24.
Read more ...Westport makes long list for best places to live
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Westport, Mayo has made it on to the long-list in The Irish Times competition The Best Place to Live in Ireland. It will join 24 other places in the race to become Ireland’s nicest neck-of-the-woods.
Read more ...Mayo libraries support World Refugee Day
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
No one chooses to be a refugee. This World Refugee Day, borrow a refugee book from your local library and show you care!
Read more ...Bike Week comes to Mayo
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Bike Week 2012 takes place between June 16 and 24. Westport Town Council in association with An Taisce, Iompar Mhaigh Eo and Mayo County Council’s Road Safety Officer have organised a number of events in Westport during Bike Week.
Read more ...Memorial fishing competition this Sunday
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A fishing competition in remembrance of the late Kenneth Sweeney will take place on Lough Mask on Sunday, June 17 from 11am to 6pm. This family day out is open to all and there will be a barbecue and refreshments served. All donations appreciated to the Family Centre Castlebar, for the Mayo Suicide Liaison Project. Prize giving will take place in Flynn’s Bar with music and food from 9pm.
Read more ...Pieta House meeting to get Mayo outreach programme running
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A public meeting took place last Wednesday in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar where a discussion took place to get a Pieta House West outreach service for Mayo up and running. John Freeman the CEO and founder of Pieta House as the speaker on the night where he spoke about the plans. If you would like to get involved contact Emma Brady on (087) 9332612 or e-mail [email protected].
Read more ...Medjugorje Pilgrimage
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje for one week from August 26 is being arranged. The pilgrimage will be departing from Dublin and a deposit of €100 secures a place. The spiritual director will be Fr Charlie McDonnell. For more information contact Detta Molloy on 086 8197111 or [email protected]
Read more ...Bluebird Care Announces Mayo and Sligo Carer of the Year at Age Action Tea Party
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Active Retirement members from across counties Mayo and Sligo were treated to High Tea sponsored by Bluebird Care recently, as part of the nation-wide Age Action Tea Party season.
Read more ...Cancer Support Services
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Ballina Family Resource Centre is currently providing a facility for Mayo Cancer Support Association Outreach Services to run a support service in Ballina. This is available every Tuesday morning in Ballina FRC. This facility can be used by cancer patients and members of their family who have been affected by cancer. Why not drop in for a cup of tea in a confidential and relaxed environment and see what support services are available for you or your family members. This is a free, professional service in a specially designed suite within the centre, away from the hustle and bustle of the main facility. To make an appointment please contact Ballina Family Resource Centre at 096-75573 or Rock Rose House Castlebar at 094 - 9038407.
Read more ...Irish Wheelchair Association church gate collections
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The Irish Wheelchair Association, Mayo will be holding its annual church gate collections on June 17 in Newport, July 7 and 8 in Belmullet, September 15 and 16 in Westport, October 6 and 7 in Mulranny and Achill. Collections for the rest of the county will take place over the weekend of June 23 and 24.
Read more ...Do you know someone to nominate for People of the Year?
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The organisers of the National People of the Year Competition have put out the call to find out who will be the 2012 winner. If you know someone who has done something extraordinary, who has made a real difference, who has gone above and beyond the call of duty and whom you feel deserves a People of the Year Award, then nominate them now. In addition, there are also specific categories for Young Person of the Year, International Person of the Year, Sports Person of the Year and Community Group of the Year. The closing date for entries is June 29 and nominations can be made at www.peopleoftheyear.com or by writing to us at People of the Year Awards office, Rehab, Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4.
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