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.
Read more ...Community to line-out for Ballyhaunis RFC
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A team of local volunteers, club members and Ulster Bank employees will take over Ballyhaunis RFC this Saturday, June 16 as part of Ulster Bank Rugby Force – an initiative set up to encourage local communities to help improve their rugby club facilities. Ballyhaunis RFC was recently announced as winner of the ultimate rugby club support package worth €5,000.
Read more ...Olympic-size swimming pool proposal for Castlebar
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
An Olympic size 50-metre swimming pool – rather than the proposed 25-metre swimming pool – should be incorporated into the new €12.5 million Sports Academy planned at Lough Lannagh, which would in turn guarantee national success and make Castlebar the tourist centre of the west.
Read more ...Belmullet Tidy Towns seeking national small town award
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
With 289 points in 2011, Belmullet is now the Tidiest Small Town (Category C) in not only Mayo, but also in Connacht, needing another 21 points to win the competition nationally.
Read more ...Public consultation on Strategy for Children and Young People welcomed
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony, has welcomed the new public consultation on the Government’s forthcoming Children & Young People’s Strategy, which was launched this week by Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD.
Read more ...New Coillte office opened in Castlebar
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A new Coillte office was opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD on Monday last at Cedar House, Moneen Road, Castlebar.
Read more ...Mayor welcomes grant to extend greenway
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The mayor of Castlebar, Cllr Eugene McCormack has welcomed the announcement of a further grant of €725,000 for the extension of the Greenway from Castlebar to Turlough.
Read more ...Dawn to Dusk 32 County Motorcycle Challenge
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Oesophageal cancer survivor, Gerard McCarthy from Lisselton, Co Kerry is to undertake a “Dawn to Dusk 32 County Motorcycle Challenge” in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation on June 21 next, passing through Charlestown, Co Mayo along his journey.
Read more ...Mayo duo due before Special Criminal Court
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Two Mayo men who were charged with membership of the IRA and possession of explosives are due before the Special Criminal Court again this morning Friday June 15.
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