Truffles and Bubbles at Lisloughrey Lodge

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Following on from the hugely successful Pink Afternoon in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute held in Lisloughrey Lodge, Mairead Geehan, events manager at the lodge, is producing a Truffles and Bubbles evening to give additional support to this great charity. This event forms part of a co-ordinated effort by Mairead to raise €10,000 for breast cancer research in the Galway and Mayo region.

Mayo Women’s Support charity ball

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

C&C Cellular will host a charity ball on August 22 in Breaffy House Hotel to raise money for Mayo Women’s Support Services and Mayo Cancer.

New destination brand unveiled for Castlebar

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

The backers of an ambitious bid to market Castlebar as a vibrant destination for shopping, culture, leisure, and entertainment have just unveiled the brand identity for the project.

AIB funding assists Riding for the Disabled group

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

The Castlebar branch of Riding for the Disabled Ireland has purchased new riding equipment for the children and a storage cabin, thanks to funding from AIB Castlebar. The funding, awarded under AIB’s Better Ireland Programme, is being used to enhance the children’s riding experiences at several stables across Mayo.

The Castlebar branch of this group has been in operation for nearly 15 years, providing riding lessons to children with special needs as well as teaching them to be confident around animals. Until now the group has had to borrow tack and other riding equipment, so thanks to the AIB Better Ireland Programme they have now been able to purchase their own equipment. Pony riding is hugely beneficial to the children, allowing them to build their confidence, balance and co-ordination.

Mulranny/Newport off-road cycling and walking route funding announced

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

The Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary TD, has announced that the Department of Transport has made available a funding package totalling €1.6m to Mayo County Council to develop a 17.5km off-road cycle and walking route between Newport and Mulranny.

Shaws celebrates first year in Ballina

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Shaws Department Stores will mark its first year of trading in Ballina at its store on Tone Street with an array of celebrations. From Monday 24 to Saturday August 29, enjoy the festivities including a family fun day out with face painting, balloons, giveaways, and plenty of surprises.

Mayo donations to Trócaire save lives in the poorest countries

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Mayo people donated €455,814 to Trócaire’s work over the past year, the charity’s latest accounts have shown. During Lent last year people from the diocese of Killala gave €104,710, while Tuam diocese donated €424,695, both of which include parts of Mayo.

Justin Kilcullen, director of Trócaire, said that money from Mayo has saved lives in poor, isolated, communities overseas. He thanked everyone from the county.

Launch of new children’s menu at Mayo General Hospital

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Continuing the theme of Dump the Junk Thursdays, Mayo General Hospital has introduced a new menu. It’s bright and colourful, and jam packed with meal ideas.

Irish language services — customer survey

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Mayo County Council is currently looking for your views on the range of Irish language services provided in the county now, and in the future. It is asking the public to complete a survey regarding the Irish language services provided by the council. The survey only take five minutes to complete. Full details can be had by contacting Oonagh Kelleher, Oifigeach Forbartha na Gaeilge, Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo, telephone 094 904 7541/087 697 2922, e-mail [email protected]

Mayo woman scoops first prize at Mad Hatters day for second year in a row

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

It was hats off on the final day at the Galway Races on Sunday August 2 as the festival closed with the ever popular Ireland West Airport Knock sponsored Mad Hatters competition. The bad weather wasn’t much of a hindrance as Ballybrit was awash with creativity and fashion as adults and children alike flocked to the course in huge numbers with their most creative, outrageous, and surreal headgear.

Half of Mayo people are overweight

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

According to research carried out by Hibernian Aviva Health, 51 per cent of people in Mayo are found to be overweight or dangerously overweight. The research also reveals that 48 per cent of people on a nationwide basis are overweight and almost a quarter of all adults do no physical exercise. According to the research findings, there is a clear gender bias to these results with 61 per cent of males versus 39 per cent of females reportedly being overweight.