Castlebar Trialogue meeting

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Trialogue is an open forum for discussion on mental health issues. Users of mental health services, carers, health care professionals, their friends and everyone in the community are welcome. A Trialogue group is a neutral space where communities can gather to develop their understanding of mental health issues, the challenges of maintaining mental health and to transform thinking on developing better services and healthy communities.

Training for Erris community Groups

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Public speaking and presentation skills training for members of community groups will take place over two days in the Údarás training room, Belmullet, on Thursay, November 20, and the following Thursday also, November 27, from 2 to 5pm. Places are limited to 10 people and priority will be given to groups that focus on social Inclusion.

Mayo volunteer outreach

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Mayo Volunteer Centre is holding an outreach clinic in Áras Inis Gluaire today (Friday) from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Forensics and criminology in Turlough

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Forensics and criminology expert Teresa Clyne, LLB CrimPsych, is to give an overview of criminology and criminal psychology at a talk in the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, on Sunday November 16, at 3pm.

Slimathon in aid of AIRC

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

David Bailey of Castlebar is undertaking a sponsored slimathon in aid of AIRC - Supporting Children with Disabilities.

It is Ice Ball time again

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

The Ice Ball, in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice, takes place in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, on Saturday, December 6. Doors open at 7pm with champagne and mulled wine reception. Music on the night will be by Concord, followed by a Christmas disco with music to suit all ages. Contact (094) 9388666 or log on to www.iregister.ie/iceball for tickets or more information.

Parke Musical Society

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Parke Musical Society is searching for two males for the casting of Mr Warbucks and Rooster for its production of Annie, which will hit the stage on January 16 and 17 next.

Males aged 17 to 30 are welcome to audition for the part. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 6.30pm. For all details and contact information see the society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/parkemusicalsociety.

Lisa gets election green light

Tue, Nov 04, 2014

Fianna Fáil members in Castlebar say they are confident the party can win back a Dáil seat in the county town.

Protesters hope to turn off the tap on Irish Water

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

Two major anti Irish Water protests are scheduled to take place in both Castlebar and Ballina tomorrow afternoon as part of the national day of protest. The marches are follow ups to the major demonstration which took place in Dublin three weeks ago. In Castlebar the march, which is being organised by the Mayo Says No group, will see protesters meet at Market Square in the town, before marching around the county town. The Ballina protest march will meet at the Diamond’s Car Park on Bury Street at 1.30pm and will leave the car park at 2pm processing through the heart of the town.

The Ballina protest march is being organised by the newly established National Citizens Movement Mayo branch. Jamie Rooney from the NCM Mayo branch spoke to the Mayo Advertiser ahead of Saturday’s protest march.

Two Mayo pubs take top honours at national Bar of the Year awards

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

It was cheers all round for two Mayo pubs at the Bar of the Year awards on Tuesday night in Dublin.

Mayo gardai honoured for their bravery

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

Two Mayo gardai and a reserve garda were presented with National Bravery Awards at Farmleigh House in Dublin by Ceann Comhairle, Séan Barrett recently. Garda Mark Irwin was awarded with two bronze medals and a certificate of bravery and Garda John Boyle and reserve Garda Stephen Corrigan were both honoured with a bronze medal and a certificate of bravery at the ceremony.