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Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan should ensure written restrictions are in place ensuring priests who are “out of ministry” due to child abuse allegations do not appear in public dressed in priestly attire, a report into safeguarding practices for children in the Galway diocese recommends.

It is not right that children fail to outlive their childhood. Their young legs should in an ideal world, enable them to run free, to find wonderment in the environment that is their playground, to leap with their imaginations into the recesses of their young minds, as yet untainted by the cynicism of adult life. And this imagination and carefreeness should come with the love and care of those who are charged with shaping the environment in which they grow.

It is not right that children fail to outlive their childhood. Their young legs should in an ideal world, enable them to run free, to find wonderment in the environment that is their playground, to leap with their imaginations into the recesses of their young minds, as yet untainted by the cynicism of adult life. And this imagination and carefreeness should come with the love and care of those who are charged with shaping the environment in which they grow.

The rescheduled date for the Connacht Baby Show is Sunday March 3 in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar. An event for new and expectant parents, The Connacht Baby Show is teaming up with some great local businesses and services, so you can find out about the latest baby products and services available in your local area. The fair takes place from 12 noon to 5pm with free admission and all are welcome.

The Growing up in Ireland study shows healthy eating and Incredible Edibles initiative more important now than ever, says Agri Aware.

A scientific report published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) highlights key recommendations to improve the nation’s baby feeding patterns and nutrition. Scientific Recommendations for a National Infant Feeding Policy in Ireland highlights a number of key concerns with current infant feeding trends and outlines specific actions and advice to improve the nutritional diet of mums-to-be and infants from birth to one year. The report is based on research into infant feeding practices in Ireland and the latest international scientific opinion. It states that emerging evidence worldwide shows good nutrition during pregnancy and throughout an infant’s first year, can have a significant positive impact on health throughout a person’s life.

Totally Toys, the wonderful toy store located at the N5 roundabout, Castlebar, has announced the opening of its Christmas shop at its premises in Moneen, Castlebar. The widely known store has everything for the festive season including Christmas trees, Christmas lighting, decorations, outdoor lighting, Christmas nativity scenes, Christmas village scenes, animated Christmas characters, candles, and many more seasonal delights. The Christmas store at Totally Toys has become a greatly anticipated destination for all the family at Christmas. Children can enjoy the in-store animated Christmas scenes and fabulous Christmas grotto.

The six week common sense parenting programme will begin on Wednesday November 7 in the Neighbourhood Youth Project, James Street, Westport, from 10am to 12pm. The programme is for parents of school aged children aged 6 to 16.

With three weeks remaining before Irish citizens vote on an amendment to the constitution, information on the proposed changes arrived in most letter boxes this week.

Are you a train spotter? Have you an interest in railways, particularly of the model variety?