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The Mayo Coeliac Support Group meeting will be held on Monday October 10 at 8pm in Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar.

What do food intolerances, allergies, IBS, cancer, asthma, hayfever, coeliac disease, behavioural issues, and countless other increasingly common conditions all have in common? They are all symptoms of immune system dysfunction. Not many people realise this but approximately 70 per cent of our immune system resides in the gut, which is why probiotics — ‘good’ bacteria — has become such a buzzword in recent times, and need to be replaced after taking a course of antibiotics. Many people develop food intolerances or are even diagnosed with coeliac disease after suffering from viruses or similar immune dysfunction. This is because the good flora in the gut, which is so important for healthy digestion, has often been affected by the illness or even the medication for treating it.

Jack Jordan’s in association with the Coeliac Society of Ireland has announced the official launch of gluten free fish and chips to its already established menu. The launch will take place on Saturday July 2 from 12 midday to 8pm at Unit 3, Doughiska, Galway. A range of gluten free options including fresh cod, sausages, onion rings, curry sauce, and homemade cut chips will be served from 12 noon to 8pm on the day alongside their usual menu.

The western branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland is inviting coeliacs, their families and friends to attend an Easter themed cookery demonstration on Monday April 4 at the Westwood Hotel, Newcastle. Registration is at 7pm.

Mayo Coeliac Support Group will host their Christmas get-together and final meeting for 2008 in the Creel Restaurant, The Quay, Westport on Saturday November 29 at 3pm. The four course lunch will consist of delicious home-cooked gluten-free food.