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Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Deputy Michelle Mulherin, has said that the Government’s new Action Plan on Bullying will help to tackle the scourge of bullying in schools across Mayo. Five hundred thousand euro has been ring-fenced to support the implementation of the plan this year, which will include a campaign on cyber bullying and the development of national anti-bullying procedures for all schools.

The popularity of the internet and social media sites has meant bullies are finding new ways to emotionally and physically distress other children, making it harder for parents to spot it. Cyber-bullying is a form of bullying utilising the internet and mobile phones.

Local awareness group Teen Aware is planning a bigger and busier 2013, with a major music, entertainment, and awareness event being organised for Good Friday March 29 at Kilbeggan Racecourse.

The tragic death of 13-year-old Erin Gallagher, from Ballybofey, Co Donegal, which was due to cyber-bullying has thrown the spotlight on how widespread this form of bullying is, and has sparked a very important debate on how such horrific abuse can be stamped out.

Schools need to look at increasing their security, a local public representative has stated this week following reports by concerned parents to him of persistent bullying and harassment on school grounds.

After celebrating successfully its 25th anniversary at the end of May, Athlone Toastmasters will be back for another year of fun and entertainment on Tuesday September 11 in the Prince of Wales Hotel, at 8.15pm.

Courage

Strengthen your confidence and self-esteem with this free five-day course facilitated by Anne Conlon of Conlon Training. It will start on Monday July 2 in Ballina and take place on Monday and Tuesday for two weeks, and Monday of the third week.

Athlone Toastmasters celebrated its 25th anniversary in the Prince of Wales Hotel recently.

Clinical psychologist, author, and broadcaster David Coleman is coming to the Broadhaven Hotel on Friday June 1 at 8pm to give a public talk for parents on the subject of recognising and responding to the emotional signs of bullying in children. All are welcome.