Men’s health to the fore at Ballina meeting
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
More than 100 men attended the recent men’s health evening in Ballina, which was organised by the Ballina Family Resource Centre, the HSE and Ballina Lions Club.
Read more ...Mobile hearing clinic to visit Ballina
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
A mobile hearing clinic will be available at Lidl, Bury Street, Ballina, today (Friday), providing hearing screenings free of charge.
Read more ...Nurse-led continence clinics in Mayo
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
The HSE’s Public Health Nursing Service in Mayo has announced the development of a nurse-led continence care clinic for men, the first of its kind for men in the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Heart and stroke charity seeks walkers for Camino Trek
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Local heart and stroke charity Croí has announced details of its upcoming Camino trek in northern Spain.
Read more ...Tasty treats
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Some appetising delicacies from Flora, who are unveiling a fresh new look for their popular Flora Buttery brand.
Read more ...Evening in Castlebar for men with cancer
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
An information evening for men living with cancer will take place at the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar from 7.45pm to 10.30pm on November 24.
Speakers on the night will discuss topics such as life after chemotherapy; the benefits of stress management; the psychological impact of cancer diagnosis and more.
Read more ...Falls prevention information sessions to be held in Mayo
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
The HSE chartered physiotherapists from Mayo PCCC will be holding several information sessions in relation to the prevention of falls in the coming weeks. The aim of these sessions is to provide advice and education on the reason why people fall, the consequences of those falls, and what can be done to lower the risk of falling.
Read more ...Achill group wins Heartsafe Award
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
One of the most remote areas in the country has demonstrated its fight for survival by achieving a lifesaving award from the Irish Heart Foundation. A man’s life has already been saved since the community started the initiative which involves training local people to respond to cardiac emergencies in the area. The achievements of the Muintir á Chorrain Currane Belfarsad Community Defibrillator Group in Achill will be celebrated after they received the prestigious Irish Heart Foundation Heartsafe award.
Read more ...Glamour in Galway
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Attention fashionistas — Glamour in Galway, the all day beauty, fashion, pampering and styling event, will take place in Galway on Sunday November 20 at the Salthill Hotel.
Read more ...Alzheimer Society launches ribbon campaign
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Share a treasured memory of someone special in your life, this is the message from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland as it launches its annual Christmas Memory Ribbon Campaign.
Read more ...Why wait for January to get in shape?
Fri, Nov 11, 2011
Let’s be honest, the reason most of us wait for the month of January to even think about losing weight is a mixture of procrastination, denial, and the desire to have a good time in the run up to Christmas. What if you could enjoy the festive period without making any major sacrifices but at the same time start to lose weight?
Read more ...Calm your nerves with salt therapy
Fri, Nov 11, 2011
If you want to revitalise yourself and calm your nerves, visit Mayo’s first salt therapy spa at Diamond’s Car Park, Ballina.
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