Get a grip on your electricity costs

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Amid rising energy costs, land and wind is a resource that most farmers still have in plentiful supply and no more so than in the western counties of Ireland. The opportunity is there now for farmers and rural home owners to grasp control of their electricity costs.

McHale Husqvarna lawnmower centre opens at Horkan’s

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

McHale Agri, Forest and Garden have recently opened a Husqvarna lawnmower sales centre in Horkan’s Garden and Lifestyle Centre, Turlough, Castlebar. The new centre is set to complement the existing sales and service centre at Breaffy Road Business Park, Castlebar.

Urban Arks’ chicken arks

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Chicken arks are self-sustained miniature farms that produce fresh organic eggs every day. They provide the best possible environment for keeping chickens happy at home. You will have a supply of high quality fertiliser for your raised-bed vegetables. All of the products are hand-made in Ireland using native timber from managed forestry. The chicken coops are strong, durable, and maintenance free.

Open day at Pauline Cawley’s

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Following the successful launch of the award winning Selectif Pro, the industry’s first clinically proven ultrasound-based hair removal solution, at the Pauline Cawley Beauty Clinic, Castlebar, proprietor Pauline Cawley is holding an open day on Saturday April 10 where all are invited to go along and check out the salon’s fantastic offers.

Castlebar Childline answered over nine thousand calls

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

During 2009, more 9,000 calls were answered by the 25 volunteers and 11 trainees at the Childline office in Castlebar, which was only established in March of that year.

Waste management — reduce, reuse, recycle

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Reduce, reuse, recycle — we've all heard the slogan by now. Are we aware of the importance of the message that slogan carries? Are we taking it seriously and doing anything about it? As there is not much room in the current landfills, we have to be very strict in what we can comfortably allow into them. In a way, it might be considered a good thing, as it should make people alert and more concerned about waste, making them think of it from an environmental point of view. But does it?

Free gospel concert in Castlebar

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

The free Christ the Solution Conference will take place in Castlebar from April 8 to 11 and all are invited to attend the inter-denominational church and multi-cultural congregation in celebrating Christ.

McHale’s - the water sport experts

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Easter is almost here, the clocks are going forward and there is a welcome stretch in the evenings. Now is the time to think about getting active and getting outdoors. Water sports offer a healthy and energetic option to those of you who enjoy feeling the wind in your hair and the splash of water against your skin.

Upcoming courses at the School of Make-Up Artistry

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

The International School of Make-Up Artistry is renowned for its high standards of training and success rate for many years. The school has a variety of make-up artistry courses to choose from in both its Dublin and Galway schools including a beginners’ make-up certificate course and a make-up diploma course suitable for those who would like to qualify as an internationally recognised make-up artist. Also available is a masterclass diploma course suitable for qualified beauty therapists who would like to learn more about make-up and develop a higher level of artistry skills in make-up, along with keeping up to date with make-up fashion trends.

Upcoming specials at Halo Hair Design

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Leona McDonnell is delighted to announce the opening of Halo Hair Design, 2 Chapel Street, Castlebar, today (Friday March 26).

Make the most of the Easter break

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Take of advantage of the balmy spring weather this Easter and get the children out of doors to enjoy a range of activities.

Fun, fun, fun at Graune

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre, located between Ballyhaunis and Cloonfad, is the ideal location for a school tour, birthday party, or family day out. With a host of activities to educate and entertain, the farm and play centre will have your children wanting to go back again and again after a full day of fun.

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