Anne Tobin - to the forefront in beauty therapy training in the west

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Anne Tobin is 26 years in the beauty business this year. Ms Tobin trained in Ireland’s prestigious first beauty college in Dublin. She then went on to teach beauty, worked for a cosmetic company, and opened her own beauty clinic in Castlebar in 1984. In 1992 she worked in London gaining vast experience in advanced beauty courses including nail technology.

Business woman making her mark on the curtain and blind industry

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Margaret Killeen, a native of Dromore West, Co Sligo and married and living in the Ballycastle/Lacken area, started her career in the fabric business as an employee of Hanley’s Drapers on Pearse Street, Ballina.

Arouse your artistic senses at Cornanool Art Studio

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

If you are an aspiring artist or looking to tap into your artistic senses then one of the many courses which take place at Cornanool Art Studios will certainly whet your appetite.

McKane’s Pharmacy — one hundred years young and thriving

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

McKane’s Pharmacy on O’Rahilly Street enjoys a proud tradition in Ballina, celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Pharmacist Dorothy McKane is the third generation of her family to operate the business in the same premises that was established more than 100 years ago by her grandfather William J McKane.

Women in hairdressing

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Ann McNeice, formerly known as Ann McGuire, has been hairdressing for 25 years before eventually opening her own salon in 1992.

Mobile spray tanning business proving very successful

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Maureen Kelly, originally from Balla and now married with four children in Ballindine, saw an opening for a mobile spray tanning business, having being faced with the problem of finding time to attend appointments herself.

Celebrate Easter at the Beaten Path

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

There is a great line up of entertainment and dining in store if you visit the Beaten Path over the Easter period. Easter Sunday lunch will be served with all the traditional trimmings. So why not take the hassle out of cooking at home and enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch and at only €20 for a three course meal - it won’t break the bank.

Mayo Leisure Point - catering for all the family

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Mayo Leisure Point is one of Ireland’s largest indoor entertainment complexes. The centre offers 10 pin bowling, a seven screen cinema, Nokey’s Adventureland, Q-2000 Laser, snooker, pool, and video games, snack bar, Magno’s Restaurant, Hogs Heaven Bar, Castle Leisure Club, and Kachina Natural Spa.

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.

Wedding fair extravaganza at the Plaza and Castlecourt

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Have you just got engaged, are you organising your wedding and looking for value for money? The Westport Plaza and Castlecourt Hotel Resort wedding fair takes place on Sunday March 28 at 1pm and is the answer to all your questions.

Shaws Garden Centre now stocking petcare products

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Opened in 1992, Shaws Garden Centre, a family run business, has grown from strength to strength to where, in 2010, it can offer customers a much wider range of products.

Foxford man wins TalktoEu’s Eurotrip

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Best friends Martin Gaughan from Foxford and Colm Keane from Naas are the winners of TalktoEU’s Eurotrip competition. For the past six weeks contestants have been battling it out online to prove that they deserve to win this all expenses paid trip to 16 European countries. More than 350 contestants submitted entries, creative videos, and campaigned on Facebook for the chance to win this great prize.  

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