Dementia carers group
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
The psychiatry of old age team in the HSE ‘s Mayo Mental Health Service has been involved in an innovative project to support the relatives and carers of people with dementia.
Read more ...Give up smoking
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
It is not too late to give up smoking for Lent and with www.giveupsmoking.ie you can create your own quit plan and start saving for that special treat.
Read more ...Eat healthily and economically in 2010
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
The Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service, HSE West, offers tips for getting the best value for your money on your food bill.
Read more ...Breastfeeding support group
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Westport Breastfeeding Support Group welcomes new or existing breastfeeding mothers. The group meets on the first Friday of each month from 11am to 12 noon, at Woodlands Playgroup (old CBS School), Newport Road, Westport.
Read more ...Prevention needed for childhood obesity
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
There are plenty of statistics available that prove child obesity in Ireland has reached epidemic levels. Current figures show that 300,000 children are overweight or obese in Ireland with the number set to grow by 10,000 every year. The Growing up in Ireland 2009 study found one in four nine-year-olds are overweight or obese. Obesity is preventable; the focus now needs to be on prevention and early intervention.
Read more ...Makeover with a difference
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
A Boudoir Girls photo-shoot is the ideal gift for women of all shapes, ages, and sizes to make sure that you release your inner goddess.
Read more ...Ballinrobe Community School celebrates its achievements
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Ballinrobe Community School has impressive achievements in the academic, sporting and cultural fields. It consistently scores a very high ranking nationally. It provides a full range of academic, scientific, artistic and technological subjects. As a progressive and innovative school it is well aware of the changing needs of its students, and the demands that society makes on them. It encourages their personal and social development through participation in sport, debating, music, drama, art, educational tours, projects and competitions.
Read more ...Are you preparing for the eventual upturn?
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Courses in CSCS signing, lighting, and guarding for roadwork’s, CSCS detection of underground services, and CSCS health and safety at roadworks for operatives working on roads are now taking place in the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Munnelly calls for expansion of VECs rather than abolishment
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly, who is also chairman of the Mayo Vocational Educational Committee, has called for the expansion of the role of the VEC in providing education in the county, rather than the closure of VECs around the country as proposed by the McCarthy report. Munnelly believes that VECs would be the perfect umbrella group for education provision in the county with other groups coming in underneath it.
Read more ...Get the most from your home with Eco Efficiency
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Eco Efficiency Ireland was set up in 2007 by Paul Garvey in order to help people make their homes and businesses more energy efficient and people friendly.
Read more ...Top Confirmation ranges now in stock at O’Connor Fashions
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
If your daughter is celebrating her Confirmation this year then look no further than O’Connor Fashions Westport who are now stocking the trendiest gear for those young fashionistas looking to impress on the big day.
Read more ...Enjoy the party with the kids - let All Affairs to the hard work
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
As the season for Communion and Confirmation celebrations gets under way the challenge facing parents is how to put together a reception that is not going to cost the earth and is going to entertain both the young and older guests. Most parents dream of sitting at home and relaxing, hoping someone else will do the work. Well now that dream can become a reality without breaking the bank.
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