Charity to research social participation of people with disabilities

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Enable Ireland Disability Services is asking people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities in Mayo to take part in an online survey investigating their experiences of taking part in social and leisure activities.

Sporting fun in Westport in August

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Gaelforce 6 is set to return for its fourth year of action, this August 22 and 23, with already some 2,350 athletes signed up.

Mayo COPD support group meeting

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A meeting of the Mayo COPD Support Group will be held in the Traveller’s Friend Hotel, Castlebar, at 4pm on Thursday July 30.

Householders urged to test for radon

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland has found three homes in Mayo and Sligo with concentrations of radon gas up to 16 times the acceptable level. Nationally, radon is responsible for up to 200 lung cancer deaths per year. The RPII believes it is very likely that there are more homes in the north-west with similarly high radon levels and urges local people to test for the gas and reduce their risk of lung cancer.

Hollywood’s latest craze in Castlebar

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

The PowerPlate Studio—Hollywood’s latest craze—is now available to use in Castlebar

Get into the Latin rhythm and boost your energy

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Every Tuesday night in Mulroy's bar Castlebar, you can learn to Salsa, shape up for summer and meet new people. Lorraine Toner, who has been dancing salsa for the last eight years, is teaching beginners and improvers Cuban style salsa. Courses run for six weeks at a cost of €50. Classes start at 9pm for beginners and 8pm for improvers. No partner needed! Lorraine is also planning to start a monthly Latin club in Castlebar. For further details email [email protected] or Castlebar Salsa Scene on Facebook.

Expert tips for delicious coffee from Bewley’s

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

With close to 30 years of experience in the coffee and tea business, Bewley’s master coffee roaster Paul O’Toole has created some preparation tips and techniques to help you enjoy real fresh coffee. You can find roast and ground coffee in packs in nearly every supermarket across the country, so why not give it a try and enjoy a real coffee experience. Choose coffee that is 100 per cent Arabica, which is the highest grade of coffee available.

Food hygiene dangers in your home

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Safefood today launched a new advertising campaign to highlight common and widespread poor food hygiene practices in the home as new research revealed that 84 per cent of people did not thoroughly wash their hands after handling raw chicken.

Hay fever hope

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

An estimated 600 million people suffer from hay fever and with peak pollen season looming a season when grasses, plants, and seeds release pollen into the air, the outdoor enjoyment of hay fever sufferers can be ruined.

And they’re off!

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

With a few weeks to go to the most exciting event on the Irish fashion calendar, Anthony Ryan’s Galway, sponsors of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races has announced details of this year’s event taking place on Thursday July 30.

Transylvania Trek

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The people of Mayo are asked to test themselves in aid of Irish charities Fighting Blindness and the Diabetes Federation of Ireland by taking part in the Transylvania Trek 2010.

Mighty Mayo Mountain Challenge

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The Mighty Mayo Mountain Challenge 2009 takes place on Saturday August 22 where volunteers will climb Mayo's highest three peaks — Mweelrea (814m), Croagh Patrick (764m), and Nephin (806m), all in one day for Cancer Action Mayo.

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