Be... Right Here Right Now

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Are you somebody who always says you need more time for yourself? Do you find the pace of life very fast and demanding at times? Most of us are the same, wanting a simpler more relaxed way of living. Many things in life can distract us from just being quiet and giving ourselves a space to rest and restore and find more meaning in our lives.

Seduce with Moët

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Moët & Chandon is delighted to announce that from February 2009 The Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Book of Seduction gift set will be available for a limited time only, exclusively from O’Brien’s Wines.

Caffeine linked to hallucinations

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

A new British study discovered people who drink mass quantities of caffeine are more likely to report hallucinations like hearing voices and seeing things that are not there.

Shapely bodies handle stress better

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Although most women would choose a slender shape over an hourglass figure and believe men would do the same, new research suggests larger waists come with hidden health benefits.

Tasty treats

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Baked potatoes ‘n’ pork
Ingredients: one pound of lean pork mince, one finely chopped onion, two to three cloves of chopped garlic, one chopped chilli, one dessertspoon of fresh ginger, one red pepper, juice of one lime, one can of chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper, and four large hot baked potatoes.

Parenting Positively

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Spencer Street, Castlebar, is working with Barnardos to deliver a workshop/talk to parents on the theme of Parenting Positively on Saturday February 7 from 10.30am to 3.30pm in Turlough Community Centre, Castlebar.

Preparing for your baby

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Mary Sammon and Frances Burke, who are two experienced midwives, breast-feeding specialists and proud mothers themselves, are offering pregnant women and their families information on pregnancy, labour and life after delivery in a new class called New Beginnings.

Fashion and fun in Claremorris event

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Claremorris Chamber is hosting an extravaganza in the McWilliam Park Hotel on February 7 at 8pm, which will be a Valentine's theme and will showcase the best of fashion, food and gifts on offer in Claremorris—the heart of the west.

Eczema — the itchy irritation

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Eczema is not just about the dry itchy skin, or the cracked, broken, and flaky skin. Sufferers are prone to infection and a run down immune system. But it is also about a way of life that takes away simple pleasures like going to the swimming pool, wearing short sleeves, or enjoying a day without others seeing your skin and making hurtful remarks.

Slim naturally and healthily with Priority Wholefoods

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Most of us overindulge during the Christmas period. New Year gives us the opportunity to turn over a new leaf. Priority Wholefoods in Claremorris is now offering a free and confidential weight loss programme to suit male and female individual needs.

Age Action Castlebar needs your unwanted Christmas gifts

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Age Action is urging the public to turn their unwanted festive gifts into funds to help some of Ireland’s most needy older people. “Instead of leaving them in a drawer, donate them to Age Action and let us sell them in our charity shops,” Age Action’s Head of Business Development Daragh Matthews said. “This will provide us with much needed funding to continue and expand our work improving the quality of life of older people across Ireland.”

Healthy Reading Scheme launched in Mayo

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A Healthy Reading Scheme, designed to guide people in their choice of self-help books for common psychological and emotional difficulties, has recently been launched at Mayo County Library. The scheme is a joint initiative by the HSE in Mayo and Mayo County Library.

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