Wellness for Cancer Care at the Ice House

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Chill Spa at the Ice House Hotel is hosting ‘Wellness for Cancer Care Day’ on Friday, October 20, between 2pm and 6pm. Wellness for Cancer Care will give current and recent cancer patients, along with their carers and family, a fun and pampering afternoon with masterclasses, expert talks, and information on how to care for the body, the skin, and of course in doing so, the mind, during or after cancer treatment. There will be delicious drinks and nibbles, a chance to mingle, and mini spa treatments. The small entrance fee of €10 per person will be donated to Mayo Pink Ribbon charity.

Maja Rikner make-up masterclass at Stauntons Castlebar

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Maja Rikner is a certified beauty therapist and make-up artist from Sweden and has been in the industry for more than 17 years. After working in Sweden, Australia, and on cruise ships she joined Lancôme, London, as a make-up artist 10 years ago – and is now senior make-up artist.

Get a step ahead with Ballina's newest podiatry clinic

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Step Ahead Footcare is a podiatry clinic, which will be opening its doors for business on Monday, October 16, in Garden Court, Garden Street, Ballina. While the main clinic will be based in Ballina, clinics will also be provided bimonthly in Ballyhaunis, Ballymote, Killala, Kiltimagh, and Tubbercurry.

Fresh fish dishes to warm you up this autumn

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

We are living on an island, and although we have the best beef in Europe, we sometimes tend to neglect the wonderful seafood on our local shores. This week I have decided to share a few easy recipes with you, give them a go….

Men on the Move is back in Mayo

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

If you are male aged 30 plus, worried about that extra weight, and thinking about getting more active, you can improve your overall health and wellbeing with Men on the Move.

National Museum of Ireland – Country Life launches new autumn/winter events

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life has just launched an exciting new programme of free events for October, November, December.

Katey's Health and Beauty Clinic celebrates its official opening

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Katey's Health and Beauty Clinic, Lakeside Retail Park, Claremorris, celebrated its official opening on Thursday September 14. Proprotier Katey Butler is a well known beauty therapist and nutrition consultant in Claremorris. She has been working in the beauty and health industry for the past 15 years and has been awarded numerous prestigious awards nationwide over the years for her advice, knowledge, and passion in skincare and make-up.

Daina Petrauskiene from Bliss Hair wins award in World Championship finals in Paris

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Bliss Hair proprietor Daina Petrauskiene won an award in the Hairworld OMC World Championship competition in Paris last week. The salon is situated on Castle Street, Castlebar, and Petrauskiene was awarded fifth place in the Ladies Fashion Up-style category.

The Breaffy Clubs Spinning Experience

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

I decided to sample the spinning experience in Breaffy Leisure Centre. Cathy Geraghty, leisure club manager, organised a session for me. I arrived for the 7.15 session on Thursday evening and was met by the fit looking and softly spoken Ray Kirrane. Ray explained that a spinning workoutis an excellent way to burn calories, build muscles, and relieve stress.

Autumn tasty treats

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Can you believe that autumn is here already? There is a chill in the air and stoves and fires are being lit most nights in the homes of Mayo. On the bright side, this time of the year yields lovely fresh fruit and vegetables, so I have decided to share some local seasonal recipes that are simple to make and that should warm your bones this autumn.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction comes to Castlebar this October.

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Beginning in Castlebar on the 23rd of October. MBSR is becoming known in most walks of life as the benefits can and are life-changing for people who take the time to be the change that they want to see in their lives. Our lives seems to be racing at a very fast pace, no time for any pleasure. We seem to be constantly stressed and uneasy within ourselves. We find it hard to remember and difficult to concentrate. Mindfulness is innate within us and this programme enables you to tap into this wisdom through an evidence-based structure and allow us to live again, more fully and connected with how life is, in each moment, thereby easing anxiety and depressive thinking. According to the founder of MBSR, Jon Kabat Zinn describes Mindfulness as an Beginning in Castlebar this October.