Self Care to Wellness Programme with Mayo CIF

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

The Mayo Centre for Independent Living have welcomed Jackie Lynott as Coordinator of the Self Care to Wellness Programme. The Self Care to Wellness programme commenced in Mayo in January 2015. This initiative is a joint partnership between the HSE, Mayo Centre of Independent Living, Disability Federation of Ireland and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Cure Care: providing sinus relief through acupuncture

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

As the weather gets damper, sinus sufferers can feel the all too familiar symptoms of facial pain, breathing difficulties, head pressure, stuffy noses and foggy thinking.

Take up a challenge with Castle Leisure Club

Fri, Jan 29, 2016

This Lent, instead of giving up, why not take up a challenge? Castle Leisure Club will be running a 40 Day Fitness Challenge this Lent and is looking for 12 people to step up and take part. It will be kicking off on Ash Wednesday and finishing on Good Friday, the perfect opportunity if you have been thinking about making a change in your life.

Road safety officer urges motorists to be Winter sun ready

Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Snowy weather and icy roads may create their share of car collisions, but sun glare can be a hazard that few people anticipate. There are certain driving hazards that people often expect when getting behind the wheel, including slippery roads, an animal darting out or reduced visibility due to driving rains. But sun glare may not be something drivers expect to contribute to hazardous conditions.

Have you a child for Holy Communion this year?

Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Well don’t panic. Yet! Hopscotch is here to help. Communion buying seems to be getting earlier and earlier, no sooner is Santa gone back to Lapland than the pretty white dresses start to appear in the shop windows.

Horizon Beauty Centre

Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Horizon Beauty Centre is Tuam's longest established beauty clinic, and with that comes expertise, advanced training, and a commitment to offering clients the best treatments and products available.

Mary Blake, a paramedical skincare technician and proprietor of Horizon Beauty Centre, manages one of the few clinics in Ireland specialising in DMK skincare treatments, which is deal for all skin conditions from acne to skin peels and ageing skin. Horizon is also one of first clinics in Ireland to introduce the award winning 3D lipo body machine. 3D lipo gives several options to successfully treat stubborn areas of fat and cellulite.

Mayo Early Intervention Service wins parenting programme scholarship

Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Parents Plus, an Irish charity that develops practical, evidence-based, parenting and mental health programmes, has awarded eight scholarships to professionals working with children and families throughout Ireland.

Simple soups to warm you up

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

Hi everyone and thanks for all those e-mails, looking for recipes, etc. This week I got a lovely e-mail from Julia, who is looking for a few easy soup recipes, so here goes.

Castlebar’s Rua wins top spot as Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Year

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

Rua Deli, Bakery and Cafe, Castlebar has been awarded Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Year 2016, beating off tough competition from many top establishments across the country.

Successful slimmer? Your loss could be Mayo’s gain

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

Slimming World experts in Mayo are celebrating a successful year after helping members lose a total of 2,873 stone.

Celebrity chef Derry Clarke swaps his chef’s jacket for lycra as he takes on Westport Gran Fondo for Pieta House

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

Westport Gran Fondo is the latest cycle challenge to hit the headlines for the picturesque town in Mayo. This one day cycling event is the first of its kind in the Republic of Ireland and Westport Gran Fondo aims to become one of the largest cycle events in the country, mixing people's love of cycling with the amazing social aspect of the beautiful town of Westport. Gran Fondo means many things to many people but loosely translated, it means everything from “great foundation”, “great distance” or “great endurance”. It can be a full-on race, or just a ride and this is what makes it different.

There are two events tailored for all abilities in the Gran Fondo at 122km and Medio Fondo at 70km. Both events are timed and include the Sheffrey Mountains which is one of the most beautiful climbs in the country. The event offers two exciting routes for the cycling pros and newbies.