Get ready for your special occasion

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

The season is upon us for weddings, Communions, confirmations and graduations, and upstyles have never been more exciting.

Heart disease the number one killer in Mayo

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Heart disease is still one of the biggest killers in Ireland and is responsible for almost one-third of all deaths in Mayo, according to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Personal training is ideal for busy lifestyles

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

It is that time of year again when we all want to look our best for the summer.

Phoenix Total Well Being, a fitness training centre in Claremorris, is offering tailored programmes for people of all fitness levels regardless of their time restraints.

Local designer bidding for top award

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

A Newport based designer is bidding for a top fashion gong next week at the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards.

Irish Cancer Society launches bowel cancer awareness month

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

The Irish Cancer Society has revealed the counties in Ireland which have a high bowel cancer incidence rate at its launch of bowel cancer awareness month which takes place in April. Mayo is one of 10 areas nationwide which has a high rate of bowel cancer and the society is urging people in Mayo and the other bowel cancer ‘hotspots’ to reduce their risk of bowel cancer by making some small lifestyle changes.

Grant scheme opens for sports and leisure clubs

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

Mayo Sports Partnership has announced details of a grant scheme for clubs and organisations working with groups such as youth at risk, disadvantaged communities, unemployed people, women, members of the Travelling community, people with disabilities, or ethnic minorities.

Reflexology and Reiki at Demure

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

Reflexology is a natural, holistic therapy based on the discovery that there are points on the feet which correspond to organs, systems, and structures within the body. Using special pressure techniques to stimulate these points the therapist can detect imbalances in the body and work to effectively treat them. Reflexology has had great success in aiding a number of common ailments including digestive issues, insomnia, migraines, and other stress related illnesses. Reflexology is also beneficial in the last stages of pregnancy and has been known to decrease labour times. It is a relaxing treatment which treats the whole person, helps to restore balance, and bring about a deep sense of wellbeing.

Evergreen Natural Health Show in Galway this Sunday

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

This April brings the largest natural health show ever to The West, at the Radisson BLU Hotel, Galway — to be held on Sunday April 6. The ‘Evergreen Natural Health Show’ is an all day event from 11am-7pm featuring the leading brands in natural health along with tastings, demonstrations and advice from industry experts. The show highlights will include talksrunning throughout the day from health experts including Patrick Holford, Dale Pinnock, Prannie Rhatigan and Gareth Zeal.

Don Carlito’s for home style Italian cooking

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

Castlebar has just got somewhere new to go for some good old fashioned Italian home cooking with the opening last week of Don Carlito’s on Chapel Street. Don Carlito’s is owned and operated by the well known Juan Carlo D’Eramo who has run the popular take-away and pizzeria JC’s in Castlebar for the past number of years.