Coffee morning for hospice
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Ireland’s biggest coffee morning in aid of hospice and sponsored by Bewleys, takes place this year on Thursday September 15.
Read more ...Diabetes meeting
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The next meeting of the Mayo parents support group for children with diabetes will take place on Thursday September 15 at the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, at 8pm.
Read more ...Information sessions for older people
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Le Chéile Family Resource Centre in conjunction with Castlebar Youth Action will be running two evening information sessions for older members of the community. The first information session is about how to use a computer and specifically the internet. This session takes place on Monday September 26 from 5pm to 6.30pm. The second information session will be around your mobile phone. Young people will be on hand to show you how to use your mobile phone to send text messages, etc. This will take place on Monday October 3 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Both sessions will take place in Le Chéile FRC, however places are limited so booking is necessary. If you would like further information or would like to attend contact the centre on 094 902 5126.
Read more ...WhistleBlast Quartet in Snugboro NS
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The WhistleBlast Quartet returns to Mayo after the summer break with a three-day concert/workshop programme in Snugboro National School. During the Quartet’s visit it will perform Peter and the Wolf and an interactive children’s concert to some 200 children.
Read more ...National Volunteering Day
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The Irish Wheelchair Association, Logmore, Belmullet, is calling on the public to give a few hours on Sunday September 18 at 2pm to help with planting at its new resource and outreach centre. As the association members do not have funding available for this work they are hoping the public will bring a few slips and roots of plants from their own gardens and set them around the new centre. Refreshments will be provided.
Read more ...Cara Iorrais thank you
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Cara Iorrais thank James and Rose Cormack for hosting a barn dance and raising €1,829. The AGM of Cara Iorrais Teo will take place in the Cara Iorrais Support House on September 29 at 8pm. All are welcome.
Read more ...Castlebar Rotary Club
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Two Castlebar consultants will be travelling to Somalia in November to run specialist clinics to help and support local medical staff. Dr Meabh Ní Bhuinneain is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. She has a lot of experience in Kenya and has been involved in building up existing health care structures in the Londiani region. Mr Paul O’Grady is a consultant in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. He has previously worked in Vietnam, Middle East, and Kenya. Their key objective is to help provide sustainable relief through resourcing and training existing medical staff. The Rotary Club of Castlebar, of which Mr O'Grady is a member, will run a church gate collection on Saturday/Sunday September 17 and 18 supporting this worthwhile project.
Read more ...BRI support group
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The BRI support group is meeting on Monday September 19 and Imelda Walsh from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland will be on hand to address any queries that you might have. All are welcome.
Read more ...Film club
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
If you are you interested in starting a film club in Erris go to Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet Arts Centre, on Tuesday September 13 at 7pm. Tea and coffee will be available. If you are unavailable on Tuesday September 13 but would like to get involved contact 097 81079 or email [email protected]
Read more ...Applied suicide intervention skills training
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
A two day ASIST (applied suicide intervention skills training) course, organised by Iorras Le Chéile and HSE Suicide Prevention Department, will be held in Belmullet on Thursday and Friday September 29 and 30. This first aid for suicide course is particularly aimed at people who work with or have contact with people who may present with suicidal behaviour. This includes publicans, clergy, care workers, guards, parents, and those working with voluntary groups and organisations. Places are limited.
Read more ...Castlebar CU fundraiser for children’s hospice
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The Castlebar Credit Union charity week for dedicated hospice home care service for children continues until Monday September 12. The proceeds collected by Castlebar Credit Union help fund work to support families with children who have life-limiting conditions. The hospice home care service for children will allow seriously ill children to be cared for and to die at home rather than in a busy hospital.
Read more ...Ballina bat walk
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Bat specialist and ecologist Tina Aughney is leading a bat walk in the grounds of Mount Falcon Hotel, Ballina today (Friday) at 8pm. Meet in the car park, wrap up warm, and bring some rain gear and a torch. A fun and educational night for all the family.
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