Clann Machua Kiltimagh

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Clann Machua Drama Group are busy rehearsing for their production of Conversations on a Homecoming which they will present in the Townhall Theatre in Kiltimagh from Thursday, February 19 to Saturday, February 21. This iconic Tom Murphy Play was written in 1985 and celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year and is set in a pub small town in east Galway.

Senior alert scheme – panic button

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Are you in fear of falling, being attacked or broken into in your own home? Are you over 65 and living alone, or with another person over 65? If so you could be entitled to a free personal alarm panic button (monitoring fees apply). For more information call (096) 75573. Closing date for this round of applications will be Friday, February 13.

Mayo Stroke Support Group

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

The Mayo Stroke Support Group in association with Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation will be holding its next meeting, which is called “Getting around: Information on assistive devices and tips”, on Thursday January 29 from 11.30am to 1pm in the Castlebar Tennis Club. Admission is free. Tea and coffee is provided. New members are always welcome to attend. For further information, contact Alanna Ni Mhiochain on (094) 9042368 or Barbara Ginley on (096) 80497.

The Gaiety Antique and Vintage Town Shop

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

If you’ve got any furniture that’s looking a bit tired, why not bring it back to life with a bit of paint? The Gaiety Antique and Vintage Town Shop on Castlebar Street, Westport is having a free furniture painting demonstration on Saturday, January 24 at 2pm. The Gaiety is the exclusive retailer for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, which contains no toxins, does not require any prepping, priming or sanding, is incredibly easy to use, even if you’ve never painted before, and gives a lovely finish in a matter of hours. Do come along and see for yourself how drab can be transformed into fab! If you would like more information, please go to www.thegaiety.ie or call (098) 56799. 

Parent and toddler group Castlebar

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

The parent and toddler group meets every Monday from 11am until approximately 1pm in Castlebar’s Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar. Call (094) 902 5126 for further information.

Arthritis and fibromyalgia walking and exercise groups Castlebar

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

If you have arthritis or fibromyalgia and live in the Castlebar area why not start the New Year off by joining one of the adapted exercise classes or walking groups. Exercise is the best way to help manage pain and maintain mobility. It is also a great way to develop better fitness and have some fun. The walking group takes place on Tuesdays at 6.15pm, meeting at Castlebar Tennis Club, and the adapted Pilates group meets on Fridays at 6.15pm in Castlebar Tennis Club. For more information call Taragh on (087) 6471919.

Common sense parenting course in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

A common sense parenting course for parents of children aged from two years to five years will start in Le Cheile, Castlebar, on Wednesday January 28 for seven weeks. It will run each Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. The cost is €20 and places are limited. To book your place call into the office on Tucker Street or call (094) 9025126.

Dementia and Alzheimer's Coffee Club

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

The Dementia and Alzheimer's Coffee Club is a safe, relaxed place where everyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia can come along for free tea/coffee, scones, and friendly chat. The club takes place on the last Tuesday of each month, with the next club taking place on Tuesday, January 27 in the Welcome Inn Hotel from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For more information contact (086) 8366312 or [email protected].

Medjugorje pilgrimage ticket sale

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place from Wednesday August 19 to Wednesday August 26. The spiritual director for the pilgrimage is Fr Michael Treacey. The tickets cost €579 each if purchased and paid for in full by Monday February 2 (a saving of €100 per ticket). Otherwise the cost of the ticket after is €679. For details contact Bernard at (094) 9543072.

Common sense parenting course in Ballina

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Ballina Neighbourhood Youth Project is running a common sense parenting course beginning in February. The course runs for six weeks, one morning a week in the NYP on Pearse Street. Common sense parenting provides parents of children aged six to 16 years with a menu of proven techniques that will aid them in building good family relationships, preventing and correcting misbehaviour, using consequences to improve behaviour, teaching self control, and staying calm. There are limited places available. Contact Stephanie on (086) 6017337 or [email protected] for more information or to reserve a place.

Robe Rockets to be launched

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Stand by, strap yourself in, Robe Rockets is about to be launched.

The launch will take place on Saturday January 24, from 4pm to 6pm, in the Lakeside Gym, Fitness and Sports Ballinrobe, as part of the annual under-age registration day for all young players.

Young Scientist winners

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

Jacinta Kelly and Katie Garrett from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Crossmolina, were the winner of the inaugural special award for projects based on farm safety, sponsored by ABP Food Group, at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Fair in the RDS last weekend. Photo: Fennell Photography.

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