Health fair in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

There will be a health fair for carers on January 27 in the Welcome Inn Hotel in Castlebar between 11am and 3pm. There will be a number of different stalls including beauticians and hairdressers from Westport CFE, Specsavers Castlebar, Deaf Hear, chiropody from Footworks Clinic in Ballina, and Croi. There is no charge at the door. All carers are welcome. Contact Bernadette on (086) 3775702 for more information.

Common sense parenting course in Ballina

Fri, Jan 16, 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 proved 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.

Hospice ecumenical service

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

The ecumencial service for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Let Love Shine a Light appeal takes place on Sunday January 18 in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock, commencing at 3.45pm. All those for whom lights were sponsored on the Tree of Light will be prayed for at the service. All are welcome.

Perspectives 8

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

The Perspectives 8 exhibition is currently running in Ballina Arts Centre. This showcase will run until January 24 in Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett Street, Ballina.

Accord Castlebar

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

The Accord Centre in Castlebar offers safe, professional, and confidential counselling services for couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon, and resolve difficulties in their marriages and relationships. For more information call (094) 9022214 or email [email protected].

Claremorris Macra

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

It is that time of year again when Macra Clubs around the county will be looking to recruit new members. If you are in the Claremorris area and are looking for fun, competitions, travel, or agriculture then why not join Macra. It is holding its first meeting of 2015 on Friday January 16 at 9pm in Maxwells, Claremorris. New members are always welcome. The Northwest Kings and Queens night and upcoming competitions will be discussed. Membership is just €25 for first time members.

Mayo's bright sparks at Young Scientist in RDS

Fri, Jan 09, 2015

Bright sparks Jacinta Kelly and Katie Garrett, Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Crossmolina, with Minister of State Michael Ring, at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in the RDS. Photo: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography 2015.

Westport Civic Trust

Fri, Jan 09, 2015

Lynda Huxley, of GMIT Campus, Castlebar, will give a talk called The Amazing Swifts of Mayo on Tuesday January 20 at 8pm at the Westport Coast Hotel. These amazing birds do not touch land for the first two years of their lives, and only do so later to build nests and raise their young. There has been a 46 per cent drop in the population of these birds in Ireland, and Huxley will discuss the reasons for this, conservation measures to preserve the birds, and tell us about these harbingers of spring. More details from Pip Murphy on (087) 2663423.

Westport CCÉ AGM

Fri, Jan 09, 2015

The AGM for Westport CCÉ will take place on Wednesday January 14 at 8.30pm in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport.

Common sense parenting course

Fri, Jan 09, 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 proved techniques that will aid you 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.

Castlebar trialogue meeting

Fri, Jan 09, 2015

Trialogue is an open forum for discussion on mental health issues. Users of the mental health services, carers, health care professionals, their friends, and everyone in the community are welcome. A trialogue group is a neutral space where communities can gather to develop their understanding of mental health issues, the challenges of maintaining mental health, and to transform thinking on developing better services and healthy communities. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm in GMIT, Castlebar.