Get your heart pumping

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

The friends of Croí, Ballyhaunis and District invite you to participate in an 8km sponsored walk on Sunday October 11 in aid of local heart charity Croí.

Unislim Castlebar

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

New Unislim classes have commenced in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, which takes place from 12 noon to 2pm and at 6pm in the evening. Men and women are welcome. For more details contact Peggy on 087 204 6539.

Courses in Charlestown

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

A course for people who are parenting alone will be held in Cosgallen CDP starting this month. This course will be held one morning per week for approximately 10 weeks. The course is free and has been funded by Mayo VEC.

Golf Classic

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Moy Villa FC, Attymass, will hold a fundraising golf classic in Ballina Golf Club on Saturday October 10.

World Heart Day

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

As part of World Heart Day a walk will be organised along Slí na Sláinte Ceathrú Thaidhg, starting at the Seanscoil at 3pm on Sunday September 27. 

Volunteer awards

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Ballina-based Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary TD is advising sports clubs and associations in Mayo to nominate members for the National Volunteer Awards.

Family Centre, Castlebar

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

The Family Centre will host courses in Bringing Meaning to Our Lives, Coping with Life Changes, and What Makes People Tick from next month. For bookings or information contact the Family Centre at 094 902 5900 or visit www.thefamilycentre.com

Cara Iorrais

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Cara Iorrais would like to thank Fr Sean Noone for the donation of €1,000 as part of the proceeds from the sale of the book Crossing the Channel.

Courses for youth workers

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

A six-day long training course for youth leaders working with teenagers and young adults, which is facilitated by the Family Centre, Castlebar, and the Co Mayo VEC Youth Office, will take place on one Saturday per month from 10am to 3.30pm, from September 26 (cost €50). Contact 094 902 5900 [email protected] for more details.

Suicide alertness

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

SafeTALK is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 18 to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. These specific sets of skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help save lives. SafeTALK information evening will take place on Wednesday September 30 from 7pm to 10pm sharp in Mayo General Hospital. Places are limited so book by calling 094 925 0730 or e-mail [email protected]

Mental health promotion

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

MindOut is a mental health promotion programme for young people aged 15 to 17. It is offering training to youth workers, tutors, teachers, and anyone who works with groups of young people. For further details contact number as above. There are also courses in intercultural training for youth workers which will take place in October 2009 and Keeping Safe training for November. Book by calling 094 925 0730.

Bellacorick Enterprise Fund

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Fiontar Chomhraic has been established as a response to the closure of the ESB power station at Bellacorick. The main purpose of this €3 million fund is to encourage enterprise development in areas affected by the closures.

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