Seafood night in Castlebar in aid of Mayo Cancer Support
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
Castlebar Lions Club will host its annual seafood night on Friday October 9 in the Fáilte Suite Welcome Inn Hotel, at 8.30pm, with this year’s proceeds going towards Mayo Cancer Support, Rock Rose House.
Read more ...Petworld raises funds for children’s charity
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
Last weekend the staff and friends of Petworld, Turlough took part in a big charity day for Crumlin Children's Hospital. They kicked off the day with a sponsored treadmill run, the task was to keep Petworld team members on the move for a continuous six hours. During the day they raised money by face painting, taking photos of customers with the pets in the store, including the eight-foot python, and several members of the team, including John and Mairead Horkan, sat down to a lovely meal of live giant meal worms and crickets!
Read more ...Tommy Tiernan to tour Mayo
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage and all its men and women are merely players”, well this September the mighty county of Mayo will be the stage for the peerless Tommy Tiernan as the multi-award winning comic embarks on his ‘World Tour of Mayo 09'.
Read more ...Local groups benefit from over €160k from C&C Cellular
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
€160,000 has been raised for local groups by C&C Cellular, with management from Mid West Radio, in a recycling mobile phones campaign for defibrillators along with a recent Charity Ball held in Breaffy House Hotel last weekend.
Read more ...Cllr O’Brien opposes Government on dental healthcare
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
Councillor Patsy O’Brien has voiced his opposition to recent proposals regarding dental healthcare benefits in Ireland. Among the many funding cuts put forward in the McCarthy Report, one proposal currently being considered involves the ending of the Dental Treatment Benefits Scheme, otherwise known as the PRSI scheme, for which more than two million people in Ireland are eligible every year.
Read more ...Car boot sale in Castlebar
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
The biggest bargains in Mayo can be found at the Castlebar car boot sale on Sunday August 30 in the Main Street car park from 8am to 3pm in aid of the Snugboro Development Association.
Read more ...Cari pub quiz
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
Calling all pub quiz fans to a fun night of questions and maybe a few answers that could see you through to Who's a Millionaire.
Read more ...Heritage Week in Mulranny
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
Heritage Week runs from August 22 to 30 with some 1,000 events nationally.
Read more ...Bands on the Run
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
The successful talent show Bands on the Run is back with a bang and is creating is quite a stir around the Connacht area.
Read more ...Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walk
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
A unique pilgrim journey with a difference. To walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road. To be challenged by the 22 miles that was the pilgrim path down through the ages. To absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way. To have the spirits raised by the environment and the encouragement of companions. To take time to discover a deeper meaning to life. To find greater peace in our relationship within ourselves, with others and with God.
Read more ...Sponsored Walk on Clare Island
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
Pat Conneely, in conjunction with Mayo Cancer Support Association, is organising a sponsored walk on Clare Island on Saturday August 22 commencing from the pier at 11.30am. Refreshments will be served and tee-shirts are available on the day. A raffle in conjunction with the walk will be held.
Read more ...Free high visibility jackets for older persons
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
The Road Safety Authority, Age Action, and Irish Pharmacy Union are reminding older persons that they still have time to pick up a free high visibility jacket from their local pharmacy.
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