Mayo woman scoops first prize at Mad Hatters day for second year in a row

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

It was hats off on the final day at the Galway Races on Sunday August 2 as the festival closed with the ever popular Ireland West Airport Knock sponsored Mad Hatters competition. The bad weather wasn’t much of a hindrance as Ballybrit was awash with creativity and fashion as adults and children alike flocked to the course in huge numbers with their most creative, outrageous, and surreal headgear.

Half of Mayo people are overweight

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

According to research carried out by Hibernian Aviva Health, 51 per cent of people in Mayo are found to be overweight or dangerously overweight. The research also reveals that 48 per cent of people on a nationwide basis are overweight and almost a quarter of all adults do no physical exercise. According to the research findings, there is a clear gender bias to these results with 61 per cent of males versus 39 per cent of females reportedly being overweight.

The research also highlighted that on average 24 per cent of the adult population do no exercise at all. In addition to having obvious weight management benefits the impact of exercise is far broader ranging. It has been established that physical inactivity is a major contributing factor to heart disease and increases the risk of colon cancer, further demonstrating the importance of regular exercise.

Develop new skills with the ISPCC

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

The ISPCC is currently recruiting volunteer co-ordinators to work on a voluntary, part time, flexible basis over the next few months.

Pharmacists thank patients for support during recent dispute

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

On behalf of pharmacists all around the country, the Irish Pharmacy Union has expressed its thanks to patients for their patience, forbearance and support during the recent dispute.

Tribute paid to the late Mary Jo Murray

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Minister of State Dara Calleary TD has paid tribute to the late Mary Jo Murray nee Battle of Park Road, Swinford, who passed away last week.

Calleary urges crowds to visit Killala Festival

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Minister Dara Calleary has issued a ‘Come to Killala’ appeal ahead of this weekend’s annual festival in the popular north Mayo seaside town.

Gorthaganny School official opening

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

The official opening of Gorthaganny School is taking place at 2pm on Thursday September 24. This is as a result of substantial structural work carried out on the school, which was completed earlier this year. It will be a very big day for the area and this region of the west of Ireland.

Charity ball

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

C&C Cellular will host a charity ball on August 22 in Breaffy House Hotel to raise money for Mayo Women’s Support Services and Mayo Cancer.

Summer Music Series success

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

Mayo County Council arts office Summer Music Series drew to a rapturous close last week.

Westport Civic Trust

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

The Annual General Meeting of the Westport Civic Trust will be held on Thursday September 17.

Westport gearing up for sports festival

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

Preparations are in full swing for the Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day, which will be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend, Sunday August 23 from 1pm to 5pm, centred around the Mall area in Westport.