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We all know that exercise is good for us on a physical level, ensuring we all stay fit and healthy. But did you know that exercise can also make you a happier person?

‘We are Generation Rent’ is the theme of this year’s annual Tenant Sentiment Survey 2022 carried out by Threshold, Ireland’s national housing charity.

At this time of the year, the impact of loneliness on our elderly is greater — the dark evenings, the cold winters, the reduced socialisation due to the ongoing pandemic — these are all factors that have led to an increase in loneliness over the past year.

A number of Social Welfare payment increases are set to take effect in January 2021 as part of measures introduced in Budget 2021.

Irish Apothecary creates a place in the centre of Westport for people to come and experience all the benefits of being well in mind, body and soul.

According to the latest figures released by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, there are 1,200 more people in Mayo in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments this week compared to last week.

According to the latest figures released by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection there are 1,200 more people in Mayo in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments this week compared to last week.

Non-profit organisation ProActivate Ireland will be hosting a workshop about motivational techniques for those working with the unemployed on December 15 from 9.30am to 1pm at their offices in Galway city centre.

The welfare system is vital for protecting people from poverty and enabling social cohesion in a recession, according to Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for social protection, Fidelma Healy Eames.

Westport Deputy Michael Ring has called on the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to ensure that all local social welfare offices can give the necessary information to their customers.