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Fáilte! Welcome to issue 4 of The Castlebar Eye. This publication is a free community magazine containing local information and notices. It is free to publicise news from community groups, sports clubs or charities. If you would like to make a contribution in the form of an article or have written a piece that you would like to see published please send it to us for consideration. For any items like photos you would like to share, details on upcoming event in or around the Castlebar area please email us at [email protected] or call us on 086 065 1704. This month's Castlebar Eye features Mayo Roscommon Hospice launch of the Mistletoe Ball which will take place in Breaffy House Resort on 12th December. Cover photo features An Taoiseach Enda Kenny with Mrs Kenny launching the event. Also in this issue read about what's happening at the Castlebar Men's Shed, get updates on local sports, Castlebar Pantomime, Mayo Business Awards and much more. Rates for advertising in the castlebar Eye are ?40 for quarter page, ?70 half and ?120 full page plus vat 23%. There is the option to advertise in the business listings page at the back of the magazine for a one payment per year of ?120 plus vat. If you have a business and would like to advertise to your local market, The Castlebar Eye magazine is the ideal platform to use. There are 3,000 copies of the magazine distributed around Castlebar town and surrounding areas every month in newsagents and filling stations, waiting rooms plus online version www.castlebareye.com.We welcome your emails and contributions.

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Love is in the air for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Christmas Charity Mistletoe Ball Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation launched their new Christmas Charity Ball with An Taoiseach and his wife Fionnuala Kenny on hand to do the honours. The newly named Mistletoe Ball will take place on December 12th in Breaffy House Resort. ?We are thrilled that An Taoiseach and Mrs Kenny agreed to launch the Mistletoe Ball by posing for some fun photos in Breaffy House recently?, explains Laurita Blewitt Mayo Roscommon Hospice. The Mistletoe Ball (formally known as the ICE Ball) promises to be a festive night of entertainment, food, music and fabulous company and will be in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice new Hospice/Palliative Care Unit in Castlebar with some surprises on the night too. Planning has now been granted for Phase One, which is a 14-bed unit at Knockaphunta, Castlebar and will cater for people and families dealing with a life limiting illness in Mayo and Roscommon. Phase Two will follow on with an 8-bed Unit in Roscommon. The night will begin with a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner in the function room. ?We will have some very special guests there on the night and music will be performed by the infamous band, The Conquerors. This promises to be a fun filled night with prizes and an auction with some once in a lifetime pieces.? We are hoping many companies across both counties Mayo and Roscommon will make this their Christmas party night?, reveals acting fundraising manager Laurita Blewitt. While this event is not black tie, many will dress to impress, but as always, the emphasis is on the fun of the season and raising vital funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. ?We would like to thank all of you who have purchased tickets to previous years and in doing so, have supported your local Hospice to raise the ?2 million that is needed to fund Palliative Care Services. And we look forward to continued support?, Laurita Blewitt. There are tables of ten for block booking at ?500 with individual tickets also available at ?55. CONTACT INFORMATION: LAURITA BLEWITT 087 7384322 094 93 88666 or [email protected]

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Mind Space Stress and worry of every day life among children and young adults is ever prevalent in today?s world. There is a stigma attached to youth mental health. Mindspace Mayo is a free and confidential support service for young people?s mental health and wellbeing. Mindspace?s aim is to support young people aged 15-25 who are going through a difficult time to ensure they get the support they need. The centre in the Market Square, Castlebar provides a welcoming space for young people to call in, get information or have a chat one?to-one with a support worker. If a young person wants support, our staff are there to listen, without making judgements, and to provide supportive guidance. We also provide information and advice to anyone who is worried about a friend or young person in their life. If you would like more information on Mindspace Mayo you can visit their website at www.mindspacemayo.ie

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New Parking Arrangement in CastlebarCastlebar shoppers can look forward to a more relaxed shopping experience with new parking charges now in place in the towns three main car parks!With immediate effect ?3.00 all day parking is now in place at Castle Street, Main Street and Market Square car parks.This is a welcome move from the towns traders and it is

hoped that people can now shop in the County town at their leisure and visit the large selection of shopping in close proximity to these car parks.The better parking rates came about after a number of traders in the town came together with Mayo County Council to try and make shopping and parking easier in the town.Castlebar traders have welcomed the move and stated "we have seen many situations in the past where customers are rushing back to their car because time may be out on a ticket. This all day parking fee eliminates that fear of getting a parking ticket and will hopefully mean a better shopping experience all round" "We hope this ease of parking fees along with lots of great value and choice will see people choose Castlebar as their shopping destination"Whilst it is being rolled out on a temporary basis at the moment until December the traders hope it will remain in place for the future.

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Castlebar Car Boot SaleTakes place on the last Sunday of every month (except December when it is held on the second Sunday of December) 8am - 3pm.Main Street, Castlebar. Please note - Entrance To Car boot sale is from Market Sq at the credit union car park only.

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The Brighouse and Rastrick Band is regarded by many as the best and most consistent ?public subscription band? in the world. Playing in Castlebar, this concert promises to be one NOT to miss!!Tickets ?30 for this concert are on sale in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar available on

Ticketmaster.ie and from Royal Theatre box office. Tickets are also available from Downtown Records, Main St, Castlebar 094 9022312, Downtown Records, Bridge St, Westport 098 26841. Special priced tickets for Brass Band members available

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We are privileged that the Taoiseach of our country - Mr Enda Kenny - popped into our shed resently for a chat and a cup of tea - we even got him to sign our registration book

A little bit about "The Men's Shed" The concept behind the Mens Shed movement originated in Australia in the mid 1990`s with the aim of improving the overall wellbeing of the older men in the community through providing a space where men could gather together to work on projects and socialise. By 2007 backed by the Australian Government the AMSA was founded to help promote and develop Mens' Sheds on a nationwide basis. John Evoy introduced the Shed Movement to Ireland and the IMSA was set up here in 2011. Castlebar Men's Shed was established in April 2012. This stemmed from the observation that there was an urgent need to promote and protect the wellbeing, both mental and physical of the men of our community.The men?s shed is about MEN?S HEALTH. It provides a haven that many men need. A place they can identify with; a place there they talk freely, be themselves, make friends, share information and skills. On an emotional level, they feel better about themselves; gain a sense of belonging, self-worth and respect. There are not many of us men who can?t identify with some potentially degenerative conditions at some stage of our lives; be it redundancy, ill health, retirement, depression, bereavement, isolation, loneliness etc. That all sounds very gloomy; but every shed has its own ?shed load of stories? and characters to match. Ours is no different and it?s just as well that the kettle (the most important item in any shed) can?t talk!!! A shed's focus and potential is limited only by the imaginations, interests and commitments of its members. Men of all ages are welcome; and women also (if they so wish) can join us ? ?cause we still do need some gentle guidance in our (desperate) lives!! All are welcome. So, come along and see if you can better our residential pranksters, storytellers, tea drinkers and (even) workers amongst us!! All help very welcome.

Some of the guys who took part in the Training for Committee's and Governance Training in Castlebar Men's Shed recently. Training was delivered by Ms Ailish Irvine from Kiltimagh and was facilitated by South West Mayo Development Company - thanks to all concerned

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Cúpla FocalTosaitheoirí (Absolute beginners) Vowels with an ?Fada? (Gutaí) (The fada goes above the vowel ? in Irish vowels with a fada above them have a strong sound) 1.Á = aw 2.É = ay 3.Ó = o 4.Ú= ooh 5.Í = e Now try saying the following words: 1.Lá (day) Pronounced as Law 2.Cupán (cup) Pronounced as Cupawn 3.Éan (bird) Pronouced as Ayn 4.Sé (he) Pronouced as shea 5.Sí (she) Pronouced as she 6.Úna Prounced as Oon-ah.

Foclóir na Seachtaine (Weekly Vocabulary) (A great way of extending your Irish vocabulary is by writ ing down all new phrases and words that you encounter) Foclóir na hÁite 1. An Leithinis (the peninsula) 2. An ceantar (the area) 3. Daonra na háite (population of the area) 4. Turas treoraithe (guided tours) 5. An dúlra (nature) 6. Muintir na háite (the local people) 7. Lá na hOidhreachta (heritage day) 8. Lá an Logha (Fair Day) 9. Imeachtaí na háite (local events) 10. Féile (festival) 11. Turasóirí (tourists) 12. Turasóireacht (tourism) 13. Cé (quay) 14. Iascairí (f ishermen) 15. Iascaireacht (f ishing)

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Castlebar v Buccaneers, Connacht League Round 1 Match Report:Castlebar Ladies Rugby team began the defence of their Connacht League title

on Sunday October 4th against Buccaneers of Athlone at Castlebar RFC. While the result of 19-5 in favour of Castlebar suggests a comprehensive win, it doesn?t do justice to the pressure they were put under by their opposition for the full

80 minutes. While there was little to report on for the first 20 minutes Castlebar did secure early possession and went through numerous phases but were unable to put evidence of this on the score board; a possible punishment for a lot of unforced errors and poor handling. Buccaneers took over possession and like their opponents, were unable to cross the try line, giving away a penalty on Castlebar?s 5 metre line which Castlebar kicked to the safety of the touch line. This shook the home side into life as they used the resulting lineout to hit at the visitor?s defence before the ball was let out to the backs. Quick hands through Mairéad Hopkins and Emma Doyle found Nicola Hall on the wing who touched down in the corner. 5-0 to Castlebar after the missed conversion. Just as it looked like Castlebar were settling into the game their centre Ursula Sammon was sent to the bin for a high tackle. Castlebar worked hard and managed to maintain their 5 point lead. Buccaneers probed at Castlebar?s defensive line as Ursula Sammon returned to the pitch 10 minutes later and she made her presence felt after picking up a loose ball on Castlebar?s 22 metre line and sprinted to the posts. Becky Gavin added the extra 2 points on the half time whistle leaving the score at 12-0 to Castlebar.Buccaneers settled into the game early on in the second half and made

their way to Castlebar?s try line with some excellent running, aided by numerous penalties given away by the home side. Their efforts were rewarded by a try from their number 10; a well-deserved score from the talented out half who caused headaches for Castlebar with her powerful running and superb tackling. The conversion was missed, 12-5 to Castlebar. It was now a ?one-score? game as Buccaneers then suffered the same as Castlebar had in the first half with a high tackle resulting in a yellow card and a 10 minute stay in the sin-bin. Castlebar

set up camp inside Buccaneers half but failed to capitalise on their 14 player defence with Buccaneers standing firm and eventually clearing their lines. Suddenly the home side found themselves under immense pressure on their 5 metre line and can thank the power and determination of number 8 Yvon McNabb who pushed their oncoming ball carrier 10 metres back. A loose ball picked up by Mairéad Hopkins found Emma Doyle on the wing who sprinted into Buccaneers half. The speedy winger linked up with Ursula Sammon who finished the move off under the posts, a try that was converted by Becky Gavin, 19-5 to Castlebar on the full time whistle. Massive thanks to all of the supporters who came out to cheer both teams on. Castlebar will play Portumna in the second round of the league away in Portumna on Sunday October 18th. Castlebar: Becky Gavin, Nicola Hall, Emma Doyle (Vice-Captain), Mairéad Hopkins, Claire Cuffe, Jacinta Walsh, Darwyn O?Halloran, Yvon McNabb, Emma Fabby, Chelsea Joyce, Anne-Marie O?Hora (Captain), Lucy Golden, Marcella Derrig, Fiona Nic Ruairí, Kiara Irwin. Replacements: Ursula Sammon, Jen Keegan, Lisa Doocey, Patricia McHale, Marsha Halpin, Alison Clancy & Aileen Feeley.Coaches and management: Jason Keane & Christy Cusack Team Mascot: Sophie Keane

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Castlebar Racquetball Club will begin the new racquetball season with the Autumn League in An Sportlann. The competition, which will begin in Mid October, is a singles round robin league with skill divisions to suit players from beginner level to advanced level. Anyone who wishes to enter can email [email protected] or phone

087 9234514, new players & beginners especially welcomeRacquetball is an exciting game you can play with two, three or four people. The equipment you need is a racquetball racquet and a ball that is made of rubber and is more lively than a tennis ball. Also required is a pair of goggles so that you can protect your eyes if hit by a fast moving ball. The court is indoors and has four walls, ceiling. All surfaces of the court are in play in racquetball, all the walls and the ceiling. The back wall in some courts is made of glass.An Sportlann, McHale Park, Castlebar houses two courts and De La Salle Community Sports Centre has one court.Racquetball is an offshoot from squash, and has similarities, but yet is a totally different game. Racquetball is a fast game and as you become stronger the you will hit the ball much harder and faster, with top players the speed of the ball can reach 160 mph. You have to be fairly quick on your feet to play especially against a more experienced opponent. It's amazing how much running you can do on a small area of just 40ft by 20 ft. With racquetball you use up lots of energy and burn lots of calories per game. The more you move the more you burn. Racquetball is also a great way in burning off those calories. If you play two times a week, you can maintain your weight, and if you play three or more games a week, you can lose weight. Many racquetball players consider racquetball to be addicting and find they must play at least one game a week.For more information please visit www.castlebar-racquetball.net.

Castlebar Athletics ClubWell done to all our athletes who took part in the even age Mayo club championships held in Aughagower. There were many fine performances with Lauren Mc Donnell, Brian Mc Donnell, Gavyn Mc Manamon & Katie Gibbons

all taking the Gold individual medals. Our U12 girls (Ella Deely, Eimear Hughes, Sarah Cashin, Julianne Coen, Maia Ludden & Megan Frazer) took the silver medal. Our U12 boys (Gavyn Mc Manamon, Conor Hughes, Oisin O' Connell, Louis Swift & Colm Enright) took the bronze medal. Our U14 girls (Katie Gibbons, Eabha Walsh, Meadbh O Shea, Holly Reilly, Ellen Moran & Saoirse Farrell Scahill) took the bronze medal. Our U14 boys (Tomas Waldron, Oisin Tunney, Bob Tuohy, Liam Coyne, Michael Waldron & Thomas Mc Donnell) took the bronze medal. Our U16 boys (Aaron mc Hale, Kevin Coyne, Padraig Beirne & Emmet Geraghty) took the silver medal. Ronan Loftus ran very well in the U8 boys race as did Conor Loftus, Jack Canny, David Hegarty, Alan Hegarty, Mark Mc Vann, Diarmuid Swift & Oran Ludden in the U10 boys race and Lauren Hamrock & Eva Cahill Galligan in the U 10 girls race. Training continues now for the Uneven age Mayos next Sunday in Ballinrobe.

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Castlebar Pantomime is based in the County Town of Mayo in the west of Ireland. We are Mayo's longest running Pantomime whose

catch phrase is - "Castlebar Pantomime, The Original & The Best! There is a Pantomime tradition within Castlebar going back to at least 1922 with a Stephen Garvey production of "Red Riding Hood". It was from 1951 to 1965 however that the roots of Castlebar Pantomime as we know it today appeared on the stage of the Town Hall, Linenhall Street, Castlebar. ? ? Back then it was people like Jimmy Garvey, Herbie Glynn, Andy McTigue and of course the Queen of Panto Nan Monaghan who entertained the Mayo people with their talented performances and comedy routines. These days its people like Jason Guthrie, Sharon Lavelle, James Murray, Antoinette Starken, Gary Wynne, Mairead McDonnell and many many more. After a small hibernation, Castlebar Pantomime staged the production of Dick Whittington in 1986 and so started the new Castlebar Pantomine tradition which this year sees it celebrating its 30th Anniversary in its current format with our production of The Little Mermaid. In the year 2000, Castlebar Pantomime moved from Linenhall Street, to the The TF Theatre Royal, where it has set up its new home and is now firmly ensconced in their regular January line up

of events. Over the past 30 years Castlebar Pantomime has grown bigger and better and is the most professional amateur show you will see anywhere in the country. Of course with its bigger and bigger successes, we also got bigger and bigger costs. Today the average cost of a production is over ?60,000.00. It is due to the generosity and support of the public, our audiences and our sponsors that we are able to cover these expenses and stage the fabulous productions every one enjoys. But on the fun side, every year sees new faces join the Panto family. Some stay, some come and go and come back and others just pay us a fleeting visit for one year. But every single person will tell you that Panto is an experience not to be missed and joining was one of the best things they have ever done, whether they are 8 or 80! If you would like to find out more about Castlebar Pantomime, join Castlebar Pantomime on Facebook or you are invited to take a look within the pages of this Castlebar Pantomimes website, to take a step back in time to view the laughter, smiles & triumphs of Castlebar Pantomime.

A date for your diary Castlebar Panto Halloween Party Saturday 31st Oct a great night for cast &

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Do you want to try out Tennis ?Why don't you come down to Castlebar Tennis Club on Tuesday the 13th October from 8-9pm to give it a go - See the Dome , play no matter what the weather. Free Entry -open to all levels of players - Contact Thérése on 086 348 3414

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CREDIT UNIONS VOTED NO. 1 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE CASTLEBAR CREDIT UNION COMMITTED TO MEMBERS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY The first ever survey of Irish brands based on the experiences of customers, shows that Credit Unions tops the poll. According to the Customer Experience Ireland Survey 2015 (CEXI), Ireland?s Credit Unions including Castlebar Credit Union, are one of the Customer Experience Champions, coming 1st in their ranking. This is extremely good news for credit unions at a time when demand for services is at an all-time high. At the height of the economic crisis, credit unions were the only financial services provider to significantly grow their membership ? a trend that continues to this day. Currently Castlebar Credit Union has 33,000 members. To this membership, Castlebar Credit Union has provided ?15.1 million in loans for everyday things during the past 12 months. The local, face to face service that continues to be provided by Castlebar Credit Union and indeed all credit unions all over the country is obviously valued highly by the Irish population. Customer service is extremely important for Castlebar Credit Union and something that should not be taken for granted now or into the future and credit unions should take the time to invest in this regard.Speaking about the CEXI Report Anne King from Castlebar Credit Union said: We have been working hard in our local community for 49 years now, serving members by providing accessible savings and loans products. We service a wider area with branch offices in Balla, Ballyhaunis & Carnacon. We are delighted to now have an office in Ballyhaunis following the completion of a Transfer of Engagement in May of this year. The recognition in this survey is a testament to the hard work of staff and volunteers who have continued to serve members through even the most difficult social and financial periods of change in this country. We are looking forward to developing and enhancing our range of services to our valued members in the coming years. Our ethos will never change and our members will remain central to all of the decisions we make, now and into the future.

Mayo Chambers and local business organisations in association with Mayo.ie and the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) are delighted to announce that the prestigious Mayo Business Awards will make a return this November.The Mayo Business Awards will once again become the flagship annual event and awards ceremony for businesses countywide. The event will give local businesses the opportunity to be recognised for their dedication, investment and hard work across several award categories.This gala event will be held in the Castlecourt Hotel in Westport, on November 6th 2015. There will be a four course meal with guest speakers on the night from the world of business, and following the awards ceremony, there will be entertainment until the early hours.It promises to be a high calibre and prestigious event and will provide a unique environment for business networking opportunities.

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Planning is now underway for the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020. It is expected that by January 2016, the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government will decide on who will deliver the new LEADER programme in Mayo.The Local Community Development Committee (Mayo County Council), South West Mayo Development Company, Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company and Comhar na nOileán Teo are coming together to draw up a county wide plan ? a Local Development Strategy (LDS) - for the new LEADER programme. They are now seeking the input of communities for the community aspect of the plan. In this community-led process, a number of community consultation meetings are being organised throughout the county so that every area and community has the opportunity to have its needs and ideas for local community projects included in the community element of the LDS.This is an opportunity for your community representatives to contribute to the community aspect of the countywide plan which will lay out how funds for the community element of LEADER will be used over the duration of the programme, until 2020. If you are unable to attend this particular consultation you are welcome to attend another meeting convenient to you.Please feel free to bring it to the attention of other community groups in your locality. There is no limit on the number of attendees from any community. Please note that this is the community element consultation only; other meetings and consultation events will address the needs of rural enterprise, private business etc.

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?225,000 Village & Town Renewal Scheme to Benefit Mayo An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, has welcomed the ?225,000 for a Rural Economic Development Zone pilot initiative in Mayo. ?Fine Gael is keenly aware of the impact the economic downturn has had on towns and villages throughout Ireland and this year we launched the Standing Up for Rural Ireland campaign to advocate on behalf of rural communities to ensure that the economic recovery spreads to all parts of Ireland. ?This morning (Wednesday) at the National Ploughing Championships I announced ?30 Million under the Capital Investment Plan for Rural Towns and villages. ?The money for Mayo will involve three projects: 1. ?125,000 to begin work on a Master-Plan to transform Castlebar Military Barracks in Castlebar into a regionally important creative hub and visitor attraction. 2. ?50,000 to develop an non-weather dependent facility in Geesala along the Wild Atlantic Way. 3. ?50,000 to help renovate the Court House in Swinford to become a creative hub and secondly to create a historical route around the centre of Swinford to benefit both the inhabitants of the town as well as visitors. This injection of money into all three communities is a welcome develop and forms only part of the Governments commitment to rural Ireland over the coming months. Our job now is to both secure the recovery and make sure it is felt in every home across the country including those in Mayo."

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Entries are now being accepted for the May 2016, Mayo International Choral Festival Now regarded as one of the top four choral festivals in Ireland, the festival committee are looking forward to presenting the winning formula of competitions, street performances and quirky events including a dawn chorus ? now known as the event ?for those rising early on Sunday morning, or for those going home from the celebrations the night before?. The festival is now firmly a fixture in choir?s calendars, not just from Ireland, but from all over the world. ?Already a choir from the USA and from Norway have confirmed that they will travel to the festival

in May, and have sent representatives to visit the performing and accommodation facilities in Mayo, and to meet the team members of the festival committee? stated Edward Horkan, Festival Chairman. To take part in the festival, International choirs must forward their completed entry forms before 31st December 2015, and choirs from Ireland before January 31st, 2016. The choral festival is unique in Ireland in that it?s the only county-wide festival in the country, and visiting choirs have performed in Ballina, Ballintubber, Claremorris, Castlebar, Crossmolina, Killala, Knock, Newport and Westport. Said Edward ? ?we look forward to next year?s festival which will see many celebration events, as 2016 marks the festival?s fifth year. It?s hard to believe we have achieved so much in only four years ? to be regarded as one of the top choral festivals in Ireland in such a short time is a remarkable achievement by the committee and the many volunteers and choir members around the county? The festival is supported by Mayo County Council / Castlebar Municipal District and Failte Ireland. May 25th ? 29th 2016.

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Castlebar Tidy Towns Win Silver The groups aim is to enhance the appearance of Castlebar, making the area a more attractive place to live, work and do business in. Tidy Towns also wish to educate young people to preserve our local heritage for the future.They wish to bring the community together as often as possible for regular clean up's, it's working we are now at Silver!If you are interested in joining the group please contact Ann on 087 264 9829

The National Tidy Towns Awards where we were awarded a silver medal. We increased our marks by 6 to 305L -R John Page Ann Cresham Martin Dulaghan MD SuperValu Minster Alan Kelly Ger Deere Nora Coyle Castlebar Municipal Authority Michael Baynes Castlebar Events Officer

Castlebar Order of Malta are available to provide Ambulance & First Aid cover at

sporting and community events. The Order of Malta also provide a Transport service for people attending hospital

appointments. Call 087 707 4514 for info.

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ISPCC Childhood Support Service in North Mayo

The ISPCC in Mayo is pleased to introduce a new Childhood Support Worker covering the North Mayo area. The ISPCC provides a free, comprehensive, community based one to one

support service (including out of hours access) to children and young people who may be experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is provided by professional ISPCC support workers.Children and families come to us with a wide range of issues, they are often in a crisis situation and they are unsure where they can access support. Every child and family is unique and has individual needs; however, common reasons for referral include parental separation, grief and loss, children affected by bullying or a traumatic life change for the family.Our approach Our approach is to build upon individual strengths and acknowledge the central role of children in decision making. The active participation of families is built into each intervention plan ensuring that our work makes a lasting difference in the life of each child we work with. Our intervention plans are tailor-made to suit the needs of each individual child with support sessions available in the home or ISPCC centre during the day or out of hours.How does it work?The service aims to intervene to provide children and young people with the necessary supports to promote psychological resilience and maintain their psychological well being, regardless of social or emotional background. Anyone concerned about a child can make a referral to the service. This includes parents, professionals and young people themselves.Putting young people in controlThe service is for and owned by children, which means:The child can decide if they want to meet with usThe child can talk to an ISPCC worker face-to-face, on the telephone or over the web.The child works with us to put a plan in place which will provide support to them in overcoming difficulties in their lifeVisits happen weekly and usually last for about 6 months, but this can change to suit the needs of each child.How to access this supportIf you would like to refer a child or know more about this service please contact the Childhood Support Worker for North Mayo, Laura Cawley at the Mayo office on 09490 25254.

Social Inclusion Month Throughout the month of October 2015, Mayo will promote Social Inclusion. Many people in our community are excluded and marginalised as a result of lack of resources and minority status. As a result, they cannot participate in activities which are considered the norm for other people in society. Mayo Social Inclusion Month aims to tackle this inequality and

promote Mayo as a "Place for Everyone"With this in mind, during our Social Inclusion MONTH we want to ensure everyone knows about what is available and open to them. Lots of organisations are busy planning events, talks, etc and we want to ensure everyone knows about them. We have set up a Facebook page everyone is asked to like it and help promote it. It?s fairly unfurnished at the moment but with your help it will be full with lots of information, events, etc.Ok, so I am looking for each of you to forward to me anything you are doing during October which has a Social Inclusion theme to it. I will then add this to our Table of Events and it will be promoted via Facebook and radio.

What I need is:· Title of Event/talk/etc· Where it is taking place· Date and Time· Any other information

Please forward the details to Mary at [email protected]

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Jewellers

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Doctors

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Mayo General Hospital (094)9021733

Tobin Health Centre(094) 9021119

Dr Michael Waldron, 2 Brooklands(094)9026411

Dr Paul Carney, Mountain View (094)9024827

Dr Stephen Patten, Thomas Street (094)9021999

Dr Alice Beirne, 11 Castlegrove (094)9024168

Dr Kay Moran, Springf ield (094)9026220

Dr Anne Long, New Antrim st (094)9024638

Dr Brid O'Malley, Station Rd(094)9035952

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Fitted Kitchens

SYMPHONY KITCHENSBarcastle Retail Park, Castlebar, Hours Mon - Fri: 09:00 -18:00

Sat: 10:00 - 17:00

094 90 26100 www.symphonykitchens.ie [email protected]

Taxi Services

Abi TaxiKeep M ayo M oving

086 8266243

Mayo Cancer Support Association Ltd,

Rock Rose House,Provides emotional support to people living with cancer, their

families and friends.All services are free of charge.

Drop in or contact 094 9038407.

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