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April 2013 Issue 9 Contact Erris Eye on 086 065 1704 [email protected] or call in to T&T Clothing, The Square, Belmullet. Ballycroy National Park Erris No Name Club Kilmore Triathlon Club and Much more... Photo by Brían MacSuibhne Taken from Ooghran Point near Erris Head FREE Download your copy of the Erris Eye from www.erriseye.com Áras Inis Gluaire - Arts Centre

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April 2013 Issue 9

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Contact Erris Eye on 086 065 [email protected]

or call in to T&T Clothing, The Square, Belmullet.

Ballycroy National Park

Erris No Name Club

Kilmore Triathlon Club

and Much more...

Photo by Brían MacSuibhneTaken from Ooghran Point near Erris Head

FREE

Download your copyof the Erris Eye fromwww.erriseye.com

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Keep an eye on EntertainmentBallycroy National

ParkBallycroy National Park was established in November 1998, it is Ireland’s sixth National Park and is located on the Western seaboard in Northwest Mayo. It comprises of 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited and unspoilt wilderness dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range. Between Nephin beg and Slieve Carr, at 721metres above sea level, the highest mountain in the range, lie the Scardaun Loughs.

To the west of the mountains is the Owenduff bog. This is one of the last intact active blanket bog systems in Ireland and Western Europe and is an important scientific and scenic feature of the National Park. The Park also protects a variety of other important habitats and species. These include alpine heath, upland grassland, heath and lakes and river catchments. Greenland white-fronted geese, golden plover, red grouse and otters are just some of the important fauna found within the Park. The National Park is itself part of the Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA). These European designations are part of the Natura 2000 Network, which protect rare and important habitats and species under the EU Habitats and Birds Directiv.

The Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week until 30th September from 10.00 am until 5.30 pmIt is located in the village of Ballycroy on the N59 road between Mulranny and Bangor.

The Education Centre at Ballycroy National Parkis now taking bookings for 2013.We offer a range of free environmental educationprogrammes to all ages and groups

Primary SchoolsBog Detective Challenge1. Viewing of the exhibition 2. Presentation on bogs/peatlands, the main habitat in BallycroyNational Park with special emphasis onthe plants and animals found within this habitat. 3. A hunt to find mini-beastsusing pooters4. Examining the wild plants of the bog5. Pond dipping to see what mini-beasts live in our pond

Secondary SchoolsBog Ecology Studies for Junior & Leaving Certificate students. The programme we offer is designed to suit the fieldwork requirement of the Junior Certificate Science & Leaving Certificate Biology course. The study takes place within the grounds of the Visitor Centre.

Outreach/Community GroupsWe offer an outreach service to all interested schools and groups. We have special programmes available and we can tailor make visits to suit requirements. This could involve talks, walks and indoor and outdoor activities. We welcome and appreciate all groups.

ProjectsStaff at Ballycroy National Park Education Centre are happy to provide any assistance with information on aspects of nature conservation, the environment and Ballycroy National Park.

If you would like to visit us or us to visit you, please contact Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy Village,Westport , Co Mayo. Tel: 098 49 888

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Pictured above are some members of the Mullet Drama Group (Joe Murray, producer and Fidelma Padden) handing over a cheque for €3,000 to management and staff at Mayo General Hospital. This was the proceeds of last year’s drama presentation, “Love thy Neighbour”, directed by Brían MacSuibhne. The money is to be used to purchase an infusion pump for the Special Care Baby Unit in Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar.

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BirdWatch Ireland is the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. Established in 1968, we currently have over 14,000 members and supporters and a local network of over 20 branches nationwide.

The primary objective of BirdWatch Ireland is the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland through the efforts of our staff, members and volunteers alike. In order to fulfil this objective, we carry out extensive research and survey work, operate applied conservation projects and manage a network of reserves nationwide; we prepare and advocate policies; we recruit, retain and service a growing membership base; we promote the importance of this work through field education, dedicated media (such as Wings magazine, the BirdWatch Ireland website, our annual journal Irish Birds and other publications) and to the national media

BirdWatch Ireland - protecting birds and biodiversity

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Mayo Office | Ionad Fiontráiochta | Eachléim | Co.Mayo | Ireland Tel: +353 (0)97 85959 Mob: +353 (0)87 7703005 email: [email protected]

Dave Suddaby Reserves Manager

Páistí Naíonra Chois Fharraige gnóthach ag cur crann na Casca le chéile. Tá siad chomh brodúil as an obair.

Erris Tourism AppIt is our greatest pleasure to inform you that the new tourism App is almost complete.A demonstration night is arranged for you to take a look at the App and how it works. This is a great opportunity for you to get your business recognized by thousands of tourist around the world, it will also create local awareness. The App will be available at the App store soon and will be Free to download. This is a once off offer not to be missed out on by you.

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Mayo Genealogy Group was established just over a year ago and a committee was formed last summer. I, Kathryn Murphy was elected P.R.O. for the Erris area and also secretary for the group. My role as secretary is to take the minutes of the meetings which are held every second Saturday of each month from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. At the meetings we discuss

the agenda which is compiled by the Chairperson and when the meeting ends members help newcomers and others research websites relating to ancestry/genealogy etc.My role as P.R.O. combined with the business I run with my husband Pap Murphy, would like to invite all genealogists both local and further afield to come together here at Turas Siar, near Clogher Post Office, 11 miles outside Belmullet on the Blacksod Road for a genealogists gathering. Turas Siar is a language and culture research centre and we specialise in local history, archaeology, genealogy, local crafts, family gatherings, local placenames and their meanings. We are open 9am til late to the public 7 days a week.We would like to discuss with all genealogists, a gathering at Turas Siar and when it could take place which would be suitable for everyone so why not give Pap or myself a call on 097 85011/ 087 6990505 for further information on any of the above. Our email address is [email protected] and our website address is www.turassiar.com

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Know your rights:Motorcycle driving testQuestionI am aged 19 and I have a learner permit for a category A motorcycle. I hope to do my motorcycle driving test in the next few months. While I know there have been changes to driving licences, will I still be able to do the category A driving test?AnswerNo, you will not be able to sit the driving test for a category A motorcycle as the new minimum age to hold a category A driving licence since 19th January 2013 is 24.There is now a new A2 motorcycle category for those aged 18 and over, so you can sit the driving test for a category A2 driving licence instead. The type of motorcycle which you must bring to a category A2 test must be a minimum of 395cc cylinder capacity and engine power between 25kW and 35kW.If you wish, you can present your category A learner permit at the test. However, as your pre-January 2013 category A learner permit restricts you to riding a motorcycle of 25kW, you will have to bring a motorcycle of exactly 25kW to the test. If you pass your

driving test, you will be issued with a category A2 certificate of competency.Alternatively, you can apply for a new category A2 learner permit, which allows you to ride a motorcycle of up to 35kW. You can then bring a motorcycle of between 25kW and 35kW to the driving test. However, a new learner permit costs €35.Once you have passed the test and have a category A2 certificate of competency you can apply to your local Motor Taxation Office for a category A2 driving licence.Further information is available from Citizens Information Centre, Main Street, Belmullet and Phone Service, call 0761 07 6030.

Consultation: Review of Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport GrantThe Department of Health is holding a public consultation to guide consideration of a replacement solution or solutions for the transport and mobility needs which have been met by the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes. These two schemes have recently been closed by the Government, because the Ombudsman has found that they were not consistent with the Equal Status Acts.Any new solution will use the funds

currently spent on these two schemes to meet priority transport needs for people with disabilities, whatever their age.The purpose of the consultation is to hear the views of the widest possible number of people who have an interest in this and in particular the people who are currently in receipt of either the Mobility Allowance or the Motorised Transport Grant.All submissions must be made no later than 17:00 hours on Wednesday 17th April 2013.An on-line version of the form for submission will be available on this page in the coming days. However, as an alternative, submissions can be made:By e-mail by filling in the Word Version of this form and sending it to:[email protected] post by completing the PDF Version of this form and sending it to:Mobility Allowance/Motorised Transport Grant Review, Disability Unit, Department of Health, Hawkins House, Hawkins Street, Dublin 2. If you require an alternative format of this form please contact:[email protected]: All sections of the form should be completed. However, it is NOT compulsory for you to provide your name and contact details if you do not wish to do so.

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The Erris No Name Club would like to say a big thank you to St Brendan's Community College and Michéal Gallagher, Michéal Togher and Mark Barrett for their generous donation of €675.00 . The Erris No Name Club has two National Finals to travel to this year The National Youth Awards in Kilkenny, where our host of the year John Murphy is representing the region in the National Final and the National Super Talent Final in Limerick where Luke Worth Regional Finalist in Male solo singing will be competing for the National title and this money will help us to get there.

The Erris No Name Club would like to say thank you to Annette Brogan, the Brogan Family and all the staff and customers who supported our bag pack on Easter Saturday a total of €591.90 was raised on the day and this will be spent on travelling to the national finals.

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Left: Cathal Broderick is congratulated on winning Host of the Year 2012 by Bobby Kerr, who presented the Gort No Name Club member with the Bobby Kerr Perpetual Trophy.

Cathal Broderick (16), from Gort No Name Club in Co Galway, was named Host of the Year 2012 and Eadaoin Ni Mhaicin (16), from Claremorris No Name Club in Co Mayo, was named Hostess of the Year 2012.

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Geesala Boxing Clubin association with Brian Peter's Promotion 'Katie Taylor The Road to Rio' event was held at Royal Theatre, Castlebar on 25th March. Katie Taylor beat Bulgarian opponent D Eliseeva, also win's for Geesala Boxing Club boxers; D Ginnelly, P McDonagh, M Conroy, R Conroy, C Ginty, K Rowland, L Donohue.

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Above: James Lavelle of the Eagle Bar making the presentation of Polo TopsThe Club held it’s annual Church Gate collection over the Easter weekend and many thanks to everyone for your continuing support and to the Club members for helping with the collection.

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You are cordially invited toKilmore Triathlon Website/Race Launch

Thursday 11th April at 8:30pm

GUEST OF HONOR - MR MICHAEL RING T.D.Minister of State for Tourism & Sport

All WelcomeRSVP: [email protected]: 086 3636327

Kilmore Triathlon Club • editorial feature

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Dual Launch for Kilmore Triathlon Club

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, will launch the new website of the Kilmore Triathlon Club at 8.30 p. m. on Thursday, April 11, in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The minister will also launch this year’s Blacksod Point Challenge triathlon, which will take place in September. The Kilmore Triathlon Club was formed in 2007 in order to promote the sport of triathlon in the Erris region, and their inaugural triathlon was held in 2008, which was a resounding success. The Blacksod Point Challenge triathlon is a National Series Race (sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland, the national governing body for the sport) and it takes place this year on Saturday, September 21.This Olympic distance race has become known as “an animal with teeth”, due to its test of endurance that pushes participants to their limits. Starting with a 1,500m swim in the Atlantic Ocean, followed by a fast 43km bike ride, the triathlon ends with an amazing 10km all-terrain run across the sand dunes of Fál Mór. Even though the race has become known as one of Ireland’s toughest and most gruelling triathlons, the spectacular views of the magical and mythical Erris peninsula has attracted hundreds of competitors to the area. Athletes have travelled from: New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Germany, Poland, Scotland, the UK and, of course, from all over Ireland. The Kilmore Triathlon Club is not driven by profit - any money raised is put back into making the competitors feel welcome and appreciated. The Blacksod Point Challenge is the last National Series triathlon on the national race calendar, so the Barony of Erris is a fantastic location in which to wrap up the triathletes’ season. In attracting competitors - along with their families and friends – to the area, the event is a great opportunity to promote Erris as a quality leisure destination, and provides a massive boost to the local economy. Check out the video from last year’s race on the new website www.kilmoretriathlonclub.com –or find out more by emailing [email protected] or call 0863636327

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We all know that one baby-faced person with perfect skin. No blemishes, no dry spots – just a smooth, clear, radiant complexion. How do they achieve and maintain such a perfect complexion year-round? Here are some secrets.1. Science and Medicine. The main thing women use to achieve the baby-face complexion are pills. There are several different kinds of pills that can control acne; birth control, hormones, antibiotics or pills specifically made for controlling acne. If you want to go this route, talk with your doctor and find out which would best be suited for you. If you are nature-oriented and do not want to mess around with pills, keep on reading. There are more beauty care secrets!2. Use Cool Water. Many of us have long been taught that drying out your skin is the best way to control acne. We have news! It’s not. Drying out your skin will cause it to produce more oil to gain back its ‘protective layer’. Washing your face with a mild gel, such as Cetaphil or Spectrojel, and rinsing with cool-lukewarm water will keep your skin clean and clear without drying it out.3. Keep Hydrated – Inside and Out. Aside from drinking plenty of water each day, fill your sink with lukewarm or cool water and add a few drops of oil. Coconut oil and Almond Oil are great choices. Hold your breath and soak your face for as long as you can. Come up for air and keep soaking for about 3-5 minutes. Your skin loves to soak up water, and you probably know that after having a long bath your skin feels the most soft and smooth. Finish your soak by immediately applying a light, unscented facial moisturizer and either let your skin air-dry or gently pat dry with a towel.4. Blot Excess Oil. If your skin is constantly oily and shiny, blot with oil absorbing sheets. There are many different brands and they all have one

main goal; to remove excess oil without the need for adding more pore-clogging powder to your face. Keeping as less stuff off your face as possible will keep it looking fresh and healthy.5. Keep it Clean! The number one rule of maintaining healthy looking and flawless skin is to keep your hands off it. Your hands and fingertips are crawling with bacteria. You don’t want this on your face and seeping into your pores. This is the number one way breakouts occur! Try to keep as much away from your face as possible and always remember to wash off your makeup at the end of each day.Following these simple beauty care tips will give you smooth, clear and hydrated skin making it easy to apply makeup or feel confident without wearing any cover-up at all.

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How to get smooth hair. Make sure to always point the blow dryer down the hair shaft so that the hair cuticle will be smoothed down. When you blow dry in the opposite direction of the hair shaft, hair cuticles become rough which causes dullness and makes the hair frizzy. Use cool air at the very end of the blow drying process to help tighten the cuticle of the hair.Home remedy conditioner. Don't have time to run to the store and buy a deep hair conditioner or if your favorite deep conditioner runs out and you were not expecting it, try mayonnaise. Rub the mayonnaise in your hair, wrap your head with a plastic wrap and allow it to penetrate for a few hours. If you are able to tolerate leaving the mayonnaise in your hair all night while sleeping, that is a great way to give your hair a deep condition. In the morning, wash and style your hair as usual. The mayonnaise helps to make for beautiful shiny hair.Drink water. We sometimes forget that our outside health comes from the inside body health and drinking lots of water is part of maintaining good healthy functions. Yes, drinking water helps to give you healthy hair and is a part of your hair care regime.Get regular hair trims. Yes, I know that a hair trim is not a beauty trick but I think it is an excellent beauty tip that many of us do abide by. Getting those regular hair trims helps to get rid of split ends and when you do not have split ends, your hair looks and feels healthier plus it has a smoother appearance which means shinier and healthier hair.Hair care is an important part of a women's daily routine but it does not have to cost a fortune nor does it have to be time consuming. Following these easy and simple beauty tips for hair will give you a beautiful and bouncy mane of hair!

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Erris Agricultural Show21st July 2013

• On the night of show the entertainment will be Show Band Jimmy Buckley.

Show Day • Live entertainment on showground Gerry Guthrie & The Duets.

Show tickets available from Commitee members Martina 086 177 3181 •Ann 086 1611700 •Tom 097 82057

Have Your SayMayo County Council have put in place a Commemoration Strategy Committee, whose objective is to develop a comprehensive and inclusive programme of commemorations for Mayo, that is appropriate on the centenary anniversary of the defining decade (1913-1923) of our modern history.A Draft Mayo Commemoration Strategy 2013-2023 has been prepared. Mayo County Council welcomes your views on the strategy and is inviting you to participate in the consultation process. Submissions and observations should be submitted by email or hard copy to the following addresses not later than 5.00pm

on Friday 17th May 2013:by post to: Deirdre Cunningham, Heritage Officer, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, Castlebaremail to: [email protected]

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'Is there anywhere a dog could get a drink?'

Pic of the Week by Bobby Carty

The Grid West Project - EirGridhas held a series of open days across the west on potential route corridors for the Grid West project, including days in Bangor Erris, Ballina, Swinford and Claremorris. The open days were only one of the channels through which the public could input on the Grid West project and EirGrid is now continuing to actively seek feedback and engagement from the public and communities in the west on the work that has been carried out to date on the project. Alan McHugh, the Grid West project manager, said that EirGrid was pleased with the level of interest shown by members of the public in the development of the project to date. “We have had very good attendances across the region. Even more importantly, we have seen a step change in the level of engagement from the public in relation to the potential corridors we have published. We welcome this early contact with individuals and communities across the region because we want as many people as possible to be fully aware of the project and to participate in the consultation process.“At this stage no decisions have been made and all information received from people living and working in the study area is very important as it can influence the next step in the project which is the identification of a preferred corridor for this new development. People can submit this feedback by post, email, calling the hotline or by dropping into the information centre in Castlebar.” The €240m Grid West project will develop a new high capacity power line linking the Bellacorick area in County Mayo to a strong point on the transmission grid at either Flagford in County Roscommon or Cashla in County Galway. By connecting the electricity generated by the region’s huge renewable energy resources, the project will facilitate significant job creation and investment as well as contributing to national recovery and growth. Grid West is part of EirGrid’s Grid25 plan to upgrade the national grid between now and 2025 to deliver a sustainable, competitive, and secure electricity supply to homes, businesses and industries.

Turas na bhFilí Bi-lingual poetry reading / Léamh filíochta with the Scottish poets Meg Bateman & Gillebríde Mac Ille Mhaoili. There will be music with the fiddle, flute, Irish singing and sean-nós. Fear an Tí: Máirtín Mac Donnchadha, former presenter on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta Tá míle fáilte roimh filí, ceoltóirí, amhránaithe agus damhsóirí áitiúla a bheith linn ar an oíche, saor isteach agus beidh sólaistí ar fáil

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Áras Inis GluaireBelmullet Arts Centre“The Mullet Drama Group” will stage 'Widow's Paradise' by Sam Cree. Directed by Brían MacSuibhne, this hilarious three Act comedy set in 1971 centres around a group of five women who travel to a caravan

park in Belmullet for a weekend break. However, their intention of having a quiet weekend away is upset by the arrival of three men on a fishing trip. A passing traveller calls in when his car breaks down.The local farmer also pays a visit. There are no shortage of disagreements andmisunderstandings, all providing hilarious consequences. The performance will run for 3 nights, Friday 19th April, Friday 26th April & Saturday 27th April. 8pm start. All proceeds going to the Glencastle Special Needs School. Tickets from Brogans Eurospar and Áras Inis Gluaire (Belmullet Civic Centre). Admission €10.

Exhibition LaunchThe launch of the exhibition by Geraldine O Reilly and Margo McNulty will take place in Áras Inis Gluaire on Saturday 13th April at 7pm. Come along and enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink while taking in the beautiful work from the women. The images in this exhibition are from Margo’s grandmothers and

great grandmother’s houses in Achill. Her work deals with hidden history, memory and place, and with aspects of everyday life and experience.

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• Erris Parish Contact Details & Mass Times

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First Memory Clinic in MayoA pilot Memory Clinic will commence service this Monday 4th February based at Ballina Primary Care Centre. The clinic is the first of the new services to be rolled out under the Community Action on Dementia in Mayo project launched in September 2012.“Our project combines philanthropic and state investment with the aim of bringing about a permanent improvement in services affecting over 1500 people with dementia in Mayo.We are trialling new ways of supporting people with dementia in the community. If successful the methods used could be introduced across the country, providing a better quality of life for those with dementia while making substantial savings for the exchequer.

Our project is breaking new ground because it is a pilot project and it’s creating a new language and dialogue around dementia.” Says project manager Frances Maloney.In the Memory Clinic you will meet our Memory Assessment Co-ordinator, Paula Frain who willassess individuals who are experiencing difficulty with their memory & will determine if these memory difficulties are part of the natural aging process or if they require further investigation.

Ballycroy ParishMass Centre - National School-InnisbiggleSat 8pm Sun 11pmTues - Fri 10am or 7pmRev. Fr. Chris Ginnelly. P.P.(098 )49134 (086) [email protected]

Kiltane ParishFr. John JudgeEmail:[email protected] Number:097-83466Bangor Erris, Co Mayo

Bangor Erris. Mon-Fri 9.30am, Sat 7pm, Sun 11am, Ballymunnelly. Sun 6.30pm, Confessions. Sat 6.30pm, Mass 1st Fri 7pm Prepetual Adora

Geesala, St Columcilla Geesala Co. Mayo Vigil (Saturday Evening) Masses 8.00pmSunday Masses10.00, 11:30amWeekday Masses9:15am, 10,00am

Belmullet ParishSun 10.30am, Mon 8pm, Tues to Fri 9.30am, Saturday Vigil 8pm

Glencastle ParishSun 12 noon,Wed & Sat 10.15amFr. Michael Reilly P.P. 097-81426 or 086-0847179Parish Office, Chapel Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo [email protected]

Kilmore ParishFr. John LoftusFr. Kevin HegartyEmail:[email protected] Number:097-82350Sunday Mass Times Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Aughleam 9.45am Saint Brendan's Church, Tirrane 12.15pm Saint Joseph's Church, Binghamstown 11.00am

Kilcommon ParishFr. Michael NallonFr. Sean NooneFr.Eddy RoganEmail:[email protected] Number:097-87701Aughoose, Ballina, Co MayoCarrowteigue Sat 7.00pm & 8.00pmGlenamoy Sun 9.30amCornboy Sun 10.30amInver Sun 12 noonTues & Wed Inver 10.00am Aughoose 11.00amThurs & FriCarrotigue 11.00amCornboy 11.00am

If someone close to you has received a recent diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer disease or is currently awaiting a diagnosis then you can avail of the Dementia Advisor service ran by Fiona Hoban. This post is the first of its type in the country & aims to support and signpost those individuals dealing with dementia.

It is envisaged that the Memory Clinic will service North Mayo in its first phase but will be rolled out to at least three other locations going forward. Anyone wishing to avail of the services should contact Paula on 086 0294021 , Fiona on 086 0294029 (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) or contact the project manager Frances Maloney on 0868366312.

‘Memory matters……let’s talk’

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10 BMW 520 M Sport 10 Focus DTCi 11 Focus DTCi ZETEC

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Breakfast 8-11:30am Lunch 12:30-3pm Lite Bar Bites 3-6pm Evening Bistro 6-9pm

Exciting new Sunday lunch Menu 12:30-8:30pm097 81096

Main St, Belmullet