Fairground Attraction make their first visit to North Mayo when they appear at Ballina Arts Centre on February 28th at 8pm. The group helped bring singer, Eddi Reader into the limelight and to the attention of a much wider audience in the 1980s.

The HSE has confirmed plans to close the psychiatric unit at St Joseph’s District Hospital in Ballina this year, according to local Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary.  Deputy Calleary has described it as a ‘dark day’ for mental health services in north Mayo.

Ballina Active Retirement Association has received clarification regarding Fire Brigade charges and waivers.

The weekly meeting of Ballina Active Retirement Association held on Thursday last was shocked and dismayed to learn that the female section of Ballina District Hospital was to close, despite assurances from two Government TDs to the contrary at the previous march on Sunday, February 5th.

Ballina Dolphin Swimmers travelled to Limerick to take part in the Gerry Ryan Memorial Gala on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of February. Adam Frank made his first appearance at a long course meet and he certainly proved that he is here to stay. 

Parenting a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often associated with high levels of stress. In addition to the challenges that the disorder itself may present, parents can also face additional difficulties. 

The Mayo Stroke Support Group is holding a support group meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 9th February in the Newman Institute, Ballina.  During the meeting, Geraldine Higgins of Cloghans Therapy Centre will be giving a presentation and demonstration on Reflexology.

The decision by Environment Minister Phil Hogan TD to reduce the septic tank registration fee to €5, instead of the proposed €50, for those who register before June 30th has been described by Mayo Fine Gael TD, Michelle Mulherin as a very pragmatic move aimed at encouraging early registration.

Kilmoremoy Parish Pastoral Council in Ballina has elected new officers. The new chairperson is Jim Walshe, Sligo Road, Ballina.