Mayo Cancer Support » Events

Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon

mayocancer — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:18 +0000

Pictured are some of the ladies who participated in the West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon on behalf of Mayo Cancer Support Association.

A big “Thank You” to all who took part to raise much needed funds . All monies will go directly towards the provision of services to those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Workshops in Mindfulness, Stress Management & Cancer Conscious Yoga

mayocancer — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:50:28 +0000

A 3 week programme in Mindfulness will take place at Rock Rose House, Castlebar from 10.30 to 12.30 on

Tuesday 8th May
Tuesday 15th May
Tuesday 29th May

A six week workshop in Stress Management will take place on the following dates, from 10.30am to 12.30

22nd May,
28th May
5th June
12th June
19th June
26th June

A 6 week programme in Cancer Conscious Yoga. – Beginners, 10am to 11.30am. Follow on, 11.30am to 1pm.

16th May
30th may
6th June
13th June
13th June
20th June
27th June

These workshops are available to all those whose lives have been affected by cancer and are free of charge. Places can be booked by calling 094 9038407.

Hair Cutting Fundraiser

mayocancer — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:35:32 +0000

Rachel McDonnell presents a cheque for over €6,000 to Annie Hodgson and Angela Kirrane proceeds of a Hair Cutting Fundraiser held recently in Ballina

Janet’s Walk

mayocancer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:24:03 +0000

A major fundraising venture organised by Janet Durkan in support of Mayo Cancer Support took place on Easter Monday, 9th April. Sincere thanks to all braved the elements to walk, run or cycled from Murrisk to Louisburgh. A great day was had by all, with refreshments serrved at the end of the journey.

Fancy Dress Croagh Patrick Climb Presentation

mayocancer — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:46:59 +0000

Postman Pat (aka Lisa Keane), and Jess the Cat (aka Susanne Heraty) present the proceeds of their “Fancy Dress Reek Climb” to Angela Kirrane, Manager of Services Mayo Cancer Support Association, Rock Rose House, Castlebar and Eugene Connolly, Treasurer, Mayo Cancer Support Association, Included in photo on left is Ann Moran, Therapist and Support Worker and on right is Breege Walsh, Administration, Mayo Cancer Support Association. Photo: © Michael Donnelly Photography

Visit of an Taoiseach, Enda Kenny

mayocancer — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:02:50 +0000

Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD cuts the tape to officially launch the “Rock Rose House Treatment and Therapy Centre” at 32 St Patrick’s Avenue, Castlebar, included in photo from left John McCormack, CEO Irish Cancer Society; Joe Staunton, Chairman Mayo Cancer Support Association; Cllr Eugene McCormack, Mayor Castlebar Town Council; Joe Johnston, Patron of the Association and Angela Kirrane, Manager of Services Rock Rose House, Castlebar, Partly hidden are Seamus Moran, Tommy Ginley and John Tiernan.

Postman Pat to drive up Croagh Patrick

mayocancer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:45:54 +0000

Susanne Heraty, and Lisa Keane, pictured with Eugene Connolly, Treasurer, and Angela Kirrane- Manager of Services Mayo Cancer Support Association and Anne Duffy at the launch of the “Fancy Dress Reek Climb”
Postman Pat (aka Lisa Keane), Jess the Cat (aka Susanne Heraty) and lots of fancy dress followers are hosting the first ever fancy dress reek climb in aid of Rock Rose House, Cancer Support Centre, in Castlebar.
Pat will drive up Croagh Patrick in his trusty red post Van to raise funds for this very worthy cause. Its sure to be a fun filled day with after party being held in T Burkes Pub Westport from 3 p.m. March the 4th.

Meeting at the Reek at 10 o’clock on the 4th March for Climb