Aghamore Alive

Roll up, roll up..
We are delighted to announce we will have all of the family activities below, making it a super fun packed day this Sunday for our Vintage Day
- Westport sheep dogs
- Dinky Diggers
- Bouncy Castle
- Kids live size games
- Pig on a spit

€10 per person , families €20 . Make sure not to miss this great day out.

The Aghamore Community Development Company are delighted play host to the Ray Leonard Players in the Aghamore Amenities Building on Friday 3rd March starting at 8pm.
The play is called The Kings of the Kilburn High Road by Jimmy Murphy.

This is one of three local shows before they set off on the All-Ireland Amateur Drama Festival Circuit, and it promises to be a very special and enjoyable night for all.

Set in the backroom of an Irish Bar in Kilburn London, The Kings of the Kilburn High Road tells the story of a group of young men who left their homes in the west of Ireland in the mid-1970’s and landed in London in the hope of making their fortunes.
The play is directed by Anne Fahey with Mary Esler as assistant director. https://www.facebook.com/therayleonardplayers/

Please support this cultural event and share with your friends and family.
Admission is by ticket on the door @ €10.

**Note; that this play of mature content and language**

Did you know that the theme for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023 is ‘Breaking the Stigma: Diverse Male Experiences with Eating Disorders and Body Image’?

During the week (27th February - 5th March 2023), Bodywhys will be shining a light on eating disorders in boys, men and those who identify as male, as well as families, carers, siblings and partners.

To find out more about visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/eating-disorders-awareness-week-2023

Aghamore Gaa are holding a fundraiser on 1st April, Strictly Sean-Nos,
Full line up soon to be announced………….
Watch This Space

Couch to 5k for the month of January, venue: Aghamore @ the track, Tue and Thurs evenings 7pm and Sunday morning 9:30 , open to everyone get the family out!!

Happy New Year to you all!

We hope you had a happy one.

A lot of people suffer with their mental health over Christmas and in January - those dreaded January blues!

Just remember January is the beginning of a new year, a new chapter, a fresh start 🙏
Take time to visualise the kind of year you want 🤩
Take small steps, go week by week or day by day if you have to👣 Baby steps are still steps 💪

Please don't overwhelm yourself thinking you have to start January perfectly. You don't. Don't get bogged down by all the diets, money saving plans, exercise plans floating around and feel you're behind because you haven't jumped on the band wagon 😫
Move at your own pace 🥰
This is YOUR year, not anybody else's 😇
Make this the year of YOU! 🫶
You are a priority too 🙌
Reflect, rest, manifest, plan 💜

It’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year but it can be busy time too. Find time to recharge with some self-care during the Christmas period 🎅 🎄

Soo true 🙌🏻

Today is 💚

Please remember you must make your mental health a priority. It’s vital you take care of you 🥰

It’s ok not to be ok 💛

it’s so important to talk and ask for help 🙏🏻

Here is a link with contact information of many different mental health resources 💚

https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/

Happy Friday!! 🥰😇

The way you speak to yourself is more important than how you speak to anyone else ☺️

Your mind and body hear the words you say and think about yourself so why not make them POSITIVE ones. Even if you may not believe it just yet, you will one day 😇

Practice saying these positive affirmations about yourself in the morning. Stop thinking 'Im not good enough' 'Im not smart enough', 'i dont look good today' instead say I AM smart, I AM good enough, I DO look good today 🤩🤩

It is so important to be kind to yourself, YOU DO deserve it 🤩🥰

You get back what you put out 🥰

This is a post about a Rugby player, but it's about a lot more than just rugby, so please stay with me.

Over night, only a day out from a crucial Rugby Championship game against Argentina, Wallabies captain Michael Hooper addressed his team and told them that he was simply not in the right mindset to play or lead the team, at least for the time being. He apologised to his team mates, and packed his bags and returned home to his wife and kid.

Recognising the fact his mind was not where it needed to be showed incredible maturity, staring your team mates in the face to tell them took guts... but what is crucial about what Hooper did is that he didn't shy away from letting the World know.

Hooper could have easily had the Coaches manufacture a fake injury or concussion concern to explain his absence, but instead he owned it. He wanted the World to know that one of the most respected men in World Rugby, renowned for his tenacity and toughness, was mentally broken... and needed to rest and reset his mind. He knew how important an example that could set.

Now I know there will be some from older generations that might be a bit bemused by this. There is a belief, especially among Men, that suffering mentally is sign of mental weakness. That if you're struggling, you need to soldier on and get on with it. Be a Man.

I get that mentality, because it was the standard I held myself to when I've struggled in the past. I wanted to be unshakeable... no matter how unsteady I felt inside. Looking back, I think it was stupid of me.

If you are under 40, your most likely cause of death is you. The burden of your own mind, the weight of your thoughts... people who are struggling in their mindset, and like me deciding not to tell anyone about it. Reflecting back, I was lucky to get out alive, and I shouldn't have relied on luck.

Lately I have had a few people close to me speak up about the battles they're facing, and unlike how I used to perceive it, I now look at them in awe of their self-awareness, maturity, and bravery.

The self-awareness to recognise that something isn't right.

The maturity to know this is a battle they shouldn't fight on their own in silence.

And the bravery to speak openly about it, knowing full well that it will only serve to help others.

So please remember, if Michael Hooper, the Captain of the Wallabies, a man who has played 121 tests, a man revered as a legend around the World, can put his hand up and ask for help... so can you.

A little reminder… you will always feel better after a workout ☺️

Life is short, make the most it 🙏🏻

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🌟 Remember to always be kind - it costs nothing 🌟

🌟 Your kind words to someone could be the brightest part of their day 🌟

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End the social stigma around mental illness and spread mental health awareness! - Strength Over Silence 💚

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💚 Happy St Patricks Day 💚

Hope you all have a brilliant one.
Stay safe ☘️🇮🇪

SAVE THE DATES! As part of the healthy clubs programme, Mayo Mental Health are delighted to be able to offer the Moving Your Mind event in partnership with The Movement, Mayo Mental Health Association & HSE Ireland.
This event has been designed to showcase how exercise and good nutrition can promote positive mental health and wellbeing within rural communities.

Speakers on the night include:
Evan Regan - Nutrition
David Drake - The Movement
Lianne McManamon - Mayo Mental Health Association
Neil Douglas - Yoga/Meditation
It is open to all players and members of the club and the wider local community so feel free to spread the word

Brilliant 5 week course available.

Any further information wanted contact Claire on 087 7833605 🙌🏻

Please don’t ever suffer in silence. There is help available 🙏🏻

If you have been affected by domestic abuse, support is available at RTE.ie/helplines |

It’s important to have some ‘me time’.
It’s ok to just switch off, take a deep breath and take care of yourself in whatever way you need ☺️💛

Hello February👋 It’s Friendly February, why not save down the calendar to complete your daily friendly action🌈

1st February: Send a message to let someone know you’re thinking of them💌

Happy February and Happy St Bridget’s Day ☘️
We got through January which can be a long and tough month.
Let’s make February a great one 🤩👏🏻

🤩 Happy Thursday Everyone 🤩

The 2nd annual Colm Horkan Memorial Run set for next month The second annual Colm Horkan Memorial Run is set to take place Saturday, February 12, in his native Charlestown. Following on from the outstanding success of the inaugural run last February, the East Mayo Athletics Club are hosting the event again, with all proceeds going to the Colm Horkan Memo

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Ashling Murphy was a primary school teacher from Tullamore, County Offaly. She was 23. She died after being attacked while jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur at around 4pm on Wednesday. 💔

It’s truly heartbreaking that someone so young, has been taken from us and thoughts go to her family, friends, loved ones and the pupils she taught.

Ashling was out jogging, it was only 4pm, it was still daylight.

We should all be able to run, to jog, to walk, to go out without fear that we won’t return and without questioning whether it’s ‘safe’ to do so.

We want, need*, it to be safe, for us, for our mothers, our sisters, our friends, our daughters….
Something needs to change.

Operation transformation walk this Sunday 16th January 🚶‍♀️🚶🏼
It would be great for you to come join us.
You can register here for free ⤵️

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/operation-transformation-walk-ballyhaunis-tickets-242757673737?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Aghamore Alive has now been set up with just over a year 👏🏻
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been involved especially to our committee members ✨👏🏻 and a massive well done for all achieved in the past year 😊🙏🏻
☘️ Drive by St Patrick’s Day Parade
💛 Darkness into Light Walk
🥳 Aghamore Family Fun Day
💡 Raised Awareness
📚 Mental Health Training / Courses

Here are a few pics to look back on 📸

We would like to keep this organisation going and look forward to more events along with your support in the coming year ✨😊

Life Skills Programme - with expert guidance, learn how to better manage the stress of everyday life, recognise and manage unhelpful thoughts, learn new ways of thinking and ultimately begin the journey to a healthier and more confident life.

Choose whether to start on 31 Jan or 1, 2, 3 or 4 Feb
Delivered entirely online
Choose from 24 available times

90 min per week for 6 weeks
Places per group are limited
Register now - https://bit.ly/Aware_LSP

Please note there is a no-quibble, fully refundable booking fee for this course (available upon request) - see booking page for details.

Judgement.
Something I work on each and everyday💭

I like to remind myself
💭 We are only human
💭 We all make mistakes
💭 No one is perfect
💭 You have no idea what other people are going through.

Live and let live….a little compassion goes a long way 🤍