The benefits of a General degree such as Arts and Science
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
There are three general degrees available at University – Business - which I covered in my last article, as well as Science and Arts, which I will cover in this article. General degrees are a great starting point for any student who does not know what they want to do after the leaving cert but really enjoyed studying a group of subjects or one subject at leaving cert. For example, many students who really enjoyed Biology and Chemistry go on to do general science. Other students who enjoyed arts subjects such as English, history or languages may opt to go on and study an Arts degree.
Read more ...ISPCA Mayo appeal to combat animal cruelty
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
The ISPCA is calling for the urgent assistance of the Irish public in the continuing crisis currently facing animals, stating that a sharp increase in animal cruelty and the abandonment of pets has meant that funds to care for and house the sheer number of animals coming to the ISPCA are urgently needed.
Read more ...Big plans for Claremorris Show 2023
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
With less than four weeks to go to what will be the 103rd Claremorris Agriculture Show and Trade Fair on August Bank Holiday Sunday 6th, major plans are being put in place by the Show committee and volunteers to ensure that this year's event will be one of the most successful in its long and proud history, embracing the modern with the traditional in what is an annual family and community gathering at the Claremorris Athletic grounds - still known locally as the Racecourse or indeed the Showgrounds.
Read more ...Burke calls for increase in occupational pensions
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Mayo Senator Paddy Burke has called for occupational pensions to be increased.
Read more ...Mayo projects for new €5.8 million creative fund
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Fianna Fáil Minister Dara Calleary has welcomed funding for four creative, cultural and artistic initiatives in Co Mayo under a new €5.8 million fund.
Read more ...Mayo syndicate claims €200,000 top prize on €10 scratch card
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
A Mayo syndicate was this week celebrating in Lotto HQ after scratching their way to a €200,000 payout and scooping the top prize amount on a €10 All Cash Spectacular scratch card.
Read more ...Foróige targets Ballina for pilot digital hub in Mayo
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
A digital hub designed to give young people access to technology and online activities that would include everything from entertainment, music production, setting up in business and creating their own apps, has been put forward as a pilot project proposition for Ballina that could then be rolled out in towns across Mayo - by the youth organisation Foróige.
In a presentation to Ballina MD this week, Megan Depinna, Youth Officer with the Tomar Digital Youth Work Programme and her colleague Ruairi Kelly, outlined to members at the meeting held in the Foróige headquarters on Pearse St, that Ballina would be a pilot and the first such digital hub in Mayo, where the main focus would be to ensure all youth can access technology and avail of learning and training in the evolving digital world. To realise the dream, a dedicated space in the town would be needed, such as the Military Barracks, where plans were already afoot to develop an enterprise centre, she said.
Read more ...Council called on to stop acting as refugee housing agent
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Although it was not listed as an item for discussion on the agenda of the Ballina MD meeting on Wednesday last, Cllr Jarlath Munnelly advised management that talk of 200 male refugees being placed in an industrial unit in Moyvalley Retail Park in the town, would be raised by councillors in the course of proceedings.
Read more ...Progress being made on Castlebar Tourism Projects
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
A number of tourism projects being managed by Mayo County Council are being progressed in the Castlebar Municipal District, according to the Tourism, Recreation & Amenity Section of the council, which has provided the following Tourism Update which will form part of the agenda of the Castlebar MD area meeting on Wednesday July 26 next.
Climbing Wall
Read more ...Preparations in place for MUH Winter Plan
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Saolta Chief Tony Canavan has offered assurances that plans are being put in place to cope with anticipated public demand throughout the winter season.
Read more ...Ring calls on Council to complete Ballycroy Graveyard extension
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Mayo Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has called on Mayo County Council to urgently complete the extension to Ballycroy Graveyard.
Deputy Ring stated: “The matter of the extension to Ballycroy Graveyard has been ongoing for a number of years. This situation is becoming increasingly more urgent. The present graveyard is close to reaching capacity
Read more ...Baby Swifts Hatch at The Linenhall
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is pleased to disclose a very special update on its longstanding, swift nesting project in conjunction with Swift Conservation Mayo: - the arrival of twin baby swifts in nest boxes located on the exterior wall of the historic Linenhall building.
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