Exam helpline established for Leaving Cert students

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

With Leaving Certificate results due for release next week, students in Mayo are encouraged to contact an exam helpline which will be staffed by counsellors, on results day, Wednesday August 18.

Barrett welcomes crossings at St Patrick's boys school

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Cllr Harry Barrett has welcomed the provision of pedestrian crossings for the children of St Patrick's Boys' National School, Castlebar. According to Cllr Barrett, work on the crossings is to begin in the coming weeks and will be completed before the children return to school.

‘Intentional reckless, dangerous driving’ by Reek pilgrim

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

A 19-year-old man who, while on his way to Westport to celebrate Reek Sunday drove in an “intentional reckless, dangerous manner”, was before Judge Aeneas McCarthy at Ballina District Court on Wednesday.

Over six million British viewers tuned in to see Mayo on BBC’s Coast

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

An estimated six million plus British TV viewers tuned in to see Mayo on their screens this week when top attractions in the county from Croagh Patrick to the Céide Fields were featured in the BBC’s popular Coast programme.

Accident blackspot identified near Newport Road cemetery

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Mayor of Castlebar and Fine Gael town councillor Ger Deere is calling on Mayo County Council to repair a section of Newport Road which has seen numerous traffic accidents in the recent past. The section of road in question is quite close to the entrance to the new cemetery where vehicles appear to lose control. A number of road traffic collisions have taken place at the location over the past number of months, with the most recent occurring last weekend. Local residents confirmed to Cllr Deere that a number of other accidents had occurred at the location in recent months.

Bank of Ireland pulls Station Road ATM in Castlebar

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

The Bank of Ireland has pulled the ATM service from one of the busiest shops in Castlebar this week. The ATM, which was located outside of the Londis supermarket on Station Road, was removed earlier in the week against the wishes of the proprietor of the supermarket, Seamus McCafferty.

Calls for N17 safety works intensify following crash

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Upgrade and realignment works are urgently needed at dangerous blackspots on the N17 where accidents are occurring on an ongoing basis, according to a local councillor following the latest crash which occurred north of Milltown on August 9 last.

Woodturning and dancing at museum

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

At the Museum of Country Life, Turlough take part in a woodturning course or a sean nós dancing workshop.

Multiple shocks from ESB price increase

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has warned that electricity bills face a double whammy as a separate price review is due in September on top of the €156 million levy due to be imposed in October to subsidise peat and renewable energy generators.

Send in your photos

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Local heart charity Croí is currently looking for photographic images for its 2010 Christmas card campaign. Suitable images include winter/snow scenes of the west of Ireland, west of Ireland cities and towns at Christmas time, and generic Christmas imagery such as cribs, Christmas trees, etc.

Public concerns about released sex-offender

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

With the controversial release of convicted rapist Larry Murphy (45) from Arbour Hill Prison on Thursday morning, public concerns have been mounting as to where Mr Murphy will relocate to, as the released prisoner is not obliged to inform gardaí of his whereabouts for seven days.

Mayo pipped by Galway but tops Dublin as ‘staycation’ destination

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Mayo has been pipped by Galway, Kerry, Wexford, and Cork as the most popular destination for ‘staycation’ holidays this year, according to a new study by the online property site MyHome.ie.

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