Epitomising a tide of change

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

In a country which has been eroded to its core with financial and political corruption, a tide of change to the current establishment is what many are seeking, and with local elections looming those who want to “challenge the status quo” may personify that symbol of change which encapsulates who the public want representing them. A change to the “same old crew” who have been in the council for years and “have little forward thinking” is something which Fine Gael Councillor Peter Flynn envisions as he begins his battle for a seat in the forthcoming elections.

Could Packie Bonner be our next MEP?

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Italia 90 was easily the worst World Cup in living memory. Excruciatingly dull games, foul play, cantenaccio gone mad, cynical holding out for extra time, and running down the clock for penalties.

YouTube campaign launched by Martin

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

“Things can only get better” is the message and theme of Westport Councillor Keith Martin's bid for a seat on Mayo County Council. The Labour councillor is an avid blogger and keeps his constituents informed via regular updates on his blog councillorkeithmartin.com and his Facebook page. In addition to these Cllr Martin has launched his own YouTube channel and his own campaign video entitled “Things can only get better”.

Hands off Western Development Commission – Doherty

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Speaking this week following a meeting with the Council for the West and the Oireachtas Liaison Committee, Sinn Féin regional development spokesperson Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Government to keep its hands off the Western Development Commission (WDC).

ICT funding boost for Castlebar and Westport schools - Flynn

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

aTwo schools in Mayo are to receive funding for the purchase of ICT equipment for their classrooms, according to Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.

Calleary to question retail leaders on north-south price differences

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

The price differential between shops north and south of the border will be questioned by Ballina Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary when retail industry leaders come before the Oireachtas Enterprise, Trade, and Employment committee.

Slurry spreading rules doing environment more harm than good - Ring

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Fine Gael spokesperson on community, rural and Gaeltacht affairs Deputy Michael Ring has contacted the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food regarding the rules governing the timing for the spreading of slurry. According to Dep Ring the rules are doing more harm than good to the environment and should be urgently reviewed.

Standard of local authority housing called into question

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

The construction standard of local authority housing has come in for criticism from the Fine Gael spokesperson on community, rural, and Gaeltacht affairs, Deputy Michael Ring.

Mayo a hotspot for radon gas – Kenny

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

In a 12-month survey of a sample of Mayo homes for the detection of radon gas, 13 per cent were found to be above the recommended level.

Bev backs down but is hurt by media comments

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Beverley Flynn is never far from the headlines and this week has been another tumultuous one in the Castlebar politician’s career.

Ballina councillors unsuccessful in blocking bookies

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Members of Ballina Town Council this week tried to block the opening of a new bookmakers in the town as they agreed the new development plan for the town.