Woman stole on same day she was convicted for theft
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
“Shocking stuff” was how Judge Kevin Kilrane described a case before him at a special sitting of Castlebar District Court on Monday, after he heard that a 28-year-old mother of two stole from a clothes shop in Castlebar on the same day that she was convicted at Ballina District Court for theft.
Read more ...Apply now for back-to-school allowances and grants
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Parents are being urged to apply early for grants under the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowances while students are also being advised to apply early for third level maintaineance grants schemes for PLC courses by Mayo VEC. Processing of applications will take place through the summer and be announced by September.
Read more ...Gaeilge, craic agus ceol in heart of Connemara
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Located in the heart of the true Connemara Gaeltacht in Ceantar na nOileán, 35 miles west of Galway city, Coláiste na nOileán promises plenty of ceoil agus craic this summer.
Read more ...School leavers should study their way through recession
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
As school leavers put the State exams behind them this week, the road ahead for Leaving Cert students looks more uncertain than ever. However young people in Ireland still have a huge amount to offer and should be optimistic about the future and prepare wisely, according to Castlebar based career guidance counsellor Tony Deffley.
Read more ...Money galore for Mayo schools
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
In a complete break from current cost-cutting trends, a number of development and expansion projects for schools and youth projects around Mayo have just been announced.
Read more ...Castlebar Traveller Training Centre facing closure
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
The Senior Traveller Training Centre in Castlebar is on the road to closure after an order to cut 18 student places from courses next September.
Read more ...Mayo VEC meetings up and running again
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
The Mayo VEC committee held its first meeting in three months this week after an issue of gender balance in the group was resolved.
Read more ...Féile Iorrais 2010
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
It’s the 15th year of the Féile Iorrais International Folk Arts Festival and there are many events planned from July 16 to July 24 – concerts, workshops, and films from all over the world! Find out more on www.errisevents.com
Read more ...IWA
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
The Irish Wheelchair Association will hold its annual church gate collection on Saturday July 3 and Sunday July 4 at all churches in Erris. Please support
Read more ...Music in Achill and Belmullet
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will continue in Achill on July 9 and Belmullet on July 10.
Read more ...Art exhibition for charity
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Claremorris artist Marie Kenna will hold a fundraising art exhibition in the COE gallery in Claremorris, on the weekend of Friday July 9 at 7.30pm, to raise much needed funds for two local charities, The Western Alzheimer’s and Friends of Ollie.
Read more ...Dip in the Nip
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Are you brave enough to sign up for this year’s Dip in the Nip?
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