Drop in Mayo live register figures
Fri, May 14, 2010
Last month saw the live register figures in Mayo drop by 225 from the March figures down from 13,406 to 12,821, but this still registers an increase of 1,871 from the same time last year. The figures released by the Central Statistics Office this week show that a majority of males in Mayo is still signing on with 8,536 as of last month, compared with 4,285 females.
Read more ...International recognition for Mayo optician
Fri, May 14, 2010
Mayo optician Aine Higgins has just been named UK and Ireland Optician of the Year 2010.
Read more ...Letter to the editor
Fri, May 14, 2010
Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank your readers for the fantastic support they gave to Trócaire's annual Lenten campaign this year. Without the support of communities throughout Co Mayo Trócaire simply wouldn’t be able to continue our work with the world’s poorest people.
Drunk man refused to leave bookies
Fri, May 14, 2010
Drunk man refused to leave bookies
A man with 44 previous convictions was given concurrent prison sentences by Judge Mary Devins this week, for public order offences which took place when the man was drunk.
Drunk driver with son in car sentenced to prison
Fri, May 14, 2010
Drunk driver who had son in car sentenced to prison
Read more ...Irish not fit to work
Fri, May 14, 2010
Ireland spends more per capita (40.9 per cent) on sickness and healthcare benefits than 24 countries featured in a Europe wide survey. Absenteeism in the workplace, meanwhile, is costing an estimated €750 million per annum.
Read more ...Paws for thought
Fri, May 14, 2010
Mayo SPCA’s small kennelling facility is overflowing with rescued animals and they need to find caring homes. Details of animals needing homes can be seen online at www.mayospca.com
Read more ...May celebrations for older people continue
Fri, May 14, 2010
Recognition of senior members in society continues this month as the Bealtaine festival celebrating creativity in older age gets into full swing. Bealtaine is co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity and works with local, regional and national organisations to encourage participation in the arts by older people.
One lovely project taking place throughout the month is Reflecting Colours, a poster exhibition which celebrates the work of older people involved in Mayo County Council Artists’ Mentoring and Networking Programme. Samples of works will be on show in the windows of premises along Bridge Street, Westport throughout May.
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