Ballina primary care centre to open next spring

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The new 20,000 sq ft Ballina Primary Care Centre, which is due to open in spring 2011, will bring together a team of independent and HSE healthcare professionals to deliver integrated primary healthcare to the people and GPs of the area. The centre will also provide new services including a dedicated sports injury and rehabilitative clinic, medical imaging and a range of allied medical services.

Minister Ó Cuív to perform official opening of new CRC studios

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The new studios of CRCfm will be officially opened on Friday April 9 by Minister for Social Protection Eamon Ó Cuív at 8pm and all members of the community are invited to attend and view the new facilities.

New discoveries about the Cross of Cong

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

As part of the work undertaken to prepare the Cross of Cong to travel to the Museum of Country Life at Turlough Park, it was examined by experts in the National Museum’s conservation department. As a result of their on-going work, significant new discoveries about the Cross have been made.

Minister urged to find solution to passport debacle within EU at least

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The current passport debacle that is preventing Irish citizens from travelling abroad because of the log-jam in passport applications is becoming increasingly intolerable and is affecting Ireland’s reputation abroad. The Minister must work to find a solution to allow Irish people to travel within the European Union at least, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony.

Western Rail Corridor boost must be extended to Mayo – Carty

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Welcoming the opening of the Western Rail Corridor line from Limerick to Galway, Mayo senator John Carty has called for the continuation of the project to Claremorris to proceed as soon as possible.

Heston calls for modernisation of ‘highly politicised’ VEC

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Fine Gael councillor Noreen Heston has resigned from Mayo VEC in order to focus on her work with local residents in the town. In her resignation letter she stressed that she wanted to concentrate on “my core responsibilities as a member of Castlebar Town Council and, especially, my work with residents’ associations”.

Fisheries CEO steps down

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The CEO of the North Western Regional Fisheries Board, Vincent Roche, is to step down from his post at the end of April after 25 years in charge of the region’s inland fisheries.

More than one in five people in Mayo suffer from exhaustion

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

According to a new report, more than one in five people in Mayo suffer from exhaustion every day and over a quarter have had time off work due to tiredness.

Iompar Castlebar welcomes Bike to Work Scheme in Mayo County Council

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Iompar Castlebar has welcomed the announcement by Mayo County Council this week that it is now implementing the Bike to Work Scheme.

Processing delays will not cause medical card problems

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The HSE has clarified that medical card holders over 70, who are awaiting renewal, will not be penalised because of processing delays in Dublin.

Downgrading of Mayo district hospitals raised by O’Mahony

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The decision by the HSE to cut the budget for Áras Attracta by some €531,000 will have significant knock on effects for Mayo General Hospital, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony.

Driver overtook garda going around bend on continuous white line

Sun, Mar 28, 2010

A 41-year-old man who co-ordinates courses for the elderly was this week disqualified from driving after he was convicted at Ballina District Court for dangerous driving.

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