Never too late to volunteer in Africa

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The collapse of the Celtic Tiger and the focus on the disaster in Haiti has had an unexpected effect on the street children and orphans of Africa. An inability to access help and funding is crippling the efforts of orphanages and rehabilitation centres to help some of Africa’s most vulnerable children.

Mayo Facebookers are party animals

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Mayo Facebookers are party animals according to a survey commissioned by 3, Ireland’s market leader in mobile broadband. The 3 Mobile Broadband Survey shows that 26 per cent of Mayo natives surveyed say ‘Party Animal’ is the type of Facebooker that best describes them while 25 per cent admitted to being the ‘Bad Speller’. The survey also detailed that Facebook is the most popular social media tool with 76 per cent of those surveyed voting in its favour, with Bebo (40 per cent) and Twitter (16 per cent) second and third respectively.

Billy the Bird to launch Ballina’s L Factor

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Ballina Town Council will launch the L Factor, its anti-litter awareness initiative tonight (Friday) in the Sports and Leisure Centre at 6.30pm.

Bike to Work scheme a shambles to date - Ruane

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane is calling for renewed efforts and commitment to implement the Bike to Work scheme. Cllr Ruane is calling on Government departments and all employers to register for this scheme and play their part in promoting cycling as a viable means of transport.

Bikes can be repaired or replaced, but bikers cannot

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

As the days get longer and the weather improves, people will be bringing their motorcycles out of winter hibernation for the daily commute to work or a leisurely spin.

Repairs to be made at Louisburgh Garda Station - Kenny

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works that Louisburgh Garda Station is to be refurbished following recent water damage caused by burst water pipes. The building experienced water damage to the ceiling, electrical fittings and storage heaters; however, preliminary clean-up operations have taken place to allow the building to dry out. Funding has now been provided by An Garda Síochána to refurbish the Garda Station at Louisburgh and tenders are expected to be issued at the end of the month.

Paws for Thought

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Mayo SPCA are seeking caring homes for rescued animals in their care. Details/photos of other animals needing homes can be seen on their web site www.mayospca.com

Curator of Claremorris Open Exhibition announced

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Claremorris Arts Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Lisa Le Feuvre as Curator of Claremorris Open Exhibition 2010.

Need to curb outsiders attending teenage discos

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

“If there are buses coming from Sligo and Galway to Castlebar for a teenage disco, there is only one thing on the people’s mind and that’s to abuse alcohol.” That was the opinion of Superintendent Willie Keaveney who was speaking at the Castlebar joint policing committee in relation to teenage discos in the town.

Superintendent urges residents to report anti-social behaviour

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Castlebar Superintendent Willie Keaveney told the Castlebar joint policing committee that residents need to report incidents of anti social behaviour if they want to see action taken by the Gardaí to curb it in the town. The superintendent told a meeting on Monday: “We have been meeting with residents of the estates in relation to this issue and we have the powers under anti social behaviour laws to deal with issues, but it will mean that residents will have to come forward and provide evidence if we receive a complaint.”

Public afraid to protest out side head shops - McCormack

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Some people are afraid to protest outside head shops because of the kind of people who ‘may’ be involved in them, the February meeting of the Castlebar joint policing committee was told. The committee was debating the protest held outside the two head shops in the town last week, when Fine Gael councillor Eugene McCormack made this suggestion. “It was a good solid performance and we got on the national media and made a mark,” Cllr McCormack told the meeting. “It’s regretful that it is not easy for the public to come and stand in front of a head shop because of the type of people who could be involved in them.”

Education Minister will not reverse St Anthony’s SNA cuts

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe has said he will not reverse the decision to cut four special needs assistants from St Anthony’s Special School in Castlebar. The Minister was approached by Fine Gael deputy John O’Mahony outside the Dáil on Wednesday night, while at the same time a public meeting was being held in the Castlebar school to protest against the proposed cuts.

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