Maternity nurses protest at Mayo University Hospital rescheduled to next Tuesday

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) in the maternity unit, the labour ward and maternity OPD of Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, have unanimously balloted in favour of industrial action, up to and including a full withdrawal of labour, due to staff shortages. 

Balla students ready to bring some Heavenly Mayhem

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

The students of Balla Secondary School have been busy in rehearsals for this year’s musical production of Heavenly Mayhem. The cast, under the direction of Aisling Lyons and Joan King, have been busy preparing for what promises to be a great night of entertainment.

Robinson Centre tale takes a new turn

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

The ambitious plans for the Mary Robinson Centre at her childhood home in Ballina looks to have hit another roadblock this week. On Monday, the Victoria House Foundation issued a statement, confirming that the former president would be gifting her archive to NUIG rather than to Mayo County Council which according to the foundation “Storage of the archive in Galway will obviate the need to duplicate expensive archival facilities in Ballina.” 

Commercial rate increases on the way for Westport and Ballina?

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

Mayo County Council will sit down on Friday afternoon at 1pm to finalise their budget for the coming year. On Monday the elected members were given lengthy presentation on the proposed €122.5 million budget for 2017.

Syrian refugee family met by protest outside Castlebar home

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

A protest was staged on Wednesday outside the offices of Mayo County Council in Castlebar over the housing of a Syrian refugee family in a local authority estate in Castlebar.

Those who took part in the demonstration were members of the Travelling community who had been on the waiting list for local authority housing.

Irish Water €1.9 million investment in Lough Mask RWSS to benefit almost 40,000 consumers

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Irish Water has appointed a contractor for a €1.9 million project on the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme which will see interim works being carried out to the water treatment plant to benefit almost 40,000 consumers on the scheme ensuring a safe, reliable and high quality water supply.

Tasty and tempting as new Supermacs service station brings thirty jobs to Charlestown

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Thirty new jobs came on stream last Friday with the opening of Charlestown Service Station, conveniently located on the N17 just off the N5.

Judge stands aside from solicitor sentencing

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

The case of a former solicitor who stole €260,000 from her clients is to be re-heard after the sentencing judge realised that a member of her wider family knew a relative of the accused.

International Mini meeting picks Westport House for 2017

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Westport House has announced it will host the International Mini Meeting 2017, a large gathering of classic Mini enthusiasts from the four corners of the world.

Cafe Rua to host St Joseph’s school bake sale this weekend

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

The annual bake sale fundraiser with the student bakers of St Joseph’s secondary school will takes place this Sunday, November 26, in Cafe Rua.

So much data, so little time — seminar for creative enterprises in Castlebar

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the data and analytics from your social media and website? How can you tell who is genuinely interested and who is just browsing? How do you know if your online promotion and paid posts/tweets are effective?

Day retreat at Knock Shrine

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

As part of the ongoing Faith Renewal series at Knock Shrine, renowned singer, musician, and spiritual director Deirdre Ní Chinnéide will facilitate the Living in Hope day retreat in the shrine this Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

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