Timmins for Renua meeting in Ballina

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

Renua Ireland Mayo will be discussing its recent pre-budget submission at a public information meeting which will be held at The Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina, at 7.30pm on Tuesday October 20. The principal speaker will be Billy Timmins, TD for Wicklow-East Carlow and Deputy Leader of Renua Ireland.

Malt, melancholy and Mayo

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

Here I sit perched on a bar stool in Boston, a sprig of shamrock in my lapel. Like a poet in exile, I’m marooned in the quiet realm of recollection. On this day the pathways of my mind are strewn with memories of Mayo. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day and it’s the dreams of Ireland in which my mind does dwell. The procession of green pageantry passes by the window. Spectators assemble in huddled anticipation as men and maidens of the Gael, freckled and fair march with swagger and pride. I stare out the window and my mind does wander, across the perimeter beyond the yonder. I lift the amber jar in silent salute to old Hibernia and to my fellow diaspora wherever they reside. I see Mayo now through a pitcher of beer and with a swig and cig the picture becomes clear.

A week without Mary

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

It had been a funny sort of a week, all told, thought Michael as he took his place among the mourners.  He slid a look at the shiny brown coffin at the front of St Joseph’s Church, but couldn't quite bring himself to think about what – who – it contained.

Michael ran a finger around his too tight collar and tried to distract himself with holy thoughts as Mass began. But this distinctly unusual week had been unsettling and it interfered with any attempt at serenity. He found himself trembling.  

Council to ask state to step in and purchase Westport House NAMA loans

Wed, Oct 14, 2015

Mayo County Council's Economic Development and Enterprise Support Strategic Policy Committee, threw their weight behind finding a solution to securing the future of Westport House. The committee held a special meeting today (Wednesday, October 14) to discuss the future of the attraction after NAMA placed a loan attached to the estate up for sale as part of their Project Arrow portfolio.

€1.3 million for Mayo from Sports Capital Programme

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Michael Ring, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, has announced €1,325,307 in funding for local sports projects across the county. Minister of State Ring made the announcement yesterday (Thursday, October 8) as part of the national programme which saw €41 million handed out to 891 organisations nationally.

Claremorris councillors give go ahead for material contravention of development plan

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

The elected members of the Claremorris Municipal District this week gave the go ahead for a material contravention to the county development plan for the construction of a major motor service area just past the McWilliam Park Hotel on the Kilcoman Road in the town. The original planning application had included the provision of a 46 bedroom motel as part of the development but that was removed from the plans by the developer. The access to the development will be gained by a new access road.

The zoning for the lands in the application is currently for industrial use, but Mayo County Council's planning section considered it appropriate to rezone the lands for this project, because it is within the town boundaries and it will be at the junction of two national primary roads, the N17 and the N60. The council received 10 submissions in relation to the application when it was published and they stated that they believe they were able to deal with all the issues raise in the submissions process.

€85,000 for Games Area in Foxford — Ring

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Michael Ring, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, has announced the allocation of €85,000 for the provision of a multi-use games area (MUGA) in Foxford.  

Minister Ring said: "I am delighted to be able to announce funding of €85,000 for the provision of a new MUGA park in Foxford. This facility is badly needed in the area and will be a great addition to the town."

Love is in the air for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Christmas charity Mistletoe Ball

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation launched its new Christmas Charity Ball, with An Taoiseach and his wife Fionnuala Kenny on hand to do the honours. The newly named Mistletoe Ball will take place on Saturday December 12 in Breaffy House Resort. 

Renua host meeting to explain budget submissions

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

On October 5, Renua Ireland formally launched its pre-budget submissions in Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy. Renua Ireland Mayo will be presenting and discussing these dramatic and game changing proposals at a public information meeting at 8pm on Tuesday, October 13 at the Knock House Hotel, Knock.

Litmus test for capital investment will be to ensure regional job creation — Calleary

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Enterprise Dara Calleary is warning that the Government’s Capital Expenditure Plan hinges on its ability to ensure regional job creation. While the capital expenditure programme is necessary to ensure that important projects are progressed, it is essential that the regions are not forgotten.

Taoiseach welcomes Hospice planning

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the decision to grant full planning permission for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice facility in Castlebar.

Is Ireland ready for a female Taoiseach?

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

I am writing about the above topic this week because recently we have had the obvious race beginning between the successors to Enda Kenny.

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