Training for Erris community Groups

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Public speaking and presentation skills training for members of community groups will take place over two days in the Údarás training room, Belmullet, on Thursay, November 20, and the following Thursday also, November 27, from 2 to 5pm. Places are limited to 10 people and priority will be given to groups that focus on social Inclusion.

Mayo volunteer outreach

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Mayo Volunteer Centre is holding an outreach clinic in Áras Inis Gluaire today (Friday) from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Forensics and criminology in Turlough

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Forensics and criminology expert Teresa Clyne, LLB CrimPsych, is to give an overview of criminology and criminal psychology at a talk in the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, on Sunday November 16, at 3pm.

Slimathon in aid of AIRC

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

David Bailey of Castlebar is undertaking a sponsored slimathon in aid of AIRC - Supporting Children with Disabilities.

It is Ice Ball time again

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

The Ice Ball, in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice, takes place in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, on Saturday, December 6. Doors open at 7pm with champagne and mulled wine reception. Music on the night will be by Concord, followed by a Christmas disco with music to suit all ages. Contact (094) 9388666 or log on to www.iregister.ie/iceball for tickets or more information.

Parke Musical Society

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Parke Musical Society is searching for two males for the casting of Mr Warbucks and Rooster for its production of Annie, which will hit the stage on January 16 and 17 next.

Lisa gets election green light

Tue, Nov 04, 2014

Fianna Fáil members in Castlebar say they are confident the party can win back a Dáil seat in the county town.

Protesters hope to turn off the tap on Irish Water

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

Two major anti Irish Water protests are scheduled to take place in both Castlebar and Ballina tomorrow afternoon as part of the national day of protest. The marches are follow ups to the major demonstration which took place in Dublin three weeks ago. In Castlebar the march, which is being organised by the Mayo Says No group, will see protesters meet at Market Square in the town, before marching around the county town. The Ballina protest march will meet at the Diamond’s Car Park on Bury Street at 1.30pm and will leave the car park at 2pm processing through the heart of the town.

The Ballina protest march is being organised by the newly established National Citizens Movement Mayo branch. Jamie Rooney from the NCM Mayo branch spoke to the Mayo Advertiser ahead of Saturday’s protest march.

Two Mayo pubs take top honours at national Bar of the Year awards

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

It was cheers all round for two Mayo pubs at the Bar of the Year awards on Tuesday night in Dublin.

Mayo gardai honoured for their bravery

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

Two Mayo gardai and a reserve garda were presented with National Bravery Awards at Farmleigh House in Dublin by Ceann Comhairle, Séan Barrett recently. Garda Mark Irwin was awarded with two bronze medals and a certificate of bravery and Garda John Boyle and reserve Garda Stephen Corrigan were both honoured with a bronze medal and a certificate of bravery at the ceremony.

At approximately 4am. on November 18 last, Garda John Boyle and Garda Mark Irwin, while patrolling the Westport Quay area, observed a car hanging at the edge of a pier. As they approached, they noticed a male in distress and when they went to the edge of the pier, the two gardaí saw a young man in the sea. It appeared that he had attempted to exit the car once it had crashed but had fallen 15 feet into the sea. Both gardaí decided to make their way down to him via a fixed ladder and entered the sea. They then dragged the man from the sea and carefully brought him back up the ladder and onto dry ground. He was subsequently brought to Mayo General Hospital where he made a full recovery. The water was at high tide, approximately 20 feet deep and the temperature was freezing at the time of the incident. The two gardaí involved displayed considerable bravery in the actions they took. Without the swift actions of both gardaí the man concerned may well have perished. For their efforts Garda Mark Irwin was awarded a bronze medal and certificate of bravery and Garda John Boyle was awarded a bronze medal and a certificate of bravery.