Irish Association of Supported Employment in Erris allocated €180,000

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

The Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring was this week informed by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, that €180,000 has been allocated to the Irish Association of Supported Employment over a period of two years. Minister Ring said; “This funding allocation will secure the future of this organisation in Erris for the next two years. Sarah Togher, national co-ordinator of the IASE, and her team have been working extremely hard with people with disabilities to get them in to the workplace and continue to support them. They are also involved in numerous other initiatives.” Ring continued saying; “Cllr Gerry Coyle has made strong representations to me in respect of the IASE and the invaluable work which they carry out. I am delighted that this level of funding has been secured for them today which will enable them to continue to secure employment for people and to carry out the wonderful service which they provide.”

Achill’s German connection highlighted

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

Achill Island has been included on a new, downloadable app celebrating Ireland’s German connections. The island was included in the 20 locations highlighted across Ireland because of its link with Nobel laureate Heinrich Boll. The world renowned author spent alot of time on Achill, in his cottage in Dugort Village, and penned much of his work there, including his famous Irisches Tagebuch (Irish Journal).

Tribute to Florina Doyle

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

Talented Castlebar musician, the late Florina Doyle, will be remembered at a tribute concert in the Welcome Inn Hotel tonight as part of the Connacht Fleadh programme. The concert starts at 8.30 pm and will feature some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians. Doors open at 8 pm and cead siteach is €10.

Huge influx this weekend for major festival events

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Tens of thousands of people are on the move across the county this weekend as two major festival events are attracting a huge influx of visitors and have seen local hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering accommodation booked to capacity.

Protest group rejects Grid West

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

The stand off over the Grid West project looks set to intensify with members of the Moy Valley Protection Group now vowing they will fight it all the way, regardless of whether or not the proposed high capacity power lines are sunk underground.

Teen is a ‘science celebrity’ after revealing nuclear fusion project

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Fourteen-year-old Tom McCarthy from Castlebar has become a sort of ‘science celebrity’ overnight after he revealed his plans to build a nuclear fusion reactor during his summer holidays in his parents’ garden shed.

Mayo drinkers big tax payout

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Mayo people are paying €58 million in tax on booze each year, according to a new drinks industry report.

Major media award for Ballagh’ man

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Ballaghaderreen native John Cooke has won a major international award for his coverage of the tragic case of a homeless man who died on the streets of Ennis last year.

Blue skies and sunshine for new park opening in Glenamoy

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

It was a case of blue skies, sunshine, and plenty of smiles all around at the official opening on Monday of a new recreation park in Glenamoy, Ballina.

Review of regional maternity services shelved

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Outspoken Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne has hit out at management at HSE West for forking out €20,000 for a faulty review of maternity services in the region.

Science minds of the future aplenty as young pupils win awards

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Primary schools across Mayo are certainly doing their bit to bring about a ‘knowledge economy’ by producing a fine crop of science and maths minds of the future.