Illegal Castlebar campsites causing outrage among locals

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

An illegal encampment of caravans at one of Castlebar’s most popular tourist amenities caused outrage among nearby residents and local elected representatives this week.

Ballinrobe councillor welcomes Gateway initiative

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke has welcomed the confirmation that negotiations are at an advanced stage for the introduction of a labour activation initiative known as Gateway, which is specifically designed to provide workplace opportunities for the long-term unemployed to undertake work in local authorities. Gateway is being developed jointly by the City and County Managers Association in conjunction with the Department Social Welfare, with assistance from the Department of Environment.

Cllr Burke was also able to confirm that Mayo County Council is one of the 13 local authorities chosen to introduce the scheme first between now and the end of the year. “I am delighted to announce that negotiations for the introduction of this initiative are at an advanced stage and we should have the first beneficiaries of this scheme in employment with the council in the coming months. I have specifically called for the introduction of government-led labour initiatives since my election and I am delighted that these calls have been taken on board by the relevant ministers. The type of work to be undertaken through Gateway will include removal of litter, cleaning up of flower beds, removal of graffiti and sign cleaning, painting and cleaning of derelict building and sites, etc. Our communities will benefit greatly from this initiative due to the increased manpower carrying out this sort of work” he stated.

Ógra Fianna Fáil joins Mayo cancer cycle

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Ógra Fianna Fáil in Mayo is inviting all Ógra members and party supporters young and old to join in the Great Western Greenway Charity Cycle taking place on Sunday, August 11 in aid of Mayo Cancer Support Rock Rose House.

The charity cycle includes three routes and participants can do just one route or alal three combined on the day, which includes a cycle from Westport to Newport, from Newport to Mulranny, and from Mulranny to Achill. Registration points are at Westport Leisure Centre from 9am and Kelly’s garage Newport from 9.30am. Entry fee is €20 and participants receive event T-shirt, water supplies, and refreshments at Mulranny Park Hotel. Helmets are compulsory.

Calling former Roses of Tralee

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Organisers of the Rose of Tralee Festival are trying to contact former Mayo and Mayo born Roses for a very special tribute event which takes place during the festival in Tralee, Co Kerry later this month.

VIPs help launch Mayo Gathering

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

A host of VIPs turned out in force to help launch the start of the Mayo North and Manchester Mayo Gathering on Thursday August 1. The UK's Lib Dem MP of the Year, John Leech, who is the coalition government’s spokesperson for Sport, Media, Tourism and Culture, flew in to help launch the event. He was greeted on his arrival in Attymass by Ballycong resident, 95-year-old Annie Hennigan.

Mulherin wants community reward for support of Oweninny wind farm

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that both the ESB and Bord na Mona are to engage in consultations directly with representatives of the various community groups concerned over the proposed development of Ireland's biggest wind farm at Oweninny.

Mayo artist's look at the 1980s in Brown Thomas’ Art & Style Exhibition

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Are you old enough to have watched the original series of Fame? Do you remember waiting for the new potatoes to arrive? Check out Brid Egan’s display of oil paintings featuring in the Brown Thomas Style & Art window exhibition on Shop Street, Galway.

When we were fully present -an exhibition of five paintings by the Knock born artist - is a thought-provoking commentary on the social and technological changes from the 1980s to the present day.

A bataille of festivities for Mayo

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Get ready to experience Mayo’s largest Gathering celebration, In Humbert’s Footsteps, which is set to take place in Kilcummin, Killala, Lahardane and Castlebar from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 August 2013. With participants coming from France, England, Northern and southern Ireland and further afield, the historical re-enactment of the 1798 invasion of Ireland by French forces under the command of General Humbert promises a host of events for all the family, locals and visitors alike; with many of the events free of charge. Appealing to a general audience, over 10,000 visitors are expected in Mayo for these avant-garde festivities.

Access works approved at Balla NS for special needs pupils

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that building access works, to provide facilities for special needs pupils, have been approved for Balla National School by the Department of Education under the Additional Accommodation and Emergency Works scheme.

Ambulance hoax calls up 660 per cent in six years – O’Mahony

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

The rise in the number of hoax calls registered by the ambulance service in each of the HSE areas since 2007 has been described as “beyond belief” and a clear indication of the time wasting that is being experienced by the emergency services.

Hop up 4 Hospice charity cycle for Mayo hospice site

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

It is all systems go at Kavanagh's SuperValu as staff, customers, and community from their four Mayo stores gear up and get ready to take on their most challenging fundraising venture yet. 'Hop up 4 Hospice' is a cycle challenge across Mayo on September 14 as part of the 'Help us to Help Others Campaign' for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.

Swinford Show to celebrate its Silver Jubilee

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

On Saturday August 17 the Swinford Show celebrates its Silver Jubilee as it hosts its 25th Show. The show this year has moved to a new venue, namely the PND Business Park which is situated on the Foxford Road.

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