Gardaí appeal for help locating missing Ballinrobe man
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Gardaí in Claremorris are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 76-year-old John Kerrigan who is missing from his apartment at Main Street, Ballinrobe, since May 20.
Read more ...Ballina Salmon Festival secures Fáilte Ireland funding
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD has announced funding of €2,500 to the Ballina Salmon Festival which is taking place from July 7 to 15.
Read more ...Exciting town centre road race for Claremorris
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Claremorris will be alive with excitement on Friday evening, June 14, as Western Lakes Cycling Club promote a criterium (crit) bike road race in the town centre of Claremorris. The circuit will be a 1.3km lap around the town centre incorporating a finish in the Square. Several primes (sprints) will be held during the race with live commentary throughout.
Race promoters Western Lakes CC who are organising the crit in conjunction with Claremorris Chamber of Commerce have a long history of hosting successful road races throughout Mayo and Galway and this inaugural crit is yet another example of the club’s promotion of cycling in Mayo and Connacht.
Read more ...A Stroll Through Castlebar is launched
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Last night (Thursday) the Mayor of Castlebar, Councillor Brendan Henaghan launched A Stroll Through Castlebar, which is an easy to read guidebook to the county town. The guide includes six guided walks that offer a unique insight into the town and its people.
Read more ...Archbishop announces new diocesan appointments in Mayo
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
The Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary has announced a series of new diocesan appointments which will take effect from Friday July 19.
Read more ...Lough Mask regional water supply to be extended to Westport
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Approval has been given for the extension of the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme to Westport. The announcement has been welcomed by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Read more ...Mayo’s suicide rates well above the national average
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
The rate of suicide in the Mayo area has been revealed as one of Ireland’s highest for 2012, the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console has said.
Read more ...Ring announces €75,000 funding for three Mayo boxing clubs
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has announced €75,000 worth of grants for three boxing clubs in County Mayo.
Read more ...O’Brien welcomes funding for two major Cong projects
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Mayo county councillor Patsy O’Brien has warmly welcomed the sanctioning by South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) for two major projects in Cong. SWMDC has given the green light to Cong Community Centre Limited for the construction of a community centre at Gortaroe and also to Cong Festival Committee Limited for the construction and installation of two bronze statues in Cong village.
Read more ...Barrett gets manager’s update on Curradrish path
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Castlebar town councillor Harry Barrett has welcomed an update given to him by the town manager Seamus Granahan on progress being made on the provision of a path and new road surface for the residents of the Curridrish Road, Castlebar.
Read more ...RTÉ rescue series seeking help
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
RTÉ is looking to talk to people who have been involved in or rescued from a major incident anywhere in the world.
Read more ...Mayo left out of new school works list — Calleary
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has said he is “dismayed” that Mayo has been left entirely out of a new list of school building projects.
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