Course for people with diabetes
Fri, Apr 19, 2013
Would you like to learn more about your Type 2 diabetes and also meet others with the same condition in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? A new programme developed by Diabetes Ireland to help people understand and learn more about the importance of controlling their diabetes starts in May 2013 in Claremorris.
Read more ...Take part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to support those with MS
Fri, Apr 19, 2013
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland works with families nationwide who are struggling with MS, a progressive neurological condition. A series of work books, comics and activity days are of particular support to teens and kids who have a parent with MS. MS Ireland’s staff and volunteers also work in every county in Ireland to provide practical and emotional support to families.
Read more ...JCI Mayo Outstanding Young People of Year announced
Fri, Apr 19, 2013
JCI Mayo in association with the Mayo Advertiser and AIB has selected four winners in the JCI TOYP awards.
Read more ...Tidy Towns competition
Fri, Apr 19, 2013
SuperValu retailers in Mayo are calling on the county to get behind this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns competition. Last year there were 37 entries from Mayo with Westport winning the overall county award, in addition Bridie Moran of Westport TidyTowns was recognised as a SuperValu TidyT owns Hero for 2012.
Read more ...Hundreds attend public meeting against Hogan’s proposed changes to LEADER
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
Huge opposition to proposed changes to the administration of the LEADER programme which would threaten the future of local developmment companies was mounted in Mayo this week.
‘Putting People First’ is Minister Phil Hogan’s plan to radically change how the LEADER programme will be delivered in the future and includes plans that local authority-led structures should take over the programme. However this will seriously threaten the future of groups such as South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC), a community-led, not for profit, local development organisation which provides funding, supports, and training to communities and individuals throughout south and west Mayo.
Read more ...Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to bring two thousand delegates to Mayo this weekend
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
The first Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to be held in the west of Ireland will take place in the TF Hotel and Theatre, Castlebar, this weekend. The two day event will see up to 2,000 people coming to the county town for the occasion.
Read more ...McCormack proposes Muslim burial ground for Castlebar
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
Castlebar town councillor Eugene McCormack submitted a motion to last night’s meeting of the council requesting that the council provide a section of graveyard for the Muslim community.
Read more ...Castlebar’s Gathering festival calls public meeting
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
Mayo’s flagship Gathering event is taking place in Castlebar this summer and the entire Castlebar community is invited to get involved.
Read more ...An Port Mór wins Best Restaurant in Mayo
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
An Port Mór in Westport has been crowned winner of Best Restaurant in Mayo at the Connacht regional final of the Santa Rita Irish Restaurant Awards 2013. The awards, which took place in The House Hotel in Galway this week named the top restaurants in Connacht for 2013.
Read more ...End of the road for rogue clampers
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West and Ireland's member of the European Parliament transport committee has welcomed moves by Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar to regulate the clamping industry.
Read more ...Jackie Clarke Collection opens permanently to the public
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
The opening of the Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina, Co Mayo, last Tuesday, April 2 heralded a new era for Irish history.
Read more ...Councillor criticises reduction of traffic flow on The Mall
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
The removal of one lane of traffic flow at The Mall, Westport, was criticised by area councillor Peter Flynn. The Fine Gael councillor said he is disappointed that area councillors were not consulted about the traffic reduction on a county road.
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