More men than women left Ireland in 2012
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
VisaFirst.com, Ireland’s leading migration agent, says that while 2012 saw some changes in the demographic of the typical Irish worker travelling to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada – one factor has remained constant – the numbers looking to leave the country are increasing year on year.
Read more ...Ballina councillors concerned over potential fish farm threat to the Moy
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
The elected members of Ballina Town Council this week were given presentations from representatives of both Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers (FISSTA) on the potential harm that large scale salmon farming could do to the Moy if such a project went ahead in the future.
Read more ...Vet warns of virus affecting dogs in Newport area
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
A local vet is warning dog owners about an outbreak of a virus that is affecting dogs in the Newport/Tiernaur area of the county.
Read more ...Ballina Town Council to donate Mayoral chain to Clarke Library
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
The members of Ballina Town Council voted to donate the mayoral chain of the council to the Jackie Clarke Library when the council is disbanded as it is expected to be at the end of its current term next year.
Read more ...Knock Marriage Introductions celebrated ten weddings last year
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Knock Marriage Introductions, the Mayo Catholic dating agency, which has been match making since 1968, celebrated 10 marriages from member couples last year.
Read more ...Rehins Wood project to be officially opened by An Taoiseach
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
The official opening of Rehins Wood Neighbourwood project will take place on Sunday, March 3, at 2pm by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Read more ...Brackloon school and district Gathering reunion
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Brackloon school and district are having a festive reunion as part of the Gathering festivities on August 23 and 25.
Read more ...Foxford to host Admiral Brown ceremony
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
The 156th anniversary commemoration of the death of Admiral William Brown will take place on March 2 in his birthplace of Foxford.
Read more ...Le Crunch Apple of My Eye song contest 2013
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Aspiring Mayo singers have the chance to showcase their vocal talents by entering the brand new Le Crunch Apple of My Eye song contest, hosted by Today FM.
Read more ...Dyeing for Credit joins Today FM’s shave or dye
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Nearly everyone knows about Today FM's shave or dye campaign and everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer, so this year Castlebar Credit Union decided to do something to raise some much needed funds for this worthy cause.
No donation is too small and the Dyeing for Credit team hope to reach their target. If you want to join them on the night you are invited to Dyeing for Credit’s shave or dye night on March 1 at 8pm in Rocky’s Bar, Castlebar. All support is welcome.
Read more ...Year long wait for funding for Mayo north east groups to end
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
A resolution has been achieved and the reinstatement of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) in northeast Mayo will come on stream in the near future, it has been revealed. Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony told the Mayo Advertiser yesterday afternoon that Minister Phil Hogan has given the go ahead following the conclusion of an investigation into governance issues in the Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP) last year.
Read more ...Castlebar’s hospice shop official opening
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Mayo Roscommon Hospice invites the public to the official opening of its new hospice shop on New Antrim Street, Castlebar (in SuperValu car park beside Beverly Hills and Annette Gerald’s).
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