The Irish Wheelchair Association – Providing essential services to people with disabilities in Mayo

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

The Irish Wheelchair Foundation (IWA) was founded in 1960 by a small group of wheelchair users committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland. Today there are 20,000 members and more than 2,000 staff, as well as many volunteers who are dedicated to enhancing the community-based organisation.

Claremorris student tells of his cancer journey

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Claremorris student Jason Slattery from Murneen was just nine years old when he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It was summer 2002. His mother noticed a lump on his neck and after some tests and doctors’ appointments and eventually a visit to Crumlin children’s hospital he was diagnosed with the disease.

Just 9,500 septic tanks registered in Mayo

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Less than 40 per cent of the homes with septic tanks in Mayo have registered their tanks according to figures given out this week. At a reconvened meeting of the Water Supply and Sewerage SPC of Mayo County Council on Wednesday (the previous meeting was suspended as there was no quorum) the members were given an up to date break down of the figures.

Taoiseach wins European of the Year award

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been awarded Golden Victoria European of the Year 2012 by German magazine publishing group VDZ.

Support the Ballyea protest group in Castlebar this Saturday - Ruane

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane is calling on the people of Castlebar to get out in support of the Ballyhea Bondholder Bailout Protest Group who will be marching in Castlebar on Saturday next. Since March 2011, this group have marched every Sunday without fail in Ballyhea, a small rural Cork village, to show their opposition and outrage at the indebting of the Irish people following the bank bailout.

Ó Cuív to hold Mayo clinics ahead of boundary changes

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Due to the recent changes in constituency boundaries, some parts of south Mayo have been added to the Galway West Constituency.

St Colman’s launches Who wants to be a Thousandaire?

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

St Colman’s College in Claremorris have launched their Who wants to be a Thousandaire? fundraiser.

Aware seeks volunteers

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Would you be able to give some time to work with Aware as a volunteer support group facilitator in Ballina? Aware is currently recruiting for new volunteers to support the weekly meetings which take place in Ballina Family Resource Centre.

Don’t burn waste tyres this Halloween

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

TRACS (Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) is asking the Mayo public not to request waste tyres from tyre shops this Halloween. It is also asking retailers to ensure that their waste tyres are dealt with responsibly. Providing waste tyres to be used on bonfires is against tyre industry best practice, is illegal, and pollutes the air we breathe. It is also dangerous for those in close proximity to the fire and can cause cancer.

Castlebar school could see Catholic church divested of its patronage to offer choice

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Following the news this week that parents of pre-school and primary school children in Castlebar are being asked to participate in an online survey about the possible change of patronage of schools, Mayo VEC has come forward with details of a possible alternative to the Catholic Church patronage model.

Lough Lannagh to Islandeady trail identified

Fri, Oct 26, 2012

A three-metre wide trail joining the Lough Lannagh walk in Castlebar with Islandeady has been identified. The proposal to develop this linear trail, which will eventually connect with the Westport national cycle network, has been welcomed by Labour councillor Harry Barrett.