Students call for legislation to combat cyberbullying

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Social networking sites can be a “hostile environment” where bullying is rife, according to the chairman of Dáil na nÓg in Mayo.

Arrogance, lies and vendettas alleged in Sacred Heart Hospital row

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

There were heated scenes in the chamber of Castlebar Town Council this week when the issue of the Sacred Heart Home came up for debate at the September monthly meeting.

Gardaí in Mayo continue operations to stamp out underage drinking

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Gardaí are working to combat underage drinking in Mayo with both overt and covert operations on an ongoing basis.

Councillors vote to cut off funding to Nephin Valley group water scheme

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

The elected members of the Castlebar Electoral Area Committee have directed Mayo County Council to stop all funding to Nephin Valley group water scheme. The decision came after the Nephin Valley scheme sought a €900 contribution per house from another scheme, the Derrymartin Group Water Scheme, to which it has been connected. The new Derrymartin scheme had been installed and laid by Mayo County Council and all connections made, but the water has not been turned on by the Nephin Valley side who wanted a €900 per house contribution for the scheme.

Fines and prison sentences as a result of A&E arrests

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Gardaí attended 16 incidents at Mayo General Hospital’s Accident and Emergency department during an 18-month period, according to a senior member of the force in Mayo.

The Mall to have permanent Christmas lights installed

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

The Mall in Castlebar is to have Christmas lights permanently installed on its trees over the next few years on a phased basis. Town manager Seamus Granahan presented a proposal to the members of Castlebar Town Council this week to have lights installed on the trees stretching from the corner where the Garda Station is located past the Court House towards the Motor Tax office. The cost of installing these lights, which will be kept on a permanent basis, will be a once off cost of €35,000, with maintenance costs going into the future.

Culture Night 2012 — free cultural events across Mayo

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

On Friday September 21, locals and visitors to Mayo will enjoy the special experience of Culture Night, a free night of cultural exploration and excitement in 22 venues across the county. Museums, galleries, historic houses, artists’ studios and cultural groups will keep their doors open late into the evening welcoming people of all ages to taste and sample their cultural delights for free on the evening.

Durcan calls on officials to sue him if he is wrong over corrupt planning allegations

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Controversial Castlebar councillor Frank Durcan once again called the planning process in Mayo corrupt, at the September meeting of the Castlebar Electoral Area Committee.

Cllr Durcan had started speaking on the issue of a single planning application that had been withdrawn by applicants, before he hit out at the planning system in Mayo. The councillor told the meeting that he had nothing against the people involved in two other developments that had received planning permission in a similar location to the one he had brought up earlier, but he went on to say, “The planning here is nothing but corrupt. But if any official or person wants to take me to court [over his allegation], I’ve no problem in meeting them there”.

Cuts to be avoided if seventy five per cent target reached

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Mayo County Council won’t have to worry about dealing with a €2.57 million hole in their budget if the collection rate for the household charge reaches between 75 and 80 per cent. County manager Peter Hynes told a special meeting of the council this Monday that, going by all indications following discussions with the Department of the Environment and the Minister, the potentially ‘catastrophic’ cuts would be avoided if those collection rates were met.

Coffee morning appeal for Hospice

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Mayo Roscommon Hospice is appealing for volunteers to help local palliative care services by hosting a coffee morning in your area on National Coffee Morning for Hospice on September 20, or any other date that suits.

Admiral Brown statue unveiled in Dublin’s docklands

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Dublin’s docklands were thronged with visitors, and the sight of so many international tall ships moored along Sir John Rogerson’s Quay was simply an amazing and beautiful sight. So it was very apt that the unveiling of the relocated statue of Foxford native, Admiral William Brown, took place during this festival.

Mayo gearing up for The Gathering

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

A programme of events which will be taking place in the county during The Gathering Ireland 2013 will soon be drawn up for the county.

Padraig Philbin, county co-ordinator for The Gathering presented members of the Westport Electoral Area Committee with the main aims of the year long celebration, which will encourage as many of the Diaspora as possible to return to the country, with hosting headline events, local gatherings, and festivals to be held.

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