New photographic exhibition on The Big House opens at Museum of Country Life

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Today is it hard to imagine a world without photographs. They decorate our homes, are on social network sites, in our school textbooks, in our newspapers, in family albums, and kept safe in our wallets and purses. It is hard to belief photography is only 160 years old.

Local depression support groups are here to help

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Aware depression support groups meet every week in three areas in the county — Ballina, Ballinrobe, and Castlebar. The support groups offer a safe and confidential environment for those who experience depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety to come together to share coping skills and provide support and encouragement to one another. The support groups are free and confidential.

Mayo Brain Injury Support Group

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

More than 10,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury during an accident, blow to the head, a stroke, or an aneurism annually. A Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets in Castlebar every third Monday in each month.

Over €700,000 in funding assigned to boost Castlebar and Ballina

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

Christmas has arrived with a good news story for two towns in Mayo with the news this week that a third round of funding for the regeneration of Castlebar and Ballina has been processed, with Castlebar receiving €444,0000 and Ballina receiving €300,000 towards enhancing both towns.

Christmas Art Competition winners

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

Thanks to everyone who entered this year’s Christmas Art Competition. This year’s theme was Coming Home for Christmas.

Planning applications continue to plummet

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

Planning applications for housing developments in the county continue to decline, the planning SPC heard on Monday.

Foróige will continue to support youth in Castlebar

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

Foróige is fully committed to continuing to meet the developmental needs of the young people of Castlebar and in particular those affected by the closure of the Youth Information Centre.

Council to inspect all quarries in county

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

Mayo County Council will inspect all quarries in the county over the coming months after the Minister for the Environment signed the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2000 which gives a new provision in order to deal with the regulation of quarries.

File being prepared for DPP on case of missing Sandra Collins

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

A man in his 40s who was arrested on Tuesday in relation to the disappearance of Sandra Collins has been released without charge. A file is being prepared for the DPP.

New purpose built occupational therapy department opened at Mayo General

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

A new purpose built occupational therapy department was officially opened at Mayo General Hospital on Monday last - just in time for Christmas. The occupational therapy department at Mayo General Hospital relocated to the new purpose-built area to enhance the service and care provided to patients and clients attending the OT clinic. The OT Department is now situated on the second floor of the hospital near the medical wards.

Castlebar Shop Window winners announced

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

The overall winner in the ‘Fuinneog na Nollag 2011 – Shop Window Competition’ which was part of the Croí na Nollag Castlebar Shopping Festival was The Mood Gallery, situated on Main Street, followed by Sanzio on Hopkins Road in second place, with a tie in third place between The Upper Crust of Bridge Street and Mandel's Art Shop of Main Street.

Westport festival secures Arts Council funding

Fri, Dec 23, 2011

The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival has received €2,800 in funding from the Arts Council in round one of the Small Festivals Scheme for 2012.

Sixty–six small festivals and events throughout the country have received Arts Council funding. A total of €401,650 has been awarded to 66 festivals and events throughout the country from 122 applications received.

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