Free concert in Castlebar
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Castlebar concert and marching band are giving a free concert in The Church of the Holy Rosary on Tuesday December 6 at 8pm.
Read more ...Thousands pay their respects at Eithne Kenny’s funeral
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
The funeral of the Taoiseach’s mother, Eithne Kenny (93), took place in Castlebar on Monday, where large crowds of sympathisers turned up at the funeral Mass which took place in the Church of The Holy Rosary.
Read more ...Wheels stolen from Partry
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Four alloy wheels were stolen from a Toyota Avensis which was parked outside the Lough Inn bar and restaurant, Partry, on the night of November 22.
Read more ...Ballina councillor seeks assurance in relation to renal dialysis unit
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Contingency plans to allow the existing renal dialysis unit at Mayo General Hospital be upgraded are being examined at present according to Councillor Annie May Reape who tabled a question in relation to the issue at last week’s Regional Health Forum.
Read more ...Castlebar Mitchels win Mayo Scór na nÓg titles
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Castlebar Mitchels won three county titles in the Mayo Scór na nÓg finals held in Breaffy Community Centre recently. Representatives of the Mitchels club won the figure dancing, the solo singing, and the instrumental music sections. The standard in all competitions was very high.
Read more ...Mayo County Council applies for wastewater discharge licenses
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Mayo County Council has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency for wastewater discharge licences for the Belmullet, Charlestown, and Foxford sewerage treatment plants, according to information garnered by Deputy Dara Calleary in the Dáil last week.
Read more ...Christmas liquidation sale now on at Austin O’Malley’s
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Celebrating 21 years in business, Austin O’Malley’s has some superb offers for all the family this Christmas.
Read more ...Mayo SPCA
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Mayo SPCA is urgently seeking homes for rescued dogs, pups, cats, and kittens, some of which can be seen here, but others in need can be viewed on the website www.mayospca.com. If you can help by offering a rescued animal a permanent or temporary homes, by becoming a volunteer or member then please call 094 963 1888 or 086 803 2592. Telephone lines are manned seven days a week from 10am to 5pm but are very busy. If your call is unanswered then please leave a message and it will be returned as soon as possible.
Read more ...Community nursing homes in Mayo could face cull in upcoming budget
Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Community nursing homes in the county could face closure if the warnings given by the Minister for Health Dr James Reilly come to fruition. Dr Reilly remarked earlier this week at a Fine Gael and Labour parliamentary party that cuts in the forthcoming budget could results in the closure of 40 nursing homes, the closing of 1,000 hospital beds, and the hotly debated issue of a €50 medical card charge.
In Mayo, there are five community nursing homes — the D’Alton Community Nursing Unit, Claremorris (39 beds); St Augustine’s Community Nursing Unit, Ballina (39 beds); the McBride Community Nursing Unit, Westport (39 beds); St Fionnan’s CNU (32 beds) and The Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar (166 beds).
Read more ...Ballet Ireland to perform in Castlebar
Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Ballet Ireland will present Scheherazade and 1001 Arabian Nights, choreographed by Morgann Runacre-Temple, as a new full-length production based on the story of 1001 Nights, of which Scheherazade, the legendary Persian queen, is the storyteller.
Read more ...The Coronas to take the Royal Theatre by storm
Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Having spent six weeks in studio working on their third album Closer To You, The Coronas are embarking on a campaign that will take them through to next year, but not without stopping off at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar for what should be an outstanding gig on St Stephen’s Night 2011.
Read more ...Protester claims she was punched by lab CEO
Thu, Nov 24, 2011
An assault case was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday against the CEO of a Ballina laboratory who allegedly punched a female protester. Leonard Moran, Carrentrila, Ballina, denies that he punched the woman.
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