Greens will spend three times more on public transport over roads
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
The Green Party will spend three times more on public transport than roads – more than any other political party, John Carey, Green Party candidate for Mayo told a hustings event on sustainable transport in GMIT during the week.
Read more ...Irish natural resources must benefit the people – Ruane
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Speaking at the launch of Sinn Fein's election proposals on natural resources, Mayo Sinn Féin election candidate Thérèse Ruane said that strong measures are required to ensure that Irish natural resources are used for the benefit of the people. Among the proposals announced today is a commitment to renegotiate existing oil and gas contracts including that held by Shell for the Corrib Gas field, to give the State a 51 per cent shareholding while increasing the levies to 48 per cent and royalties to 7.5 per cent.
Read more ...Fine Gael only party proposing cut in VAT - Mulherin
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Fine Gael’s VAT proposals will create jobs by slashing the cost of labour-intensive services, according to Fine Gael election candidate, Cllr Michelle Mulherin.
Read more ...Fine Gael to cut civil service jobs in Mayo – Chambers
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Fianna Fáil election candidate in Mayo Lisa Chambers has hit out at Fine Gael’s plan to cut the jobs of 269 civil servants based in Mayo.
Read more ...Mayo granted extra €300k to cover severe weather costs — Calleary
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Minister of State Dara Calleary has confirmed that Mayo County Council has been granted an extra €296,000 to cover the exceptional costs associated with the recent severe weather conditions.
Read more ...Westport House named Best Exclusive Wedding Venue in Ireland
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
The glitterati of the wedding industry descended on the Crowne Plaza in Dublin for the second annual WeddingsOnline.ie awards on Valentine’s night last. Among three Mayo venues shortlisted for various awards, Westport House and Gardens scooped the coveted, first-time, award for Best Exclusive Wedding Venue in Ireland.
Read more ...Ryanair launches three new routes to Canaries from Knock
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Ryanair has launched the first of three new flights to the sun drenched and hugely popular Canary Islands from Ireland West Airport Knock.
Read more ...Castlebar economy facing devastation says Chamber President
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Castlebar businesses are being forced to close with the loss of jobs and livelihoods and many others are in severe difficulty. The local economy is facing devastation and ruin according to Castlebar Chamber of Commerce which has launched its own election manifesto.
Read more ...Sports course in Ballyheane
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
The Mayo Sports Partnership is due to hold a course in Sports leadership training course in Ballyheane Community Centre today (Friday) from 7pm to 10pm and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Read more ...Sports course in Ballyheane
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
The Mayo Sports Partnership is due to hold a course in Sports leadership training course in Ballyheane Community Centre today (Friday) from 7pm to 10pm and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Read more ...Cross of Cong competition
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life invites students to use their creative writing skills to compose a poem or a short story inspired by the Cross of Cong.
Read more ...Turlough woman raising money
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Today (Friday), Mags Murphy from Turlough Stores will travel to Dublin and shave her head as part of a world record attempt on Today FM’s Ray D’Arcy Show. The aim is to raise much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
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