Mayo business and enterprise needs support says Dr Jerry Cowley
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Dr Jerry Cowley today outlined a number of initiatives set out in Labour’s policy programme that he believes will assist Mayo small businesses and enterprises. In a week where Údarás released figures which showed that in 2010 there was a net loss of 132 jobs in the Mayo Gaeltacht, and other major businesses are threatened by lack of credit, Dr Cowley has said it is time to look to Labour for solutions.
Read more ...Road safety appeal to election candidates
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Mayo County Council's Road Safety Officer has issued an appeal to members of the council and those who intend on contesting the upcoming election when erecting election posters. “Driver distraction has a negative impact on road safety and so only essential signage should appear,” said Noel Gibbons.
Read more ...Martin brings renewed energy and vigour to Fianna Fáil – Calleary
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
The appointment of Micheál Martin TD as Úachtarán Fhianna Fáil marks a new era for Irish politics, according to Minister of State for Labour Affairs, Mayo TD Dara Calleary.
Read more ...Search is on for Mayo Rose
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
You don’t need to win the Lotto to be treated like a Princess, but any young woman who enters the 2011 Mayo Rose selection will get the royal treatment and be in with a chance to become the Rose of Tralee.
Read more ...Marist Sisters to withdraw patronage of Charlestown school
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
The Marist Sisters, who have been involved in the community and in education in Charlestown for the past 70 years, have announced they are to withdraw their patronage of St Joseph’s Secondary School over the next three years.
Read more ...Fianna Fáil ‘sacrificed’ N26 to appease Greens - Mulherin
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Mayo Councillor Michelle Mulherin and Fine Gael General Election candidate, says the upgrading of the N26 should have been included in the 2011 national roads allocation to Mayo.
Read more ...Straide in Motion: Walks going from strength to strength
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
More than 25 adults and young people strode out on the most recent Straide Monthly Walk, which took place on Sunday January 30 last. This stunning walk took in the River Moy, as well as bog, lake and forest routes in the beautiful Straide area. Following the walk, refreshments were provided by The Davitt Inn in Straide.
Read more ...Green Party announce election candidate in Mayo
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
“Just commitment, no promises,” is the slogan of Green Party candidate John Carey who has declared his candidacy in the upcoming General Election. Mr Carey, who launched his campaign over the weekend, said he wants to see a complete overhaul of our political system.
Read more ...Baxter Healthcare to temporarily lay off 150 full-time staff
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Baxter Healthcare will temporarily lay off 150 full-time workers from its Castlebar plant for a four month period, it emerged this week. The US pharmaceutical company, which is the major employer in the county town and employes more than 1,000 people in its plants in Castlebar and Swinford, let 200 workers go at the end of last year due to the downturn in the economy.
Read more ...Learn how to profit in today’s stock market
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Throughout Ireland, emerging stock market entrepreneurs are now creating their own wealth on the stock markets by using a wholly owned Irish company called Learn About Shares.
Read more ...Voter registration drive for Castlebar students
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
USI in conjunction with students union in GMIT, Castlebar, will be encouraging students to vote and allowing them the opportunity to get registered. This campaign will allow students to register their vote on campus in the presence of a local garda.
Read more ...Make Jo Jingles day your favourite day of the week
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Jingles kids
At Jo Jingles children sing, dance, play instruments, and tell stories. They learn about colours, animals, feelings, weather, and numbers. They learn to listen, take turns, and share. They have a lot of fun playing musical games and going to different places with Jo Jingles every week.
