Intriguing play to be staged in Westport

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

St Patrick’s drama group are busy rehearsing Lennox Robinson's gem of a comedy Drama at Inish, which was first staged by the Abbey Theatre in 1933.

Cold snap sees schools shut down again

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

As the snow and freezing conditions took a grip of the county once again over the past week, schools around the county fell victim to the conditions and were forced to close their doors to students.

Walk off the turkey after Christmas

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Straide Walking Group is organising a Christmas walk in the beautiful Straide area, starting from the Davitt Community Centre, Straide at 2pm on Monday December 27.

Government failure is reason for lack of salt — O’Mahony

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

A failure of epic proportions is how Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has described the mismanagement by the Government and its agency National Road Authority which was placed in charge to deal with obtaining salt. Salt quantities in the country are diminishing by the day and local authorities have to mix salt and grit to treat the roads. It now appears that no more salt will be in the country until the end of the week, too late for the Christmas shopping season.

Arctic weather in Mayo as temperatures plummet

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

An Arctic temperature of minus 18 was recorded in Foxford on Sunday night, and temperatures in the county did not rise above freezing during the week. However, Met Éireann has forecast that temperatures are to rise by Christmas Day as rain is expected.

Castlebar Credit Union reports another strong year

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

At the Castlebar Credit Union Ltd’s AGM, which was recently held in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar, John Burke, chairman of Castlebar Credit Union, said, “It is with pride that I inform you that our credit union has had another very strong and successful year, despite operating in a year which saw the worst economic conditions recorded in the history of our State.”

O’Mahony hits out at cut in home help hours

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Home help hours in Mayo have been reduced by 40,000 hours in the past three years, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony following information received in a response to a question tabled by him in the Dáil. In 2007 and 2008, Mayo people were receiving 460,000 hours of home help but the figure was reduced by 10,000 hours in 2009. However the most drastic reduction has been in the last 12 months when another 30,000 hours were taken away, leaving just 420,000 hours of home help available to Mayo people.

Cathaoirleach launches second plan for sport and physical activity in Mayo

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Mayo Sports Partnership’s second strategic plan for sport and physical activity, Promoting an Active Mayo, was launched by the cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council Cllr Michael Burke along with the board of Mayo Sports Partnership and its chairman Henry Kenny at the superbly appointed new Joe Langan Sportshall at Davitt College Castlebar recently. The strategic plan covers the time frame 2010—2014 and forms an integral part of the work of the Sports Partnership. Building on the successful implementation of the first plan 2006-2009 it will guide and focus the work of the sports partnership, outline the partnership’s vision for sport/physical activity in the county, sets down goals and objectives over the next four years, and identifies partners with which such goals and objectives can be achieved. Four strategic themes have been identified in the strategic plan and they are increasing participation, training and education, facilities and amenities and, communication and co-ordination. The strategic plan was the result of a six month process which commenced in April 2010 with extensive consultations undertaken with those with an interest or remit in sports provision in the county.

Drivers urged to use public transport

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

With parts of the country experiencing heavy snow fall and sub zero temperatures affecting all areas, the RSA, is urging drivers intending to travel home for Christmas to consider using public transport, driving in daylight and car pooling in order to get home safely.

Cut in minimum wage could be a recipe for further rural depopulation

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Labour General Election candidate for Mayo Dr Jerry Cowley has said that the Government decision to reduce the minimum wage could have serious implications for small and medium businesses all over the country.

Kenny warns of problems with digital TV coverage

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has received detailed information from RTÉ networks in respect of the progress being made with digital terrestrial television in County Mayo. SAORVIEW is the name for Ireland's new free-to-air digital TV service and most of the county is already covered by the SAORVIEW service. Despite the majority of the county being already covered by SAORVIEW, many remaining parts will not go live until spring 2011 and some further areas will not even pick up the new service through existing aerials.

O’Mahony calls for moratorium on State boards appointments

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has supported his party’s enterprise spokesperson, Leo Varadkar, who has called for a moratorium on government appointments to State boards before it leaves power.

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