Hedge-cutting proposal for people on Live Register
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The problem of overgrown hedges on county roads could be alleviated by people on the Live Register being employed to cut them down, according to a local councillor speaking at a meeting this week.
Read more ...Mayo-born professor leads DNA study
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A Mayo born man, Professor Brendan Loftus, has led a UCD team from the Conway Institute to complete the sequencing of the genetic code of an Irish person.
Read more ...Fleadh Ceoil proposal to add to busy Westport events calendar
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A proposal for Westport to stage the Fleadh Cheoil within the next three years to add to the busy festival and events calendar that is turning the town into an even bigger tourist haven worldwide was raised at Westport Town Council’s monthly meeting last week.
Read more ...Delays in Garda vetting are unacceptable — O’Mahony
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Delays in processing applications by the Garda Vetting Unit for those working in childcare and voluntary organisations is preventing people taking up employment, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony.
Read more ...Warning on driving conditions as summer weather ends
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Wet weather and slippy roads made for difficult driving conditions this week and the AA is now warning motorists to take extra care to avoid accidents. With Met Éireann forecasting further rain with occasional thundery downpours in the next few days, AA director of policy Conor Faughnan said the weather has led to some very testing driving conditions and drivers must take extra care.
Read more ...€50 million worth of cars to cruise around Westport
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
As part of the annual Cannonball charity event for Barretstown, €50 million worth of cars will zoom around Westport on this Friday September 10.
Read more ...Tribute to Johnny Morgan
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The sad passing of popular Castlebar man Johnny Morgan was mourned by large crowds at his funeral this month.
Read more ...ComReg supports councillor’s complaint against Eircom
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Westport town councillor Keith Martin has received support from the Communications Regulator (ComReg) against Eircom in relation to what he described as the company’s “latest plans to hit those struggling to pay their bills’.
Read more ...Conviction and fine for man who failed to tell gardaí his name
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A Claremorris man who failed to give his name to gardaí when he was arrested was fined a total of €350 in Ballyhaunis District Court this week.
Read more ...Mayo Cancer Support Association’s programme of activities
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Mayo Cancer Support Association has announced its new autumn programme of activities. This programme is based on feedback from people who have used its services and is aimed at promoting wellbeing and bringing a sense of fun back into life during and after treatment and into the future.
Read more ...Announcement on Greenway development expected
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Director of services Joe Beirne is hopeful that good news as regards the continued development of the Greenway from Mulranny to Achill will soon be announced.
Read more ...Nurses appeal online to stop health cuts
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
An anti-health cuts website set up by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is attracting huge online traffic from beleaguered health care workers who are campaigning to keep their jobs and make the health system work.
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