Dance classes at Mayo School of Dance
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Dance classes resume on September 13 in Ballina, Lacken, Crossmolina, Kiltimagh, Charlestown, Belmullet, Ballinrobe and Newport.
Read more ...Cuts in old age pension must be avoided
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The findings of an ESRI report this week showing that the over-65s are more at risk of poverty in Ireland than those of working age have been welcomed by Age Action, which is lobbying against any cuts in pensions in the upcoming Christmas budget.
Read more ...Fine for motorist who borrowed friend’s car
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A man stopped by gardaí while he was driving a friend’s car, and who failed to produce a certificate of insurance, received a fine at Ballyhaunis District Court this week.
Read more ...Judge adjourns sentencing to allow repayments
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Sentencing of a Ballyhaunis man has been postponed until February 2011 to allow him start making repayments towards damage he caused to a window in the town.
Read more ...Achill sewerage scheme to be commissioned
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A positive step forward in relation to the Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme was announced at this week’s meeting of the Belmullet Electoral Area Committee, where it was announced that commissioning of the treatment system will go ahead in October or November.
Read more ...Out of order public lighting needs to be fixed
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Fine Gael spokesperson on social protection, Deputy Michael Ring, has called for a survey to be undertaken to locate and mend out-of-order public lighting throughout Mayo before the arrival of winter.
Read more ...IBEC West supports Corrib application at oral hearing
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
IBEC West, the group that represents business in the region, has supported the Corrib gas pipeline application at the An Bord Pleanála oral hearing. The group said approval for the route would facilitate much-needed investment leading to the creation of jobs and improved energy infrastructure in the region.
Read more ...Mayo farmers urged to speak out about agriculture policy
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
In association with the EU Commission, Agri Aware’s Farmers Play Your Part! CAP 2010 campaign is encouraging farmers to be the voice of the Common Agricultural Policy and inform the public how it provides for everybody.
Read more ...Increase in visitor numbers to Westport House
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
With a decrease of in-bound tourist numbers during these recessionary times, it is good to see that Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park is seeing an increase in visitors which shows that “staycations” are the new vacations.
Read more ...Training fund for SME management
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe TD, has announced a €1.4 million pilot management training fund for small and medium-size businesses aimed at driving productivity and improving workplace skills.
Read more ...‘Good Samaritans’ get legal protection
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
“Good Samaritans” who go to the aid of others in emergency situations are to be given legal protection from liability in legislation recentlyannounced, according to Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.
Read more ...John King memorial unveiled in Ballinrobe
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The Minister for Defence Tony Killeen TD, was in Ballinrobe this week to unveil a seven feet memorial sculpture in honour of John King, a Mayo man who was awarded two Congressional Medals of Honour for his service to the American navy.
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