Launch of the Inishturk Island Loop Walks

Fri, Apr 17, 2009

The Inishturk Island Loop Walks will be officially launched by Councillor Joe Mellett, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, on Monday April 20 at 4pm.

Why are we investing in prefabs when we need school buildings – Ruane

Fri, Apr 17, 2009

Sinn Fein councillor Thérèse Ruane has described the government’s decision to cut the school building programme budget as short sighted and morally reprehensible. The Government, in the emergency budget, announced a €54 million cut in education and science capital expenditure including €30 million from the primary and post primary school building programmes.

Westport Town Council briefs

Fri, Apr 17, 2009

One way system for
South Mall

Jobs in jeopardy with €8m cut in road grants

Fri, Apr 17, 2009

Mayo County Council’s government grants for the 2009 road work scheme were slashed in last week’s budget by €8 million, the Mayo Advertiser can reveal. This includes a €5.5 million reduction in the regional and local road restoration grant from €13.1 million to €7.6 million.

Westport Sustainability Group

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

The Westport Sustainability Group is a voluntary organisation focused on strengthening local communities through small-scale initiatives, promoting local food production, and creating sustainable employment opportunities in the area.

Mayo multicultural youth event

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

A youth event will take place on Sunday April 26 from 2pm to 5pm in Balla Community Centre where from 2pm to 4pm there will be workshops in drumming/hip-hop/art and Korean sword fighting, with presentations and performances from 4pm to 5pm.

Get fit in Claremorris

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

Meet and train continues at the Claremorris Track on Thursdays at 8pm.

Story and poetry collection launched

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

Echoes of the West, a collection of short stories and poetry by clients from HSE Health Centres in Kiltimagh, Swinford, Claremorris, and Castlebar, was launched by local broadcaster Tommy Marren at the Cill Aodáin Court Hotel in Kiltimagh.

Kilalla Festival

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

Killala Coastguard will offer car washes on Easter Saturday from 10am to 4pm at the Coast Guard Station to raise funds for this year’s festival activities. There will be no specific charge per car but all donations will be gratefully received.

Irish summer camps

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

Tógra Mhaigh Eó de Chonradh na Gaeilge will run Irish summer camps throughout Mayo. If you are interested in the Irish camps contact Brídín at 094 902 2444/087 978 1166 or [email protected]

Info day on keeping children safe

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

The Mayo Child Protection Committee will hold an information day, Keeping Children and Young People Safe, on Sunday June 7 in Breaffy House Hotel from 2pm to 5pm. This event will consist of Mayo local community and State services providing advice and information on a range of services, with the overriding theme of keeping our children and young people safe.