Find your voice with JCI Mayo

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Public speaking is one of people's biggest fears, but never fear, JCI Mayo is here to help. Whether you have a presentation coming up, need help with pitching for your business, are delivering a seminar or workshop, or are entering a public speaking competition; this public speaking event will give you practical tips, training, and expert advice.

Two hundred and fifteen apply to Knock Marriage Introductions

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Last year the Knock Marriage Introduction Service celebrated its 48th year of introducing people and it had 215 applications from all over the country and the UK to the service. The service, which is Ireland's oldest dating agency, started in 1968, claims to have 930 marriages over the the past 48 years and last year it had five marriages and three engagements from people who met through the service.

Ireland West Airport staff select charities for the year

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Ireland West Airport staff have voted to select three new charities for the inaugural Ireland West Airport Charity of The Year programme for 2016. The airport has announced that the three charities selected for 2016 are Cancer Care West, MS Ireland, and Pieta House.

DeCare Dental supporting local charities for fourteen years

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

DeCare Dental’s Charity of the Year committee recently presented a cheque of €10,000 to Cancer Care West. Cancer Care West was DeCare’s 2015 chosen charity as nominated by DeCare’s employees and the proceeds of all fundraising activities throughout the year went to this very worthy west of Ireland charity which provides support to cancer patients in the region.

New anger management programme for Mayo

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Knock Counselling Centre, in conjunction with the Irish Association for Anger Management, will run an evening programme for adults who wish to express their anger in a healthier way.

The popular 'Temper your Anger', anger management programme will start on Tuesday April 12 and run for six consecutive Tuesdays. Fiona McCarthy, director of Knock Counselling Service, highlighted the importance of such programmes taking place in the community. “At present there are very few psycho-educational programmes on stress and anger management available, so we are delighted to be collaborating with IaAM once again to deliver this programme in Mayo,” she said.

Mayo urology service declined by HSE - Cowley

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Dr Jerry Cowley Independent Candidate for Mayo says that he has learned that the HSE were offered a consultant urology biopsy service at Mayo University Hospital Castlebar five years ago but they declined to initiate such a service. Dr Cowley stated that Galway based consultants dealing with Mayo urology patients saw a great need for a urology consultant prostate biopsy service in Mayo but this was not acted on by the HSE despite the recommendation of the specialist urology consultants.

An end to crime and corruption - Farrington

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

The primary duty of any government is to keep its people safe, yet, at present, many Irish citizens are living in fear as serious violence escalates across the country says Renua candidate for Mayo Michael Farrington. The candidate for next weeks election said that "The front pages of our newspapers are dominated by graphic images of violent and deadly crimes and, more recently, the funerals of some major Irish criminals, who believe that murder is an acceptable way to end a dispute. It is somewhat ironic that these criminals have no respect for the laws of this country and, no respect for the lives of the many innocent people their behaviour puts at risk, and yet they will have no trouble hiding behind our laws, demanding its protection and “their rights”.The attitude of the late Coalition towards criminality has been characterised by inactivity and apathy."

Taoiseach: €14,000 for Castlebar Social Services

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed €14,000 in funding for Castlebar Meals on Wheels which will allow it put a refrigerated vehicle on the road to provide meals to the elderly in Castlebar and the surrounding area.

"This small grant means a lot to this organisation who work so hard to improve the lives of the elderly in Castlebar and many of the surrounding areas," Mr Kenny said. "They provide an invaluable service and I am glad that they have secured this funding. Only a thriving economy can keep the recovery going and allow us to invest further in valuable services and organisations like Castlebar Social Services [Meals on Wheels]."

Taoiseach: €14,000 for Castlebar Social Services

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed €14,000 in funding for Castlebar Meals on Wheels which will allow it put a refrigerated vehicle on the road to provide meals to the elderly in Castlebar and the surrounding area.

Government sacrifices needs of vulnerable — Moran

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Some 46,000 young children have complex needs, often relating to slower development of speech and language faculties. Yet the Irish health service does not make adequate provision for early intervention.

Surgeon sent home, surgeries cancelled at Mayo General — Chambers

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Surgeons were sent home early and surgeries were cancelled last week at Mayo General Hospital because of overcrowding in the emergency department, according to General Election candidate Lisa Chambers.

Cllr Chambers said that under new protocols, surgical beds were being used to take the overflow of emergency department patients. Speaking this week she said: "Mayo General is obliged, under an order signed by Minister Varadkar, to put certain procedures in place once overcrowding reaches certain levels. Twenty five per cent of inpatient general surgical beds and 60 per cent of day surgical beds are being used to cater for emergency overcrowding."

Time to end digital divide in Mayo — Calleary

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Mayo, Dara Calleary says it is time to end the digital divide which is undermining Mayo’s potential to develop business and increase local employment opportunities. Commenting following the launch of the Fianna Fáil manifesto on Thursday, he said that now is the time for action in delivering high speed broadband and mobile phone coverage to every home and business in Mayo.

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