Popular rural festival returns to Mayo

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Organisers of the Féile na Tuaithe festival, which celebrates rural life, have welcomed its return after a two-year break.

Claremorris man remanded in custody until trial

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

A Claremorris man who was sent forward for trial to the circuit criminal court on criminal damage and theft charges was remanded in custody until the trial this week. Tomas Kuksta was served with the book of evidence against him before the sitting of Castlebar District Court on Tuesday morning last.

Kuksta was charged with one count of criminal damage and another count under the theft and fraud act at Mount Saint Michael Secondary School, Claremorris, between February 26 2013 and February 27 2013.

‘Tactics’ to stay until Castlebar gets one thousand jobs says Barrett

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Labour Party Castlebar town councillor Harry Barrett has this week responded to an article in last week’s edition of the Mayo Advertiser, where Fine Gael councillor Brendan Heneghan accused Cllr Barrett of using negative tactics in the debate about unemployment and job creation in the town.

Castlebar to go for Purple Flag

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Following similar proposals in Ballina and then Westport, Castlebar is to look to obtain Purple Flag status. Sinn Fein councillor Therese Ruane was to propose a motion calling for the town to apply for Purple Flag status at last night’s meeting of Castlebar Town Council (Thursday, February 20).

Swinford Courthouse should be handed over to community, says Sheahan

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

John Sheahan, the Sinn Féin candidate in the Ballina Electoral area, has called for Swinford Courthouse to be handed over to the community following its closure in late 2013. Mr Sheehan said: "It was a sad day for the people of Swinford and surrounding areas when Swinford Courthouse held its last sitting in November 2013. The closure marked the end of an era as the service dated back to the middle of the 19th century. The loss of the court service means people now have to travel to Ballina for court sittings and has cost local business up to €250,000 in revenue annually. This closure could result in more job losses that Swinford can ill afford.”

Chambers hits out at childcare costs

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Castlebar Electoral Area candidate, Lisa Chambers, has demanded increased support for working families to help them to deal with spiralling childcare costs. The 2011 General Election candidate said: “Unless the issue of childcare costs is addressed, particularly for lower income families, we will see a much greater number of children being cared for through private arrangements. But private childcare is totally unregulated, with no qualifications needed, no inspections, and no specific standards required. We need to ensure that crèches and pre-schools, which are regulated, are affordable options for more families.”

Community gets its ‘heart’ with new dream facility

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in Quiet Man country today (Friday) to unveil the foundation stone on a dream €800,000 community facility that has been decades in the making.

Between castles, Hollywood history, and ancient abbeys, tourism beauty spot Cong has plenty to offer visitors but it has never had a community centre for its own people.

Young Mayo artists want to doodle for Google

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Two young doodlers from Mayo are bidding for huge national exposure for their adventurous sketches.

Mayo food delights on show

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

The best of Mayo’s food produce will be showcased at a fundraising event by the Chefs of Mayo on Thursday March 6, in Breaffy House Hotel.

Gaeltacht courses in Coláiste Cholumba in An Cheathrú Rua

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Coláiste Cholumba is located in An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and provides a base for students to further their appreciation and knowledge of not only the Irish language but also of Ireland’s rich historical culture. Courses are graded and cater for primary students, pre-Junior Cert, and pre-Leaving Cert, with special tuition on oral examinations.

The college will run three separate three-week courses over the summer, the first running from June 2 to June 23, then from June 24 to July 15, and finally from July 16 to August 6.

New courses coming up at Danceworld

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

Danceworld is the west of Ireland's largest and most successful dance academy and performance stage school. With an enrolment of more than 250 dancers with classes in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport. Danceworld has got stronger and stronger, quickly establishing itself as a leader in the provision of entertainment and talent. Danceworld has a proven track record of the highest standards representing the evolving trends of entertainment, fashion, music, styles of dance, and attitude.

Become a certified transport manager

Fri, Feb 21, 2014

If you want to pursue a career in transport, unlock your potential and gain a recognised qualification then you should consider a certificate of professional competence (CPC) in transport management. This certificate, which is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, qualifies you as a transport manager and also entitles you to set up a haulage or bus passenger business.

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