O’Mahony urges people to shop locally this Christmas to protect jobs and stimulate local economy

Fri, Nov 29, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony has urged people to shop locally this Christmas to protect jobs and stimulate local economies. The second term Dáil Deputy said this week, “There’s no question that these are challenging times for local traders, despite their resilience and innovation. That is why I’m appealing to people, now more than ever, to shop locally this Christmas. By doing so, it will help to create and maintain jobs in towns and villages across Mayo. The important message must get out there at this time of year that local businesses are the largest employers in Ireland; they are the backbone of our economy so all of us should support them as much as possible. It’s also important to note that by spending your money locally, businesses will be more likely to utilise other local services and suppliers. So the money you spend is re-invested in other local businesses, helping them to grow and develop.”

Section of Western Greenway closed by landowner

Fri, Nov 29, 2013

“The news this week that a section of the Western Greenway has been closed by a landowner, effectively cutting the successful tourist trail in two, shows once again the need for legislation to provide for walking routes and cycling paths in scenic areas of the country,” said Councillor Harry Barrett.

Mayo County Council should be decision maker in coastal development for county

Fri, Nov 29, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has called for decision making on all planning matters relating to foreshore and immediate offshore areas to be left to local councils in the first instance. Deputy Mulherin made her comments in relation to the Maritime Area and Foreshore Amendment Bill 2013 which is being prepared by the Department of the Environment and which proposes making An Bord Pleanála the lead decision maker on planning related issues for coastal and marine areas.

Ballinrobe Musical Society launches its 2014 show

Fri, Nov 29, 2013

Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the first show performed by St Mary’s Choral Society; now the Ballinrobe Musical Society. The musical committee spent many weeks deliberating and finally reached the unanimous decision to perform American composer and lyricist Jill Santiorello’s award winning show A Tale of Two Cities based on Charles Dickens’ popular novel. Set in both London and Paris at the beginning of the French revolution, A Tale of Two Cities has a rich mix of comedy, tragedy, conflict, love and resolution, combined with a score that will raise the roof.

Boost for Mayo with announcement of 150 new jobs

Wed, Nov 27, 2013

There was a major boost for Mayo this morning (Wednesday, November 27) with the announcement of the creation of 150 new jobs by Northgate Information Solutions in Castlebar over a three year period. The jobs will focus on Northgate’s core services including IT and transactional services, as well as document management services and an extension to the health services already in place. The announcement was made during the conference on Partnership and Innovation hosted by the West/North West Hospitals Group and NUI Galway today.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny welcomed the news stating that this is an indication of the confidence of a major service provider in the Irish economy, and the investment and additional jobs are particularly welcome in the west of Ireland. He indicated that the expansion would have the full support of the development agencies and the local authority and said he looked forward to seeing the programme move forward with urgency.

Response times to emergency calls to be improved in Mayo

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

The HSE’s National Ambulance Service (NAS) has introduced three new intermediate care ambulances in Castlebar as part of its commitment to develop and improve response times to life threatening emergency calls in Mayo. The introduction of the intermediate care ambulance service is a central part of the improvement of response times for the ambulance service in the county.

Man arrested over Castlebar assault

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

A man was arrested and brought before a court sitting in Castlebar after three men were assaulted in Castlebar on Monday night.

Mayo volunteer shortlisted for Charity Hero Awards

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

A life-long volunteer from Mayo has been shortlisted for the Charity Hero Award, a national prize honouring individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to good causes.

Reconstruction for Mayo lighthouse

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

A challenging lighthouse redevelopment project has been completed on one of the most testing sites on the Irish Atlantic coast. The Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) has completed a reconstruction and modernisation project at Eagle Island Lighthouse in Mayo, a landmark lighthouse safeguarding Ireland’s northwest coast.

Ballina wins Pride of Place awards

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has expressed his satisfaction that Ballina has been crowned the winner of the 2013 Pride of Place for towns with a population of more than 2,000.

Woman’s body found after missing appeal

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

The body of a 39-year-old woman from Ballina who was reported missing was found in Ballycastle on Tuesday.

Unanimous support for plebiscite on town council abolition welcome — Ruane

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has welcomed the unanimous support of her colleagues on Castlebar Town Council for her proposal calling for a plebiscite to be held on the decision to abolish Castlebar Town Council.

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