Calling All Mayo book lovers – your local bookshop needs you
Fri, Sep 27, 2013
What is it you love about your local bookshop? Is it the great advice, the friendly welcome, discovering that ultimate read, or that touch of magic you get from a half hour well-spent in a haven of words?
Read more ...Louisburgh organisation shortlisted for funding
Fri, Sep 27, 2013
Michael Ring TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, has announced the 45 non-profit organisations shortlisted to receive funding from the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund 2013. The submitted projects were selected for their innovative thinking, ambition and for their ability to deliver on the goal of promoting healthy and active living within local communities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Read more ...Search for Mayo's top youth volunteers launched
Fri, Sep 27, 2013
The search is on for Mayo's top youth volunteers. Those who inspire by giving and who ask for nothing in return. Second-level schools across county Mayo are being asked to nominate those unsung heroes whose motivation is simply to give of their time, energy and spirit to make a positive impact on their community or those around them.
Read more ...GMIT art lecturer and graduates win top award
Fri, Sep 27, 2013
GMIT’s newly formed Centre for Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) is continuing to develop a legacy of award-winning lecturers and students. Two graduates and a lecturer have won top prizes at this year’s Claremorris Open Exhibition, which runs until October 5.
Read more ...Ger Wolfe live at the Linenhall
Fri, Sep 27, 2013
One of Ireland’s most unique contemporary musical voices, Ger Wolfe makes a rare and welcome appearance at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday October 3 at 8pm.
Read more ...Higgins urges motorists to expect deer crossing this autumn
Fri, Sep 27, 2013
Jim Higgins MEP for the North West has today warned motorists of the increased dangers this time of year with deer crossing roads and motorways. Jim Higgins, a member of the Transport Committee at the European Parliament said: "The deer signs remain in place all year round, so motorists used to travelling the same road in their daily routine might be blinded as to the presence of these warning signs. However in the coming weeks, there is a heightened chance of coming into contact with deer while driving."
Read more ...Mayo tourist destination makes world’s top travel list
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
The majestic holy mountain of Croagh Patrick has been selected as one of only a handful Irish destinations which have been included in the just-published Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Adventures.
Read more ...More than six hundred patients being followed up by Mayo General Hospital in relation to prostate test
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Mayo General Hospital, which has dispatched a letter to all doctors who requested the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test between July 6, 2012 and June 25, 2013 advising them about the international field safety notice.
Read more ...Three months in prison for man who was threatening and abusive
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
A 26-year-old father of three who was threatening and abusive while drunk was sentenced to prison at Wednesday’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.
Read more ...Car taken from parents’ house later found crashed
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
A man who took his father’s car and went for a spin with friends, only for one of his friends to crash the car, was before Castlebar District Court this week, along with the man who crashed the car.
Read more ...Happy Heart Walk
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
The Irish Heart Foundation is marking World Heart Day this year by encouraging, communities, families and friends to organise a Happy Heart Walk on Sunday September 29. In Mayo, there will be a family fun walk on the day in Clogher, Claremorris commencing at 11am.
Read more ...Mayo Greenway scoops gold with major European accolade
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
The Great Western Greenway has been awarded first prize in the Exemplary Initiatives category at the sixth European Greenways awards ceremony in Portugal. Organised by the European Greenways Association, the awards promote examples of best practice in greenway development across Europe.
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