Visiting restrictions at Mayo General Hospital due to winter vomiting bug

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Visiting restrictions are in place in Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar due to the presence of Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug. There has been an ongoing presence of the virus in the community over the past number of weeks. Anyone with recent symptoms of diarrhoea and/or vomiting or who had contact with others who have these symptoms should not visit patients in the hospital to avoid spreading the virus.

The HSE says that due to a presence of the virus in A Ward visitors will be restricted in this area and visiting to non-affected areas will be strictly limited to visiting times as a precautionary measure. The regular hospital visiting times are between 2pm and 4pm and between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, and will be strictly observed. Arrangements will be made for family members of critically ill patients on the affected ward to visit; this should be arranged through the nurse on duty in the ward prior to arrival at the hospital.

Illegal Castlebar campsites causing outrage among locals

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

An illegal encampment of caravans at one of Castlebar’s most popular tourist amenities caused outrage among nearby residents and local elected representatives this week.

Ballinrobe councillor welcomes Gateway initiative

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke has welcomed the confirmation that negotiations are at an advanced stage for the introduction of a labour activation initiative known as Gateway, which is specifically designed to provide workplace opportunities for the long-term unemployed to undertake work in local authorities. Gateway is being developed jointly by the City and County Managers Association in conjunction with the Department Social Welfare, with assistance from the Department of Environment.

Ógra Fianna Fáil joins Mayo cancer cycle

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Ógra Fianna Fáil in Mayo is inviting all Ógra members and party supporters young and old to join in the Great Western Greenway Charity Cycle taking place on Sunday, August 11 in aid of Mayo Cancer Support Rock Rose House.

Calling former Roses of Tralee

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Organisers of the Rose of Tralee Festival are trying to contact former Mayo and Mayo born Roses for a very special tribute event which takes place during the festival in Tralee, Co Kerry later this month.

VIPs help launch Mayo Gathering

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

A host of VIPs turned out in force to help launch the start of the Mayo North and Manchester Mayo Gathering on Thursday August 1. The UK's Lib Dem MP of the Year, John Leech, who is the coalition government’s spokesperson for Sport, Media, Tourism and Culture, flew in to help launch the event. He was greeted on his arrival in Attymass by Ballycong resident, 95-year-old Annie Hennigan.

Deputy Michelle Mulherin in her official speech to open the festival said: “Everyone involved in the Gathering both in Mayo and Manchester has worked really hard. They have all put in a tremendous amount of time and effort into making this festival a tremendous success.”

Mulherin wants community reward for support of Oweninny wind farm

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that both the ESB and Bord na Mona are to engage in consultations directly with representatives of the various community groups concerned over the proposed development of Ireland's biggest wind farm at Oweninny.

Mayo artist's look at the 1980s in Brown Thomas’ Art & Style Exhibition

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Are you old enough to have watched the original series of Fame? Do you remember waiting for the new potatoes to arrive? Check out Brid Egan’s display of oil paintings featuring in the Brown Thomas Style & Art window exhibition on Shop Street, Galway.

A bataille of festivities for Mayo

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Get ready to experience Mayo’s largest Gathering celebration, In Humbert’s Footsteps, which is set to take place in Kilcummin, Killala, Lahardane and Castlebar from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 August 2013. With participants coming from France, England, Northern and southern Ireland and further afield, the historical re-enactment of the 1798 invasion of Ireland by French forces under the command of General Humbert promises a host of events for all the family, locals and visitors alike; with many of the events free of charge. Appealing to a general audience, over 10,000 visitors are expected in Mayo for these avant-garde festivities.

Access works approved at Balla NS for special needs pupils

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that building access works, to provide facilities for special needs pupils, have been approved for Balla National School by the Department of Education under the Additional Accommodation and Emergency Works scheme.

Deputy Mulherin said the access works would include the widening of 10 doors, automation of eight doors, the provision of a new disabled toilet and changing suite, and access ramps.

Ambulance hoax calls up 660 per cent in six years – O’Mahony

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

The rise in the number of hoax calls registered by the ambulance service in each of the HSE areas since 2007 has been described as “beyond belief” and a clear indication of the time wasting that is being experienced by the emergency services.

Hop up 4 Hospice charity cycle for Mayo hospice site

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

It is all systems go at Kavanagh's SuperValu as staff, customers, and community from their four Mayo stores gear up and get ready to take on their most challenging fundraising venture yet. 'Hop up 4 Hospice' is a cycle challenge across Mayo on September 14 as part of the 'Help us to Help Others Campaign' for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.

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