No planning permission required for septic tank repairs

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Ballinrobe Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke has welcomed the news that people who have to carry out repairs on septic tanks will not have to apply for planning permission to do so.

Council staffing levels almost critical

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

An appeal has been made to the county manager to press ahead with representations he has committed to making in relation to the lifting of the public service recruitment embargo.

Mulherin calls for urgency in replacing Ballina's leaking water mains

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Relief is on the way for residents and business owners on the Foxford Road in Ballina who have been experiencing water outages recently, Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has announced.

Maughan lays out his credentials amid controversy

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

During an update on procurement for Mayo County Council, the authority’s procurement officer John Maughan laid out his credentials and qualifications at the June meeting of the council, following on from criticism of him at a previous meeting. Maughan told the meeting, “I’ve been working in procurement for five years and I don’t set the prices. My role is to oversee the information and ensure we have fair and honest competitions for all.” He went on to say that, “ I applied through an open competition for the job. I’ve a degree in economics and political science, I was involved in procurement in the army in my time there and I’ve undertaken a certificate in procurement and a diploma in emergency planning.”

Mayo communities roll out National Bike Week with numerous events

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Would you like to take advantage of the longer brighter days by getting out on your bike? A challenge is going out to all families to dust off their bikes and trikes for a bumper week of cycling activity during National Bike Week 2013.

Parents vital to keeping Junior Cert celebrations alcohol free

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Parents are key to ensuring that Junior Certificate celebrations next week to mark the end of exams are not marred by misuse of alcohol, according to a special group set up to reduce the overall harm caused by alcohol during Junior Cert nights out.

Large number of estates in Ballina area still to be taken over

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Twenty four of the 45 housing estates in the Ballina electoral area are still not under the control of Mayo County Council, a meeting of the electoral area committee was told this week.

Sinn Féin Development Plan submission targets large forestry trucks

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

As part of its submission to the draft Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020 Sinn Féin has included a submission relating to a schedule of levies and a schedule of weight restrictions it wants imposed on the heavy harvesting of forestry.

The Sacred Heart is saved thanks to €11 million funding allocation

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

The Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar will be brought up to HIQA standards in time for the 2015 deadline, following the announcement on Wednesday that €11 million was being sanctioned for the necessary refurbishment works by the HSE. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the announcement that the hospital has now been included in the HSE's Capital Programme.

Gardaí appeal for help locating missing Ballinrobe man

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

Gardaí in Claremorris are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 76-year-old John Kerrigan who is missing from his apartment at Main Street, Ballinrobe, since May 20.

Ballina Salmon Festival secures Fáilte Ireland funding

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD has announced funding of €2,500 to the Ballina Salmon Festival which is taking place from July 7 to 15.

Exciting town centre road race for Claremorris

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

Claremorris will be alive with excitement on Friday evening, June 14, as Western Lakes Cycling Club promote a criterium (crit) bike road race in the town centre of Claremorris. The circuit will be a 1.3km lap around the town centre incorporating a finish in the Square. Several primes (sprints) will be held during the race with live commentary throughout.

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