The Holiday Show Ireland explores Mayo

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Tomorrow February 1 on TV3 at 8pm, The Holiday Show Ireland sets off for the west to discover the best culture, craic, and adventure that Mayo has to offer. Presenters Ciara Whelan and Jon Slattery bring their ultimate road-trip to Mayo, trying their hand at everything from fishing and archery to spa treatments and wine tasting.

New survey finds eighty six per cent in northwest support Ireland’s EU membership

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

With Ireland just a few weeks into its EU presidency, a new European Movement/Red C poll has shown that 86 per cent of those polled in the North West EU Constituency believe that Ireland should remain part of the EU, with 83 per cent believing that Ireland has benefited overall from its membership of the EU.

Continued increase in long-term unemployment is deeply worrying—Calleary

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Fianna Fáil Jobs Spokesperson Dara Calleary has said the steady increase in long-term unemployment is a cause of serious concern and shows the current approach to tackling the jobs crisis is failing.

Local businesses called to support One Million Trees in One Day

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The One Million Trees in One Day team is delighted to announce the planting date for the project and the launch of the One Million Trees in One Day Local Business Supporters’ Scheme.

Bullying action plan will help tackle the scourge of bullying

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Deputy Michelle Mulherin, has said that the Government’s new Action Plan on Bullying will help to tackle the scourge of bullying in schools across Mayo. Five hundred thousand euro has been ring-fenced to support the implementation of the plan this year, which will include a campaign on cyber bullying and the development of national anti-bullying procedures for all schools.

‘Dangerous decision’ to shut Mayo Garda stations—Calleary

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Mayo Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has slammed the Government’s decision to shut down six Garda stations in Mayo. Before a Fianna Fail motion was debated in the Dáil, the deputy had urged Fine Gael to reverse its “dangerous decision”, however on Wednesday evening—following an adjournment of the Dáil for several hours in order to allow TDs to attend the State funeral of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe—the motion was rejected by the Dáil.

Road deaths in Mayo fall by forty three per cent

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Road fatality figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have revealed that there was a 43 per cent reduction in road deaths in Mayo during the Government Road Safety Strategy 2007 to 2012 when compared to the period of the previous strategy which ran from 2004 to 2006. These figures were announced as the RSA prepares to finalise the next Road Safety Strategy which will span an eight year period from 2013 to 2020.

Ballina councillor asks chamber of commerce if it has ‘contemplated life’ without town councils

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

The CEO of Ballina Chamber of Commerce, Sandra Cribben was given a tough time by a number of Ballina town councillors this week on Chambers Ireland’s position on the abolition of town councils.

€18m for regional and local roads in 2013

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

A grant of €18 million has been sanctioned for regional and local roads in Mayo for 2013, down almost €2 million on last year’s allocation.

Nutrition and weight loss programme

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

A good nutrition and weight loss programme for all at Rock Rose House is commencing on February 12 (Shrove Tuesday) and will run for the six weeks of Lent.

90 Second Video competition results

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

The 90 Second Video and Still Photography competition was recently run by The Westport Chamber in conjunction with Destination Westport.

Mayo Parkinson's Association

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

The AGM of the Mayo branch of the Parkinson's Association will take place in The Traveller's Friend Hotel Castlebar on Sunday January 27 at 3pm.

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