Castlebar GIY meeting

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

The first meeting of Castlebar Grow It Yourself 2013 will be held on Monday January 14 at 7.30pm in the Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Tucker St, Castlebar.

Youth Orchestra workshop

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

This February, Mayo Youth Orchestra will join choice young national music ensembles, to perform at the 18th Festival of Youth Orchestras in the National Concert Hall.

Coffee morning for GSRMA

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

The Garda Siochana Retired Members Association will be held in the Welcome Inn, Castlebar on Tuesday January 15 at 11am.

Hollymount mourn former county councillor Jim Mannion

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

The community of Hollymount and the larger south Mayo area were saddened to hear of the death of Jim Mannion on Wednesday.

All things baby at the Connacht Baby Shows

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Are you a mum with a bump? Or a parent with a new baby or toddler? Or do you have a helping hand in looking after children? Then why not go along to the Connacht Baby Shows in Mayo and Sligo this January and February for a great day of shopping, expert information, demonstrations, children’s entertainment, and giveaways.

Mayo anti-abortion activists stage lunchtime protest

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

A lunchtime protest against the Government’s plans to legislate for abortion was staged at Castlebar’s Market Square on Wednesday.

Logboy scheme takeover welcomed

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

The official takeover of the Logboy group water scheme was welcomed by the members of the Claremorris Electoral Area Committee this week. Ballyhaunis based Fine Gael councillor John Cribben told the meeting, “This scheme has been in operation since 1975 and for the whole time until now, it has been run very well by those in charge of it. I would like to thank all the volunteers who put in their time and effort through the years on it.”

Calls made for car park at Lisloughrey

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Fianna Fáil councillor Damien Ryan called for the Mayo County Council to look into the possibility of constructing car parking facilities at Lisloughrey Pier. Cllr Ryan said, “This would be a great opportunity to develop proper parking facilities at the pier. Currently there is no proper parking there and in conjunction with the local residents and Corrib navigation, it's something that should be looked into.” Fine Gael councillor Patsy O'Brien said he agreed with Cllr Ryan, but emphasised that consultation with local residents would be a key to such a plan.

Mayo Parkinson's Association

Fri, Jan 11, 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 26, at 3pm.

Information on therapies will be available at the meeting. Everybody is welcome to attend. For further information contact Vincent on 086 830 5907 or email [email protected]

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Castlebar’s latest panto offering

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Castlebar Pantomime will be presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, today and tomorrow at 7.45pm, with 2.45pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

O'Brien calls for reuse of old lights in other parts of Shrule

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Fine Gael councillor Patsy O'Brien at this week’s meeting praised the work being done on the Shrule village enhancment scheme at present. But he asked that the council would resuse some of the lighting in the village that may be replaced as part of the works, pointing out that the Dalgan Road towards the football pitch could do with some extra lighting. Director of services for Mayo County Council, Seamus Granahan, said that he would have the matter examined.

Minister moves to wipe out community and voluntary sector

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Current proposals from Minister Phil Hogan and his Department will totally undermine the LEADER model of community-led local development and will wipe out meaningful community and voluntary involvement in the sector.

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