Mayo Intercultural Action hit out at doubling of immigration fees

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

The introduction of a 100 per cent increase in the fees for the immigration certificate of registration for Non-EEA nationals, has been criticised by Mayo Intercultural Action (MIA).

Shell to Sea campaigners met UN rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Last week Mrs Margaret Sekaggya, the UN special rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, met a delegation of 10 people to discuss the issues they face regarding the Corrib Gas Project. The delegation comprised seven members of Shell to Sea, Kilcommon parish priest Fr Michael Nallen, and two members of the human rights monitoring organisation Table Observers: Sr Majella McCarron and Donal Ó Mearáin.

North Mayo to feature in new Tracks and Trails TV series

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

A new series of TV programmes titled Tracks and Trails will be transmitted on RTE 1 over the next number of weeks. Building on the success of series one and two, the new series of programmes will feature spectacular walks and cycles in stunning locations all over the island of Ireland.

Ballina burglaries double this year

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has expressed grave concern at revelations that the number of burglaries in the Ballina area has doubled so far this year. The figures were confirmed to Deputy Calleary at a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of Ballina Town Council this week.

Good attendance at Achieving Success in Sport seminar

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Some 200 people attended the Achieving Success in Sport seminar which was held in Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar.

Recycled batteries helping LauraLynn charity

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

The season of giving is just around the corner, and this year the people of Mayo can give to a charity and help the environment for free thanks to WEEE Ireland and LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. Due to the success of last year’s inaugural Spread a Little Sunshine campaign, WEEE Ireland is teaming up with LauraLynn for a whole year to try to recycle as many waste batteries as possible while also creating a fund for the children’s charity.

New one hundred and thirty space car park for Castlebar

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Castlebar shoppers are to benefit from an additional 130 car parking spaces before Christmas.

Drug driving a growing danger on our roads

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

The Western Region Drugs Task Force has joined forces with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána to put out a warning to drivers this Christmas to stay off the roads if they are under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.

Upstart - celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Mayo County Council Arts Service has been leading, supporting, and developing arts and disability programmes throughout the county and it initiated a support scheme through International Day of Persons with Disabilities three years ago. This scheme, now entitled Upstart, provides support for arts projects/events in Mayo, designed to provide a quality arts experience for people with disabilities in their own locality.

New domestic violence laws needed — Ruane

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

A Castlebar councillor has called on the government to take “real action” and change the laws on domestic violence in this country.

Launch of I to EYE at Sacred Heart Hospital Castlebar

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Mayo County Council Arts Office celebrated the launch of I to EYE, the culmination of a project which took place earlier in 2012 at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar. On Tuesday, November 27. Cathaoirleach Cyril Burke officially launched a woven tapestry created by the residents, staff, and visitors of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar, during the Bealtaine Festival, which takes place annually across the country during the month of May.

Artist and facilitator Merovee Guerin worked with people at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar over a period of three weeks to create the Community Weave. For more information on this project or on Bealtaine contact Mayo Arts Office on 094 904 7558 or [email protected]

Mayo north Gathering Christmas card now on sale

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

With plans for the Mayo north Gathering festival progressing well, organisers are asking local people to avail of a novel way of inviting their overseas friends and relations to the festival which will run from August 1 to 9, 2013. A distinctive Mayo north Christmas card, featuring a picture of a snow covered Nephin and Lough Conn, is now on sale at various outlets throughout the region as well as from the Tourist Office in Pearse Street, Ballina.

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