Councillors differ over needs for reform in local government

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

There were differing opinions in the Mayo County Council chamber this week on the proposed changes to local government in Ireland that were announced by the Government in October.

A number of councillors who are members of both town councils and Mayo County Council, spoke out against the abolishment of the town councils, while other members welcomed the news.

Ballina’s Spar Spartan completes her journey and the Dublin City Marathon

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Ballina woman Siobhan Timoney-Clarke, the Mayo representative in the Spar Spartan Challenge, completed her challenge by running the Dublin City Marathon in October.

Mayo participants sought for Dublin disability march to demand rights

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Mayo people living with a disability and their families will march to Leinster House in Dublin from the Central Bank, College Green, on November 21 to say in one loud voice “We demand rights, not charity” and to call on the Government to implement disability promises made in the 2011 Programme for Government.

Organisers have asked that organisations involved in the Disability Rights Coalition refrain from bringing placards with their organisation names on them as the march is for individuals with disabilities and their families. Participants are also asked not to bring placards or banners highlighting issues associated with a service or organisation.

The Breaffy Club at Breaffy House Resort is a winner yet again

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

The Breaffy Club at Breaffy House Resort was the winner of a silver standard award at the prestigious White Flag Awards held in the Heritage Golf and Spa Resort, Killenard, Co Laois.

Drug and alcohol awareness week in Mayo

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Mayo’s second Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, which takes place next week (from November 12 to 16), will see a packed programme of activities and information events rolled out across the county, putting drugs and particularly alcohol under the spotlight. The week will have a special focus on the needs of families affected by substance misuse and the supports that are available to them.

Rents continue to fall in Mayo

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

According to the latest Daft.ie Rental Report, rent in Mayo in the third quarter of this year is lower than at the same time last year.

Remembrance Day commemorations coming up at Mayo Peace Park

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

The Annual Remembrance Day Mass for Mayo, will take place in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar at 12pm, on Sunday, November 11. The annual Armistice Day wreath laying ceremony will take place in the Mayo Peace Park, at 1.30pm, immediately after the mass. The special guest speaker for the occasion is the Rt, Rev Patrick Rooke, the Church of Ireland, Bishop of Tuam, and Killala and Achonry. Everyone is invited to attend these events.

Man disqualified from driving for six months

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

A Polish man who was detected drink driving was convicted, fined, and disqualified at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

Degrees to be conferred in Mayo today

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Academic awards will be conferred on some 400 students from the Mayo campus of GMIT today, Friday November 9, in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

Welfare fraudster given community service

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

A Ballyhaunis man who had pleaded guilty to social welfare deception on three occasions in 2011 at Ballyhaunis District Court in May this year was sentenced this week in the same court.

Almost two thousand Mayo students still waiting for grants

Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Action has been demanded from the Education Minister following confirmation that almost 2,000 Mayo students are still waiting for their student grants to be processed.

Ballina in shock following death of popular priest

Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Ballina and the surrounding areas were plunged into mourning this week following the unexpected death of Fr Muredach Tuffy. The 39-year-old, who was a native of Castleconnor, Co Sligo, was a priest in the Diocese of Killala and better known as the director of the Newman Institute in Ballina.

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