Fianna Fáil Education Policy Conference in Galway

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Fianna Fáil is holding a national conference on education policy in Galway this weekend. The conference, Developing a Policy Agenda, begins at the Galway Bay Hotel at 11am in Salthill on Saturday June 23.

New code of professional conduct for teachers

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

The Teaching Council has this week published a new Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers which will guide teachers’ professional judgement and practice. The Code sets out the standards of professional knowledge, skill, competence and conduct which are expected of registered teachers. In all, there are 33 such standards which reflect the complexity and variety of teaching and cover areas such as communication and relationships, equality and inclusion, compliance with national and school policies, professional development and pupil/student welfare. The standards are underpinned by four core values - respect, care, integrity and trust.

Coláiste Deirbhle Leaving Certificate Irish 2013 preparatory course

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Let the Gaeltacht come to you this summer. It may be 'the Galltacht' (predominantly English speaking area) but set at the foot of Nephin, overlooking Lough Conn, Coláiste Deirbhle is a great place to improve your native mother tongue.

Students asked to prioritise road safety during exam celebrations

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has appealed to Leaving and Junior Cert students to be road safety conscious at all times when celebrating the end of their exams.

Students asked to prioritise road safety during exam celebrations

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has appealed to Leaving and Junior Cert students to be road safety conscious at all times when celebrating the end of their exams.

More than fifty music acts to entertain Westport this weekend

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

It has arrived! The first Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24.

HIQA decisions for Belmullet and Achill nursing units are welcomed

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring has welcomed the HIQA decision that the registrations of Áras Deirbhle, Belmullet (37 beds) and St Fionnan’s Community Nursing Unit, Achill (32) will be completed before the end of June.

Mayo sailing boats to be involved in Volvo sailing festival

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A fleet of up to 30 sailing boats from Mayo will be given pride of place at the finale of 39,000 mile round the world Volvo Ocean Race in Galway. The boats will take part in the spectacular Parade of Sail on Galway Bay on Sunday July 1.

Dalton Home, Claremorris receives HIQA approval — O’Mahony

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has been informed this week that the Dalton community nursing home in Claremorris has received approval for the next three years by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

Car parking charges have cost Mayo seventy two shops, say traders

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Traders in Ballinrobe and Claremorris have joined forces to campaign for fairer car parking. The initiative by Ballinrobe BEO and Claremorris Chamber of Commerce is aiming for one hour of free parking on weekdays and free parking on Saturday.

Mulherin calls for Ballina hospital beds to relieve pressure on Mayo General

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin is to request the Minister for Health make funding available to re-open 12 beds in Ballina District Hospital in order relieve pressure on acute services at Mayo General which, she said, has seen an eight per cent increase in people presenting to the hospital in recent months, ‘along with a marked increase in the number of patients on trolleys which had been brought well below the national average in the previous 18 months’.

Six groups from Mayo to receive free group travel trip

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Iarnród Éireann has announced the winners of 100 free trips on its services as part of its community initiative, The Journey’s On Us. More than 700 organisations from right across the community, voluntary, and sporting sectors applied. The winners were chosen with the help of Volunteers Centres Ireland and The Wheel.

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