Majority of legal queries to FLAC in Mayo were family related

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

The public's need for information and assistance on legal matters continues to rise across Ireland, says legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) in its annual report for 2011, with some 25,000 people contacting its telephone information line and legal advice centres last year.

Compliments for Mayo Abbey as sewage scheme progresses

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

At last week’s Mayo County Council meeting the issue of Mayo Abbey proposed new sewage scheme was discussed in accordance with part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001. This followed submissions received from Inland Fisheries Ireland.

New website will help businesses cut costs and create jobs – O’Mahony

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony, has said a new Government website will help businesses to cut costs and create jobs by reducing the burden of red tape. The website, businessregulation.ie, has been launched by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, as part of the Action Plan for Jobs.

Community organisations in Mayo to drive Reach Out and Switch Over

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Community and voluntary organisations in Mayo are holding events to encourage people to make the switch to digital TV as part of the Reach Out and Switch Over week from June 25 to July 1. They are providing information and advice to people on how they can switch to a digital TV service before the analogue signal is turned off on October 24.

Three Mayo towns to pilot greater school diversity

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Minister for Education and Skills Ruairí Quinn has outlined a process by which primary schools under denominational patronage, typically a Catholic Bishop, can be divested to another patron, such as Educate Together, to provide greater diversity of schools. The process includes a parental survey to ascertain the views of parents in the areas where these changes are to be considered. It will be piloted in 44 areas across the country, including Ballina, Castlebar and Westport, driven by the Department of Education and Skills. This process is expected to happen during October and November this year.

Mayo people offered €1,500 for every new job created from business contacts

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

Mayo people have been offered an opportunity to earn thousands of euros simply by making a couple of phone calls. Connect Ireland, an initiative designed to tap the Irish diaspora abroad for investments and the creation of work opportunities back home, has already awarded a €45,000 payout to one Castlebar man for passing on a personal business contact. This contact, who was looking to expand outside his base abroad, has since committed to creating 30 new jobs in Carlow.

Charity open garden

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

This will take place on Sunday June 17 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm at Deerpark, Belcarra, in aid of Belcarra Sports Centre.

Performing arts course

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

A certificate in Performing Arts course – an exciting new local training initiative created by FÁS – will be starting in Áras Inis Gluaire on Monday June 25. The course will run for nine months and involves eight FETAC modules. To find out more call 097 81079.

Pub quiz

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

A pub quiz will take place in Paddy and Loretto McGuire's in Barnatra on June 29 in aid of the Erris Agricultural Show starting at 9pm. Teams of four are €20. Raffle on the night.

Organic market in Castlebar

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

The organic market at the HSE’s Castlebar Rural Training Centre has reopened for the summer season. Hours will be from 9am and 1pm every Thursday.

Skills for caring

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

A skills for caring course is currently being organised by Mayo North East and will be delivered in Swinford in the autumn, subject to numbers. The course will equip individuals with the skills necessary to secure employment in a variety of care settings.

Erris Order of Malta

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

A new Order of Malta unit is being established in the Erris area. An open night will take place on Monday, June 18 at 8.30pm in the Irish Wheelchair Association centre in Belmullet. If your interested in becoming involved and learning, first aid, life saving skills and meeting new people, you should come along.

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