Fine Gael Councillors assert Sacred Heart Hospital is secure
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Castlebar Mayor Cllr Eugene McCormack and his party colleague, Cllr Ger Deere have both stated this week they are confident the future of the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar is secure with an announcement on enhanced facilities due to be made in the next few weeks.
Read more ...Notice from the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) wishes to point out that the article titled ‘Mayo Parkinson’s patients receiving third-world care’, published in last week's edition of this newspaper, should not have quoted Marian Newman, chairperson of the Mayo branch of the PAI. This is an error solely of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland, which sent the article to this publication without Ms Newman’s approval. The quotes should have been issued in the name of Una Anderson Ryan, director of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland.
Read more ...Ruane welcomes funding for Turlough Cycle Route
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Sinn Féin Councillor and chairperson of Smart Travel Castlebar, Thérèse Ruane, has welcomed the news that funding has been secured for the cycle route linking Castlebar to the National Museum of Country Life in Turlough House.
Read more ...Grid West information centre opens in Castlebar
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A new Grid West information centre has opened on Linenhall Street in Castlebar following the launch of the first phase of public consultation for the €240 million EirGrid project by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD last week. The centre will be open every Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 5pm.
Read more ...Traveller documentary series on TV3
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
A three-part documentary series which gives a unique insight into the lives of Travellers will air on CRC FM on Monday evening June 25 at 8 o’clock.
Read more ...Firm commitment needed on Raheens Wood - Ruane
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Sinn Féin Councillor Thérèse Ruane has welcomed the show of interest in Rehins Woods by Minister Shane Mc Entee this week and the fact that the Neighbourwood Scheme would reopen shortly.
Read more ...Quay School family day
Fri, Jun 08, 2012
The Quay School, Westport holds its annual family fun day on Sunday June 10 from 3pm to 6pm. Entry is free and all are welcome.
Read more ...Workshop for budding entrepreneurs
Fri, Jun 08, 2012
Small Business Big Vision is a one day idea generation workshop for budding entrepreneurs who wish to explore potential business ideas.
Read more ...Children’s reading charity
Fri, Jun 08, 2012
This summer, throughout the months of July and August, Castlebar Library will again run its popular Summer Reading Challenge.
Read more ...Áras Inis Gluaire - Men’s Community Initiative
Fri, Jun 08, 2012
The Men’s Community Initiative will be hosting a health awareness event for men on Thursday June 14 from 10.30am until 4pm at Áras Inis Gluaire.
Read more ...Castlebar Pastoral Council
Fri, Jun 08, 2012
The parish is currently preparing for the Pastoral Council for 2012 to 2016. If you are interested in being part of the next Pastoral Council, and sharing your talents and ideas to enrich the Christian community of Castlebar, Ballyheane, and Breaffy, you are invited to complete a form which is available in all churches in the parish.
Read more ...Dip in the Nip
Fri, Jun 08, 2012
The 2012 Dip in the Nip will take place on Sunday June 24 at four different locations around the country – Sligo, as in previous years, along with Clare, Cork and Meath.
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