Be safe and be seen on Mayo roads
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
As the spring weather entices more people to take to the roads to enjoy the warm temperatures and scenery, the RSA is reminding everyone to be more aware of other road users. The road safety officer with Mayo County Council, Noel Gibbons, urges motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to ‘spring forward’ safely when Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am this Saturday.
Read more ...Women in business seminar in Castlebar next week
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
GROW Women in Business Seminar will take place on Thursday March 29 in Castlebar Tennis Club starting at 7pm.
Read more ...Councillors want an end to weekend business signposting
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
The elected members of Ballina Town Council want to see an end to the erecting of illegal signposting by businesses in the town on a Friday evening which are then removed again on a Sunday.
Read more ...Major photographic exhibition in Foxford
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Twenty of Mayo’s top photographers from the Mayo Photographic Club are due to exhibit examples of their work at a major photography exhibition to be held in Foxford during the month of April. The exhibition is being held at Foxford Woollen Mills and will be officially opened by local artist Harry Feeney at 4pm on Sunday April 1.
Read more ...Ballina councillors welcome roadworks programme
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
The elected members of Ballina Town Council this week welcomed the proposed roadworks’ programme for the coming year as laid out by town engineer Orla Bourke. Cllr Johnny O’Malley told the meeting: “It’s always a juggling act to make a small amount of money go a long way.”
Read more ...Watercolour classes for beginners
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Watercolour classes for beginners will commence on Tuesday March 27 at the Lismirrane Arts Resource Project, Swinford, with artist Pamela Hughes. Further information on 094 9384809.
Read more ...Minister Ring welcomes positive start to tourism in 2012
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring, has welcomed the first CSO tourism figures for 2012, which show that visits to Ireland increased again compared to the previous year for the period November 2011 - January 2012.
Read more ...Value is top of the agenda for Westport hotels
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Visitors to hotels in Westport are being assured that value for money is top of the agenda for those travelling to this Mayo tourist haven, despite a survey by a hotel website claiming otherwise this week.
Read more ...Mayo Fleadh
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
The closing date for entries for Fleadh Mhaigh Eo 2012 is April 1. Entry forms can be had from your local Comhaltas branch or from any Coiste Mhaigh Eo officer. Entries to be sent to Liz Hughes, Kiltarnat, Newport. The Fleadh will be held in Newport on the weekend of May 12 and 13.
Read more ...Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Order of Malta’s annual pilgrimage to Lourdes (Ex Knock) from May 6 to 12. Details from Michael Rattigan on 087 292 9372 or John Egan on 087 251 5422.
Read more ...Concert in Westport
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
The Callino Quartet will be joined by UK clarinettist Sarah Beaty in a tour to Westport on Thursday March 22 in Holy Trinity Church starting at 8pm.
Read more ...Well-being evening for migrant communities
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Ballina Migrant Health Forum, Mayo Intercultural Action and Ballina Family Resource Centre are holding a well-being evening for migrant communities on March 13 in the Family Resources Centre, Ballina from 6pm to 9.30pm.
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