Westport festival secures Arts Council funding
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival has received €2,800 in funding from the Arts Council in round one of the Small Festivals Scheme for 2012.
Read more ...Cllr Reape dismayed at abolition of LIS
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Mayo County Councillor, Cllr Annie May Reape has expressed her dismay at the recent Government decision to discontinue its support of the local authority administered Local Improvement Scheme.
Read more ...Christmas cheer enjoyed in Ballyhaunis
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Christmas cheer was enjoyed throughout December in Ballyhaunis with the successful “Ballyhaunis Christmas Spirit 2011” proving a hit with locals and visitors alike.
Read more ...Public urged to visit older neighbours this Christmas
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Age Action is urging the public to take time out this Christmas to visit an older neighbour or friend and ensure they remain safe and well during the holiday period.
Read more ...Woman to face trial for murder of Mayo man
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
A 30-year-old woman has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of a man in Galway city last year.
Read more ...Funding for Stepping Stones Playgroup Claremorris
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Minister for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has welcomed the announcement by Minister Frances Fitzgerald of the allocation of €14,000 to Stepping Stones Playgroup, St Colman’s Community Playgroup, Dalton Street, Claremorris.
Read more ...Suspended sentence for man who had €7,000 worth of drugs
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
A married father of two who had €7,200 worth of cannabis plants growing in his house, was given a suspended sentence at Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...Mayo Heritage Projects benefit from Heritage Grant Scheme
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
A number of heritage projects in Mayo received financial grants and support throughout 2011 under the Heritage Council Grant Scheme.
Read more ...Erris defib committee
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
The Erris HeartBeat defibrillator committee would like to wish all their trained members and the wider Erris area a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Read more ...Westport Civic Trust
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
The next Westport Civic Trust talk after Christmas will be entitled The Linen Industry of Westport’ and will be given by Dr Jonathan Bardon on Tuesday January 17 at 8pm in The Atlantic Coast Hotel.
Read more ...Drumgallagh NS
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Drumgallagh NS would like to thank everyone who supported its recent card game. A special thanks to everyone who donated prizes and to all who made refreshments and helped out in the hall.
Read more ...Table quiz in Castlebar
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
A Christmas table quiz fundraiser will take place at the Welcome Inn Hotel on Thursday December 29. The quizmaster will be handing out team and spot prizes throughout the night. The event begins at 8.30pm and a table of four will cost €40.
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