Students in Mayo invited to enter the 2012 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
The sixth annual Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards – the only programme of its kind in Ireland – launches this week. All second-level students who volunteer in their community, at school, or abroad are encouraged to apply.
Read more ...Archbishop pays tribute to late Fr Micheal Keane
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Archbishop Michael Neary has paid tribute to Father Michael Keane who passed away at the weekend.
Read more ...IFA encourages farmers to sell through the marts
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
IFA national livestock committee chairman Michael Doran said to ensure security of payment and the most competitive prices, livestock farmers should sell livestock through their local mart.
Read more ...Improved journey times for Westport train
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Iarnród Éireann is proposing that the central focus of investment plans for the national Intercity network in the revised transport investment programme be targeted at improving speeds on the country’s long-distance rail lines.
Read more ...Fundrasing car wash and trad session in aid of Western Care next weekend
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
The management and staff of the Top Castlebar Oil Depot and filling station at Moneen, Castlebar, intend taking out sponges, squeegees, and brushes for a charity car-wash day on Friday next, September 9, to raise much needed funds for Western Care Association. Tomas Geraghty, business development manager for Top Castlebar Oil, who is organising the event, is appealing to everybody who is in Castlebar on Friday next to drop into Top Castlebar Oil in Moneen where their vehicle will receive a thorough ‘shampoo and shower’ and will be returned to the road in gleaming condition. All funds raised on the day will go towards the replacement of a vehicle at Western Care’s residential service for young adults at Pontoon Drive, Castlebar.
Read more ...Is your mum a ‘Super Mum’?
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
SuperValu and Ireland AM have teamed up with Pampers and Daz to find Ireland’s SuperMum, a nationwide search for that special friend or family member who has gone the extra mile to do something outstanding for her family or community, so whatever makes your mum a Super Special SuperMum, we want to hear from you.
To reward these extraordinary women, three SuperValu SuperMum finalists will be chosen by a judging panel, each receiving a lifestyle makeover with an exciting reveal live on TV3’s Ireland AM. Each finalist will also receive a year’s supply of Pampers or Daz which gives deep cleaning action in one wash. The overall winning SuperValu SuperMum will also win a holiday worth €3,000 as well as €1,000 spending money.
Read more ...Calling all ‘little farmers’ in Mayo for calendar
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Donegal based company, Smyth’s Daleside Feeds are in search of “little farmers” aged 15 and under, who wish to star in the company’s 2012 calendar, Growing up on the Farm. The aim of the calendar is to highlight the importance of the next generation in farming, while featuring a variety of our quality products.
Read more ...Kenny challenged on hospital bed closures
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, has challenged Taoiseach Enda Kenny on the proposed closure of 59 hospital beds in Mayo, including six in Swinford District Hospital where the Taoiseach, a Mayo TD, opened new facilities in July.
Read more ...National awards for local businesses recognise Westport as ‘premier town’
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Three businesses in Westport are celebrating this week as they have been awarded accolades which nationally recognise their quality services.
Read more ...Westport Civic Trust news
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Shirley Piggins will be taking reservations for the Civic Trust outing on Saturday September 17 on 098 26738. The trip will take in Athenry castle, walls and abbey; Aughrim battle interpretative centre; and a talk and lunch at Ballingarry Park and probably one or two later stops.
Read more ...Calling all writers, artists, and photographers
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Alleviate Publications has launched the Alleviate Awards 2011, an opportunity for all writers, artists, and photographers in Ireland to showcase their talent in a published format to an international audience. The Alleviate Awards is a competition with four categories — short story, poetry, visual arts, and photography.
Read more ...Fun day in aid of CF
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
A family fun day in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Association will be held in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford, on September 3 at 3pm.
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