Rural broadband scheme welcomed but concerns over quality and speed

Fri, May 13, 2011

The Western Development Commission has this week welcomed the Government’s commitment to providing a universal broadband scheme to all areas, but Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has expressed serious concerns that the scheme omits those with unacceptably low level of service.

“Without broadband access, companies are at a competitive disadvantage,” said Deirdre Frost of the WDC. “This scheme recognises the importance of broadband for all parts of the country and its role in enabling rural enterprises to develop and create jobs. For businesses in remote areas, once they have broadband, they have direct access to international markets.”

Gourmet food experience launched

Fri, May 13, 2011

A unique food trail — devised by Mulranny Park Hotel in collaboration with local food producers — which uses the route of the award winning Great Western Greenway, has been launched this week.

Man shouted abuse at residents on his way home from party

Fri, May 13, 2011

A man on a way home from a party, who shouted abuse at residents in a Ballina housing estate, was before Ballina District Court this week.

Council still owed millions by central Government

Fri, May 13, 2011

The issue of the amount of money owed by central Government to Mayo County Council for works carried out by the council was raised again this week at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council. Cllr Eugene Lavin brought up the issue asking Peter Duggan, head of finance for Mayo County Council, how much money was owed and how much the council had to pay in relation to interest charges on loans that it has had to take out to cover the debt.

Escalating countryside rubbish problem must be tackled

Fri, May 13, 2011

Launching the 2011 ‘The Countryside is Watching’ campaign, IFA deputy president Eddie Downey warned that the problem with rubbish in the countryside is getting out of control.

Corrib Gas documentary wins top European prize

Fri, May 13, 2011

A hard-hitting documentary from north Mayo has beaten off strong competition to take the overall major prize at Circom, the network of regional European broadcasters.

Achill issues island call

Fri, May 13, 2011

The organisers of the Achill half marathon have issued an SOS to fellow islanders all over the country – come and participate in this year’s event.

Paws for Thought

Fri, May 13, 2011

Mayo SPCA is looking for kind homes for rescued animals, some of which are shown here. Others can be seen on www.mayospca.com. Should you have any enquiries or wish to see an animal personally you can ring Mayo SPCA on 094 963 1888. Telephone lines are open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm and are very busy so please leave a message if your call is not answered and it will be returned as soon  as possible.

Research reveals road deaths halved over last decade

Fri, May 13, 2011

Research announced by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána has revealed that road deaths dropped by 48 per cent over the last decade. The announcement came as the RSA, An Garda Síochána, Local Authority Road Safety Officers and PARC Road Safety Group marked the global launch of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020. The research, which analyses road deaths and serious injuries during the 10-year period 2001 to 2010, also revealed a drop of 58 per cent in the number of serious injuries sustained on Irish roads.

Turlough House included in 100 Best Gardens in Ireland

Fri, May 13, 2011

Shirley Lanigan’s The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland features some of the best gardens in the country, including Turlough House, with its exceptional landscaping, it was the only Mayo garden included.

Achill Young Fine Gael welcomes jobs initiative

Fri, May 13, 2011

Chairperson of Achill Young Fine Gael, Thomas English, has welcomed the announcement of the government jobs initiative aimed at reducing the massive rate of unemployment in the country.

Burke to attend function with the queen

Fri, May 13, 2011

Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Michael Burke, will attend a function at the British embassy in Dublin during Queen Elizabeth’s visit. Cllr Burke told the monthly meeting of the local authority this week that he had received an invitation from the British embassy to the event to be held next week. The members of the council gave their approval for the Cathaoirleach to attend.

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