Graune Pet Farm - the perfect school tour destination

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre is fast becoming one of the west's best known and loved attractions. Located on the Galway road out of Ballyhaunis, just an hour away from Galway, Ballina, Westport, Boyle and Athlone, it is a fantastic way to spend a fun day out whether it’s a birthday party or school or group event. The farm is especially popular for school tours and provides an unforgettable experience.

Understanding stress

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. If you frequently find yourself feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to take action to bring your nervous system back into balance. You can protect yourself by learning how to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.

Castlebar pub found to be in breach of MEAS code on responsible drinking

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

A promotion by Cox’s Restaurant and Bar, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, offering three pints or bottles for €10 was found to have breached the Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society code on responsible promotion of alcohol. A complaint was made to the organisation by a member of the public about an advertisement which appeared on the Facebook page of Cox’s which stated, “Remember what REAL VALUE was? We’ve got it at Cox’s. Get any 3 Pints for €10 Or any 3 Bottles* for €10.”

Further €180,000 secured for Foxford riverside project

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Foxford based Fianna Fáil councillor Jimmy Maloney has welcomed the allocation of €178,656 from Mayo North East Leader Company towards the completion of a half a million euro public amenity at Green Road in the town.

Pedestrian access now open to Westport House from town

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Westport House is opening its gates at Hotel Westport to provide pedestrian access. The gates will be open from 9am to 9pm from April 1 through to September 30, and on weekends in October.

Smashbox make-up to be launched at Petals

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Smashbox Cosmetics founders, brothers, Dean and Davis Factor, the great-grandsons of make-up legend Max Factor, combined their talent and heritage to create Smashbox Photo Studios in 1990. With a slew of starlets passing through the studios daily, Dean and Davis were frequently asked to create a make-up line that met the perfectionist needs of a photo shoot.

Newport visit for Prince Albert of Monaco

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancée Charlene Wittstock will visit Newport next week as part of a three-day State visit to Ireland from April 4 to 6.

Shell to Sea calls for two days of protest at tunnel site

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Shell to Sea has called for two days of action this weekend starting today, Friday April 1, and tomorrow Saturday April 2, at Aughoose where members claim that Shell E&P Ireland has started construction work on a 5km tunnel which will go under Sruwaddacon Estuary. However Shell E&P Ireland in response to the accusations from Shell to Sea, issued a statement denying it had started tunnelling works and said it was only carrying out site investigation works in preparation for construction and they had not actually started construction works. The statement from Shell E&P Ireland stated: “Shell E&P Ireland Limited is currently carrying out site investigation work on its own land in Aughoose. This is in preparation for the start of construction work on the onshore pipeline.”

Mayor presents awards to JobFit Castlebar participants

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

JobFit Castlebar this week celebrated the successful completion by participants of the training programme at an awards ceremony held at Breaffy House Hotel, where the Mayor of Castlebar, Councillor Ger Deere presented certificates.

Mayo Sports Partnership launches annual funding scheme  

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

The board of the Mayo Sports Partnership has announced details of its upcoming Special Participation Grant Scheme for 2011. This scheme invites clubs and organisations which have sport/recreation as their central focus to submit proposals which would increase participation among target groups such as youth at risk, disadvantaged communities, unemployed, women, Travelling community, disabilities and ethnic minorities. This may include setting up new clubs or additional activities which would increase participation within existing organisations.  

Vote of sympathy proposed

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

At Monday’s meeting, members of the Housing SPC proposed a vote of sympathy to senior executive officer Martin Keating on the death of his wife, Mary O’Grady.

Man arrested in connection with disappearance of Sandra Collins

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

A man in his forties was arrested on Thursday morning by gardaí in relation to the disappearance of Sandra Collins from the Killala area in 2000. The man is currently detained, under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, at Ballina Garda Station.

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