Corrib gas wells completed and ready for production

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Five wells needed to supply the Corrib gas terminal at Bellanaboy have been completed and made ready for production. Completion work on the wells was finalised on December 10 by the Sedco 711 drilling rig which has been operating at the Corrib field since early May.

Rail and infrastructure investment needs to be highlighted to Government

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

The Council for the West has been urged to convene a meeting to bring together the social and economic interests of the region. The purpose of this is to present a united approach to the Government in relation to future road and rail investment in the west of Ireland.

Fundraising Alpine challenge for cancer

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Would you like to enjoy an Alpine challenge, which will undoubtedly be a trip of a lifetime, while raising money for a local charity?

Calling all farm women who want to go to South America

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

For any women in agriculture wishing to head to South America this autumn, a tour is being organised from October 9 to 22. This exciting trip to Argentina and Brazil follows the success of previous Irish Women in Agriculture tours to Australia and the USA.

Komandor superior sliding wardrobes

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Do you have space in your home that could be better used? For example high ceilings where a normal wardrobe will not utilise the space efficiently. Possibly you have a small box room where the doors of a wardrobe cannot be opened because they hit off the bed. Do you feel that the cubby hole under your stairs is a wasted space that could be made into something useful, and even stylish? Do you feel that your existing free standing wardrobes do not fulfil your storage needs and that you would prefer something unique, modern, and tasteful in your home?

Shell to Sea hopes for New Year fresh thinking

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

As a new year dawns Shell to Sea is hoping it will bring some fresh thinking and has urged both the Government and Shell to halt what they term the “ill-conceived” Corrib gas project until such time as the concerns of the local community have been adequately dealt with.

Star Taxis —recessionary times call for recessionary measures

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Star Taxis, Castlebar’s discount taxi service, has demolished call out charges to make life a bit easier in these recessionary times.

Star Taxis is a taxi company which was recently formed and is providing an unbeatable discount service in the Castlebar area.

Aer Lingus returns to Ireland West Knock with Gatwick connection

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Ireland West Airport Knock has welcomed Aer Lingus’s return to the west of Ireland following agreement to commence an Aer Lingus London Gatwick service in April 2009. The decision will provide the airport and the region with interlinking capabilities connecting business interests and tourism traffic in both directions. It will add an additional 127,000 annual seat capacity at Ireland West Airport Knock, increasing its share of the Irish regional market to the UK to almost 20 per cent.

‘A year of standstill’ — county commercial rates not to increase

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

At the adjourned Mayo County Council meeting last Friday a rate of a zero per cent increase was negotiated by elected members and council officials during the four and a half hour meeting — the result of which leaves the current commercial rate at €70.16, making 2009 “a year of standstill”, according to county manager Des Mahon.

More delays with the National Broadband Scheme

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Despite commitments from Minister Ryan, it has been confirmed that the National Broadband Scheme is suffering more delays with the signing of the contract for the scheme, according to Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring.

Midwest documentary on Louisburgh-born humanitarian priest

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The remarkable story of Fr Padraig Ó Máille, a humanitarian priest from Louisburgh, who was deported from Malawi during the reign of the brutal Banda regime and has since become Honorary Consul for that country in Ireland, is told in a documentary which will be broadcast on Midwest Radio over Christmas.

Swinford election candidates to benefit from 505 more voters

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Council candidates in the Swinford electoral area will benefit from 505 additional votes in the next local election due to the amalgamation of Aghamore into the area.

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