O’Mahony welcomes joint policing committee in Ballina

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has described the imminent establishment of a joint policing committee in Ballina as a hugely significant development for the town. A public meeting will be held in the town shortly at which details of the committee will be outlined.

‘Derailing tactics’ from Iarnród Éireann

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Westport town councillors expressed their disappointment and scepticism as regards the early bird train service from Westport which will not go ahead in January but will be postponed to some time in spring.

Drink driving message falling on deaf ears

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The people of Mayo are not getting the message when it comes to drink driving, according to local gardaí. Detections for drink driving have increased dramatically this week leaving gardaí to ponder are their messages and warnings falling on deaf ears.

Mary Robinson didn’t take Padraig Flynn’s controversial ‘family’ remarks to heart

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Former President Mary Robinson has revealed in a documentary about her to be broadcast on Midwest Radio over Christmas that she wasn’t angry over a personal attack made on her by the then Fianna Fáil Minister Padraig Flynn during the 1990 presidential campaign.

Mayo’s Ballyglass RNLI crew to star in Bank of Ireland calendar

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

In a picture reminiscent of a scene from the 1998 movie Armageddon, members of the Ballyglass RNLI crew pose for the opening shot of Bank of Ireland’s 2009 calendar. Second coxswain Pat Walker and eight of the Ballyglass RNLI crew, more used to the challenge of the high seas, feature in the bank’s quarter of a million calendars that this year profile the volunteering and fundraising efforts of its 16,000 employees both at home and abroad.

Mayo shortlist announced for the Zurich LAMA Awards 2009

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Zurich and the Local Authorities Members’ Association (LAMA) have announced the shortlist for their upcoming awards—which celebrate excellence in construction, engineering and infrastructure projects as nominated by local authorities, for their outstanding contributions and benefit to the community—with Mayo projects nominated in nine categories.

These finalists are: Best Civil Engineering Project: Achill Sound Bridge; Best Civil Defence Building: CAMP West; Best Commercial Building: the McWilliam Park Hotel; Best Public Building: Ballina County Library; Best Developer/Promoter: Broadhaven Bay Hotel; Best Marina Development: Clare Island Pier; Best Sporting Facility: Milebush Park; Best Environmentally Friendly Initiative: Mayo Walking Strategy.

Want a drink? Then don’t drive

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The Irish Advanced Motorists / IAM Fleet has this week issued a simple reminder to keep safe on the road this Christmas: if you are going to drive, then don’t drink.

Bored of giving sweets, socks and smellies at Christmas?

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Are you looking for an extra special gift this Christmas? Mayo County Council’s Road Safety Officer could have the perfect answer – a gift voucher with a real difference.

Prison for Ballina man who left victim in a wheelchair

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

A Mayo man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his part in an assault which left the victim wheelchair-bound and requiring lifelong care as a result of serious brain injuries.

Kiltimagh receives funding for support for older people

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

John Curran TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for Community Affairs and the National Drugs Strategy at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has announced the provision of funding for a further 51 community and voluntary organisations under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People, with Kiltimagh in line to receive €985.30.

Thumbs up for refurbishment of Swinford railway goods store

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Plans to develop the railway goods store in Swinford were met with approval by the four local councillors this week.

Mayo County Council, who purchased the semi-derelict property in 2001, intend to “sympathetically” refurbish and extend it for use as a public library and cultural centre.

Seven days in Ethiopia

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The African country of Ethiopia consistently ranks among the poorest in the world. Since 1984, when pictures of desperate famine raced around the world, the country has become a byword for poverty. But when journalist Liam Horan visited recently with Irish humanitarian agency Self Help Africa, he was pleasantly surprised to find many signs of progress. Here he focuses on the work of the agency as it tries to bring about improvements in the lives of people accustomed to living on the edge.

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