Council admit 13-accident Claremorris junction is unsafe
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
There are 24 lights lighting up a bridge on the N17 outside Claremorris yet there is no illumination at a dangerous junction just metres away which has been the site of 13 accidents. And there is no way to make the junction safe, local councillors were told this week.
Read more ...Discontent voiced preceding Forum for North West Mayo
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
Local community groups expressed their discontent with the Forum for North West Mayo at Belmullet on Friday with a press conference being disrupted by angry outbursts from local groups who were unhappy with the procedure of the behind-closed-doors, invite-only forum.
Read more ...Councillors beg council to fund Claremorris lights
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
There is no money in the coffers of Mayo County Council to assist Claremorris in lighting up for Christmas.
Read more ...Haughey book collection to go on display at Turlough House
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
The personal library of the former Taoiseach, the late Charles J Haughey, was presented to the National Museum of Ireland this week to go on display in Turlough House.
Read more ...O’Mahony calls on people to check on elderly neighbours
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony is supporting the HSE “Keep Warm Keep Well” campaign which is aimed at ensuring that the elderly are warm and well this winter. The booklet, which is at the centre of the campaign, gives advice on how best to ensure that the elderly get through the winter season without suffering any serious setback.
Read more ...Calls to exempt Ireland West Airport from €2 departure tax
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn has called on the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan TD, to exempt Ireland West Airport Knock from the €2 departure tax which was introduced in Budget 2009.
Read more ...Corrib gas partners’ grants announced
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
The Corrib gas partners have announced details of the successful applicants to their June 2008 round of funding under their Local Grants Programme. A total of 24 groups have been awarded grant aid ranging from €1,000 to €10,000.
Read more ...Looking to borrow? Ballyhaunis Credit Union are looking to lend
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
While the credit crunch is gripping the world, and businesses and individuals are struggling to get credit from banks, the message from Ballyhaunis Credit Union is that they have money to lend.
Read more ...Visit It’so at the Woollen Mills for a taste sensation
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
For a traditional family shopping experience there is no better place to visit than the Foxford Woollen Mills. There is an array of fantastic gifts to choose from in a relaxed and stress-free environment that is ideal for a family day out.
Read more ...Remembering Mayo’s Fallen Heroes
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
The recent very sad and tragic death of a brave young Royal Marine Robert McKibben really brought home to everyone in the Westport area the stark reality of war. Robert’s parents, sisters, brother, his girlfriend, relations and friends were truly devastated, as were his comrades in arms from the Royal Marines and indeed his former comrades from the Irish Defence Force. All who knew him were deeply shocked and numbed by his death. It is fair to say that the whole region was saddened by the news of his tragic death and it was no surprise that St Mary’s Church in Westport was packed for the funeral, or that it brought the town of Westport to a standstill as the cortege moved through the town in what was one of the saddest funerals on record.
Read more ...35 Mayo hotels featured in tourist accommodation guide
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
Irish hoteliers have joined with Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, to launch the 2009 Be Our Guest Guide and kick start the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) international marketing drive for 2009. Now in its 22nd edition, the guide is renowned as Ireland’s largest tourist accommodation listing, featuring almost 1,000 hotels and guesthouses from every county, including 35 in County Mayo. Over 300,000 guides will be distributed in 22 countries in the coming months, acting as a key marketing tool in promoting Ireland at home and abroad.
Read more ...Ballina driver of car with defects convicted
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
A 20-year-old driver of a Subaru which had no NCT, a bald tyre, faulty indicators and a yellow and black number plate was convicted and fined at Ballina District Court this week.
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