Mayo Science and Technology Festival a major success

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

The 2008 Mayo Science and Technology Festival took place from November 3 to 9 throughout Mayo, with an exciting range of events taking place across the length and breadth of the county.

Drivers at risk immediately after passing their test

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

New drivers, particularly the under 20s, are most at risk in the early weeks and months after they pass their driving test.

Irish Advanced Motorists / IAM Fleet has produced top tips to help parents encourage responsible driving in the crucial first few months – and to encourage safer, more responsible drivers. Parental involvement is one of the sections in the IAM Motoring Trust report “Younger Drivers, Where and When they are Unsafe.”

Recession-busting website offer at 21st Century

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Many people now search for products, services and information online. With improving broadband and more and more people using the internet as their main method of researching and obtaining goods and services, businesses can't afford to ignore the web.

Get writing your Santa letters

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Dear editor,
It’s that time of the year again. We are all very busy up here in the North Pole, working hard to make this Christmas special for all the boys and girls.

Get down to Homecare Medical today for expert advice on your feet

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

During a typical day, our feet endure a cumulative force of several hundred tons: the average person engaging in non-strenuous activity walks approximately four miles per day or about 115,000 miles in a lifetime. All too often our feet are ignored, squeezed into ill-fitting shoes in the name of fashion. The result for many people is sensitive or troublesome feet and difficulty in finding footwear to alleviate the problems caused.

Killala man paid for damage to parked car but denied hitting it

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

A man who was charged with hitting a parked car and leaving the scene was given the benefit of the Probation Act at Ballina District Court. Before the court, arising out of the incident which occurred on December 16 last, was Eamon Padden, Meelick, Killala. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

HSE Mayo staff launch Bronntanas Christmas project

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

HSE West’s primary community and continuing care staff in Mayo have launched the Bronntanas Christmas project for the fifth year running. Bronntanas is a group of HSE staff in Mayo, their families and friends and volunteers from various organisations, who come together in the weeks before Christmas to organise the giving of presents anonymously to children in families who are under financial strain. This is carried out under the guidance of the Childcare Department in Mayo HSE PCCC.

Four Mayo schools in EU public speaking competition

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

A high level of participation has been shown in the National Forum on Europe’s Transition Year Public Speaking Competition by Mayo secondary schools. Nine schools from Co Mayo entered the competition and with the initial round one heats completed, four schools have been selected to progress to round two.

Mayo schools urged to enter Doodle 4 Google

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Google is making a final call for entries for its Doodle 4 Google creative art and design competition and is encouraging Mayo primary and secondary schools to get involved. Thirty-eight Mayo schools have already registered but there is still time to get involved as the final deadline for entries is December 12.

Dog trap first for Mayo SPCA

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Mayo SPCA has taken delivery of what is believed to be Ireland’s first specialised dog trap. Bought following a donation of €250 from the Abbey Pattern Committee, the trap came from an English supplier and will help Mayo SPCA volunteers to catch abandoned dogs much more quickly and safely.

Louisburgh mechanic wins top European award

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Prize-winning motor mechanic Colm Corcoran, a native of Louisburgh, has won a much-coveted EuroSkills gold medal in a pan-European skills competition held recently in Rotterdam. Over 30 countries participated at this competition under international rules, which was co-sponsored by the EU Commission and the Dutch government and held in front of more than 40,000 spectators.

Child protection course

Fri, Nov 28, 2008

Ballyvary Hurling Club and Ballyvary Bluebombers are jointly hosting a child protection course (Code of Ethics and Best Practice) on Wednesday and Thursday December 3 and 4 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each evening.

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