Castlebar says goodbye to lady of the dance
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
The death has taken place after a brief illness of legendary Irish dancing teacher Dot Redmond of Station Road, Castlebar.
Read more ...Drink driving conviction for Ballinrobe man
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
A 29-year-old who was arrested for drink driving after a night out with friends was fined and disqualified from driving at Ballinrobe District Court this week.
Read more ...Ballinrobe councillor calls for balanced Traveller accommodation plan
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
A Ballinrobe area councillor has called for balance in the drafting of the new Traveller accommodation plan for the county.
Read more ...Older people seek innovative modes of public transport
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
New and innovative ways must be found to provide transport for older people living in rural areas, an Age Action West meeting has been told.
Read more ...Excavation works holding up development in south Mayo
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
The identification of burial grounds all over south Mayo is holding up development in the area.
Read more ...Premier Estates Maloney
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Premier Estates Maloney would like to apologise to Dermot and Majella Coady for an error made in the use of a photograph of their property in an advertisement they placed. Premier Estates Maloney are sorry for any embarrassment or inconvenience this may have caused.
Read more ...Changes in Leader Programme criticised
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
The recent announcement of over €12 million in funding under the Leader programme for the South West Development Company in Mayo was welcomed by members of the Westport Electoral Area Committe last Monday. However, committee members were informed that applications for future Leader programmes would be considered under a change in headings and that islands can’t apply any more—instead they will receive funding under a national islands programme.
Read more ...Bonniconlon mourns the death of Donal Neary
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
The 19-year-old Bonniconlon man who was fatally injured in the early hours of Sunday morning has been laid to rest.
Read more ...Rotary Club art sale and watercolour demonstration
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
TG4-contracted artist Harry Feeney will give a watercolour demonstration at an art sale in Breaffy House Hotel on December 4. The Castlebar Rotary art sale is run in conjunction with Mayo Cancer Support Association based at Rock Rose House. Over 30 artists will exhibit and sell their work on the night and proceeds will go to the chosen charity.
Artist Harry Feeney, originally from Derry and now living in Foxford, works as a full-time artist. TG4 commissioned Harry to do his own painting series relax with watercolours and this was first broadcast in spring 2007. He has since been commissioned for a number of series and he is due to start filming again shortly. Harry also runs Foxford Lodge B&B where he offers a number of residential painting courses as well as fishing and relaxation weekends.
Read more ...Salmon Capital branding lands national award for Ballina Town Council
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Ballina Town Council has been awarded the Chambers Ireland national award for excellence in local government in economic development.
Read more ...Martial arts expert to give Westport seminar
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Dennis Martin, the world's leading CQB trainer, returns to Westport to give a weekend seminar in Hotel Westport on Saturday and Sunday November 29 and 30.
Read more ...Good Morning Claremorris service for older people launched
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
The Good Morning Claremorris service, established by Clar IRD in association with Befriending Mayo, was officially launched last week at the Clar IRD offices in Claremorris. Good Morning Claremorris is a high-quality befriending telephone service for older people in the community who live alone or who feel lonely or isolated. The service consists of trained volunteers making phone calls to older people who would like a befriending call on a regular basis. The service will start operating on Monday December 1.
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