Kiltimagh students hangin’ with Ring

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Mayo Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring spoke to CSPE Junior Cert students in St Louis Community School in Kiltimagh last week. The Mayo Advertiser went along to see the students put him through his paces, and these are the replies the students got to their questions.

€380,000 secured for accessibility works in Castlebar

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny TD, has welcomed the move by Mayo County Council to invest €380,000 in improving accessibility throughout Castlebar. The money will fund the provision and improvement of pedestrian crossings, special paving, the removal of any significant obstructions on footpaths, and properly dropped kerbs.

The Fine Gael Leader raised this issue last April following a meeting with the local director of services. He had also been in contact with a local organisation involved with disabled children and a number of individuals campaigning to improve the situation.

Overwhelming response to medical card petition - Munnelly

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

There was an overwhelming response to Fine Gael’s survey asking the Government to retain the medical card for the over 70s, which was conducted across much of the country last weekend. Councillor Jarlath Munnelly, who was himself involved in the petition in Ballina, described the response as “overwhelming”.

Up for a photo challenge?

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

The EBS Family Moments Photography Challenge which was launched this week will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest photo album and you are invited to take part. In addition, all entries could feature in a national advertising and marketing campaign for EBS; and be in with a chance to win one of many great prizes.

Printmaking courses

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

The drypoint technique enables students to create an edition of prints from a single metal plate. Plate making and printing processes will be explored. Colour options will also be demonstrated. Beginning students as well as working artists are encouraged to enrol. The class will meet at 11am each day for five hours. Class sizes are limited to six students. Custom House Studios will supply most materials including one plate.

Seminar for lone parents

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

A day-long seminar which explores issues relevant for people parenting alone will take place in Castlebar on Saturday November 22.

Concert in Knockmore

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Knockmore Parish Hall Development Committee are raising funds for a hall for the area and this weekend are presenting a Country Gospel concert with James Kilbane in the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore.

Contest time again at Toastmasters

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

The next meeting is on Wednesday 29 October at 8pm sharp in the Castlecourt Hotel and being mid-October it’s contest time again at Toastmasters Westport.

Something for all the family

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Why not take part in a fun walk/run in Balla organised by the Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo Athletic Club? Registration is from 2pm at the GAA club and the walk/run starts at 3pm.

Teampall Chill a’ Ghallagáin

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo intends to publish a book in memory of all those who are buried in Teampall Chill a’ Ghallagáin, go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a n-anamacha uilig.

Cluid lambasted for lack of progress in Ballina estate

Fri, Oct 17, 2008

The lack of progress of any real note in the rejuvenation of St Patrick’s Estate in Ballina since the housing group took over control of the estate two years ago provoked widespread condemnation at the monthly meeting of Ballina Town Council on Wednesday night. The housing association gave the council a presentation on the work that was to be carried out in the rejuvenation of the estate over the coming months but before the presentation even began, the anger of the council members was demonstrated.

Not even the most vulnerable escaped

Fri, Oct 17, 2008

So have you calculated yet how much worse off you are going to be as a result of Budget 2009? Nobody, least of all the most vulnerable in society, has been spared by Brian Lenihan’s first attempt. Lenihan’s levy will affect us all, but the most vulnerable, the lowest income earners in Ireland, will be hit hard.

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