Cathaoirleach condemns vandalism in Swinford

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Councillor Joe Mellett, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, has strongly condemned the actions of those who did “wanton damage” to a number of cars and business premises in Swinford last weekend.

Commitment finally given for Shrule water supply

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

There was good news this week for the long-running Shrule water saga with the announcement that the supply is to be connected by the end of October.

Ballinrobe mourns death of much-loved musical director

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Ballinrobe Musical Society is in mourning this week following the death, after a short illness, of their much-loved musical director Noel Kirrane.

Mayo WAGS feature on Today FM series

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

When we think WAGS we think Posh Spice, Cheryl Cole, Alex Curran and Co. We’ve seen them in their Gucci shades and Jimmy Choos sitting in their cushioned thrones in the best seats of the stadium.

Mayo man elected president of business confederation

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Pat O’Donnell, Managing Director of Allergan Pharmaceuticals, has been elected President of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, west region, for the term 2008-2010.

Mayo native killed in motorway construction accident

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

A Mayo man was fatally injured on Monday in an on-site accident on the M3 motorway.

Mayo farmers to receive over €20m funding this week

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Mayo farmers are to receive over €20 million in funding under the 2008 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, it was announced this week.

Let’s go walking Mayo

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the people of Mayo to get their hearts pumping by taking part in a World Heart Day walk in their area. All you have to do is step outside your front door and go walking on October 5 to give your heart a healthy boost.

Minor final to be televised

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

The All Ireland minor football championship final replay between Mayo and Tyrone will be broadcast on RTÉ TV, Radio and RTÉ.ie from 2.15pm tomorrow (Saturday).

Des Cahill will be joined by Anthony Tohill and Kevin McStay for live coverage of the replay on RTÉ Two television, while on RTÉ Radio 1 Brian Carthy provides commentary during Saturday Sport (2-6pm). The match will also be streamed live within the island of Ireland on www.rte.ie/sport.

Wear your county colours with pride on GOAL jersey day

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Schools and businesses around the country are getting ready to show their true colours for GOAL Jersey Day on Friday October 3.

See Me Bags to reduce accidents among elderly

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

A new scheme to help Mayo’s older residents stay safe when out walking is about to be launched as part of Positive Ageing Week which runs from September 26 to October 4.

Ballinafad College celebrates its centenary

Fri, Sep 26, 2008

In September 1908 the Society of African Missions opened Ballinafad College to accommodate students preparing for the missionary priesthood as a secondary school or minor seminary. The original house was a gift to the society by Llewellyn Count Blake in May of that year. The society itself was founded in France in 1856 and came to Ireland (to Cork) in 1876.

Ballinafad College became the SMA Minor Seminary and thousands of young men from all over Ireland received their secondary schooling there until the mid-1970s, when the school was sold to Balla mart and became an agricultural college for a period. During that near 70-year period, between 400 and 500 pupils went on to be ordained to the missionary priesthood in the SMA. A number also went on to other seminaries and were ordained priests. A whole host of Ballinafad students went on to enjoy very successful careers as lay people.

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