Easier access to Burrishoole Abbey needs to be considered

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The widening of the bridge at Burrishoole Abbey was recommended by Councillor Frank Chambers in a notice of motion which he discussed at Monday’s Westport area electoral meeting.

Councillor outlines importance of attending LookWest.ie expo

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Ballinrobe Fianna Fáil Councillor Damien Ryan has proposed that all 31 elected members of Mayo County Council should be facilitated in attending the LookWest exhibition which is due to take place in Dublin next Thursday.

Lobster fishermen urged to set up a producers’ organisation

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The European Commission is urging lobster fishermen along the west coast of Ireland whose livelihoods are under threat because of a drop in prices to set up a producers’ organisation in order to strengthen their position in the market.

Extra staff no good to people prevented from returning to education

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has said the Government policy on adults seeking to return to education was nonsensical. Noting that adults currently seeking to return to education must be six months out of work and in receipt of social welfare, Deputy O’Mahony said the announcement of 50 extra staff by the Social and Family Affairs Minister was a waste of money while this policy persisted.

Minister Cullen visits Linenhall and McHale Park

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, visited the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar and McHale Park on Friday last together with Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.

€71,000 designated for development of Ballina walking trail

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has confirmed that €71,190 has been allocated by the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, for the development of a historic trail in Ballina.

EU must act on Belarus ban says MEP

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The European Union has to make the strongest possible representations to the Government of Belarus to remove the recent ban on children leaving that country to holiday and receive medical treatment in Ireland and other EU countries.

Significant funding for five Mayo piers and harbours

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has announced funding of €236,250 for piers and harbours within the constituency under the 2008 Clár Coastal Development Scheme.

Take part in the Gaisce awards

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Join the Gaisce Gold Award group being facilitated by Iorras Le Chéile. The award also involves taking part in a group visit to Estonia during summer 2009 to assist in a community project.

Let’s Dance

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Social dancing classes will commence in Breaffy School Hall from Monday September 15 at 8.30pm to 10pm.

Get writing your spooky story

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Charlestown Library are asking children to submit a spooky story (250 words) and be in for a chance of winning €1,000 worth of books for their school or library.

Design a book cover

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Children under 15 can also enter a competition to design a cover for the new edition of The Great Pig Escape by Linda Moller which will be published in spring 2009 by O’Brien Press.

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