National Novena to attract 150,000 pilgrims to Knock
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
More than 150,000 people are expected to participate in the 31st National Solemn Novena at Knock Shrine commencing on Thursday next, August 14.
Read more ...Ring calls for mobile telephone regulations to curb drug activities
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
A Mayo Dáil deputy has expressed his shock and dismay at the failure of Government to introduce regulations requiring the registration of all mobile phones as a means of curbing the activities of drug barons who use untraceable and unregistered telephones.
Read more ...Friday night celebration for Ballinrobe Musical Society
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Due to the phenomenal success of Ballinrobe Musical Society's recent production of Titanic: The Musical, a night of celebration will be held in Inch's Bar on Friday August 15 at 9pm.
Read more ...M&C Financial Services expand their services
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Already offering a wide range of services, M&C Financial Services have now added another string to their bow in the form of public products and employer’s liability as well as professional indemnity insurance.
Read more ...Mayo schools receive €2,000 in BT Young Scientist grants
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Schools in Mayo have benefited from grants totaling €2,000 as part of a Travel and Accommodation Grant Scheme provided by the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
Read more ...Coroner records verdict of accidental death in Gaughan case
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
The acting coroner for north Mayo, Dr Eleanor Fitzgearld, recorded a verdict of accidental death due to gross misadventure caused by massive crush injuries in the case of John Gaughan, Glosh, Blacksod, Belmullet, Co Mayo. The jury in the case in giving their verdict stated that “After considering the statements it was an accidental death of the most unfortunate circumstances and the injuries received by the victim were in accordance with the evidence of the pathologist.”
Read more ...Weston Aerodrome owners refute Higgins drugs claim
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
The Mansfield Group, owners of the Weston Aerodrome in Kildare, have issued a statement outlining that a remark made by Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins and published in the Mayo Advertiser two weeks ago was incorrect.
Read more ...Investment needed at our beaches — O’Mahony
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony is calling on Mayo County Council to consider installing outdoor showers and changing facilities at some of the most visited beaches throughout the county.
Read more ...Castlebar businesses encouraged to promote the town during Riverdance
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Castlebar Chamber of Commerce and Gnó Mhaigh Eo are encouraging the businesses of Castlebar to issue a huge céad míle fáilte to the cast and crew of Riverdance when they descend on the town next month. More than 20,000 people will attend the highly acclaimed show when it opens in the Royal Theatre on September 3 and continues until September 9.
Read more ...€10m spent every year propping up Cabinet — Ring
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has revealed that almost €10m will be spent this year on propping up the Taoiseach and his ministers.
Read more ...September date for National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Grandparents take note, the second ever National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage has been scheduled for Knock Shrine on Sunday September 14.
Read more ...Unemployment numbers rapidly increasing — Kenny
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has expressed disappointment at the ineptitude of the current Government in curbing unemployment rates and ensuring that adequate employment opportunities exist in appropriate numbers.
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