Swinford native receives Garda Commissioner’s Medal
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
A newly graduated Mayo garda was awarded with the Commissioner’s Medal at the graduation ceremony in the Garda College, Templemore yesterday (Thursday).
Read more ...Fine Gael propose opposition chairman for Castlebar electoral area
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
In what was described as embarking on a policy of “value for money” Fine Gael proposed the re-election of Fianna Fáil Councillor Al McDonnell as chairman of the Castlebar electoral area committee for another year.
Read more ...Attymass summer variety evening
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Attymass Youth Club 2008 are proud to present their first ever summer variety musical evening in the Fr Peyton Memorial Centre, Attymass on Sunday August 10 at 7.30pm sharp.
Read more ...Proposal for further Castlebar roundabout changes
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Roundabout markings in Castlebar have caused much debate and at times incidents of road rage since Mayo County Council embarked on an experiment to ease traffic congestion in the town.
Read more ...Drop in new vehicles in Mayo
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
The reflection of a “tightening of the belts” attitude is evident in statistics released from the CSO this week which highlighted a decline in the number of new vehicles registered in Mayo in June 2008 in comparison to the same time last year.
Read more ...Councillor calls for better school funding
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Fine Gael Councillor John O’Malley condemned the Department of Education for their inadequate provision of funding for school projects, stressing that “principals and boards of management are chasing councillors for their Notice of Motion money” in order to complete school works which are not provided for in Department funding.
Read more ...Claremorris Chamber launches tourism brochure
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Claremorris Chamber of Commerce officially launched its tourism brochure in Ireland West Airport Knock on Monday July 21. The brochure is a source of relevant information on Claremorris and surrounding areas with a map of the town, places to eat and stay, and its amenities.
Read more ...With prosperity we failed to find ‘inner joy’ — Archbishop Neary
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
During Archbishop Neary’s celebration of Mass from “nature’s Cathedral of the West”—Croagh Patrick's summit—he commented on the failure of society to find peace and faith from the recent wealth and prosperity experienced in the country and called on parishioners during the Year of Vocation to “reflect upon and pray about the call or vocation we have received”.
The Archbishop’s homily, which was also broadcast live on RTÉ for the first time, radiated the message that “it is not much about what we do but about who we are and how we live our lives”. According to the Archbishop we may have callings from God in our families, work, our communities, or to marriage, religious life or single life.
Read more ...Gardaí mount bank holiday road safety campaign
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Over the coming weekend significant extra Garda resources will be deployed with the aim of increasing compliance amongst road users and improving road safety.
Read more ...€1.38 million for Mayo in Government Sports Grants Scheme
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Funding for Mayo sporting clubs and organisations under the Government’s Sports Grants Scheme has been announced this week by Beverley Flynn TD, who has also urged disappointed clubs to contact her to begin the process of reapplying for next year.
Read more ...Rehab and Top Oil’s car wash day a great success
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Car owners in Ballina cleaned up for Rehab on Saturday July 5 by participating in the second annual car wash day sponsored by Top Oil.
Read more ...Grant aid for Behymore NS
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Behymore NS has been allocated €14,000 in emergency funding from the Department of Education and Science. The funding announcement was made by Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary this week.
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