PQ response shows public sector jobs substituted by JobBridge cheap labour — Ruane

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

Speaking this week in response to parliamentary question responses received from the office of the Minister for Social Protection, Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has said has said that real jobs in the public sector are being displaced by cheap labour provided by JobBridge interns. She said “Here in Mayo, 152 cheap interns are being exploited under the JobsBridge scheme in public sector bodies while 44 JobBridge interns are being used by Mayo County Council.”

Claremorris shocked by death of young man

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

There has been an outpouring of grief in Claremorris this week at the sudden death at the age of 28 of Alan Feeley from a brain haemorrhage. Alan collapsed on Monday evening and was brought to University Hospital Limerick where he died on Tuesday evening. He was a teacher in Doon, County Limerick, for the past five years. Mr Feeley was a well known GAA player with Claremorris and rugby player with Old Crescent in Limerick. He is survived by his parents Willie, a well known GAA referee, his mother Kathleen, and his brothers Liam, Hugh and Donal. He will be laid to rest following his funeral Mass in St Colman’s Church, Claremorris, today at 2.30pm.

Heneghan gets nod for Fine Gael nomination

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

The Fine Gael ticket for next year’s Castlebar Municipal District in the Mayo County Council elections was shored up last weekend with current Castlebar Town Councillor Brendan Heneghan getting the nod from the delegates to join the current sitting Mayo county councillors on the ticket for next year.

Congregation to bring social media enthusiasts to Cong

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

More than 100 Irish and international social media thinkers are poised to take over Cong village in Mayo on November 30 at a free social media ‘un-conference’ called Congregation.ie. Over the course of one day, all attendees will present on a wide variety of social media topics including research, how-to guides, social business stories, and social media rants. The event will use a variety of venues in the town including coffee shops, exhibition spaces, restaurant, and bars.

Saturday Forum brings political debate to the airwaves

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

Issues both local and national will be up for discussion on Saturday Forum this week. The flagship current affairs programme can be heard on CRC 102.9 fm at 11.30am on tomorrow Saturday, November 16. The hour-long show provides a platform for a wide range of issues to be debated. On this week’s programme presenter Stephen Burns will have as his guests Eamon Joyce (Fianna Fail), Jack O’Donnell (Fine Gael), Johnny Mee (Labour), and Noel Campbell. Listeners are invited to have their say by ringing CRC on 094 90 25555, the text number is 087 93 500 43 and the e-mail address is [email protected].

Vote needed to approval burial ground bye-laws for the county

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

The long drawn out saga of putting in place countywide bye-laws for burial grounds in Mayo was finally concluded on Monday when the members of Mayo County Council approved the new bye-laws by a vote of 15-7 after a number of last minute amendments were proposed from the chamber floor.

Coyle welcomes foreshore licence for Belmullet sewerage scheme

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

Fine Gael councillor Gerry Coyle has welcomed the granting of a foreshore licence and the appointment of consultants for the new sewerage scheme for Belmullet. Although there have been concerns about the location of the new treatment plant and outflow pipe Councillor Coyle believes that the new modern plant should allay some of the concerns expressed. The new scheme will be of great benefit to the town. Cllr Coyle thanked Minister Michael Ring, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan for their work in progressing the scheme, he also thanked the staff of Mayo County Council.

Sinn Féin picks team for local elections

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

The Mayo Sinn Féin Selection Convention held in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar, on Sunday last resulted in four candidates being chosen to contest next year's local elections. Cllr Toireasa Ferris chaired the convention which selected Cllr Gerry Murray to contest the Claremorris area, Cllr Rose Conway-Walsh to contest the West Mayo area, Cllr Thérése Ruane to contest the Castlebar area, and John Sheahan to contest the Ballina area.

An Taoiseach needs to drop the excuses: Barrett

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

Cllr Harry Barrett has issued a statement in response to An Taoiseach recent comments regarding Cllr Barrett's request, calling on An Taoiseach to focus attention on the need to provide at least 1,000 production jobs in the county town.

Mayo man wins Irish Medical Media award

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

The moving story of women battling cancer sees a Ballaghaderreen man win the top Irish Medical Media award, the moving personal cancer experiences of three women have received national recognition after Ballaghaderreen native and journalist John Cooke claimed a top Irish Medical Media award for his Clare FM special featuring their story.

Castlebar Credit Union urges people to avoid moneylenders

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

Castlebar Credit Union urges people in the Castlebar area to avoid the use of moneylenders this Christmas. Castlebar Credit Union is on hand to help you through the Christmas season.

Mayo child wins HSE and Science Week competition

Fri, Nov 15, 2013

A pupil from Mayo was one of the competition winners of some 2,000 children from around the country who designed their own superbug posters to highlight the importance of keeping their hands clean and preventing the spread of infections. Setánta O Nuailain, a third class pupil attending Gailscoil na Cruaiche in Westport, won for his poster entitled ‘Iris the Virus’.

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