Happy Heart Walk
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
The Irish Heart Foundation is marking World Heart Day this year by encouraging, communities, families and friends to organise a Happy Heart Walk on Sunday September 29. In Mayo, there will be a family fun walk on the day in Clogher, Claremorris commencing at 11am.
Read more ...Mayo Greenway scoops gold with major European accolade
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
The Great Western Greenway has been awarded first prize in the Exemplary Initiatives category at the sixth European Greenways awards ceremony in Portugal. Organised by the European Greenways Association, the awards promote examples of best practice in greenway development across Europe.
Read more ...Government urged not to pare back on support to forestry
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Forestry has proven itself to be one of the best investments farmers can make but the Government must not be tempted to pare back on its support to the sector in the forthcoming Budget, an industry expert has warned.
Read more ...New Peace Commissioner appointed in Mayo
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has been informed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, that Bridget Togher of Knockmoyleen, Ballycroy has been appointed as a Peace Commissioner for the north Mayo area.
Minister Ring stated: “I would like to congratulate Bridget on this prestigious appointment. I wish her well in her new appointment and I believe she will be very successful in this role.”
Read more ...Aware fundraiser
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Aware’s national flagship fundraiser takes place Thursday September 26, Friday September 27, and Saturday September 28 all across the country in shopping centres, supermarkets, and on streets all around the country.
Read more ...Mayo fan zone in Castlebar
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Elverys and Castlebar Town Council in association with the Main Street traders present the 2013 official pre-game fan zone on Main Street, Castlebar on Saturday September 21.
Read more ...Man pretended to collect for charity in order to buy drink
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
A man who went around collecting money for a charity with the aim of spending the money on alcohol was before Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...Neighbourhood watch rolled out in Westport
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
A neighbourhood watch scheme for the town of Westport has been rolled out, with a text alert system to also be implemented in the Westport area in the coming month.
Read more ...Music and barbecue for hospice
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Celebrate Arthur’s Day on Thursday September 26 with a barbecue and live entertainment by Edison in Johnny McHales from 7pm.
Read more ...Taoiseach stands to win €10,000 for Irish Heart Foundation if Mayo win
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Mayo’s most famous fan, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, stands to win €10,000 for the Irish Heart Foundation should his home county finally win Sam in this weekend’s All Ireland final.
Read more ...Two years off the road for not having insurance
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
A woman was put off the road by Judge Mary Devins at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday for not having insurance.
Read more ...Late Sheila Gunning to be honoured at Mayo Emigrants awards
Fri, Sep 20, 2013
The 2013 Mayo Emigrant Liaison Committee’s annual Irish Diaspora Awards are to be dedicated to the memory to the late Sheila Gunning, Bangor Erris and Dublin.
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