O’Mahony welcomes the re-introduction of services at Swinford Day Hospital

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

The news that the day care service at Swinford District Hospital is to resume, initially on a part time basis, was welcomed by Mayo TD John O’Mahony. The service was due to commence earlier this month but due to staffing issues it was postponed until later this month.

CCTV for Westport still not signed off

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

A CCTV system for Westport has still not been signed off at Garda Headquarters. At the town’s JPC meeting on Monday, Superintendent Aidan Foley said that the application has been submitted however there had been no progress on it and he could not give a commitment as to when it will be signed off.

Animal attacks are leading cause of injuries in farm accidents

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

Animal attacks are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injury in accidents on Irish farms, a new study which was carried out by researchers at Mayo General Hospital has suggested. The study examined all farm-related morbidity and mortality presenting to the hospital between 2005 and 2011. The research found that there was a total of seven deaths as direct result of farm accidents in that time period.

Coroner makes home birth recommendations following still birth of baby boy

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

The Coroner for South Mayo, John O’Dwyer, made a number of recommendations for home births this week following an inquest into a tragic case where a baby was still born after complications arose during a home birth.

Mayo patients received inaccurate prostate results due to faulty equipment

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Patients who had tests carried out at Mayo General Hospital to determine whether they had prostate cancer or not may have received inaccurate results, it has been revealed.

Westport scoops up awards at Tidy Towns

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Westport continued its success at the National Tidy Towns competition, the winners of which were announced on Monday at an awards ceremony in Dublin.

Mayo God Help Us - The story of the Mayo football team and the 'curse'

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Last year when Mayo met Donegal in the 2012 All Ireland football final, hopes were once again raised throughout the county. Mayo people around the world also held their breath, barely daring to believe that they could bring the Sam Maguire Cup home after a gap of over 60 years. Two goals and a point for Donegal in the first 12 minutes put paid to those hopes. In pubs all over the county ‘Mayo, God help us’ was uttered. There were mutterings that the 'curse' had once again dashed Mayo’s hopes.

Castlebar Fine Gael councillor calls for jobs subcommittee

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Castlebar town councillor Brendan Henaghan has called for a subcommittee to be set up to liaise directly with the Chamber of Commerce following the postponement of the jobs meeting this week.

Mayo patients received inaccurate prostate results due to faulty equipment

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

The statement continued: “It is important to note that this testing is a first step to diagnosis. The National Prostate Cancer GP referral guidelines state that patients with an abnormal PSA result should have a repeat PSA at six weeks. A clinical prostate assessment to include a digital rectal examination and the second PSA test is therefore undertaken prior to biopsy in order to confirm the diagnosis and initiate treatment if required.”

3D Printing for Creatives — Mayo Ideas Week events in Ballina Arts Centre

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Ever wondered what 3D printing is all about? Would you like to know how it works and what it can do? Then come along to the Mayo Ideas Week 3D Printing for Creatives event in Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday, September 18 from 10am to 1pm, where Paul Harrison will provide an informative, thought-provoking introduction to 3D printing. Also attending will be West of Ireland based company Verus, who will provide samples and further information. This session will be of particular interest to artists, architects, designers, craft artists, and anyone who is engaged in creative production, but it is open to everyone to attend.

Leading Irish entrepreneurs to address GMIT’s Spirit of Entrepreneurship event

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Two leading Irish entrepreneurs, Niall Harbison of Simply Zesty and Seamus McCann of Astec Global, are to address the annual GMIT Spirit of Entrepreneurship seminar in the GMIT Mayo campus on Monday September 16, as part of Mayo Ideas Week.

Both entrepreneurs will share their start-up experiences and the many trials and tribulations along the road to success. Niall Harbison started out his career as a chef working for some of the world’s most elite and celebrated restaurants and now heads up a social media and online marketing agency with co-founder Lauren Fisher. Seamus McCann is co-founder and director of ASTEC Global Consultancy, a small private firm which now specialises in ICT, international business strategy, and finance in more than 100 countries across many sectors.