The hunt is on for All Ireland final tickets

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Not long after the final whistle in Croke Park the hunt for tickets for Mayo’s big day on September 22 began in earnest for the loyal Mayo supporters. Last year Mayo got a total allocation of 14,746 tickets for the final against Donegal, a figure similar to the number the county board sold themselves for the semi-final. This year with the minors also making the final, Mayo will see an increase in the number of tickets they are allocated by Croke Park for the final, but it is not going to see many more end up in the hands of the clubs as Mayo GAA Pro Aiden McLoughlin explained. “We won’t see that much of an increase to the clubs, once you factor in the minor players, management, and their familes from the allocation, they have to be taken care of first. We’ve also seen an increase in our Cáirde Mhaigheo members from last year too, so that will see an increase in tickets being allocated to that side too. We hope that the clubs will get a very similar allocation to what they got last year when it’s all shaken out.” Last year the clubs in the county got a total of 8,846 tickets to distribute to their members for the final.

Woman seriously injured in Old Head cliff dive accident

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

A young woman was seriously injured after she struck rocks on Wednesday afternoon while cliff-diving at Maxwell’s Leap at Old Head, near Louisburgh. The Achill Island Lifeboat was dispatched to the scene at 4pm and used the ‘daughter boat’ from the rocks below the cliff to transfer the woman to the main lifeboat before she was airlifted to Mayo General hospital by the Coast Guard helicopter which was dispatched to the scene from Shannon.

Petworld Furry 5K raises money for local animal welfare charities

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Petworld’s Furry 5K, an annual sponsored dog walk now in its third year, took place on August 18 and was a roaring success, raising more than €9,000 for seven animal welfare charities across Ireland.

Toucan crossing on the N5

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

A toucan crossing was activated on Wednesday on the N5, Westport to Castlebar Road. The location of the crossing is between the Allergan/Carrowbeg Estate junction and the Knockranny Hotel Junction.

Irish Girl Guides delighted with the warm welcome for Achill challenge

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Irish Girl Guides members were delighted with the warm welcome they received from the people of Achill when their toughest challenge took place on the island recently.

Higgins quizzes European commission more than any other Irish MEP since 2009 elections

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West has been most active in terms of questioning the European Commission in the first four years of the current five year European Parliament term. New figures show that MEP Jim Higgins asked 513 questions to the European Commission, which is made up of 27 commissioners, in the period July 2009 to July 2013. MEPs are entitled to ask written questions of the commission in order to hold the commission to account. MEP Higgins has asked a wide range of questions, on transport, fisheries, and market competition matters in particular.

Calleary raises concerns about fresh Garda cuts in Mayo

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has raised concerns that Mayo communities could be hit with more cuts to local Garda resources in coming months.

Digital Equipment Corporation Gathering

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Just over 20 years ago Galway was rocked by the news that Digital Equipment Corporation –DEC- was closing its hardware manufacturing business in Galway with the loss of more than 750 jobs. The US computer company, which came to Galway in 1971, had a huge positive influence on the growth of Galway and in establishing Ireland as a location of choice for multinational technology companies.

Minister Ring welcomes funding for roads on Inishbiggle and Clare Island

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring has today been informed by Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Dinny McGinley that he has approved funding for roads on Clare Island and on Inishbiggle. In relation to Inishbiggle, funding is being provided for 75 per cent of the overall cost of the roads with €45,000 being allocated. In relation to Clare Island, again 75 per cent is being approved for the overall cost of the work and they will be receiving €60,750.

Missing child hotline service available

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Jim Higgins MEP is delighted that the 116 000 line is finally in place in Ireland thanks to EU funding. The missing child hotline provides advice and support, taking calls from the general public, the family of the missing child, or the child him/herself. The service also supports the gardaí in their investigations.

Flybe celebrates 100,000 passengers at IWAK

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, celebrated its first major passenger landmark at Ireland West Airport Knock with its 100,000th passenger, Rachel Dale, from Manchester, travelling through the airport on Friday August 23 on a fight to Manchester. To mark the occasion Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, presented Ms Dale with two free return flights to Manchester and tickets to a Manchester United match courtesy of the airport and Flybe.

Commitment to future of day care services in Swinford needed

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary is calling upon the government parties and the HSE to commit to the future of day care services at Swinford District Hospital.

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