Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages rally to descend on Taoiseach’s office in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

The Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages has vowed to keep putting the pressure on Government to halt any plans for a Galway Bay Salmon Fish Farm with campaign members to descend on the constituency office of An Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Castlebar this Saturday.

Gardai clear up attempted abduction claim

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Gardai in Castlebar confirmed to the Mayo Advertiser yesterday that what was initially reported to have been an attempted abduction of a child in the Castlebar area last weekend has been investigated and is not what it was originally feared.

Naval vessel LÉ Eithne to feature in In Humbert’s Footsteps

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

The committee of In Humbert’s Footsteps, Mayo’s flagship Gathering event, have welcomed the announcement that the Irish navy’s flagship vessel, the LÉ Eithne, has been made available by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter to take part in the August festival.

Catholic Grandparents’ Association event to tackle issues affecting young people

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

The Catholic Grandparents’ Association is hosting a social gathering in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, on May 8. The event is open to the public and there is no admission fee.

The guest speaker on the evening is Fr Benny McHale and he will be addressing issues affecting young people and offering coping strategies to help deal with the many and varied concerns which they face on a daily basis.

Western Care launches autism guide for parents

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

To mark World Autism Day, Western Care Association has published a resource for families: Autistic Spectrum Disorder: a Guide for Parents.

Garda vetting duplication is intensifying delays — OMahony

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Fine Gael Mayo TD John OMahony has highlighted the problems being caused by the delays in the Garda vetting system. Speaking in the Dail O’Mahony attributed some of the delay to duplication whereby individuals are being assessed on two or more occasions.

Ballina Young Fine Gael commended for participation in democracy

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Those were the words of Deputy Michelle Mulherin when she addressed the members of the Ballina branch of Young Fine Gael at its recent AGM. The members, whose age range is from 15 to 30 years, were given an address on a number of local and national issues by Deputy Mulherin. In particular, she noted that the economic outlook was promising and that the future prospects for school-leavers and graduates were good. Local Fine Gael councillors John O’Hara, Eddie Staunton and Seamus Weir updated the branch members on a number of local issues.

Castlebar car park compared to an obstacle course

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Sections of the Castle Street car park in Castlebar have been described by local town councillor Ger Deere as an “outdoor obstacle course” due to the number of potholes and uneven surfaces.

Jackie Clarke Collection to mount special Gathering exhibition

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

As part of the Mayo North Gathering festival, which takes place from August 1 to 9, the recently opened Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina will mount a specially themed exhibition which will be of particular interest to emigrants and others coming to Mayo for the festival.

Seminar for parents of children with language and learning difficulties

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Have you ever wondered how you can help your child to be calmer, more focused and concentrate better; to be a better listener; to understand more; to express themselves more fully and to enjoy engaging and interacting with their peers?

Mayo’s longest established beauty centre at Anne Tobin's

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Anne Tobin Beauty Clinic is Mayo's longest and most established beauty centre.

Balla students successful in Fashion Flashback

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

The Balla Secondary School art students came joint second place in the Museum of Country life Fashion Flashback competition. The work was done in their spare time in school. They won a €40 Eason's voucher. The winners were Chloe O'Brien, Chloe Durkan, Rachel Gaughan, Rosemary Dunne, Lauren Mullaney, and Amanda Conroy. Well done also to their art teacher Ms Lisa Sherry.

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