Glencullen loop walk

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

The Glencullen reunion committee are holding their annual loop walk tomorrow Saturday. It is an annual walk in aid of charity and this year’s recipient is Mayo Mental Health Association.

Grants available for BT Young Scientist travel and accommodation

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

The BT Travel and Accommodation Grant Scheme, created for students taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, has provided financial aid totalling more than €300,000 through 834 grants to 335 schools across Ireland in the past seven years, of which schools in Mayo have received in excess of €10,000. Increased in 2012 to €75,000 per year, the BT grant is opening up the competition to a wider number of young people.

International School of Make-up Artistry open day

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

The International School of Make-up Artistry’s open day takes place on Wednesday August 8 from 3pm to 7pm.

This is an opportunity to meet with the school principal, manager, and to watch a make-up demonstration by one of the school’s team.

Bicycle parking shelter for St Oliver’s

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

There was good news for one north Mayo school recently when St Oliver Plunkett NS, The Quay, Ballina, was awarded a bicycle parking shelter.

Students urged to apply for grants now

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

All Leaving Cert students and others planning to go to college from September should apply for their grants now, before the exam results are issued, according to former teacher and Mayo Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony.

Judge apologises for her ‘off the cuff comments’

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

Judge Mary Devins has apologised for the “off the cuff comments” which she made during a court case which was before a district court sitting in Castlebar last Friday. Judge Devins had suggested that social welfare is a charity for Polish people.

National Heritage Week looking for county ambassador volunteers

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

The Heritage Council, coordinator of National Heritage Week (August 18 to 26), has issued a call for people to get involved and promote Heritage Week in Mayo by becoming a county ambassador. The Heritage Council ‘County Ambassador Volunteer Programme’ seeks to recruit volunteers in every county. Located in the local Tourism Information Office throughout the week, the role of the county ambassador will be to provide tourists with information on what is happening in the local area as part of National Heritage Week.

Four camera CCTV system for Westport

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

A smaller CCTV system than first proposed will be installed in Westport due to a lack of available funding.

More penalty points to be introduced from this weekend

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has announced changes to introduce or increase penalty points for seatbelts and vehicle weight offences from this Bank Holiday weekend.

Arts Council funding for Claremorris Open Exhibition severely cut

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

The Arts Council of Ireland will once again provide funding for the annual Claremorris Open Exhibition. This means that the exhibition, now in its 35th year and one of the top events on the Irish visual arts calendar, will be able to take place this September.

Runaway Brides for local charities

Fri, Aug 03, 2012

If you would like to become a ‘Runaway Bride’ and get a chance to wear your wedding dress once again and show it off to the world, now is your chance. You are invited to dust the cobwebs off the most expensive dress in your wardrobe and participate in a fundraising walk while raising funds for local hospice/ palliative care services and the Irish Wheelchair Association.