County wide anti-smoking policy on the way
Fri, Jul 27, 2012
The members of the Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs SPC of Mayo County Council put in motion the first steps to bringing in a new council backed county wide anti-smoking policy. Director of services for Mayo County Council, Joe Loftus, told the members he was looking for them to recommend to Mayo County Council that all buildings over which the council have control, including playgrounds and play areas for children, be declared smoke free zones, to be supported by appropriate signage and notices.
Read more ...Man walked out of hotel with flat screen TV
Fri, Jul 27, 2012
A man who took a flat screen TV from a hotel in Ballina as his own TV was broken, was before Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Good news for Turlough residents
Fri, Jul 27, 2012
There was good news for Turlough village this week with the announcement that the missing section of footpath between Millwood and Leichnín Village is to be completed.
Read more ...Raheens Wood could be in line for major revamp
Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Raheens Wood which is located just outside Castlebar on the scenic Castlebar to Achill road, could be in line for a major revamp which would attract tourists and recreational users to the area.
Read more ...McDonnell not happy with higher education grant response
Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Councillor Al McDonnell, the chairperson of the Cultural, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee of Mayo County Council, expressed his disappointment in the response that his committee had received from a letter that was sent in April. At the April meeting off the committee a resolution was passed where the committee wrote to the Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn to complain about the removal of the processing of first time applications for the higher education grants from the local authority. Cllr McDonnell asked for an update on the issue at the July meeting of the SPC this week. He was informed that the letter was send on April 14 from the council and an acknowledgement was received from the Minister’s office dated April 16, but there has been no communication since.
Read more ...Information on accessing mental health services in Mayo
Fri, Jul 27, 2012
The HSE in Mayo strives to provide a comprehensive range of mental health services both in the community and at various hospital and primary care sites around the county. The mental health team includes a consultant psychiatrist, registrar in psychiatry, mental health nurses, as well as addiction counsellors, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers. Total confidentiality for patients and clients is guaranteed at all times.
Read more ...Runaway brides for hospice
Fri, Jul 27, 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, then Mayo Roscommon Hospice has the perfect event for you. It invites you to dust the cobwebs off the most expensive dress in your wardrobe and participate in a fundraising walk while raising funds for local palliative care services.
Read more ...Mixed reaction to stimulus primary care centres announcement
Fri, Jul 20, 2012
There was good news for Mayo this week in the Government’s €2 billion stimulus package which included two Primary Care Centres for Mayo.
Read more ...Charity Gala BBQ
Fri, Jul 20, 2012
The annual charity gala barbecue in aid of Multiple Sclerosis takes place in the gardens of Hotel Westport on Sunday July 22. A welcome reception will take place at 1.30pm followed by a gala BBQ ,including wine, at 2pm, accompanied by resident pianist. Tickets are €40 which are available from Norah at 087 253 3272, Frankie at 087 962 5288 or Hotel Westport on 098 25122.
Read more ...Step it out on Inishbofin
Fri, Jul 20, 2012
On Sunday August 5 the second annual Inishbofin Loop Walks will take place in aid of Cancer Care West. Walkers, runners and joggers of all abilities are welcome to participate in either the 8km or 16km trek of the island. Sponsorship cards are provided to each entrant to help fundraise for the event.
Read more ...King of the Tower table quiz
Fri, Jul 20, 2012
As part of their ongoing King of The Tower fundraising campaign, Parke Keelogues Crimlin GAA club are holding a table quiz in The Turlough Inn on Friday July 27 at 9.30pm
Read more ...Boots Night Walks for Night Nurses
Fri, Jul 20, 2012
Boots Ireland announced that they will partner with the Irish Cancer Society as their new Charity of the Year for 2012/13. The aim of the partnership is to support people living with cancer in Ireland and to increase awareness, promote prevention and raise vital funds to support the Irish Cancer Society Nursing Services.
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