Twenty two per cent decrease in new buildings in Mayo in first half of 2012

Fri, Jul 13, 2012

Three hundred and ninety two new residential and commercial buildings were recorded in Mayo for the first six months of 2012, according to new figures released today by GeoDirectory. The figures represent a year-on-year decrease of 22 per cent compared to the same period in 2011 when 502 new buildings were added in the county.

Halt called to practise of parking on footpaths outside banks

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

A Castlebar councillor is calling for a halt to parking on footpaths by personnel involved in collecting cash from banks.

Judge adjourns Ulster Bank case until it sorts out problems

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Judge Mary Devins this week adjourned a case being taken by Ulster Bank Ireland at Ballyhaunis District Court against a debtor until the bank got its ‘own house in order.’

Septic tank charges questioned and alert issued on false inspectors

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Members of Mayo County Council have questioned costs relating to the imposition of septic tank charges.

Approval given to Knock parking bye-laws

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

The members of the Claremorris Electoral Area Committee gave the go ahead to implement new parking bye-laws for Knock that will allow the imposition of pay and display parking. However pay and display parking will not be introduced if a new parking system that is being planned is successful this year in dealing with the ongoing problem in the east Mayo town.

Taoiseach announces HIQA approval for Sacred Heart Hospital

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

A statement issued on behalf of Taoiseach Enda Kenny has “welcomed the announcement that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has approved the registration of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar.”

Body of Westport woman recovered

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

The body of a 56-year-old Westport woman who had been missing was discovered by gardai on Tuesday July 3, at 8pm. Gardai confirmed that the body recovered from the water in the Quay in Westport was that of Nan Reilly, late of The Elms, Westport, who had been missing from her home for a number of days. The last contact with her had been by telephone on the morning of Friday, June 28. Gardai had been searching for her since the alarm was raised. Gardai are not treating her death as suspicious.

Ruane welcomes proposed cycle safety measures

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has welcomed new proposals by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to make cycle safety training a part of the school curriculum for seven and eight year olds in primary schools accross the State. The RSA Road Safety Strategy is also considering proposals to make the wearing of helmets for children under 13 years compulsory, a timely and welcome move according to Cllr Ruane who is chairperson of Smart Travel Castlebar.

Emergency Department at Mayo General Hospital ‘busy’ alert

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

HSE West issued a statement on Monday last to advise the public that the Emergency Department at Mayo General Hospital had been extremely busy over the weekend, with a high number of patients requiring admission on Monday morning and requesting only those presenting in real emergencies to attend.

Join the Roses for an evening of entertainment in Westport

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

The Carlton Hotel Group as a major sponsor of the 53rd International Rose of Tralee Festival has invited the 32 Roses to Westport, and its local hotel, the Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel, which will host the Roses during their stay from August 15 to 16. This is the first time that the final 32 Roses will visit Westport as part of the welcoming tour to Ireland.

Burke new chairman of Claremorris area committee

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke has taken over the chairmanship of the Claremorris Electoral Area Committee. Cllr Burke, a former Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, took over the position from Cllr John Cribben who held the chair for the last 12 months.

Ballinrobe and Ballyhaunis plans given go ahead

Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Members of Claremorris Area committee have given the go-ahead to the new Ballinrobe and Ballyhaunis local area plans. The new plan has seen no land dezoned, but organised into different phases. The first phase will take in all unfinished estates and existing planning permissions. When 70 per cent of that has been completed, phase two lands will be open for applications.

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