Shrule woman charged with 82 counts of theft and fraud

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

A Co Mayo woman, charged with 82 counts of stealing cash and forging cheques resulting in a city business suffering a loss worth thousands of euro, is due to be sent forward for trial.

Call for fair commercial rates for small business - O’Mahony

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, has called for a fair commercial rates system for small business.

Free entertainment in Ballyhaunis this Christmas

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Ballyhaunis is the place to be this Christmas as Ballyhaunis Chamber in conjunction with a number of traders is running a festival over three weeks leading up to Christmas. Every weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a number of stalls in the Square to create a Christmas market - with all your favourite items. This Saturday’s highlight is a fancy dress disco for all the children. It will take place in The Hazel from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday December 3. It is a free event and all children from the area attending primary school are welcome to dress up and come in to have a good time. While the children disco and party, you can shop or enjoy a treat at your favourite venue. There will be loads to do, so have fun. Sunday’s big event is for all adults, with a free tea dance with live music in The Parochial Hall from 1pm to 3pm. So if you are at a loose end and want to sing along - if you are coming out from 12 o'clock Mass and want to meet the neighbours, or if you are into dancing and want to stretch the legs for a couple of hours - come along, it is free.

Priority for qualified, registered, unemployed teachers welcomed - Higgins

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins has welcomed the commitment from Education and Skills Minister Ruairí Quinn that schools must give priority to qualified, registered, unemployed teachers when substitute or temporary employment becomes available.

Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag 2011

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

9th 10th 11th December 2011 in Westport will be the wonderland destination this year with many locations showcased around the beautiful surroundings of Westport Town offering entertainment for all the family….. Up to 20,000 people are expected to visit the Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag Outdoor Christmas Market this year.

Wooden cabins will be lining the Streets of Westport with artisan food and craft producers from all over converging on the town for a spectacular Christmas market for you to indulge yourself in some tasty treats, and that special gift for you or a loved one.

New European routes to bring thousands to the west

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Four new Ryanair routes from Ireland West Airport Knock to Barcelona (Girona), Frankfurt (Hahn), Milan (Bergamo), and Paris (Beauvais) will commence from April 2012 — the introduction of which is a “game changer” for tourism in the west of Ireland.

EPA warns people in Mayo that burning waste oil may harm people’s health

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

As Christmas approaches and the weather turns colder many garages may be tempted to recycle waste engine oil as fuel in their workshops, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns people in Mayo that this is dangerous.

Fundraiser for the Karen Community

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

A fundraising event will take place in the Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar, on Saturday December 3 from 3pm to 5pm. It will be held by the Karen Community Castlebar to raise money for Ban Don Yang Refugee Camp in Thailand.

No interest to progress Mayo RAPID towns - Calleary

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

There is a distinct lack of Government interest in progressing projects in new RAPID towns to contract stage.

Older & Bolder launches new campaign, Make Home Work

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Older & Bolder is a group of non-governmental organisations that highlight the rights of all elderly people. Since its foundation in 2006, Older & Bolder has met with and helped hundreds of elderly people. It recently launched its 12 month campaign entitled Make Home Work, which highlights the obstacles and challenges faced by older people who want to live at home and need support to do so.