Environmental and habitats assessments holding up Knock Airport plan

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

A draft of a local area plan for Ireland West Airport Knock, which Mayo County Council hoped to have ready for the members of the Swinford Electoral Area committee for the November meeting, has been held up. Members of the committee were informed this week by council officials that they were still working on the environmental assessment and the Habitats Directive assessment for the area of the plan. The members were told that the council was doing the work on these assessments in-house, whereas previously it would have been contracted to outside consultants, but they still hoped to have a draft plan ready for the councillors before Christmas.

Preparations under way to ensure festive atmosphere in Castlebar this Christmas

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Efforts are under way to have Castlebar suitably festive and decorated for Christmas 2011 with traders in the town meeting on a regular basis in order to showcase the town and its wares at its best. The goal is to wrap the county town up warm and sparkly like a big Christmas cracker for all shoppers and families to enjoy.

Swinford councillors want more community involvement in winter services plan

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Members of the Swinford Electoral Area Committee have issued a number of proposals to improve the winter services maintenance plan delivery in their area over the coming months.

Septic tank levy to cost homeowners thousands of euro

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

The new levy to be introduced on septic tanks for rural homes will cost people much more than the €200 originally stated and add up to thousands of euro per household instead, according to Mayo politicians this week.

Calleary challenges Mulherin to show her proof on N26

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Both of Ballina’s elected Dáil deputies were involved in a war of words this week at the monthly meeting of the Ballina Electoral Area committee. Fianna Fáil Dep Dara Calleary TD and Fine Gael Dep Michelle Mulherin TD, had been invited by the councillors to attend the meeting to discuss the N26 upgrade scheme which has been shelved following a ruling by An Bord Pleanála last year.

Munnelly calls for Asahi site masterplan

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Killala based Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly this week called on Mayo County Council to produce a masterplan for the lands it owns at the old Asahi site in Killala. Cllr Munnelly put forward the notice of motion at the November meeting of the Ballina Electoral Area Committee.

Mayo finalist in Young Chef competition

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

The temperature has been high in the kitchen as Ireland’s young professional chefs contest for a place in the Euro-toques Young Chef competition final, with a chef from Knockranny House Hotel, Westport being one of the six finalists.

Budding Mayo writers encouraged to write a short story

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Actress and writer Pauline McLynn is encouraging burgeoning authors in Mayo to get writing and enter A Vogel's national short story writing competition, which will run over the next six months. It is aimed at encouraging the creative people of Ireland to write the perfect bedtime story to help you on your way to the land of nod.

Legendary folk singer John Spillane in Mannion’s tonight

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

The legendary troubadour and folk singer-songwriter John Spillane will be making a one off special appearance in Mannion’s Bar, Balla this Friday night, November 11. John has just released a new album which is sure to find a special place in the heart of fans old and new alike. The gig will get under way at 9pm and admission is €15 on the door.

Road safety discussion on CRC

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

The Saturday Forum programme on CRC 102.9 fm this week is devoted to a discussion on road safety. Presenter Stephen Burns will have a number of guests in studio including Noel Brett, chief executive, Road Safety Authority, Garda Sergeant Donie Duignan, Mayo Divisional Traffic Corps, and Michael Mongan, senior roads engineer, Mayo County Council.

Beekeeping talk in Castlebar

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Castlebar GIY will host a talk on beekeeping on Monday November 14 at Lough Lannagh Village, Castlebar.

Ballina Electoral Area committee to meet each month from now on

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

The members of the Ballina Electoral Area committee will meet each month from now on. The electoral area committee, which comprises the elected county councillors from the Ballina area and the Méara of Ballina Town Council, along with a number of officials from Mayo County Council, had previously met once every two months.

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