Reduced drink driving limits now in effect
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
New drink driving laws came into effect at midnight on Thursday October 27, meaning a reduction in the drink drive limit — in line with European levels. The new laws will see a decrease from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg for all drivers, and from 80mg to 20mg for learner, newly qualified drivers (for a period of two years after passing the driving test), and professional drivers such as bus, goods vehicle, and public service vehicle drivers.
Read more ...New learning experience for GMIT business students on Dail visit
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Business students at GMIT enjoyed a trip to Dail Eireann recently as part of an ongoing programme of student engagement with civic society and business organisations, arranged by lecturers Clodagh Geraghty, Michael J. Shovelin, Shane Byrne and Caroline Clarke, Department of Business, GMIT Castlebar.
Read more ...GAA Oral History Project calls on clubs to participate
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The GAA Oral History Project aims to record the fullest possible picture of what the GAA has meant to the Irish people, in their own words. To date the response from Mayo has been very good and in the final stage of the project the object is to get as many people as possible from around the county to complete and return a questionnaire. This can be done either electronically or manually. The questionnaire is available at www.gaahistory.com or by phone from 01 6625055. The completed questionnaires can be returned electronically, if possible, to [email protected] or by post for hand-written ones to GAA Oral History Project, Boston College – Ireland, 42 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Dublin.
Read more ...Fashion show in Castlebar
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
A Castlebar Pantomime fundraising fashion show will be held in the TF Royal Hotel on Thursday November 3 at 8pm in association with Beverly Hills, Leo Doherty Menswear, Rosewater, Scarlet and Parsons Shoes. Also on the night there will be stalls from among others Eureka, Hats by Loretta, The Heeler, Moodgallery, Raymond Herring, Staunton’s Chemist and The Zalon.
Read more ...Meet West Initiative to connect more than 300 west of Ireland companies
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Meet West initiative, which was launched last week, will be the largest business development event in the west in 2011. It is a collaborative effort of four local authorities, three county enterprise boards, the enterprise development agencies, and chambers of commerce in the Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon region.
Read more ...Mayo gardaí warn about the dangers of illegal fireworks
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
As in previous years during the run-up to Halloween, Mayo Garda is issuing a warning about the serious dangers associated with using fireworks.
Read more ...Feel like flying away?
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
For any adventurous Mayo people now is your chance to work for the sixth largest airline in the world as Emirates Airlines is recruiting up to 4,000 staff in order to fill cabin crew positions in Ireland and Britain.
Read more ...Mayo families hit financially by delay in VEC processing
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, John O’Mahony, has urged for the delay in the processing of applications for Mayo VEC to be dealt with as a matter of priority. Deputy O’Mahony was speaking this week following a response by the Department of Education to his Parliamentary Question on the issue.
Read more ...Mayo Community Games AGM
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
The AGM will be held on November 1 at 8pm in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar.
Read more ...Kilkelly Community
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Jim Higgins MEP will launch the 2011 to 2016 Community Action Plan on Sunday October 23 at 3pm in Kilkelly Community Centre, Swinford Road, Kilkelly.
Read more ...Table quiz
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
A quiz, in aid of Meals on Wheels will take place in Rock’s Bar, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, on Thursday October 27 at 8pm.
Read more ...Children’s Halloween party
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Come along to a children’s Halloween party in aid of Meals on Wheels in the Castlebar Social Services Centre, Castle Street Car Park, on Monday October 31 from 3pm to 5pm.
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