€1 million for Cong Water Supply Scheme

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Government funding of €1 million has been awarded to the Cong Water Supply Scheme as part of the €1.9 million contract to improve the scheme. The money has been made available under the Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012 and has been welcomed by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Two Mayo projects get funding under local authority sports scheme

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Two Mayo projects have secured funding under the local authority backed sports scheme. This is out of a total of nine projects nationally.

Sport and disability conference

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Mayo Sports Partnership is to host an activity, accessibility, and healthy lifestyle themed conference on Thursday October 6, in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, from 9.30am to 4pm.

Council advises householders and businesses to prepare for winter weather

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

In order to avoid personal hardship and damage to your home or business premises, Mayo County Council has advised householders and businesses to make the following preparations.

Ensure that all internal water pipes in your home or business premises are adequately insulated and that your water and heating system is in good working condition. If necessary, have the system checked by your plumber.

Road safety appeal to presidential candidates

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Road safety is of paramount concern, so Mayo County Council's Road Safety Officer has issued an appeal to candidates who are contesting the upcoming Presidential election when erecting election posters. “Driver distraction has a negative impact on road safety and so only essential signage should appear,” said Mr Noel Gibbons.

Castlebar walk for Irish Guide Dogs

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

All across Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is organising local walks through its network of volunteers and is are inviting you to bring along your friends, family, and dogs to get active in your community and support this great cause.

Australian food expert films in Mayo

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

One of Australia’s most recognised food and wine personalities, Lyndey Milan, was in Mayo recently filming for her new TV series, called Lyndey’s Taste of Ireland.

Belmullet woman is crowned Mayo Grandparent of the Year

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Cadbury Roses and Friends of the Elderly announced the Mayo winner of the 2011 Grandparent of the Year competition. Maureen McAndrew from Belmullet was nominated by her 18-year-old grandchild Holly McAndrew. Her loving entry was highly complimentary of her grandmother: “My granny is a kind and loving person and a great parent and grandparent. She is a remarkable woman who was a young widow and had a hard life but always cared for her 10 children. My 16 cousins and I are very grateful to have her in our lives! She deserves to be grandparent of the year because she looks after us all with her prayers, home-made brown bread, chicken soup and a few euro on pension day! She might be 85 but she is always great fun to be around and I am very thankful to have her!”

Fianna Fáil looks to reclaim its place at ‘centre of Irish public life’

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Fianna Fáil is determined to renew itself and to reclaim its place “at the centre of Irish public life”, the annual general meeting of the Castlebar/Lahardane Comhairle Ceantar was told.

Ballina Mayor launches unique sports coaching course for jobseekers

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Thirteen jobseekers from the Ballina area are to undertake for two days a week, over 14 weeks, a specialised sports coaching course which it is hoped will provide them with the tools to obtain some part time employment. The Goal to Work programme will allow trainees to become fully qualified GAA, rugby, and soccer coaches with additional sports modules in child protection, first aid, disability awareness, and active leadership also been offered.

Hotel Westport leads the way in catering to Ireland’s pink economy

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

The four-star Hotel Westport is testament to the business adage “diversification through growth” with the announcement this week of two tailor-made weekends in November for gay and lesbians. In providing such an experience, Hotel Westport has become one of the few hotels in the country to cater specifically to the needs of Ireland’s gay market.

Mayo athlete applauded in Áras with his Irish team members

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Mayo athlete Paul Kavanagh was one of the 30 members of team Ireland who competed at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens and who were celebrated at a special reception hosted by President Mary McAleese and Dr Martin McAleese on Wednesday.

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