Simple relaxation and contentment for children and adults

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

This evening seminar will explore some simple techniques to create and maintain relaxation and contentment. It is open to children and adults. When adults practice relaxed living it is easily transferred and taught to children. This fun evening will be held in the Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar, on Wednesday September 28 starting at 7pm. The evening is free of charge. Further information from the Family Centre on 094 902 5900 or on their website www.thefamilycentre.com

Keeping our young people safe on the internet

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Young people have a natural interest in using modern technologies such as internet and social networking sites like Facebook. These technologies can be very beneficial when used properly but there are some dangers too. This programme will highlight simple ways which will help to keep our children safe. The event will take place in the Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar on Tuesday September 27 from 7pm to 9pm. The event is free of charge. Further information from the Family Centre on 094 902 5900 or on www.thefamilycentre.com

Kilmaine Village Enhancement

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Kilmaine Village Enhancement Group is holding an art exhibition and craft fair in the old schoolhouse on the Tuam Road in Kilmaine on the weekend of September 23 commencing on Friday evening at 7pm and running Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm each day.

Councillors disappointed with scope of road works

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Fianna Fáil councillor Margaret Adams this week questioned the cost of the upgrade works on the N5 Westport to Castlebar road at Kilbree that were recently carried out and if there was any more work to be carried out at the location. She said that she was disappointed that the hill had not been taken out of the road as part of the works. Cllr Peter Flynn backed up Cllr Adams on the issue, also expressing his disappointment that the hill had not been taken out of the road as it was a safety issue for people.

€516,977 funding for six sports projects in Mayo

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has announced €516,977 in funding for six sports projects in Co Mayo.

Minister Ring has announced a sports scheme providing funding to Mayo County Council for a wide range of sporting projects, as follows: Balla - multi-use games area €82,800; Ballina - multi-use games area €68,248; Castlebar Town Park - multi use games area and outdoor fitness installation, €103,995; Greenway Project, Westport – outdoor fitness trail €85,000; Pollranny - multi-use games area €106,925; Westport Leisure Park - refurbishment of changing facilities, fitness suite and active retirement room, and sports equipment €70,009.

Lufthansa to operate new flights between IWAK and Dusseldorf

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced a major boost for the west of Ireland with the news that Europe’s largest airline and the fourth biggest airline in the world, Lufthansa, will commence new services to Germany starting in May 2012.

Councillors concerned that Kilbride works will affect Greenway

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Members of the Westport Electoral Area Committee this week expressed their concerns that works that are due to start in Kilbride and Knockbregga on the N59 Westport to Mulranny improvement scheme will have a negative impact on the Great Western Greenway into the summer season next year. The committee were given a presentation by Pat Staunton of the Mayo National Roads Design Office on the overall scheme which went to Part 8 Planning on August 30 last. Staunton told the members that the Knockbregga and Kilbride stretch was ready to proceed in the very near future, and that tenders were being opened this week by the council for that stretch of road, and a nine month period of works was planned as the improvements were put in place. He told the members that it was hoped to have the approval for that stretch at the November meeting of the committee, and then at the full council meeting that month, with works starting after that.

Cllr Peter Flynn asked: “Can the section of work that will see the Greenway be finished off be completed first? We have a wonderful attraction there and we don’t want people to be put off because there is roadworks in that area and it’s not completed properly, nine months of work will bring us right into the summer season next year.”

Mayo General volunteer service looking for recruits

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Mayo General Hospital has launched a recruitment drive for a new volunteer service to assist and support members of the public when visiting the hospital. The hospital is now looking for volunteers to take part in the pilot project and would welcome volunteers from all sections of the community aged 18 years and over (there is no upper age limit). Training and support will be provided to all volunteers.

Material contravention for Ballinrobe discount store turned down

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

The members of Mayo County Council this week refused to grant a material contravention to the Ballinrobe Local Area Plan which would have paved the way for a new discount supermarket at Friarsquarter West in the town. The material contravention had been put before the members for the September meeting of the council following a report by acting senior planner for Mayo County Council, John McMyler, which was given to the members. None of the members in the chamber proposed granting the contravention so the item failed to be passed. Speaking to the Mayo Advertiser this week, local Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke said that it was not a decision against the retailer who had applied but about the overall proper development of the town.

Councillors concerned for survival of local plant hire companies

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

A number of councillors this week expressed their concern that a number of local plant hire companies would be forced out of business by the procurement procedure being used by Mayo County Council this week. At the September meeting of the local authority procurement officer John Maughan gave the members a presentation on the work being done by his office in saving money for the council.

Vote for your favourite bookshop in Mayo

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

If your local bookshop holds a special place in your heart, now is the time to show your appreciation as the search for the Bord Gáis Energy Bookshop of the Year begins. The award aims to recognise those retail stalwarts who connect readers and authors on a daily basis and provide us with endless hours of entertainment.

Castlebar Walks Wednesdays launched

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Following the success of Westport Walks Wednesdays, all eight schools in Castlebar are collaborating to encourage pupils, parents, and teachers to travel to school in a sustainable manner. Parents, pupils, teachers and staff may walk, cycle, carpool, or take the bus or train. The launch of CWW will take place on No Emissions Day, Wednesday September 21, European Mobility Week.

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