Judge criticises witness who withdrew complaint on day of court case
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
In Ballina District Court this week Judge Mary Devins censured a woman who withdrew her complaint on the day the case was supposed to be heard. Inspector Joe Doherty informed the court that the witness had withdrawn the complaint on the morning of the court, but called her to give evidence as a way of explanation.
Read more ...Funeral directors play their part in road safety
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Over the next few weeks, hundreds of high visibility vests will be distributed in County Mayo to churches by Mayo County Council as part of a road safety campaign. The high visibility vests, detailing a road safety message for drivers, will be available from churches throughout Mayo for funeral undertakers to give on loan to volunteers who marshal traffic at funerals on often dark and remote country roads. A death can lead to thousands of people descending on a remote house or church where big crowds have never had to be catered for before.
Read more ...Get better grades in your Junior or Leaving Cert
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Better Grades Grinds School commences evening and weekend classes in Tuam and Castlebar on Saturday September 24 for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There are a wide variety of classes on offer covering all subjects and levels, including English, Irish and Mathematics, French, Biology and Agri-Science.
Read more ...Irvine Training celebrating one year in business
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Irvine Training, James Street, Kiltimagh, is celebrating one year in business. The crew would like to take the opportunity to thank all their loyal customers and everyone who has supported them throughout the first year. They would also like to congratulate their students on excellent results in the Leaving Cert.
Read more ...A career in massage therapy or sports therapy
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy Ltd was founded in 1998 with the aim of providing internationally recognised qualifications in sports therapy.
Read more ...Gain a hairdressing and barbering qualification here in Mayo
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The Mayo College of Hairdressing is the first purpose built state of the art hairdressing college accredited by City and Guilds running full and part time courses in Mayo. This is an independently run college under the personal supervision of Angela Chambers.
Read more ...Get ahead with private, in-home tuition from Tutor Doctor
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
As the children return to school, many parents start thinking about new clothes and supplies, but what about tutoring?
Read more ...A career in acupuncture
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The College of Integrative Acupuncture, now in its 16th year, is enrolling for its next three-year part-time professional training course beginning on October 15. Students travel from all over Ireland to study this acupuncture course which uses Woodquay, Galway, NUI Galway and Moore Street, Loughrea for its lectures.
Read more ...Treating coughs, colds and flu - what's the alternative?
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
During the autumn and winter season many of us fall prey to a host of viruses such as sore throats, coughs, colds and flu. Particularly when the kids go back to school in September, these common illnesses can get passed around quickly. Homeopathy can be very effective at treating these illnesses, while at the same time strengthening your overall health and immunity.
Read more ...Formal qualification available for healthcare assistants
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
New HIQA national standards for residential care settings for older people in Ireland require staff to hold a nationally and internationally recognised qualification. With this in mind, and predicted future recruitment demand for healthcare assistants set to average 2,300 per annum between 2011 and 2020 (Skills and Labour Market Research Unit of FÁS Report), completing a Major Award at FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Nursing Studies can give those seeking work as healthcare assistants a formal qualification and can put them in a position where their skills are in high demand.
Read more ...Applicants sought for Brendan Hopkins scholarships at GMIT
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Brendan Hopkins, who was a director of Castlebar Credit Union for 18 years, died tragically in a car accident in 2002. As a mark of appreciation of his dedicated work and in order to perpetuate his memory, the board of directors approached his family and GMIT Castlebar with a view to setting up a scholarship scheme.
Read more ...FETAC courses in French and Spanish come to Mayo
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
In a recent report by Eurostudent employers again highlighted the need for candidates with foreign language skills. The people of Mayo can now answer this call as national training and education expert, The Learning Curve Institute, brings its FETAC accredited minor awards in French and Spanish for beginners to The Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar, in October.
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