Big Brother Big Sister set to launch new integration programme

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

In light of growing demand for the programme from migrant families now living in Mayo, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ireland is looking for adult volunteers to help young people make the successful transition into Irish society.

Christmas bonus should be paid in shop vouchers — Beverley

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

A proposal to restore the Christmas bonus by way of redeemable shopping vouchers has been made by Beverley Flynn TD.

Tuesday’s strikes see public services grind to a halt

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Schools, social welfare offices, museums, libraries, county and town council offices all ground to a stop in the wind and rain last Tuesday as the public service workers in the county joined their colleagues across the country in a one day strike. Non essential services were not available to the people of Mayo for the day as the thousands of public service workers in the county voiced their anger at potential cut backs to their pay and conditions in the upcoming Budget.

Is hypnosis for you?

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

James Barrett from the largest hypnotherapy group in Ireland, Irish Hypnosis, explains to Mayo Advertiser readers about hypnosis and how it works.

Why the old ways of caring for your wooden floors are still the best

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Go back 100 years and the flooring of choice in homes was wood plank, before the rise of tile and carpet, and certainly long before the 21st century’s current popularity of real wooden flooring. Back then if you wanted to enhance and protect your floors, beeswax was the product you used. However after the end of World War II that all changed — modern synthetic products came onto the world market, with tough, high shine, glossy finishes, and wax became a rarely used product. Yet in these eco friendly and cost conscious times, wax finishes are making a strong come back. We asked Malcolm Cooney of the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company to shed light for us onto this trend.

Ring's claims disingenuous and preposterous — Ó Cuív

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

A Government minister has slammed claims by Fine Gael TD Michael Ring that the “Government are raiding the fund for struggling farmers to pay for Irish language bureaucracy”.

Parents and teachers asked to pass on Santa’s message

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

No less a figure than Santa Claus has thrown his considerable weight behind the campaign to make Ireland’s roads safer. All primary schools students in Co Mayo and parents are asked to download a Christmas card featuring the man himself taking due care and attention before setting out on his epic annual voyage.

Mayo escapes the worst of the floods

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

While Mayo has escaped the worst of the flooding that has caused serious problems throughout the country, there are some areas that have been affected in south Mayo. Fine Gael councillor Patsy O’Brien told the Mayo Advertiser: “There are some areas in south Mayo that have been hit, but nothing like what we have seen in Galway and in other places. The Kilmaine to Shrule road had been blocked for a while but Mayo County Council carried out some emergency repair work that ensured that it was open again, and the work that was done in Ballinacarra has made sure the roads held up this time from the downpours. A lot of good work has been done in regards to drainage in the area, but there are still a few areas that have been affected and we should get sorted out. I’ve asked the area engineer to monitor the situation so we can see how the different areas were affected and how we can deal with them for the future.”

Public urged to be vigilant as phone directory deliveries take place

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Fine Gael town councillor Ger Deere has warned local residents to be vigilant as the annual phone books are being delivered. The books are also being delivered to premises that may be derelict and houses that are unoccupied.

“These pose a risk in terms of litter problems as the rain and wind may end up causing them to deteriorate and blow all over the place. They also act as a signal to burglars that houses may be unoccupied,” Cllr Deere said.

Mayo woman wins Professional Woman of the Year award

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Charley Stoney, whose family hails from Rosturk near Mulranny and who is also managing director of Field Management Ireland Ltd, was announced as winner of the Professional Woman of the Year title at the IMAGE Businesswomen of the Year Awards which were held on Wednesday night at a ceremony in Dublin.

Stocking filler fragrances at McKane’s, Ballina

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Then take a visit to McKane’s Pharmacy, O’Rahilly Street Ballina, where you can stock up on a range of sought after fragrances at bargain prices, — the perfect gift to unwrap this Christmas.

We’re coming to Ballinrobe, say Riverdance and Les Miserábles creators

Fri, Nov 20, 2009

Ballinrobe Musical Society members, deep in rehearsal for their 2010 offering The Pirate Queen, have just received some stunning news – the musical geniuses behind Riverdance and Les Miserábles have confirmed they will attend the final performance of the show.

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