TD calls for restriction on premium text numbers for minors

Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony has called on the Government and the Communications Regulator ComReg to restrict children and minors from accessing premium text and phone lines from their mobile phones without parental authorisation.

Castlebar fundraising campaign in aid of Kenyan village

Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Castlebar businessman Pat Quinn spends many months each year in Africa. He has been travelling to Kenya for 10 years now and has been so touched by the people and their worsening daily struggle that he has begun a fundraising campaign to improve necessary services such as running water and build new classrooms for the children.

Tourism in Mayo needs to ‘Shine’

Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Our traditional hospitality and welcome for overseas visitors remains our number one asset. However research shows that the number of tourists saying so has declined in the recent past, so Tourism Ireland recently launched a new initiative entitled Shine, a set of four simple behaviours to display in interactions with tourists visiting Mayo.

Ireland deserves a dry August — place a bet on your predictions

Fri, Aug 07, 2009

Following what was for most a fairly dismal Bank Holiday Monday, Boylesports is getting behind the IrelandDeservesSun.ie campaign and are offering odds of 10/1 for the country to have 10 consecutive dry days in August. Ireland to have the hottest day on record before the end of the month is 7/1.

Ruane concerned over GMIT cuts

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Sinn Féin Councillor Thérèse Ruane is deeply concerned about the recent cuts in programmes to the GMIT Castlebar. The bachelor of science in architectural technology is being cut; from this September there will be no intake of first year students to this programme. There had also been a significant reduction in the student intake into general nursing this September, from 40 students to 25.

Cllr Ruane said these cuts are “deeply worrying”. “We’ve already seen the fourth year in heritage studies cut in Castlebar and students have to travel to Galway to continue their degree programme,” she added.

Autistic children in Swinford benefit from AIB Better Ireland Programme

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Children in the autism unit at Scoil Mhuire and Treasa are now developing life skills and independence through new learning programmes and teaching methods, thanks to funding of €10,000 from AIB Swinford.

Create the perfect patio with new paving systems from Roadstone

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

In the current economic climate, Roadstone can help you create the ultimate in home improvement with the minimum cost while enhancing your property with a fantastic new patio system for home catering.

Revamp your home with a trip to the Green Stores

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Once you've dusted and decluttered you may find that what you are left with is looking tired and in need of a total revamp. That's where the Green Stores in Claremorris comes in. This is a hidden gem of a store that can solve many of your homeware shopping headaches.

For furniture from bygone days check out the Pine Rack

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

For all your traditional Irish-made furniture that can be fitted or free standing, custom designed, made to order with a touch of uniqueness, it must be the Pine Rack in Ballintubber.

Turning old, tired wooden floors back to new again

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

That is what the local branch of the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company have been successfully doing for domestic and commercial customers all over the Mayo.

Why having a security system is so important

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Even if you have locks for your home’s windows and doors, thieves will still find ways to get around them easily. All they need is a certain set of burglary tools and they are in. It is that simple for a home invader. That is why it is important that you get a home security system installed in your home so you don't have an invader or break-in occurring in your home.

Recreate the ‘olde worlde’ with handmade plaster mouldings

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

For handmade plaster mouldings used in the construction of new homes or to enhance an existing home, visit McGann’s Plaster Mouldings, Mace Middle, Claremorris.

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