‘National crisis’ as drug treatment services being slashed — Ring

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Fianna Fáil has created a time-bomb by cutting back on essential drug treatment services, storing up massive problems for the future, Fine Gael Community Rural and Gaeltacht Spokesman Michael Ring TD warned after the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report published a damning report on drug services.

HSE says centre of excellence not under threat

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

The HSE has dismissed rumours that cancer services at University Hospital Galway are under threat because of budget pressures. The suggestions were made after a leaked internal letter was quoted in a newspaper but this letter was only meant as a discussion paper, the HSE has explained.

Third drink driving conviction for Hollymount farmer

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Judge Mary Devins asked a man who pleaded guilty to drink driving for the third time why she should not send him to prison. She also said that if people are to take the law seriously it’s up to the judiciary to impose sentencing, “as fines and disqualifications didn’t teach you a lesson before”.

Sports projects in Mayo receive €16,000 in funding

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Twenty-five sports projects throughout Mayo have received a total of € 16,000 in funding under the Mayo Sports Partnerships Special Participation Project Initiative Scheme 2009.

Employers reminded of their duty to employees who drive for work

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Up to one third of all road collisions involve drivers who are using their vehicle for work. This means that around 100 people die in work related road crashes in Ireland each year.

Three week drinking binge leads to driving ban

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

A Claremorris man who was caught drink driving after a three week drinking session as he tried to cope with the loss of his business, was banned from driving for two years at Claremorris District Court this week. Edward Killeen of Kilbeg, Claremorris, pleaded guilty to the charge in court.

Recession no excuse for safety cuts — Calleary

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Minister of State, Dara Calleary, has urged businesses to keep health and safety at the top of their agenda, and not use the economic downturn as an excuse for cut backs in this area.

Ministers to meet in Belmullet as anti-Shell tensions mount

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

The Minister for Communications, Energy, and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan and Minister for Community, Rural, and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív will attend the Community Forum for Development in North West Mayo in Belmullet this Monday, during a chaotic period where escalating tensions in the local community continue to grow .

St Anthony’s make some more history

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

It was a historic week for St Anthony’s special school in Castlebar which this week saw its biggest ever graduating class leave the school. Ten students, three of whom have been in the school for 12 years and the others also there for long periods of time, were rewarded with a special graduation Mass and presentation. Fiona Byrne, principal of St Anthony’s, was delighted with the achievement of her graduating class. “It is the biggest class we have ever had leave the school,” she said. “Most of them have been with us since we were very young. It was very emotional, because of the emotional ties and attachments they build up between the students and the teachers through the years who work together for years.”

The school also was highly praised in a Department of Education and Science whole school evaluation, which was carried out earlier this year and released this week. “We are delighted with the report, the last evaluation that was carried out was in 2001 and this report really highlights the school and shows the true value of the work put in by all the different staff and the students,” Ms Byrne said. “It pays particular attention to the broad education and personal development that we give to the students. The personal development side is something we take great pride in so that when students leave the school they have the confidence to go out into the world and interact with adults and everyone very comfortably with high self esteem.”

Kids go free at Westport House Family Fun Day

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park has announced that next Saturday, June 27, from 10am to 5pm it is having a family fun day where all children accompanied by an adult go in for free.

Mayo woman wins TNCC children’s playwright competition

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

A Mayo mother of six, Una Leavy from Charlestown, was the winner of the inaugural TNCC children’s playwright competition.

Search is on in Mayo for a circus ringmaster

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Circus Gerbola, Ireland’s greatest family experience is searching for a ringmaster or ringmistress for its 2010 tour of Ireland. Auditions for this unusual job are being held nationwide as the circus tours. And now anyone in the northwest area who has ever dreamed of joining the circus or those wishing to pursue a career in performing arts can try out. Auditions will be held under the spotlight in the circus big top as the circus tours throughout Mayo in the coming weeks. The first auditions will be held in Castlebar on Thursday June 25 at 11am in the big top situated in the town centre car park.

Applicants can be male or female, but must be over the age of 18. Applicants should be confident, clear speaking, and able to work under pressure. Business manager Martin Middleton says: “The role of ringmaster/ringmistress is a very demanding one, because they are required to do up to two shows a day and are responsible for the smooth running of the ring, including introducing the artistes, interacting with the clowns and members of the audience. The ringmaster/ringmistress needs to be quick thinking as often with live entertainment something goes wrong and they need to be able to ad-lib to keep the show going.

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