Extra train services promised for Westport

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Five train services departing from Westport, with one of these arriving in Dublin before 9am, will come into effect according to Mr Myles McHugh, Service Planning Manager Southern and Western with Iarnród Éireann, who addressed members of Westport Town Council on Monday evening.

Buying livestock — view it online first

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Instead of travelling the length and breadth of the country to view livestock before making a purchasing decision, farmers in Mayo can now view these livestock online first before deciding to travel, thanks to an innovative new website www.pedigreecattle.ie.

Galway County Council continue to drag their feet over Shrule water supply

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Delays in connecting Shrule to the Galway water supply continue, with fears that it could take up to a year for the connection to be made.

Calleary secures an additional €350,000 in housing grants

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Deputy Dara Calleary has announced additional funding of €350,000 for Mayo County Council under the 2008 capital allocations for private house grants for older people and people with a disability.

Charlestown Winter School details announced

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

The Mayor of Wigan was in Charlestown this week and as part of her itinerary she released details of the upcoming John Healy Winter School/Maypole Disaster in Healy’s Cafe Bar.

Hit a trail near you

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

This September (Sunday 28) will see the first National Trails Day which is taking place across the country with everyone being encouraged to get out and hit a trail near you!

Kenny welcomes Davitt College sports hall announcement

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has welcomed the announcement that the Department of Education and Science have made a commitment on the long overdue Davitt College Sports Hall. The announcement was made following a meeting between the Education Minister and a delegation involved with the project from the college.

Closure of Crossmolina Teagasc office another blow to rural community

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

The decision by Teagasc to close its Crossmolina office has been described by Mayo Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony as another blow for rural communities in Mayo.

German drama provides tourism boost for Westport and Foxford

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Over eight million Germans will view Westport and Foxford in a TV drama currently being shot in the towns, which will give a great boost to attracting future tourism to both towns.

More cutbacks at MGH to claw back €2 million overspend

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

There were further job cuts at Mayo General Hospital this week with unconfirmed reports that up to 15 nurses will not have their contracts renewed and hours have been cut. In an effort to cut costs before the end of the year, to prevent an estimated €2 million overspend, some wards will also be reduced to a five-day week. Staff morale is reportedly very low at the hospital and workers say these budgetary decisions have no regard for patient care.

Harrington hunger strike continues

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

High-profile Shell to Sea campaigner Maura Harrington has vowed to continue her hunger strike until written confirmation is given that the Solitaire is out of Irish territorial waters. At the time of going to print yesterday evening (Thursday) she was in her car at Glengad maintaining her protest.

Kenny tells Barrett to ‘cop himself on’ over public service statement

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

A war of words has broken out between Leader of Fine Gael Enda Kenny TD and local Labour Party PRO Harry Barrett over the issue of public service inefficiencies.

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