Mayor welcomes students to Castlebar

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

The Mayor of Castlebar Councillor Ger Deere has embarked on a visit of the three secondary schools in Castlebar over the next few days to formally welcome the hundreds of first year students who will be starting their post primary studies in the county town.

“I think that it is appropriate that the mayor welcomes all first year students, as after all they will be part of the community for the next six years,” Cllr Deere said.

GMIT registrar from Mayo retires

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

Mayo-native Bernard O’Hara, who is registrar of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is to retire from September 1.

Club Mantra reopens with a bang

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

Club Mantra Castlebar will reopen its doors this Saturday August 28 to reveal a newly renovated nightclub. A new state of the art smoking area with access to the top bar is the most substantial change to the nightclub, though renovations also include a new decor incorporating new flooring and seating which have transformed the club into a brighter, more open space. To celebrate the club’s new look and reopening, the price of admission for the night has been cut to only €5, with plenty of promotional offers also available on the night as Mantra’s way of welcoming customers to its new home. Buses will operate from a selection of towns throughout Mayo and details are available by contacting the Club Mantra team via Facebook.

One millionth visitor for museum

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, which is located in Turlough, is expecting to welcome its one millionth visitor towards the end of next week. The museum had expected the millionth visitor to pass through its doors in late September or early October, however there was an exceptionally strong performance in visitor numbers this year.

Mayo TDs slam Gormley’s ‘daft new policy’

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

Fine Gael spokesperson on social protection Deputy Michael Ring and Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony have called on John Gormley to reverse his new policy to prevent tradespeople and small businesses from using commercial vehicles for occasional personal use.

Lives placed at risk if frontline services reduced

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

Fine Gael spokesperson on social protection Deputy Michael Ring has said that HSE cutbacks in frontline services will “put patients' lives at risk”. The deputy also reacted with anger to the appointment of area operations managers in the HSE.

Axe to fall on 150 temporary jobs at Mayo General Hospital

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Members of staff at Mayo General Hospital were informed on Tuesday last that 150 temporary workers are to lose their jobs from September 1 next. Devastated employees are now set to be forced on to the dole queues while services at the hospital are sure to come under considerable strain.

Congratulations for Leaving Cert students

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has extended congratulations to Leaving Cert students who received their results this week. Deputy O’Mahony said it marked a hugely significant time in the lives of so many teenagers and he wished everyone well as they embarked on life after secondary school.

GMIT and USI student grants information evening

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

GMIT Castlebar, in conjunction with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), will hold a grant and accommodation information session on Thursday August 26 next in the GMIT Castlebar campus at 7pm. The information session is aimed at students and the parents of students who are either returning or starting college this year.

Students advised to stay calm as college options are various

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

With Leaving Cert celebrations in full flow this week students got to enjoy some welcome reprieve from exam and points stress. However, the reality of life and prospects after secondary school are set to hit home from next week when CAO offers and course placings start coming through.

Parents admit kids are skipping meals

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Fifty-six per cent of Irish parents admit that their children skip meals and the likelihood is much higher among teenagers, a new survey by Kellogg’s has found, with over two thirds of parents with a child in secondary school admitting the problem as against 46 per cent of parents of primary school children.