Claremorris No Name Disco
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Claremorris No Name Club will hold a farmers themed back to school disco on Wednesday August 25.
Read more ...Exploring old routes in historic Bekan tour
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Would you like to get outdoors and visit some local sites in the Bekan area? If so you might be interested in a tour taking place on Saturday September 4.
Read more ...Treating gum disease
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
What is Gum Disease?
Gum Disease affects the gums and bone supporting your teeth.
Staunton’s new loyalty scheme launched
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Staunton’s has announced the launch of the newest customer loyalty system, the Zapatag. Commencing this weekend the company will be rolling out the Zapatag across its outlets including Staunton’s Main Street Pharmacy, New Antrim Street Pharmacy, Link Pharmacy, Urban Retreat Hair and Beauty, Kodak Express Digital Imaging Centre, Health Food store, Staunton's Costcutters Express and Best Price Beauty at SuperValu.
Read more ...Knitting and wool shop in Castlebar
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
New autumn and winter knitting patterns and wool now have just arrived at Castlebar’s new knitting shop, Nel, on Ellison Street.
Read more ...Famine exhibition at Castlebar Library
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
As part of the national Famine commemoration, Mayo County Library has produced an exhibition of this tragic period of Irish history. The Great Famine was one of the defining periods of Irish history. It marked a watershed in the history of the country, causing a change so complete in the Irish social and economic fabric that the people’s sensibilities would never be the same again. The Famine in Mayo is an exhibition which provides a vivid portrait of the lives and deaths of the people as recorded by witnesses in books, newspapers and official records of the time. It covers all aspects of the tragedy from the initial crop failure, to evictions, emigration, workhouses and relief measures. The exhibition will be on display in the Castlebar Library during August and September.
Read more ...Threatened HSE cutbacks would decimate Mayo health services
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Severe job losses and a decimated health service in the region is a possibility if newly threatened HSE cutbacks in Mayo go ahead. In the whole HSE West region, 1,000 people could lose their jobs, with 300 people on temporary contracts in the county to potentially lose their jobs if a report, compiled by a consultancy firm, is implemented.
Read more ...Garda update
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Armed gang held up couple in Ballinrobe
Gardaí are hunting an armed gang after an early morning hold-up in Ballinrobe. The home of a couple in their early 20s and their 15-month-old child was targeted in the attack.
Singletons in their 30s turn to Knock Marriage Bureau
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Singletons in their 30s who are trying to find love are shunning the modern day approaches and resorting to a more traditional method, that of matchmaking, through the services provided by the Knock Marriage Bureau.
Read more ...Surfers warned about venomous fish
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Surfers and swimmers along the west coast are warned about a dangerous fish which may be lurking below the waters for the next couple of weeks.
Read more ...‘Get Out There’ adventure festival opens in Westport
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
A unique, free festival takes place throughout Westport next week as everyone is encouraged to ‘Get Out There’ and try a different sport or activity in a series of adventure points which will be scattered throughout the town from August 19 to 22.
Adventure activities on offer, free of charge, include archery, BMX biking, kayaking, kite surfing, scuba diving, sailing, and street orienteering. The festival will culminate in a family fun day filled with activities supported by local sports clubs and co-ordinated by the Mayo Sports Partnership.
Read more ...Stranded dolphin rescued in Killala
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
A dolphin was rescued after it got stranded in the Palmerstown Estuary at Cortoon, Killala, last Monday, August 9. The dolphin was released successfully at Lacken Pier following the assistance of a number of people.
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