Gallagher brothers’ invitation Round Our Way causes controversy in council

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A proposal by Fine Gael Councillor Michelle Mulherin for Mayo County Council to award a civic reception to Liam and Noel Gallagher from the band Oasis, kicked off a furious debate at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council this week.

The motion by Cllr Mulherin asked “That this council awards a civic reception to Liam and Noel Gallagher of the rock band Oasis for their world renowned music achievements.” Cllr Mulherin’s proposal while gaining the support of the vast majority of the members present in the council chamber was opposed by her Ballina electoral area colleague Fianna Fáil’s Johnny O’Malley. Cllr O’Malley told the meeting that he felt that musicians did not fit the criteria for receiving this honour. “A civic reception is something that should be valued very highly, the easier we give them out the more we devalue them for the those who are truly deserving of them.”

Ballyvary woman on quest to meet Barack Obama

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Ballyvary native and head of news and sport with the new regional radio station i105107, Sinead O'Donnell is on a mission to meet president elect Barack Obama.

All you need to know to get a job as a special needs assistant

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

If your chosen career path in the area of special needs, you need to obtain the very best training available so you can work at the highest level with the top special needs assistants in the country. The role of a special needs assistant is a very rewarding career with family friendly working hours.

Student Career Manager — helping students make informed choices

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

They used to say “Opportunity knocks”. They don’t say that much any more. The new rule for opportunity is you have to get it. You have to plan your own future. You have to know where you want to go. And you have to know how you are going to get there.

Will you be financially ready to send your children to college?

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Have you thought about how much it is going to cost to send your children to college? You may think it’s too early to start considering this, but when you realise the costs involved, it is something you should start planning for now.

Western IT - computer solutions and training

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Western IT is a new computer solutions and training company based in Westport.

Whole house ventilation with heat recovery

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Today health worries, building regulations, environmental awareness, and energy concerns are all shaping the demand for domestic ventilation and temperature management systems. For self-builders efficient control of the living environment has never been more important and Vent-Axia offers a range of ventilation solutions for the residential living environment. With a low watt range of fans and whole house ventilation with heat recovery, the Vent-Axia choice has never been more extensive and the technology has never been more developed.

Individual hand crafted furniture

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Cox Wooden Products manufacturs individual hand crafted furniture with emphasis on quality, longevity, and style.

PJ Kelly’s — for all your solar needs

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Sustainable energy refers to a way we can use and generate energy that is more efficient and less harmful to the environment. We need to think, act and start changing our ways regarding energy consumption. We can do this by being more efficient in how we use energy and by implementing renewable energy systems.

Apart from cost-savings the other main benefit of using renewable energy is the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. Changing our ways and installing innovative heating solutions will reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases and our reliance on expensive fossil fuels, thereby protecting our delicate planet for our children.

Mayo talent showcased at Scór finals

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Over 300 people packed Breaffy GAA hall for the final of the Mayo Scór competitions at the weekend with clubs from all over the county going head to head in solo singing, music, dancing, quiz time, recitations and acting.

Art classes for children in Kiltimagh, Claremorris and Swinford

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

An eight-week session of art classes for children between the ages of four to 12 will commence in the first week of February.

Music workshops in Breaffy

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

The WhistleBlast Quartet commenced their music workshops in Breaffy National School this week and they will host a concert in Breaffy House Hotel tonight (January 9) at 6pm.

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