Castlebar pedestrian death

Fri, Jan 03, 2014

The female pedestrian injured in a road traffic accident on the Pontoon road in Castlebar on December 23 has died.

Almost 600 Eircom customers in Mayo are without service

Fri, Jan 03, 2014

Almost 600 Eircom customers are without service and it may take five to six days to fix the faults causing the outages, said the company this afternoon.

Record numbers for IDA job creation but Mayo not benefitting

Fri, Jan 03, 2014

The IDA, the body responsible for attracting foreign companies to Ireland, has said it can't be expected to 'corral a company to go to a particular part of the country unless it will make sense for their business.'

Cloonliffen NS School Musical

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

It was a wet and wild Sunday night and a storm was brewing up outside. Inside however, it was a different story, a magical one at that. The final pieces of Cloonliffen’s Magical Christmas Jigsaw were coming together. This was it. This was the first time the whole school had come together to perform a musical as one. Lights at the ready, microphones at the ready, but alas, they had to wait for that last flash of lightning before the annual Cloonliffen show could begin.

New media studies training coming to Claremorris

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Are you currently unemployed and in receipt of a social welfare payment? Would you like to understand the media and develop your presentation skills? Have you an interest in radio and television production? Claremorris Community Radio plans to deliver an industry recognised QQI (FETAC) level 3 course that will run for 10 weeks (three hours per week) at the studios of Claremorris Community Radio. Topics that will be covered include: What is media expression? How does the media work? Production process, research, programme production, social media as a communicator and a business tool, video production with the opportunity to make your media CV. If you have an interest in this course, do not delay, register with Allan Tiernan and Gordon Campbell on 094 9373737/087 7563099. You can also Emil: [email protected] and [email protected]. Places for this course will be limited and eligibility criteria will apply.

Christmas revision courses at the Galway Study Centre

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

A limited number of places remain on the Leaving and Junior Cert Christmas revision classes which will be held at the Galway Study Centre from Monday December 30 to Saturday January 4. Teachers will concentrate on key topical areas in each subject and there will be constant emphasis on exam techniques. All classes will be backed up by comprehensive study and revision notes. A wide choice of subjects and times is on offer.

Community Diary

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Ballina Aware Support Group venue change
The Ballina Aware support group for people experiencing depression and/or anxiety is moving to the Community Centre on Teeling Street from Monday, January 13, and will meet every Monday at 8 p.m.

Successful counselling service in Knock

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Knock Counselling Centre hosted a successful seminar with broadcaster, author, and columnist and presenter, David Coleman as part of its increase in services to families and young people. The seminar entitled Effective Communication with Children and Teenagers, took place in front of a packed audience at St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine, and was followed by an extended question and answer session.

Edgy writers needed for Claremorris fringe

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

The Claremorris Drama Festival Committee is looking for new scripts for their fringe festival next April.

Built treasures recorded in new survey

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Some of the county’s best known buidings and landmarks - and many hidden archicturual treasures - have been recorded in a new survey of the county’s built heritage.

Nevins is well worth a visit over the holidays

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Nevins is one of the oldest premises in the area and was established in the early 1800s. Situated on the main N59 road between Newport and Mulranny, it enjoys scenic Clew Bay and Nephin mountain views. Nevins’ cosy front bar is an ideal location to kickback and enjoy a drink by the fire. Drop in and enjoy their fresh home-made food in their spacious lounge. At Nevins they endeavour to cater for all our customers’ dietary needs with a wide selection of specials on a daily basis. They have an extensive bar food menu which is available daily from 9.30am to 9.00pm.

Humberts Footsteps event wins national acclaim

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

In Humbert’s Footsteps, an historical reenactment of the French invasion of Ireland in 1798, has been shortlisted for three prestigious national awards.

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