Boost for airport as Knock to London winter services extended by Ryanair
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
There was further good news for commuters yesterday with the announcement that Ryanair has extended its evening services from London to Stansted airport for the winter on Fridays and Sundays.
Read more ...Mayo students to take part in Maths Week 2013
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Over 1,000 primary and secondary school students from Mayo will take part in Maths Week events in their schools, which takes place from October 12 to 20.
Read more ...Mayo teens can win music bursary
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Sixth year Mayo students have the chance to tune up and win a €2,000 bursary to develop their musical talent as the annual Fr Frank Maher Music Awards sponsored by Top Security is now looking for entries for 2013. It is Ireland’s largest classical music competition for post-primary schools and closing date for entries is Monday October 14 with full details on www.topsecurity.ie
Read more ...Night course programme announced by Westport CFE
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Westport College of Further Education are pleased to announce its night programme for autumn 2013. They are offering a range of certified and uncertified courses in their modern campus in Westport. They offer the following FETAC Level 5 certificates Web Design, Criminology and Agricultural Mechanics. These courses will allow you to gain valuable skills that are certified by FETAC.
Read more ...GMIT to hold two open days on CAO options for secondary school students and parents
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
A large number of secondary school students from Mayo and around the rest of the country will visit GMIT’s Galway city campuses next week for two Open Days, on Friday, October 18 (9.30am to 3pm) and Saturday, October 19 (10am to 1pm). A full programme of activities and events will take place in the two city campuses, at the Dublin Road campus and the nearby Centre for Creative Arts & Media (formerly called Cluain Mhuire). Events include talks on the range of degree programmes on campus (and live online on www.gmit.ie on 18 October), workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions of student work, a video showcase of graduates’ career paths, campus tours and a range of fun interactive learning activities. The full programme of events can be found at http://www.gmit.ie/slo/
Read more ...Stagecoach Theatre School in Westport
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Stagecoach Theatre Arts has confirmed an exciting and exclusive discovery session this Saturday for their brand new part time theatre school at Sacred Heart School, Westport.
Read more ...Barrett questions county councillors' commitment to jobs
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Labour Party, Castlebar Town Councillor Harry Barrett has expressed serious concern at the lack of representation by county council members at a recent trade mission, this week, by a delegation from Ohio, USA. Barrett made his comments after learning that only the Cathaoirleach, Cllr Johnny O' Malley, and one other councillor, turned up to meet the trade delegation in Turlough House, despite the fact that all county councillors were invited to the event.
Read more ...Public invited to Westport launch of Endurance Challenge
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Organisers of the Endurance Challenge 2068km triathlon, which will take place in August 2014, will be in Westport at the end of the month on Friday and Saturday October 25 and 26.
Read more ...Mayo MEP backs new tobacco directive
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Jim Higgins MEP for the Midlands-North-West (MNW) this week welcomed the European Parliament's decision to vote in favour of the new Tobacco Products Directive. The new Directive, once final negotiations are completed with Member States, will mean a raft of new measures aimed at stubbing the habit out, especially amongst young people.
Read more ...Westport Festival of Music and Food nominated in festival awards
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
The annual Westport Festival of Music and Food has been nominated in the Best New Festival category at the 2013 European Festival Awards. The awards will take place at Eurosonic Nooderslag in Groningen, Holland on January 15 2014. Westport Festival fans can vote by logging onto http://euvoting.festivalawards.com/ up to midday on Friday November 1.
Read more ...Suspended sentence for man who tried to steal church donations
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
A man who attempted to cut the lock off a church candelabra with a hacksaw in order to take the donations was given a suspended prison sentence at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...MEP concerned about increase in road deaths
Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Jim Higgins MEP has expressed concern at the increased number of fatal road accidents this year: “Unfortunately, 148 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year – an increase of 17 deaths compared to the same period in 2012,” the Midlands North West MEP confirmed.
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