Bank garden in Westport would be ‘legacy’

Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Cathaoirleach of Westport Town Council, Councillor Ollie Gannon, said that the bank garden in Westport—an 18th century walled garden located behind the former Bank of Ireland building on the Mall—should be bought by the council as it would be a “huge attraction to the local, domestic, and international market” and would be a “shining legacy”.

Course for people with diabetes

Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Would you like to learn more about your Type 2 diabetes and also meet others with the same condition in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? A new programme developed by Diabetes Ireland to help people understand and learn more about the importance of controlling their diabetes starts in May 2013 in Claremorris.

Take part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to support those with MS

Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland works with families nationwide who are struggling with MS, a progressive neurological condition. A series of work books, comics and activity days are of particular support to teens and kids who have a parent with MS. MS Ireland’s staff and volunteers also work in every county in Ireland to provide practical and emotional support to families.

JCI Mayo Outstanding Young People of Year announced

Fri, Apr 19, 2013

JCI Mayo in association with the Mayo Advertiser and AIB has selected four winners in the JCI TOYP awards.

Tidy Towns competition

Fri, Apr 19, 2013

SuperValu retailers in Mayo are calling on the county to get behind this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns competition. Last year there were 37 entries from Mayo with Westport winning the overall county award, in addition Bridie Moran of Westport TidyTowns was recognised as a SuperValu TidyT owns Hero for 2012.

Hundreds attend public meeting against Hogan’s proposed changes to LEADER

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Huge opposition to proposed changes to the administration of the LEADER programme which would threaten the future of local developmment companies was mounted in Mayo this week.

Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to bring two thousand delegates to Mayo this weekend

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

The first Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to be held in the west of Ireland will take place in the TF Hotel and Theatre, Castlebar, this weekend. The two day event will see up to 2,000 people coming to the county town for the occasion.

McCormack proposes Muslim burial ground for Castlebar

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Castlebar town councillor Eugene McCormack submitted a motion to last night’s meeting of the council requesting that the council provide a section of graveyard for the Muslim community.

Cllr McCormack stated that there are approximately 250 Muslims living in the Castlebar area and they currently have to travel to Ballyhaunis in order to bury their dead. He said: “This can cause added inconvenience and hardship on the death of a relative. It can also be difficult on family members who wish to visit the grave of a loved one. The cost of providing a separate burial area would be minimal as there is considerable space in the new graveyard and there is little in the way of any new infrastructure required. The Muslim people in Castlebar are a peaceful hardworking community who contribute greatly to the fabric of the area. I believe we in the town council have a duty to provide a suitable burial ground to address this issue.”

Castlebar’s Gathering festival calls public meeting

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Mayo’s flagship Gathering event is taking place in Castlebar this summer and the entire Castlebar community is invited to get involved.

An Port Mór wins Best Restaurant in Mayo

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

An Port Mór in Westport has been crowned winner of Best Restaurant in Mayo at the Connacht regional final of the Santa Rita Irish Restaurant Awards 2013. The awards, which took place in The House Hotel in Galway this week named the top restaurants in Connacht for 2013.

End of the road for rogue clampers

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West and Ireland's member of the European Parliament transport committee has welcomed moves by Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar to regulate the clamping industry.