Open day

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Moy Valley Freestyle Martial Arts will host an open day at its centre on Killala Road, Ballina tomorrow Saturday from 3pm to 6pm.

Talk in Ballycroy National Visitor Centre

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

A talk by RoseMarie McDonald, on a recent trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, will take place on Sunday September 2 at 2.30pm for one hour. It is suitable for both children and adults.

Calling all Mayo GAA clubs

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Ulster Bank GAA Force has returned this year, an initiative which supports local GAA clubs across the country by offering them the chance to win support packages to refurbish and upgrade their facilities.

Aware charity cycle

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

An Aware charity cycle will take place on Sunday August 26 at 10.30am from Tesco Ballinrobe car park. It will finish at Tesco Castlebar.

Music session in Erris

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Comhaltas Seisiúns Erris branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will have one final session of music, song, dance, and storytelling in Áras Inis Gluaire on Thursday August 30 at 9pm.

Cycle challenge for Hospice

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Mayo Roscommon Hospice invite you to participate with them in the Kavanagh's SuperValu, Help us to

Fianna Fáil demands special council meeting to discuss cuts to services

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

The Fianna Fáil members on Mayo County Council have sent a letter to the Cathaoirleach requesting a special meeting be convened to discuss the implications of funding withdrawals from the authority.

Jackie Clarke Collection garden unveiled for Heritage Week in Ballina

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

The people of Mayo are invited to enjoy and appreciate a new public garden in Ballina this Heritage weekend.

Claremorris Chamber active in attracting new business to town

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Claremorris has the highest number of vacant commercial premises of any town in Mayo, according to figures released this week, but local Chamber of Commerce president Jimmy Flynn says the chamber has a number of policies it is pursuing to combat this problem.

Behymore NS receives funding

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Deputy Michelle Mulherin, has confirmed that Behymore National School, Ballina, has been allocated additional funding by the Department of Education and Skills for the construction of new facilities including a permanent autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) classroom and a multi-sensory room. The funding follows the allocation of money earlier this year under the Prefab Replacement Programme.

Claremorris Community Radio to host radio and TV broadcastathon

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Claremorris Community Radio volunteers will this month embark on a 48-hour fundraising radio and TV broadcasting marathon to raise some much-needed funds for the station.

Walking and cycling to school will improve concentration levels

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

We all grumble these days as we are filling our petrol tanks that fuel prices are rising to an all time high. When fuel prices go up, people often think twice about getting in their cars, especially for short trips. Cycling or walking to work or to run errands saves time and money, adds exercise into your daily routine, and helps reduce pollution. With the high cost of the school runs, more and more parents are thinking it is time to pump up those bike tires and buy that new pair of walking shoes to get their children to school. AA Ireland estimates that the average cost of running a small family car with an engine size of 1251-1500cc is now €11,817 annually, and back to school costs are estimated by parents at €487 for primary school children and €620 for those attending secondary school.

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