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A local politician has put a proposal to the Fine Gael parliamentary party seeking to bring forward emergency legislation to advance flood works in Claregalway, Caherlea, Carnmore and Oranmore.

The re-design and construction of Keelderry Wind Farm comprising 16 wind turbines, meteorological mast, and substation, has been refused permission by An Bord Pleanala on the grounds that it could endanger bird species such as the hen harrier and merlin, that it would adversely affect the stability of nearby peatland, and would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.

The Róisín Dubh and the Town Hall Theatre have both been shortlisted for the 2010 IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year Award.

MS Ireland has called on the people of Mayo to support local children and schools participating in the MS READaTHON 2010.

A plan to draw further students from Saudi Arabia to add to those attending third level colleges in Ireland, including the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, is likely to boost local economies and lead to investment in Irish business in the long-term, according to a government minister.

Extensive road works will be carried out at Birchall, Oughterard, on a section of road adjacent to Lough Corrib which experienced severe flooding last year.

Mayo Intercultural Action has announced that it has been successful in its application for funding under the European Refugee Fund.

News that it will be at least five years before any major investment is made in flood defence measures in the Athlone area was met with dismay by Athlone town councillors this week.

Flood prevention works are due to be completed at Iona Villas within the coming month, while several areas which have not been approved for flood relief funding will be discussed at a special meeting on Monday.

Local Castlebar band, The Reserved Moments, have raised approximately €1,500 through charity gigs in the Linenhall, Castlebar, and the Tennis Club, Castlebar, for projects in Ghana.