Average debt of clients at Galway MABS offices over €26,000

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The average debt owed by clients seeking help from the Money and Budgetary Services (MABS) offices in Galway was €26,400 as at end of June last which was above the national average of €15,100, that is according to figures obtained from the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Galway schools report great success in Leaving Cert results

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

As more than 57,000 students received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday, schools across Galway city reported outstanding marks with a large number of students receiving 4, 5, and 6 A1s in various subjects including languages, business, and practical subjects.

Leading Arizona IT company to open research facility in Mervue

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Recruitment has already started for the initial group of 30 jobs to be created by a US-based software security company which confirmed yesterday that it is to temporarily locate its R&D facility in the Galway Technology Centre in Mervue.

We must fill empty college seats to attract clean jobs

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

There were times when we media types didn’t get out of bed for anything less than 600 jobs, so accustomed were we to the massive job announcements that have seen this city accumulate almost 10,000 jobs in US-owned companies over the past decade or two. So the fact that so many gathered to welcome an announcement of what seems a mere 30 jobs yesterday morning, is a strong indicator of the times in which we live and the new realities that persist around us.

However what makes the Lumension announcement so unusual is that it is probably because of the downturn in the economy that this company is being set up here. Never before have so many highly qualified software engineers been available for work in one large area. The closure of Dell and other IT spinoff companies in the western seaboard this year was a devastating blow to the industry but the closures created a deep pool of talented individuals who will now be recruited to make up the intensive teams that will form the Lumension staff in Galway.

Funding totalling €13,000 for Ballina school

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has confirmed that €13,150 in funding has been approved under the Dormant Account Fund to purchase information communication technology for Scoil Íosa in Ballina.

Age Action induction evenings for computers

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

People who have volunteered to teach on the Age Action Getting Started computer course are advised that there will be induction evenings in the following locations in August and September.

Contractor to be appointed for Davitt College sports hall

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The long awaited Davitt College sports hall has finally been given the green light.

Mayo dentists warn 40,000 people at risk of losing dental benefits

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Dentists in Mayo have criticised the proposal of An Bord Snip Nua that the Dental Treatment Benefit Scheme be abolished. The scheme, which has been in place for many decades, allows patients who make PRSI contributions to avail of free or subsidised dental treatment.

Are you paying too much for school uniforms?

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Mayo footballer Ronan McGarrity was on hand at the recent launch of the new Toymaster school uniform department in its Ballina Store on the Crossmolina Road. The local Mayo fans were delighted to have their autograph books and Mayo jerseys signed by one of the heros of the recent championship campaign.

Robinson awarded US Medal of Freedom

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has congratulated former president and Ballina native Mary Robinson on being awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

IWAK ‘Leeds’ the way with launch of new Ryanair flight

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline has announced a three-times-a-week service from Ireland West Knock to Leeds Bradford Airport. The new route will commence on March 30 2010 and it will complement Ryanair’s existing network of routes at Ireland West Knock which include daily scheduled services to London Luton, London Stansted, and Liverpool John Lennon airports, in addition to the four-times-a-week services to East Midlands and Bristol International and the twice weekly service to Alicante which commenced in June. This latest expansion by Ryanair at Ireland West Knock will bring an additional 59,000 seats a year.

Eason for education

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

If you have kids going back to school this September then you really should drop into Eason in Castlebar and Ballina where you will find the complete back to school package.

Congratulations offered to those who got Leaving Cert results this week

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The waiting ended for the almost 2,000 students in Mayo who sat their Leaving Cert in June. Wednesday saw the results released to those who had sat the exams and next week will see the first round of CAO offers drop through letter boxes around the county.

Communities in Bloom judging to take place in Westport today

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Ireland’s tidiest town will be the subject of more judges today (Friday) when judging takes place for the Communities in Bloom International Challenge.

Westport gearing up for sports festival

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

With a week to go preparations are in full swing for the Westport Festival of Sport fun day, which is to be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend on Sunday August 23 from 1pm to 5pm, centred around the Mall area in Westport.

Iompar Mhaigh Eo

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Iompar Mhaigh Eo, a newly set up sustainable transport group, is getting ready for European Mobility Week. EU Mobility Week will be held from September 16 to 22 to encourage public awareness of the need to act against pollution caused by the increase in motorised traffic in the urban environment and in doing so improving the quality of urban life.

Louisburgh says goodbye to Eileen Staunton

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The death took place on Monday July 27 of Eileen Staunton, Curra Davitt, Killadoon, Louisburgh, and formerly of West Midlands England at the age of 67 years.

The DeCare Dental fun run/road race

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The DeCare Dental fun run/road race will be held on the streets of Claremorris on Saturday August 29 at 5pm. Registration will be from 3pm at the Dalton Inn. The entry fee is €15 and all proceeds will go to the Mayo Cancer Support Association.

Subway stores team up with Special Olympics to support Mayo athletes

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Subway store owners in Mayo have teamed up with Special Olympics Ireland to support the organisation as it works to change the lives of people with an intellectual disability throughout the county.

Festival fever hits Kilkenny

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Kilkenny Arts Festival presents another outstanding programme of events this August 7 – 16, with over 200 artists performing over the 10 days of the festival. Now in its 36th year, the festival continually delivers the most exciting, authentic and enriching cultural experiences from Ireland and around the world. Our Marble City is transformed for 10 days of celebration with cutting edge artistic excellence.

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