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.

The Kilkenny Arts festival is the longest running arts festival in Ireland and over the years has transformed into a multidisciplinary arts festival, while maintaining a reputation for quality and authenticity of the arts it presents.

Welcome to the Kilkenny Arts Festival 2009

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Huge crowds are expected to attend this year’s Kilkenny Arts Festival which takes place from today, Friday August 7, to August 16.

Refresh with Individual Excellence

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

How we communicate has a direct impact on our relationships, productivity, and future opportunities, according to Seán Connaughton whose popular Individual Excellence course will commence at GMIT on Monday September 21. The course will take place from 7pm to 10pm for eight weeks.

Ninety one percent of NUIG graduates in employment

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Preliminary figures from the annual first destination survey of NUI Galway's 2008 Graduates' Survey indicates that nearly 91 per cent of the University's graduates entered employment or further study on completion of their degree. The data contained in the preliminary report is an annual survey of almost 4,000 graduates on NUI Galway full-time programmes. The survey is conducted nine months after graduation and gives an invaluable insight into employment opportunities and further study trends.

Information guide for school leavers and parents

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

With the Leaving results in hand and CAO offers before you, it looks like you are about to leave home and head off to college for the first time. But what about issues like finding the right accommodation, how much a year at college costs, how to budget, keep healthy and safe, how to fit in to the new college environment, and who can help you if you need it. It is a lot to consider.

Train as an internationally recognised make-up artist

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The International School of Makeup Artistry will hold an open day on Sunday August 16 from 2pm 5pm. The event will enable prospective students to meet with trainers in the school, meet with graduates from the school, and discuss the different course options available.

Custody for hammer attack man accused of terrorising shop staff

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A man accused of assaulting and terrorising staff at tattoo shops while armed with a hammer and a knife has been remanded in custody again after the bailsperson expressed concerns that bail conditions would not be adhered to.

Luke McMahon (38) with an address given as 36 William Street, Galway, appeared before Judge Aeneus McCarthy at the holiday sitting of Galway District Court last Tuesday.

Tom Hogan stock up for grabs at liquidation auction

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

More than 70 cars and jeeps will go under the hammer next week at a liquidation car auction at the Tom Hogan Motors premises.

Further remand for man accused of Cunningham murder

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A 27-year-old man charged with the murder of Claregalway man Kieran Cunningham has been further remanded in custody for the service of a book of evidence.

Gardai seek next of kin of deceased Englishman who lived in Galway in the 1990s

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Gardai at Blackrock in Cork are seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin of a 61-year-old man who died recently.

Health forum chairperson accuses HSE of leaving Clifden without medication

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has hit out at the local health authority accusing it of failing to put a contingency plan in place in Clifden to dispense medication under the State run Drug Scheme.

Jail for man who pursued and stabbed housemate

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A man who pursued his housemate with a six inch long kitchen knife was sentenced to three years with the final year suspended at the Galway Circuit Criminal Court last week.

Marius Gora (33) with an address given as 242 Tirellan Heights, had pleaded guilty at his arraignment to assaulting Marcus Lova causing him harm at Headford Road, on July 14, 2008.

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