Mayo restaurants shortlisted for quality awards

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Four Mayo restaurants have just been nominated for food and wine awards in the annual Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant of the Year awards, sponsored this year by Penfolds Wines. The restaurants in the shortlist are Ashford Castle, Cong; the Ice House, Ballina; La Fougere, Knockranny House Hotel, Westport; and the Salt Restaurant, Lisloughrey Lodge, Cong.

Current affairs TV programme a hit for Pat Kenny

Fri, Aug 13, 2010

The move from entertainment to current affairs has proved a TV success for RTE’s Pat Kenny whose The Frontline programme scooped top position in viewership figures.

Mayo hoteliers welcome new group

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Mayo hoteliers this week welcomed the setting up by Minister Mary Hanafin of an industry wide group to oversee and drive actions on measures to support tourism in Ireland. Fergal Ryan, Chairman of the Mayo branch of Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), stated that tourism must remain to the fore of Government policy and decision making if Ireland’s largest indigenous industry is to play its full role in the recovery of the Irish economy. In particular, Mr Ryan welcomed the commitment shown by Minister Hanafin in chairing the renewal implementation group and the Government’s acknowledgement of the importance of maintaining investment in overseas marketing. He also congratulated local hotelier John Raftery, chairman of the IHF Marketing Committee and proprietor of the Downhill Inn Hotel, Ballina, on his appointment to the Group.

Analogue television to be switched off by 2012

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has announced plans for the transition from analogue to digital television in Ireland, with analogue television to be switched off by the end of 2012. RTÉ will build a €70 million replacement digital service, which is expected to provide full national coverage and will also provide significant coverage throughout Northern Ireland.

Mayo among local authorities to have switched energy suppliers

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Mayo County Council and Westport Town Council are among the record 27 local authorities that have switched to independent energy provider Energia for their unmetered electricity supply since this market was opened last year.

Mayo among local authorities to have switched energy suppliers

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Mayo County Council and Westport Town Council are among the record 27 local authorities that have switched to independent energy provider Energia for their unmetered electricity supply since this market was opened last year.

Slowing rate of redundancies suggests economic recovery

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

The number of redundancies notified to the government last month was lower than in any month last year bar December and, with the exception of May, is the lowest so far this year.

Surge in criminal activity at unoccupied premises

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

A leading protection specialist company has warned property owners to be extra vigilant about securing their premises after experiencing a surge in attempted criminal activity at unoccupied premises in recent months.

Car insurance can be cut but don’t let it cost you

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

The AA is warning motorists to be very careful when arranging insurance cover as there is evidence that insurance companies are hardening their attitude to settling claims.

Entrepreneurs and speakers sought for business camp

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Entrepreneurs, innovators and people with ideas in the Mayo region are invited to get involved as both speakers and delegates for an upcoming business conference.

Sporting business of pubs and clubs

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Mick Byrne is as much an institution as a personality in Castlebar where his famous sporting pub has been a popular meeting point for almost 40 years. As the county town continues to rally through the recession, ‘The big fella’ reckons the pub business will survive and in the meantime, is focusing on things to be thankful for, including some great sporting facilities worth boasting about.

Chambers of commerce urge ‘speedy implementation’ of local government reform

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Proposed government reform to do away with local government structures and jobs in a bid to save more than €500 million has been roundly welcomed by representatives for the business community who are snapping up the suggestion and using it as ammunition to call for reduced rates and charges.

Hilary Haydon, chair of Chambers Ireland’s Ratepayers and Local Government Policy Council, said that local government savings must be passed back to business.

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