Water supply levels very low after big freeze
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The elected members of Mayo County Council were told that water supply levels were very low around the county following the recent weather. Director of services for water services Paddy Mahon told the annual budget meeting: “Normally we use 59,000 cubic metres of water a day in the county, but yesterday (Sunday, January 10) we used 69,000 cubic metres of water in the county, that’s 16 per cent more than normal and this week we expect it to get worse. The situation in the Castlebar reservoir is critical today (Monday) and rationing will have to be considered over the week”.
Read more ...Disruption of water supplies
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
The HSE today issued advice to householders, schools, childcare facilities and catering businesses following disruption to water supplies in certain parts of the country. The HSE’s Environmental Health Officers are working closely with all affected communities to ensure that any disruption of water supplies does not pose a threat to public health. A range of advice for householders and businesses is now available on www.hse.ie.
Read more ...Twenty seven patients on trolleys at Mayo General today
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation there are 27 people being treated on trolleys at Mayo General Hospital today out of 435 nationwide.
Read more ...Gas price reduction good news for business and households - Calleary
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has welcomed the news that households and businesses in Ballina, Westport, Castlebar, and Ballinrobe are to benefit from a significant cut in their gas bills.
Read more ...Animals at risk due to cold snap
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has called on pet owners to be particularly vigilant of their animals during the current cold snap to avoid cases of unnecessary suffering. The ISPCA has witnessed many cases of neglect and cruelty in recent weeks due to the adverse weather conditions and it is offering advice to people to ensure animals are not placed at risk.
Read more ...Man dies in Ballyvary housefire
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
The body of a 43-year-old man was found in a house at Ballyvary in the early hours of this morning following a house fire.
Read more ...Eight patients on trolleys at Mayo General today
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation there are eight people being treated on trolleys at Mayo General Hospital today out of a 366 nationwide.
Read more ...Cosgallen news
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Mayo Citizens Information Service will hold an outreach on Wednesday January 13 at the Cosgallen Office, The Enterprise Centre, Airport Road, Charlestown, from 9.45am to 11.30am (094 925 5070).
Read more ...Widows’ group
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
The next meeting of the Widows’ Group will be held on Monday January 18 at 8pm in the Cosgallen office. For more information contact Cosgallen CDP.
Read more ...Ballyhaunis shop local winners
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Winners of the recent Ballyhaunis shop local loyalty reward scheme are: Ann McNamara, Ballinlough (€500); Sean Cunnana, Claremorris (€300); Ann Waldron, Carrownedan (€300); Kathleen Cribbin, Knockbrack (€200); Eileen Morley, Claremorris (€200); Kathleen McHugh, Ballyhaunis (€100); Tommy Fitzmaurice, Ballyhaunis (€100); Louise Lilly, Johnstown (€100); Amanda Lizzard, Coogue (€100); Margaret Jordan, Tooreen (€100); and Colette Jennings, Bekan (meal voucher). The local Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Mid West, businesses, loyal customers, and the credit union.
Read more ...Comedy for young people
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Ger Carey’s Psycho Spaghetti is a brilliant comedy written specifically for young people aged between 15 and 18 and will be shown in Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, on Tuesday January 26, from 11.30am to 1pm.
Read more ...Westport Civic Trust
Fri, Jan 08, 2010
The trust members would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year, and look forward to seeing you at the next talk which will take place on Tuesday January 19. It will be given by Cian de Buitlear, the noted film-maker, on traditional boats and boat-building. As usual, the talk will be at The Atlantic Coast Hotel and will begin at 8pm. All are welcome.
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