Green Stores heading for a TV near you

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Feargal Quinn's Retail Therapy is a new series for RTÉ One which sees retail guru Feargal Quinn offer his unique brand of advice to independent retailers throughout Ireland. Times have never been tougher and Feargal Quinn knows better than anyone how to survive a recession and remain successful in a highly competitive environment. Over six episodes the king of customer service will work with different shops in an attempt to transform their fortunes.

Prof Keane supports €7 million oncology unit for Mayo General Hospital

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Professor Tom Keane, director of the National Cancer Control Programme, has pledged his support to Mayo TD Beverley Flynn for the provision of the planned new €7m oncology unit at Mayo General Hospital.

Turf cutters to meet with Oireachtas committee

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A meeting is to take place next Tuesday, November 17, with the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association and the Oireachtas Joint Committee.

Jail for man who chased social welfare inspector from his house

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A case involving a representative from the Department of Social Welfare who, while conducting social welfare checks in a Ballina estate, was chased out of a house and criminal damage worth €1,380.76 was done to his car, was heard at Ballina District Court this week.

Over €7 million worth of housing grants awaiting approval in Mayo

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

There is an estimated €7,029,542 worth of housing grants waiting for approval in Mayo County Council under three grant schemes operated by the council, the housing SPC of the council was told this week. The three grant areas that the council handle are the mobility grants scheme, the housing adaptation grant scheme for people with disabilities, and the housing aid for older people.

Party in the fast lane at Mayo Leisure Point

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Whether it’s a staff night out, team building day, leaving do, birthday or anniversary, stag or hen party, or any other event why not celebrate at Mayo Leisure Point. Why not celebrate Christmas and feed your competitive spirit with a bowling party, there’s fun for everyone. Choose from either of their two packages.

Party in the fast lane at Mayo Leisure Point

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Gardaí advise caution following burglaries

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Due to the spate of burglaries which occurred in the past couple of weeks, Castlebar gardaí are issuing a reminder to homeowners and local businesses to be vigilant and to keep their property secure.

The Royal Theatre nominated for IMRO music venue award

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

The west of Ireland’s largest music venue has been shortlisted for the second annual IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards.

Disqualification for man who drove with bald tyres

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A 20-year-old welder who drove a car with three bald tyres was disqualified from driving for three months at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court.

New planning and development act slammed by councillor

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

The new planning and development act which has been proposed by the Minister for Environment John Gormley has been described as a death knell for rural Ireland at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council.