FG deliberately ignoring the Government’s jobs plan - Calleary

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Labour Affairs Minister and Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has accused Fine Gael of deliberately ignoring the Government’s job plan on a day when the numbers of those signing on fell for the first time in two years. Earlier this week Fine Gael tried to “stoke up fear by incorrectly claiming that there was 60,000 more people unemployed than there actually are”, said Minister Calleary.

Carbon tax needs to be assessed — Ring

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

The introduction of a carbon tax in the December Budget will have a dramatically negative impact on rural Ireland, the Fine Gael spokesperson on community, rural, and Gaeltacht affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, has claimed.

Castlebar Library talk

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

The man who was voted the Irishman of the 20th century will speak in Castlebar Library on Thursday November 12 at 8pm.

New local chat show

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

New CRC FM (102.9FM) presenter Joan Geraghty will host a new programme slot on Mondays from 9am to 11am when she will present a music and chat show, with her goal to help people think positively and keep active in order to reach their potential in life.

IT courses

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

Mayo Local Employment Service is running a practical IT course for beginners aimed at assisting participants to develop basic computer skills, leading to a qualification in computer literacy.

Take the plunge?

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

Would you like to take part in the annual New Year’s Day swim in aid of the Achill Lifeboat and raise funds for the RNLI at the same time?

Fundraising quiz

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

Brackloon Drummin Community Centre outside Westport is holding a fundraising quiz on November 6 in Heraty's Bar, Drummin, at 9pm.

Sean nós dancing

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

Sean nós dancing classes for adults continues every Wednesday night in the Pastoral Centre, Charlestown, at 9pm. All are welcome.

Art competition

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

To make all young people aware of the important aspects of road safety, Mayo County Council and Co Mayo VEC Youth Office would like to invite youth clubs to take part in a road safety art competition, with the theme of the competition being Getting There Safely.

Online learning in Mayo libraries

Fri, Nov 06, 2009

Mayo County Library is delighted to launch a joint project with FÁS to offer learning opportunities for adults in three libraries: Castlebar, Ballina, and Swinford. The project provides a range of online courses, which can be accessed in the library or from home, supported by a facilitator who will be available in the participating libraries. The courses will help people gain new computer skills and build on existing skills.