Mayo mum launches Anam Cara ‘A Balloon to Remember’ campaign

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Anam Cara has launched a new initiative entitled ‘A Balloon to Remember’ in memory of the many children who have lost their lives throughout Ireland. The campaign aims to create awareness of the unique support that Anam Cara offers bereaved parents and to raise funds to extend these services to as many bereaved families as possible nationwide.

Additional €663,000 for Mayo Housing Grants scheme

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has welcomed the additional allocation of €663,750 to Mayo County Council for the controversial Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability.

Deere calls for footpath repairs at Davitt’s Terrace

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Castlebar Town Councillor Ger Deere has called on Mayo County Council to repair the footpaths at Davitt’s Terrace and the surrounding areas of the Sacred Heart Hospital as part of their ongoing works on Newline Street. The footpaths between Newline Street and the Sacred Heart have fallen into disrepair and are completely unsuitable considering the number of elderly and infirm people using the route. Many elderly people walk to the Sacred Heart visiting friends or receiving treatments.

Mayo artists campaign for the survival of the arts

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

A very lively meeting of almost 100 artists and arts workers from Mayo took place at the Linenhall Arts Centre last week as a local response to the national campaign for the arts. The result was the establishment of the Mayo Campaign for the Arts.

Rural Transport Scheme to be continued and expanded in renewed Programme for Government

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Minister for Labour Affairs, Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed the Government’s commitment to the continuation and expansion of the Rural Transport Programme in the renewed Programme for Government.

New hospital readmission procedures being developed for oncology patients

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

A new system of readmission to hospital for oncology patients is being developed, Beverley Flynn TD has been assured.

Balla mart report

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

On Saturday October 10 Balla Mart held its usual cattle sale. There were 950 cattle on offer, sold in three rings.There was a good trade and on average prices were up €10 to €20 on last week with more farmers buying.

Don't let your Hallowe’en turn into a road safety nightmare

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

The road safety department of Mayo County Council is reminding trick or treaters that the major dangers at Hallowe’en are not from ghosts and goblins, but rather pedestrian/vehicle collisions. To date this year 28 pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads. 

Glass recycling in Mayo breaks new record

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Mayo’s bring banks have broken a new record and recorded their highest ever yield, now in excess of 2,020 tonnes and up 12 per cent on the same period last year, according to a survey conducted by Rehab Recycle.

Mayo students encouraged to enter DARE2BDRINKAWARE film competition

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Students from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and Castlebar College of Further Education are being encouraged to participate in DARE2BDRINKAWARE, a digital film competition that aims to promote responsible attitudes towards alcohol.

Ring calls on Government to extend slurry deadline

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Mayo Deputy Michael Ring has called on the Government and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to extend the slurry spreading deadline beyond October 15.

Castlebar quiz

Fri, Oct 09, 2009

A charity table quiz in aid of The Hope Foundation will take place on Monday October 12 at 9.30pm in Bar One, Castlebar. Table of four €40. For more information contact 087 663 1223.

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