Údarás funding shortfall leaves two hundred jobs in limbo

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

An announcement this week that Údarás na Gaeltachta is to avoid making further funding commitments due to a shortfall in government funding has been met with fury by Westport TD Michael Ring who claims that 200 jobs are now in limbo because of the lack of funding.

Hospital management called on to rethink paediatric ward closures

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The management of Mayo General Hospital has been called on to rethink plans to reduce the number of beds in the paediatric ward over the weekend period this summer.

€9m saved from brucellosis eradication should be invested in young farmers

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Welcoming the declaration of Brucellosis-free status in Ireland by the Agriculture Minister, Mayo Fine Gael TD John O' Mahony said this is a great result of years of disease control effort by everyone involved in producing quality beef. Deputy O’Mahony said the €9 million saved in disease control costs should be invested in young farmers’ installation aid.  

Rare Westport painting unveiled at Westport House

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

A rarely seen 19th century painting of Westport was this week put on display at Westport House.

Less stress for all as Mayo group lobbies for a sustainable transport system

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Less stress for all is one of the benefits Iompar Mhaigh Eo cites as possible if a more sustainable transport system is introduced in Mayo. Health and economic benefits as well as an increasing community spirit, resource conservation, and global warming mitigation are all documented benefits of an integrated and sustainable transport system, and Iompar Mhaigh Eo is working towards seeing these benefits in Mayo.

Financial support for the elderly in Crossmolina

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Crossmolina Community Council has been granted €26,892 under the Government’s Scheme of Community Support for Older People.

Government’s silence to Mayo unemployment figures is deafening

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The near muted reaction to the latest publication of the Live Register figures is indicative of a Government that appears not to have any idea how to deal with the unemployment crisis, said Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony this week.

Fifty seven Mayo schools require building works

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Fifty seven Mayo schools require some form of building works, it has been revealed this week. Fifty two of those schools are in pre-architectural planning and only five schools are at the stage of architectural planning.

Call for Mayo votes in search for Newstalk ‘Best Local’

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

It might be that it serves the best pint around or maybe it’s simply where everybody knows your name. Whatever the reason, a huge number of us keep a special place in our heart for the local pub. Whether it’s rustic or modern, traditional or gastro pub, everyone has their own favourite hideaway from the stresses of life.

July - the most dangerous month on the road

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

All road users, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are being warned they are entering the worst time of the year for road deaths and injuries on our roads.

Paws for Thought

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Mayo SPCA is appealing this week for homes for Tiger, little Henry and Lassie, just a small sample of animals in its care.

SuperValu cuts price of a trolley of goods by €30

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

All of SuperValu’s eight stores in Mayo have launched “All We’ve Cut is Our Prices” value campaign, a major initiative to introduce even more significant, long-term, price reductions for its shoppers on everyday products and brands. From now on, the cost of an average weekly trolley of goods in Mayo SuperValu stores is reduced by €30, from €129.96 to €98.56, a drop of 23 per cent. This is being delivered without sacrificing SuperValu’s commitment to Irish suppliers and Irish jobs and will see the value of SuperValu’s price reductions and offers top €200 million in 2009 with some 2,000 permanent price cuts in-store so far this year.

Donal Horgan, managing director, SuperValu, said: “SuperValu is a business that listens to what the Irish consumer wants and given the choice, we know people want to buy Irish. This campaign allows them to do this, while spending a lot less. All we’ve cut is our prices, we have not cut our commitment to Irish suppliers and Irish jobs. As part of Musgrave, SuperValu has buying power in excess of €4.9 billion and is at the forefront of delivering value to Irish consumers.”

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