Ring derides means test as ‘mean-test’ on elderly
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The means test for the over 70s medical card should be re-named a 'mean test’, according to the Fine Gael spokesperson on Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Michael Ring. The Mayo TD said the means test was causing senior citizens untold anxiety and pressure.
Dep Ring stated: “Under the new regulations the over 70 applicants have to send their forms to Dublin and this involves a lot of paperwork. I would have to question the cost factor in all this.”
Read more ...St Gerald’s centenary committee launches major fundraising drive
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
On May 7 next, St Gerald’s College centenary committee brings the hugely popular Who wants to be a Thousandaire to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. This show has attracted large audiences all over Ireland over the past seven years and is fast becoming the most popular source of fundraising for schools and clubs. Contestants are drawn from ticket sales and each contestant will play for €1,000. The show is fully computerised with 50/50, ask the audience and a brilliant video linked phone a friend. The questions and four possible answers and displayed on two 8ft x 6ft screens, one at each side of the stage.
Read more ...Launch of the Inishturk Island Loop Walks
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The Inishturk Island Loop Walks will be officially launched by Councillor Joe Mellett, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, on Monday April 20 at 4pm.
Read more ...Why are we investing in prefabs when we need school buildings – Ruane
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Sinn Fein councillor Thérèse Ruane has described the government’s decision to cut the school building programme budget as short sighted and morally reprehensible. The Government, in the emergency budget, announced a €54 million cut in education and science capital expenditure including €30 million from the primary and post primary school building programmes.
Read more ...Jobs in jeopardy with €8m cut in road grants
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Mayo County Council’s government grants for the 2009 road work scheme were slashed in last week’s budget by €8 million, the Mayo Advertiser can reveal. This includes a €5.5 million reduction in the regional and local road restoration grant from €13.1 million to €7.6 million.
Read more ...Westport Sustainability Group
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
The Westport Sustainability Group is a voluntary organisation focused on strengthening local communities through small-scale initiatives, promoting local food production, and creating sustainable employment opportunities in the area.
Read more ...Mayo multicultural youth event
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
A youth event will take place on Sunday April 26 from 2pm to 5pm in Balla Community Centre where from 2pm to 4pm there will be workshops in drumming/hip-hop/art and Korean sword fighting, with presentations and performances from 4pm to 5pm.
Read more ...Get fit in Claremorris
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
Meet and train continues at the Claremorris Track on Thursdays at 8pm.
Read more ...Story and poetry collection launched
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
Echoes of the West, a collection of short stories and poetry by clients from HSE Health Centres in Kiltimagh, Swinford, Claremorris, and Castlebar, was launched by local broadcaster Tommy Marren at the Cill Aodáin Court Hotel in Kiltimagh.
Read more ...Kilalla Festival
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
Killala Coastguard will offer car washes on Easter Saturday from 10am to 4pm at the Coast Guard Station to raise funds for this year’s festival activities. There will be no specific charge per car but all donations will be gratefully received.
Read more ...Irish summer camps
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
Tógra Mhaigh Eó de Chonradh na Gaeilge will run Irish summer camps throughout Mayo. If you are interested in the Irish camps contact Brídín at 094 902 2444/087 978 1166 or [email protected]
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