Removal of Eircom phone boxes an ‘utter disgrace’

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

The removal of Eircom phone boxes across the country has been dubbed an “utter disgrace” by Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry Murray.

Taoiseach to rethink Mayo-Longford N5 investment needs

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has promised to look again at national roads projects with a view to applying scarce funds to where they are most urgently required.

Bord Gáis aims to quell councillors’ concerns

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

A delegation from Bord Gáis assured the members of Castlebar Town Council that they would do all in their power to ensure that all works carried out by and on behalf of Bord Gáis would be done to the highest standards and all damage caused by these works would be restored to the highest quality.

Ballinrobe Community School chosen for ground-breaking project on discipline

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

A Department of Education funded project on positive school behaviour was recently launched by the NBSS, the body given responsibility to improve discipline in our schools. Only seven schools in the country have been chosen to take part in this project, and Ballinrobe Community School is the only one in Connacht to have been selected.

St Gerald’s College F1 challenge

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

St Gerald’s College are continuing their quest for Formula One glory with transition year students beginning their task next month to compete in the Formula One schools challenge, under the team name West Coast Racers.

Mulherin questions long term lease plan — is it for the benefit of builders or people?

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Fine Gael county councillor Michelle Mulherin questioned the use of the new long term lease plan announced by the Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal, Michael Finneran TD recently. Minister Finneran announced the €20 million project when he was in Ballina recently to announce the multi million euro funding for the rejuvenation of St Patrick’s Estate in the town.

Cllr Mulherin, speaking at a meeting of the Ballina Electoral Area committee, commented: “This scheme is essentially moving people who are currently in private rented accommodation to other private rented accommodation which the council will rent on long term leases while they remain on the housing list. This plan is also open only to builders and developers not private landlords, so the question has to be asked are we servicing the people or servicing the builders.”

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Beidh Seoladh Seachtain na Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo san Leabharlann an Chontae i gCaislean an Bharraigh ar an 24 Feabhra ag 8in, le Aine Ni Chiarain.

Parent and Toddler Group

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Ballina Family Resource Centre is setting up a parent and toddler group. If you are interested in joining this group then go along to the coffee morning in the Ballina Family Resource Centre on Wednesday February 25 at 11am. For further information contact 096 75573 or 087 052 4677.

Table quiz

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Mayo General Hospital’s social club table quiz will take place on February 24 at 9pm in Rocky’s, Linenhall Street, Castlebar. The quiz costs €40 per table of four and there will be prizes galore with the proceeds going towards cystic fibrosis. And of course, as it is Shrove Tuesday, pancakes will be served.