Ballinrobe’s natural gas supply ‘on hold’

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The supply of natural gas to Ballinrobe by Bord Gáis is in jeopardy following the announcement this week that the works have been put ‘on hold’.

Second chance for fisherman who had ecstasy tablets

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A 37-year-old Slovakian who was found in possession of ecstasy tablets pleaded guilty at Belmullet District Court this week.

Mayo carers outraged by proposed cut-backs

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Carers across Mayo are outraged that the Government might consider targeting carer’s allowances for budgetary cuts. Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has suggested that the cost-cutting board set up by An Taoiseach to reduce departmental spending may focus on cutting recently introduced increases such as the half-rate carer’s allowance introduced two years ago. The Carers Association in Mayo has been inundated with calls from carers across the county, angry and very worried over Minister Hanafin’s comments.

Fishery harbour grants sought

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Peter Hynes informed Westport area committee members that in November last year the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food sought applications for funding for 2009, with a copy of the report circulated at the meeting.

Westport’s ‘surprising’ new development plan

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The draft development plan for Westport which has been circulated to elected members and is now awaiting a proposal to go on public display, has been described by town councillors as “surprising” and “dramatic”, with all of them urging the public to examine and furnish submissions on the plan.

Gallagher brothers’ invitation Round Our Way causes controversy in council

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A proposal by Fine Gael Councillor Michelle Mulherin for Mayo County Council to award a civic reception to Liam and Noel Gallagher from the band Oasis, kicked off a furious debate at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council this week.

Ballyvary woman on quest to meet Barack Obama

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Ballyvary native and head of news and sport with the new regional radio station i105107, Sinead O'Donnell is on a mission to meet president elect Barack Obama.

All you need to know to get a job as a special needs assistant

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

If your chosen career path in the area of special needs, you need to obtain the very best training available so you can work at the highest level with the top special needs assistants in the country. The role of a special needs assistant is a very rewarding career with family friendly working hours.

The leading care training company in Ireland is the College of Progressive Education, founded in 1986. The college is quality assured by both FETAC and Froebel College of Education.

Student Career Manager — helping students make informed choices

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

They used to say “Opportunity knocks”. They don’t say that much any more. The new rule for opportunity is you have to get it. You have to plan your own future. You have to know where you want to go. And you have to know how you are going to get there.

Will you be financially ready to send your children to college?

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Have you thought about how much it is going to cost to send your children to college? You may think it’s too early to start considering this, but when you realise the costs involved, it is something you should start planning for now.

Western IT - computer solutions and training

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Western IT is a new computer solutions and training company based in Westport.

Whole house ventilation with heat recovery

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Today health worries, building regulations, environmental awareness, and energy concerns are all shaping the demand for domestic ventilation and temperature management systems. For self-builders efficient control of the living environment has never been more important and Vent-Axia offers a range of ventilation solutions for the residential living environment. With a low watt range of fans and whole house ventilation with heat recovery, the Vent-Axia choice has never been more extensive and the technology has never been more developed.

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