Want a drink? Then don’t drive

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The Irish Advanced Motorists / IAM Fleet has this week issued a simple reminder to keep safe on the road this Christmas: if you are going to drive, then don’t drink.

Bored of giving sweets, socks and smellies at Christmas?

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Are you looking for an extra special gift this Christmas? Mayo County Council’s Road Safety Officer could have the perfect answer – a gift voucher with a real difference.

Prison for Ballina man who left victim in a wheelchair

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

A Mayo man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his part in an assault which left the victim wheelchair-bound and requiring lifelong care as a result of serious brain injuries.

Kiltimagh receives funding for support for older people

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

John Curran TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for Community Affairs and the National Drugs Strategy at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has announced the provision of funding for a further 51 community and voluntary organisations under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People, with Kiltimagh in line to receive €985.30.

Thumbs up for refurbishment of Swinford railway goods store

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Plans to develop the railway goods store in Swinford were met with approval by the four local councillors this week.

Mayo County Council, who purchased the semi-derelict property in 2001, intend to “sympathetically” refurbish and extend it for use as a public library and cultural centre.

Seven days in Ethiopia

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The African country of Ethiopia consistently ranks among the poorest in the world. Since 1984, when pictures of desperate famine raced around the world, the country has become a byword for poverty. But when journalist Liam Horan visited recently with Irish humanitarian agency Self Help Africa, he was pleasantly surprised to find many signs of progress. Here he focuses on the work of the agency as it tries to bring about improvements in the lives of people accustomed to living on the edge.

Cathaoirleach allocates over €110,000 to Swinford Electoral Area

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Councillor Joe Mellett Chairman of Mayo County Council has allocated over €110,000 towards the improvement of roads footpaths and lighting in the Swinford Electoral area and the following areas have benefited from his allocations

Sancta Maria in public speaking regional final

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The National Forum on Europe’s Transition Year Public Speaking Competition has been completed in Co Mayo. The next stage of the competition is the regional final which will take place in Sligo before Christmas. Sancta Maria College in Louisburgh will be representing Mayo at this stage of the competition where they will be competing against two schools from Cavan and Monaghan.

Mayo County Council looking to increase rate by two per cent today

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The elected members of Mayo County Council and the executive of the council will sit down today at 2pm, to try and thrash out the budget for the council for 2009. The council met for four hours on Monday and managed to get through only four of the programmes for consideration and no agreement was reached on the budget.

Kiltimagh to Bohola road finally complete

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Mayo County Council have been congratulated for the “outstanding” work done on the Kiltimagh to Bohola road.

Westport man donates €10,000 to Cancer Care West

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

James Walsh from Westport has won €10,000 in the Lyons Extraordinary Charity Giveaway to present to his chosen charity, Cancer Care West.

GMIT launches business start-up programme

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has launched the 2009 Midlands and West Enterprise Programme (MWEP), commencing in March 2009, for people interested in starting their own business.

The one-year programme is a collaboration between GMIT and Athlone IT, and provides entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities and supports necessary to navigate the business start-up process. It is delivered in GMIT’s campuses in Galway and Mayo, and in Athlone IT. Applications are now being accepted.

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