Cosgallen news
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Bocci
Bocci classes and other physical activities for the over 50s are held in the Sports Complex, Swinford Road, Charlestown every Tuesday at 10.30am. All are welcome.
FBD job losses imminent in Mayo as Ballina and Castlebar offices merge
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
There will be job losses in Mayo as a result of the announcement this week that FBD Insurance plc is to reduce its offices by 13, but the numbers are as yet unknown.
Read more ...Corrib forum will lack essential community representation
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The new Corrib Community Forum, which is due to hold its first meeting this morning (Friday) under the chairmanship of Mr Joe Brosnan, could be in for a rocky start due to the lack of representation by leading community groups.
Read more ...Mayo waste company faces trial in Central Criminal Court
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The DPP has brought proceedings against a local domestic waste collection business and three associates of the company following an investigation by the Competition Authority, due to an alleged breach of the competition act in relation to waste disposal.
Read more ...Local Tidy Town heroes honoured
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Mr Michael Kitt TD, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, presented the winners of the National Tidy Towns Competition (west region) with their prizes on Monday afternoon and also commended five local Tidy Town heroes for their tireless endeavours in selflessly contributing to the public good in their communities.
Read more ...Christmas festivities begin in Westport
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The sparkling lights on the impressive tree at the Octagon illuminated the streets of Westport on Monday afternoon after the Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr Michael Kitt, turned on the Christmas lights, bringing some Christmas cheer to Ireland’s tidiest town.
With the lights now turned on the Spirit of Christmas Festival in the town has officially begun and with an array of entertainment on the streets of Westport in the coming weeks there should be something for all the family. This Saturday (December 6) Santa Claus will travel up the Carrowbeg River to arrive at the South Mall at 3.30pm before he makes his way to the Westport Leisure Park by horse-drawn carriage. Children will then be afforded the opportunity to meet Santa and let him know all of their Christmas wishes.
Read more ...Paid career break mooted for civil servants
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Civil servants in Mayo could enjoy two years off work with a €20,000 lump sum in their pocket if the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council gets his way.
Read more ...Man dropped bag of cocaine in front of garda
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
A man who dropped a €20 worth of cocaine in front of a garda was given the benefit of the probation act in Ballinrobe District Court this week following an adjournment in the sentencing of his case for a probation report.
Read more ...Mayo students among UCD scholars and high achievers for 2008
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Eight Mayo students were among the 224 scholarship recipients for 2008 announced by Dr Philip Nolan, Deputy President of University College Dublin.
Read more ...Festive fun at Castlebar Quarter Shopping
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The season of goodwill is well under way in Castlebar Quarter Shopping and there’s more festive fun in store.
Read more ...Ballina store wins Excellence Ireland mystery shopper award
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The Connacht Gold DIY and Garden Centre at Ballina has been crowned best in show following its success in the Crest Retail Excellence Ireland Mystery Shopper Award, which tested the overall shopping experience customers can expect from Connacht Gold stores.
The ultra-modern store at Ballina, which opened its doors to the public in March, is one of seven major store developments undertaken by Connacht Gold over the last three years. It clinched the award after coming up tops in an undercover evaluation which tested customer service, overall staff attitudes, product knowledge, housekeeping standards and merchandising and sales performance.
Read more ...Achill artist honoured by President McAleese
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
President of Ireland Mary McAleese presided at a ceremony last Monday to mark the election of Achill-based visual artist Camille Souter and composer Seóirse Bodley as Saoithe in Aosdána. The honour of Saoi is bestowed for singular and sustained distinction in the arts, and Monday last the President presented both artists with the symbol of the office, a gold torc. The ceremony took place at the Arts Council’s offices at 70 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, which is also the headquarters of Aosdána.
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