Changes in Leader Programme criticised

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The recent announcement of over €12 million in funding under the Leader programme for the South West Development Company in Mayo was welcomed by members of the Westport Electoral Area Committe last Monday. However, committee members were informed that applications for future Leader programmes would be considered under a change in headings and that islands can’t apply any more—instead they will receive funding under a national islands programme.

Bonniconlon mourns the death of Donal Neary

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The 19-year-old Bonniconlon man who was fatally injured in the early hours of Sunday morning has been laid to rest.

Rotary Club art sale and watercolour demonstration

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

TG4-contracted artist Harry Feeney will give a watercolour demonstration at an art sale in Breaffy House Hotel on December 4. The Castlebar Rotary art sale is run in conjunction with Mayo Cancer Support Association based at Rock Rose House. Over 30 artists will exhibit and sell their work on the night and proceeds will go to the chosen charity.

Artist Harry Feeney, originally from Derry and now living in Foxford, works as a full-time artist. TG4 commissioned Harry to do his own painting series relax with watercolours and this was first broadcast in spring 2007. He has since been commissioned for a number of series and he is due to start filming again shortly. Harry also runs Foxford Lodge B&B where he offers a number of residential painting courses as well as fishing and relaxation weekends.

Salmon Capital branding lands national award for Ballina Town Council

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Ballina Town Council has been awarded the Chambers Ireland national award for excellence in local government in economic development.

Martial arts expert to give Westport seminar

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Dennis Martin, the world's leading CQB trainer, returns to Westport to give a weekend seminar in Hotel Westport on Saturday and Sunday November 29 and 30.

Good Morning Claremorris service for older people launched

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The Good Morning Claremorris service, established by Clar IRD in association with Befriending Mayo, was officially launched last week at the Clar IRD offices in Claremorris. Good Morning Claremorris is a high-quality befriending telephone service for older people in the community who live alone or who feel lonely or isolated. The service consists of trained volunteers making phone calls to older people who would like a befriending call on a regular basis. The service will start operating on Monday December 1.

Witnesses sought to Ballina accident

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

A County Mayo woman in her 50s who was hit by a car while out walking was taken to Mayo General Hospital with facial and head injures, the Mayo Advertiser has learned.

NRA criticised by local councillors

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The National Roads Authority came under criticism from two Westport Electoral Area councillors after planning applications were refused due to NRA directives.

Flasher in Swinford

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The Gardaí in Swinford have received a report of a flasher operating in the area.

Delay in roll-out of Ballinrobe gas

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The roll-out of gas in Ballinrobe is to be delayed by a few months, Bord Gáis informed local councillors this week.

Exclusive events at Westport House

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

For the discerning company that wishes to stand out from the competition and reward and motivate their most important resource – their staff, and infuse in them the kind of inspiration that will be needed to successfully navigate the turbulent economic waters faced by business in the coming year, Westport House, County Mayo and its remarkable history may provide the perfect solution.

Mayo General first HSE lab to offer paperless results service for GPs

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Mayo General Hospital has recently launched a paperless results service for GPs that uses the hospital’s laboratory services. This is a significant innovation and provides substantial benefits to patients and GP practices.

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