Wonderbra donates 4,000 bras for Mayo bra chain

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Mayo Cancer Support Association and Rock Chicks are to embark on the exciting challenge of attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest and highest bra chain. The chain, which must be in excess of 70 miles, will take a massive 120,000 bras to build, 4,000 of which are being donated by bra experts, Wonderbra.

Congratulations for Mayo’s Pride of Place winners

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The communities of Ballyhaunis and Crossmolina have been congratulated for their recent success in the national 32-county Pride of Place awards.

Water schemes on hold due to lack of funding

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Lack of funding is delaying water and sewerage schemes being developed in the county, members of the Water and Sewage SPC were informed last week.

How to avoid a frosty welcome

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Weather conditions have recently turned frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. Irish Advanced Motorists / IAM Fleet has issued a pre-winter checklist for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome.

Man found in hotel died of natural causes

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The man who was found dead on the grounds of the Downhill House Hotel, Ballina last Thursday died of natural causes. A post mortem was carried out on the body of Mr Michael McDermot by the State Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy.

The body of the 70-year-old was discovered by hotel staff last week.

Handbag heaven in Fashion-Alley

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The recently opened bag and accessories shop Fashion-Alley is the ideal place where your dreams about perfect bags will come true!

Togher Tyres - in business for 25 years

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Togher Tyres are celebrating 25 years in business this year, during which time they have amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience which can contribute immensely to motorists’ everyday safety.

Find the perfect gift at Castlebar Quarter

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Find the perfect gift this Christmas. Something to suit all tastes and budgets. Ideal gifts for family and friends at Castlebar Quarter Shopping, Hopkins and Lannagh Roads, Castlebar.

Home to over 20 of Ireland's best retailers and boutique shops. With loads of parking, restaurants and cafes, Castlebar Quarter offers stress free shopping on your doorstep. So whatever or whoever you’re looking for this Christmas Castlebar Quarter has it all.

Have glistening carpets and upholstery this Christmas

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The Cleaning Corporation are delighted to announce the arrival of their new truck-mounted carpet and upholstery cleaning system which is 100 per cent guaranteed to give your carpets and upholstery the most thorough cleaning or the cleaning is free!

Order scrumptious Christmas cakes from Cherry on Top

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Cherry on Top , who are celebrating one year in business in Castlebar, specialise in special occasion cakes as well as tasty treats including tarts, scones and bread, and are now taking orders for Christmas—puddings, trifles, mince pies and Christmas cakes.

Getting in touch with the electorate

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Hands up who can name the three MEPs who now represent you in the European Parliament. Mayo people will know Fine Gael’s Jim Higgins, who are the other two? They are Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Neachtain and independent Marian Harkin. Another quick question: what constituency are we in? If you said Connacht-Ulster you’d be wrong; since the 2004 European elections it’s the North West. Why? Because since then Co Clare has been lumped in with the three Ulster counties and five Connacht counties. But enough of the political lessons. Buncranna town councillor and Donegal county councillor Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is the latest person to throw his hat in the ring for next year’s European elections. The Donegal native has been one of the driving forces in Sinn Féin’s reshuffle since their poorer than expected results in the last general election and was the director of elections for the party on last year’s Lisbon Treaty referendum, where Sinn Féin were one of the leading groups urging people to reject the treaty, which it ultimately was.

Grassroots

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Like marathons, election campaigns are long journeys more often suited to the long distance runner then to the sprinter. As on all long journeys events can happen and change predictions that seemed definite at the outset, this is especially true when it’s a political journey. Bear that in mind as we begin the coverage of the local election campaign scheduled for next June. If Madame Editor allows, this scribe will return to my predictions when the ballots are cast and counted to see how wrong (or right!) I was!

I feel that Fine Gael have got their bounce in Mayo already. They are riding high in the national polls (and still will be in June) but that will not impact on Mayo given their already high level of support here. Independents are the dark horses in any local election - each area will have some.

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