Something for all the family
Fri, Oct 24, 2008
Why not take part in a fun walk/run in Balla organised by the Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo Athletic Club? Registration is from 2pm at the GAA club and the walk/run starts at 3pm.
Read more ...Teampall Chill a’ Ghallagáin
Fri, Oct 24, 2008
Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo intends to publish a book in memory of all those who are buried in Teampall Chill a’ Ghallagáin, go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a n-anamacha uilig.
Read more ...Cluid lambasted for lack of progress in Ballina estate
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
The lack of progress of any real note in the rejuvenation of St Patrick’s Estate in Ballina since the housing group took over control of the estate two years ago provoked widespread condemnation at the monthly meeting of Ballina Town Council on Wednesday night. The housing association gave the council a presentation on the work that was to be carried out in the rejuvenation of the estate over the coming months but before the presentation even began, the anger of the council members was demonstrated.
Read more ...Not even the most vulnerable escaped
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
So have you calculated yet how much worse off you are going to be as a result of Budget 2009? Nobody, least of all the most vulnerable in society, has been spared by Brian Lenihan’s first attempt. Lenihan’s levy will affect us all, but the most vulnerable, the lowest income earners in Ireland, will be hit hard.
Read more ...More broken promises for Westport gaelscoil - Kenny
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has said that the latest reply from the Minister for Education and Science regarding the provision of a new Gaelscoil in Westport is typical of a Government that has broken every promise in the last ten years.
Read more ...Westport development in limbo as council neglects submissions
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
A large development located on the Lodge Road in Westport may fail to get planning permission following the non-inclusion of submissions which were received by the town council in September in relation to their considering a material contravention to the Westport Development Plan.
Read more ...French national stole wallet from woman’s bag
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
A 25-year-old man from France who took part in a “sneaky kind of theft” in removing a woman’s purse from her bag while she was in a bar in Ballina appeared at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Mayo decentralisation plans unaffected by budget
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
Decentralisation plans for Mayo were largely unaffected by Minister Brian Lenihan’s budget, the details of which were announced this week, except for 38 jobs which will be reviewed in three years’ time. Confirmation was given by the Finance Minister that decentralisation will go ahead in Claremorris and Charlestown.
Read more ...Nine months in prison for man who attacked postman
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
A 37-year-old man who in 2007 attacked a postman for no apparent reason was sentenced at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court to nine months in prison.
Read more ...Ring wants ministerial position before he looks to Brussels
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
Mayo Fine Gael TD Michael Ring will not be actively seeking a European nomination but if asked to go for Europe by his party he will give it serious consideration.
Read more ...Befriending service launched in Mayo
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
Last Friday saw the launch of a new initiative to reach out to the older members of the community in Mayo with the launch of the first befriending service. From next Monday October 20 the service will come on stream with 14 trained volunteers based in the Social Services Centre, Castlebar offering a regular phone call service to those in the greater Castlebar area who would like one.
Read more ...The web factor – optimising your business on the internet
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
There was a time when it was difficult for a small business to justify the need for a website. The World Wide Web was originally an ideal in sharing knowledge; however, business soon woke up to the opportunities. In today’s fast-paced, increasingly technological world, more online users of all ages are being targeted with advertising, while they themselves are using the web to search out information on goods and services before making purchasing decisions.
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