Foxford musician wins major All-Ireland title
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Foxford man Stephen Doherty (19), son of Tommy and Christina Doherty, Currinara, Foxford, was awarded first place in the senior All–Ireland wooden flute competition and second place in the melodeon category at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which was held in Tullamore, County Offaly, recently.
Read more ...Like to party? So do we!
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Established in May 2007, All Affairs Catering Hire has proved to be a much needed service for the people of Mayo.
Read more ...Control of River Moy harbour transferred to Mayo County Council
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
The responsibility for the control and operation of the River Moy harbour in Ballina has been formally transferred from the harbour authority to Mayo County Council, announced Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary.
The transfer of power to the county council is in keeping with Government policy for non-commercial regional ports.
Read more ...Celebration and commemoration as Peace Park is opened
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Years of hard work and determination were recognised earlier this week when President of Ireland Mary McAleese officially opened the Mayo Peace Park and laid the first wreath to remember Mayo's fallen in wars across the globe. Tuesday's ceremony was the culmination of over nine years of work by chairman of the Mayo Peace Park committee Michael Feeney. From what started as a letter to a newspaper and on to a war remembrance Mass in 1999, nine years of work by Mr Feeney and his committee culminated with the official opening this week.
Read more ...Government’s plans for WDC are ‘out of order’
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
The Council for the West has rejected as “out of order” any Government moves to subsume the Western Development Commission into Enterprise Ireland.
Read more ...Man with blade found trespassing on premises
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
A 26-year-old man who was found trespassing at the rear of a premises at Moneen appeared before Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...GARDA BULLETIN
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Three injured in collision
Three people were injured in a road crash in Westport on Tuesday night. The collision happened at the junction of the Leenane road and the Quay road near the town, shortly before 9.30pm. The emergency services were called to the scene and two males and female were taken to Mayo General Hospital, none of the three are believed to be seriously injured.
Mayo Abbey man competing in World Street Style competition
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Mayo man Laurence Murphy will battle it out this Saturday in Dublin at the Red Bull Street Style Irish qualifier event for his chance to represent Ireland at the world finals in Brazil in November.
Read more ...Mayo needs a Sarah Palin — Barrett
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
“The way in which our natural gas resource was given away with no royalties negotiated for the people of Mayo is a sad reflection on our local body politic. It begs the question-where is the backbone of Mayo politics?” according to Labour representative Harry Barrett.
Read more ...Disappointment at loss of teacher service for the visually impaired
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Mayo Deputy Michael Ring, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has today expressed his outrage that the Visiting Teacher service for the Visually Impaired (VTVI) in County Mayo is to cease.
Read more ...Funding boost for health services in Ballinrobe
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD and member of the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee, Deputy Beverley Flynn has confirmed significant investment for health services in Clár areas of County Mayo.
Read more ...Advance payment of 2008 Single Payment for Mayo farmers
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Mayo farmers are to receive advance payment of the 2008 Single Payment following a request at European level by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Brendan Smith.
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