Flynn welcomes €12 million nursing home funding

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn has welcomed the sanctioning of additional financial support of €12 million for older people in private nursing homes.

Man couldn’t get his bike to Mayo by train

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

The Mayo Green Party has strongly criticised bus and train services in the West of Ireland. The party has highlighted the case of Paul Lynch, a research worker recently employed by the Sustainability Institute. Mr Lynch, who was carrying out important research into renewable energy in Mayo, recently set off back to his home town of Macroom in Co Cork by bicycle.

Back to education proposals for unemployed under 25 year olds

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

Thousands of men and women between the ages of 18 and 25, who are signing on the Live Register, are to be targeted in an effort to encourage them to gain additional skills and qualifications under the Back to Education Allowance Scheme.

RTÉ to broadcast Mass from Croagh Patrick

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

For the first time the national Reek Sunday pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will be televised live on RTÉ1 at 11am. The annual pilgrimage, which takes place this Sunday July 27, will be led by Archbishop of Tuam, Michael Neary. Television presenter Nuala Carey will commence coverage at 10.45am.

Balla Road Race

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

Western Care Association is looking for runners, joggers and walkers to take part in the annual Balla 10 kilometre Road Race which takes place tomorrow (Saturday July 26) commencing at 7pm.

Health check at Croagh Patrick

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

On Reek Sunday (July 27) Sanofi-aventis invites you to the Health Matters tent at the foot of Croagh Patrick to get your blood pressure checked in aid of the Niall Mellon Trust.

Scoil Acla 2008

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

Scoil Acla classes commence on July 28 in creative writing, and traditional music song and dance. The official opening by poet John F Deane takes place on Monday evening July 28 in Gielty's, Dooagh with registration for all classes and activities taking place that morning at 9am.

Employment information in Erris

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

A drop-in service explaining rights and entitlements to under 18s will be held in Iorras Le Cheile on Wednesday July 30 from 12noon until 2pm.

Féile Iorrais ‘08 continues

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

Tomorrow, Saturday July 26, a guided tour of Inis Gé with archaeologist Michael Gibbons will depart from Blacksod at 10am (pre-booking essential).

Pony riding and Reek climbing for Marie Carolan

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

Thanks a million to everyone for your fantastic support over the last few weeks as over €100,000 has been raised so far! The following events will take place during the week. The Erris Pony Club will be running sponsored rides on Sunday July 27 and there will also be a sponsored climb of Croagh Patrick on the same day. On Wednesday July 30 a 25 card game will take place in the Turlough Community Centre, Castlebar and a Tea Day will be held at the Irish Wheelchair Association, Logmore, Belmullet, on Thursday July 31.

Fit Walking Clinics

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

A Fit Walking Clinic for Mayo County Council staff will be held at Áras an Chontae on Monday July 28 and for the public in CSKA Killasser/ Killasser Sports Complex on Monday Evening July 28 from 7.30pm to 10pm.