People are ready for change - believes Calleary

Fri, Jan 24, 2020

The embers had barely started glowing on the general election campaign when the Mayo Advertiser met up in recent days with Fianna Fáil deputy leader Dara Calleary in his office in Ballina.

Talking to people and learning is key to Mulherin's press for election

Fri, Jan 24, 2020

Once the votes were counted up last time around and all was said and done, Fine Gael's Michelle Mulherin was the last one out and ended up losing the seat she had won as part of a Fine Gael wave that swept the country in 2011.

It's about showing people there is an alternative - Daly

Fri, Jan 24, 2020

"We know what we are up against, but it is about getting our message out there and building for the future and showing people there is an alternative out there - this is a process, it won't happen overnight, we want to get the message out there that there is an alternative for people and we don't have to just take the narrative that is constantly spun that only helps a small number in society. It is a hard slog to build it, but we are determined to do it", said People Before Profit Mayo candidate Joe Daly, explaining to the Mayo Advertiser this week why he is out knocking on doors and looking for people's votes

Eileen hits a Winning Streak

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

A Mayo woman won prizes totalling €37,000 when she appeared on the National Lottery TV game show Winning Streak last Saturday.

Merging of Bangor and Glenamoy GP surgeries must ensure continuity of service – Calleary

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Fianna Fáil deputy leader and TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary, has warned the HSE that any merging of GP surgeries in Bangor and Glenamoy will only succeed if the nurses and secretaries at the clinics are retained.

Daly calls for protest to stop pension age Increase

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Next year the age at which a person qualifies for a state pension will increase to 67. Each year’s increase in the pension age costs a worker €12,911 a year. So, next year, the Irish state will save €25,822 for every worker in the country.

Loftus throws his hat in election race

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Founder of Ireland’s Future, Gerry Loftus, will contest the upcoming general election as an independent candidate.

Dillon welcomes €276k for Ballyheane National School under additional accommodation scheme

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Fine Gael General Election candidate Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement that Ballyheane National School, Castlebar, has been approved funding for an additional classroom, ensuite facility and a further special education teaching classroom.

Government Contempt for Farmers has to Stop – Conway-Walsh

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Mayo Senator Rose Conway-Walsh joined with the hundreds of farmers who protested in Dublin last week. Government members refused to meet with them or listen to their concerns.

Emergency Departments are like war trenches - Chambers

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Conditions in the country's emergency departments are more akin to World War trenches, according to Mayo T.D., Lisa Chambers.

A misunderstanding or misinformation when it comes to pedestrians

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Everyone needs to cross the road. This obvious fact can be overlooked when we take our place in the street hierarchy as a driver, cyclist or pedestrian. Roads are simply a means to an end and, however we travel, we seem to want precedence over those other groups, even if we may be part of them when making other journeys.

Building protections against insurance greed – Conway Walsh

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

According to Mayo Senator Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin will continue in the next Dáil to build protections for consumers and businesses 'against the insurance companies that are driven by greed to fleece us'.

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