Out of order public lighting needs to be fixed
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Fine Gael spokesperson on social protection, Deputy Michael Ring, has called for a survey to be undertaken to locate and mend out-of-order public lighting throughout Mayo before the arrival of winter.
Read more ...IBEC West supports Corrib application at oral hearing
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
IBEC West, the group that represents business in the region, has supported the Corrib gas pipeline application at the An Bord Pleanála oral hearing. The group said approval for the route would facilitate much-needed investment leading to the creation of jobs and improved energy infrastructure in the region.
Read more ...Mayo farmers urged to speak out about agriculture policy
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
In association with the EU Commission, Agri Aware’s Farmers Play Your Part! CAP 2010 campaign is encouraging farmers to be the voice of the Common Agricultural Policy and inform the public how it provides for everybody.
Read more ...Increase in visitor numbers to Westport House
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
With a decrease of in-bound tourist numbers during these recessionary times, it is good to see that Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park is seeing an increase in visitors which shows that “staycations” are the new vacations.
Read more ...Training fund for SME management
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe TD, has announced a €1.4 million pilot management training fund for small and medium-size businesses aimed at driving productivity and improving workplace skills.
Read more ...‘Good Samaritans’ get legal protection
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
“Good Samaritans” who go to the aid of others in emergency situations are to be given legal protection from liability in legislation recentlyannounced, according to Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.
Read more ...John King memorial unveiled in Ballinrobe
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The Minister for Defence Tony Killeen TD, was in Ballinrobe this week to unveil a seven feet memorial sculpture in honour of John King, a Mayo man who was awarded two Congressional Medals of Honour for his service to the American navy.
Read more ...Paws for Thought
Fri, May 07, 2010
Mayo SPCA are seeking homes for a number of rescued dogs and pups. Full details and photos can be viewed on www.mayospca.com
Read more ...CCTV needed for Roonagh Pier
Fri, May 07, 2010
An application for CCTV for Roonagh Pier should be supported by the council, according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Margaret Adams.
Read more ...Belleek Woods investment to improve access and environment
Fri, May 07, 2010
An investment of €96,700 will be made in improving both the access and the environment of Belleek Woods, a meeting of the Ballina Electoral Area committee was told this week.
Read more ...International mental health seminar in Mayo
Fri, May 07, 2010
Leaders in the field of mental health will meet in Mayo on May 17 and 18 next to meet providers, service users, carers, and family members and to overview the services and share information on how inclusion at all levels, clinical, operational, and strategic is being promoted within the service.
Read more ...All lands will be frozen until route selected for Crossmolina bypass
Fri, May 07, 2010
“All lands will be frozen until a route is chosen and accepted by the council,” was the stark reality that senior engineer for Mayo County Council, Noel Burke, told members of the Ballina Electoral Area this week. The members of the committee had been debating the issue of the new Crossmolina bypass which has caused plenty of debate in the area over the past number of months. When the route chosen by the council executive for the proposed new bypass was rejected by the council, all potential routes and lands around them were frozen for development.
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