Politicians call for emergency fuel allowance payments to be made

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony has called on Social Affairs Minister Mary Hanafin to provide emergency fuel allowance payments to vulnerable people suffering as a result of the bad weather.

Deere warns of dangers of people walking on frozen lakes

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Castlebar Fine Gael town councillor Ger Deere has warned of the dangers of people walking on frozen lakes and river surfaces. While many of these surfaces appear to be strong enough to support the weight of a person, the risk of any ice breaking is very high and could lead to serious accidents. The dangerously cold weather is making this particularly hazardous as the water is extremely cold.

RSA advises road users to remain vigilant during thaw

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The Road Safety Authority has advised road users to remain vigilant on the roads as the snow and ice begins to thaw this week.

Sinn Féin sets out actions needed as Government ‘frozen by big freeze’

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Sinn Féin county councillor Gerry Murray has deemed the Government response to the big freeze as ‘farcical’. Cllr Murray set out a number of steps that still need to be taken to address the hardship caused by the freezing weather.

Castlebar youth organisation receives arts funding

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Comhairle Shóisearach Mhaigh Eo based in Newtown, Castlebar, has been awarded €5,000 under the Artist in Youth Work Scheme run by the National Youth Council of Ireland’s Youth Arts programme to script and edit a documentary on local politics and how young people can have a voice in matters which affect them at a local and national level.

Castlebar swine flu clinic operates reduced hours

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The swine flu vaccination clinic at Mayo General Hospital will be open on Mondays and Thursdays only from next Monday, January 18.  It is intended that some of the staff from this clinic will be redeployed to work with the school vaccination teams in Mayo.

Works confirmed for Myna National School, Westport

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn has confirmed that funding has been allocated by the Department of Education and Science for necessary roof works at Myna National School in Westport.

Drunk Ballina man drove with no lights on

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

A Ballina man was disqualified from driving at Ballina District Court this week after he was detected by gardaí driving with no lights on at night and was then arrested for drink driving.

Ballina gardaí playing cowboys to Indians

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

A 27-year old man’s actions towards gardaí were described by Judge Mary Devins, at Tuesday’s sitting of Ballina District Court, as actions akin to a child.

Manager rejects Durcan’s claim his wife benefited from junction change

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Independent Councillor Frank Durcan has called for the acting county manager Joe Beirne to consider his position after he accused him of benefiting from the change of a junction on the Pontoon/Turlough Road in Castlebar. Cllr Durcan alleged to a meeting of Mayo County Council that Mr Beirne had not fulfilled his duties in disclosing his interests in a property in the area where the works were being carried out. The property Cllr Durcan referred to is the premises where Mr Beirne’s wife carries out her business.

Calleary encourages Mayo students to enter Junior Inventor Competition

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary TD is encouraging primary level students in Mayo to enter the Junior Inventor Competition run by the Irish Patent’s Office.

Claremorris man appointed as chief officer for Mountaineering Ireland

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Mountaineering Ireland, Ireland’s national governing body for hill-walkers and climbers, has appointed Claremorris man Karl Boyle as its chief officer. The appointment comes at an exciting time for Mountaineering Ireland during the implementation of its new Strategic Development Plan 2009–2013.

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