We may be broke but our natural business savvy could earn us a fortune

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

People with skills in networking – and there are many in Mayo – are being offered a prime opportunity this week to connect local business contacts operating abroad with a new IDA appointed job-creation subsidiary here at home – and potentially earn thousands of euros in the process.

An eventful week of shockwaves, Big Phil's return and wardrobe malfunction

Fri, Jun 08, 2012

Financially speaking, we may still be in the mire but in terms of diversionary goings-on at least, it has certainly been an eventful week. First off, the 60/40 yes vote in favour of the compact fiscal treaty (68 per cent result in Mayo) - the highest outside of Dublin), quickly killed off any talk of a government in crisis, with attention once more commandeered by the magical resurfacing of Big Phil ‘water charges’ Hogan.

Return to property speculation to tackle economic crisis is a cause for concern

Fri, May 25, 2012

It sounded unbelievable this week to hear NAMA announce at a business breakfast in Galway that it is to invest €2 billion in construction projects, which, according to reports, will go towards completing unfinished shells of buildings primarily in cities around the country, to bring them up to standard suitable for selling on to buyers.

Our older people deserve recognition not just for creativity but also vitality

Fri, May 18, 2012

As the month of May moves merrily along with summer 2012 showing few signs of life, at least it can be noted at this time of year that the members of the older generation among us are more vital and visible than ever. Bealtaine (Irish for May) — the name given to the month-long celebration of creativity in older people through the staging of arts, entertainment, and activity events in the community — is currently running full steam ahead with everything from dawn chorus get-togethers rousing our seniors from their beds to late-night concerts keeping them dancing into the wee small hours.

An Post Rás leaflet city name queried

Fri, May 11, 2012

Dear Editor,
Mayo Republican Sinn Féin condemns the use by An Post of the British colonial naming of the city of Derry as Londonderry in its booklet advertising An Post Rás 2012.

Growing confidence for future growth in Castlebar as new tourism markets harnessed

Fri, May 04, 2012

Of the many interesting facts disclosed regarding continuing progress in the development of Castlebar town this week, possibly the main highlight was the revelation that real-life action plans and a firm vision for the future can hugely determine funding streams.

Tipping point calls us to concentrate on those we love

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

For too long now we have suffered in silence waiting for our latest trials to pass. Family tragedies, shop closures, and long-established businesses we have grown to love over the years being NAMAed are simply too much to bear.

Savings for a rainy day may all be needed for health care

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

For some time now there have been complaints that Irish people are stockpiling too much money away in savings instead of spending and keeping the economy ticking over. Some ten years ago the story was an entirely different one when the government of the day introduced an unbeatable SSIA savings scheme, offering €1 on every €4 euro saved, up to a maximum contribution of €50 per month on every €250 saved. Despite demands for this 'free money' to be stopped by some public figures who wanted it siphoned off in the direction of social welfare, the scheme ran for five years, generating an attractive €20,000+ lump sum for those fortunates who could avail of the maximum top-up.

Race is on between tourism investment and survival of retail and hospitality sectors

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Dividends anticipated from ongoing intense investment by our government in attracting further tourism business to Ireland, may serve little purpose if there is nothing to keep people here when they come. While beautiful scenery and glorious outdoors have much to offer in their own right, without open doors in shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels to welcome those weary and seeking comfort following excursions, the allure of holidaying in Ireland may soon be lost.

A nation disgusted and distracted – but focus must return to creating jobs

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Fianna Fail in government was corrupt. Previous findings against former Taoiseach Charles Haughey have now also been applied to other party members, specifically our own Castlebar native and ex-government minister and EU commissioner, Padraig Flynn, while ex-taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been found to have been “untruthful” relating to his financial affairs.

Cllr Al McDonnell and the Great Western Greenway

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

Dear Editor,
I see that Cllr Al McDonnell, Fianna Fail, recently asserted that projects like the Great Western Greenway are impossible without all-expenses paid junkets for county councillors. This is beyond a joke.

Give Ballina a look in this summer with a ‘Ballina Brainstorm’

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

Competition can be good; competition can be healthy; however, in the instance this week of one new music festival cancelling out a more established music festival – this result is not a good one.

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