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Current Publication Date: 22/08/2008
News
- Shell to Sea kayakers brave waters to protest against Solitaire’s arrival
 Gardaí have confirmed that eight Shell to Sea protesters were arrested yesterday (Thursday) at Glengad beach. Fifteen Shell to Sea activists entered the water at Glengad to stop pipeline dredging work and it is believed that eight of them were arrested. Dinghies, surfers and swimmers surrounded the machine and stopped work.
- Delay in the removal of cancer services from Mayo?
The removal of cancer care services (diagnostic and surgical), from Mayo General Hospital to University Hospital Galway may not take place in September—as previously alluded to by Professor Tom Keane, director of the National Cancer Strategy, during a HSE West Forum meeting in May.
- ‘I’ll be leading Fine Gael into next election’ — Kenny denies leadership heave
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny last week asserted that he’s the man to lead Fine Gael into the next general election, despite suggestions he may step down before it.
- Childline needs Mayo volunteers for new station
By 2011 Childline aims to answer 100 per cent of calls made to them by children but they need Mayo volunteers to give up their time for four hours per week to meet this target.
- Gael Force West sold out
Eight hundred competitors, 65km of rugged west coast terrain, the largest flotilla of kayaks ever assembled in Ireland, the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick, two iconic adventure centres and a lungful of fresh Atlantic coast air. This is Gael Force West and organisers have announced that the 2008 event, scheduled to take place this weekend August 23 and 24, has officially sold out.
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