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Achill triplets Congratulations are extended to Noreen and Noel Cooney from Keel, Achill on the birth of triplets at the Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar at the weekend. The girls, Aoife, Sinead and Clodagh, are the first set of triplets to be born on the island since 1912. New Achill delegation to meet Bishop A second delegation to meet the Archbishop of Tuam. Dr. Michael Neary on the Achill "House of Prayer' issue has been selected at a public meeting. It comprises- Chris Connaughton; Peter Masterson, Martin McGreal; Michael McLoughlin, Bridie Moran and Phil McHugh. The group represents the business community in Achill who are concerned over recent restrictions which have been imposed on the House of Prayer. The Archbishop has made it clear he did not consider it appropriate to meet a delegation selected earlier as he was involved in ongoing discussions with the founder of the House of Prayer, Mrs. Christina Gallagher and did not wish "to go behind her back'. The first delegation represented business people and pilgrims. The latest delegation selected is comprised solely of business interests. Death of Ballyhaunis undertaker The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Tom Donnellan, Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, one of the best known and most respected undertakers throughout the East Mayo district. Tom, who also operated a most successful joinery business at his Clare street base had been one of the most prominent funeral directors in the region for the past thirty years. He is survived by his wife Ger, sons Patrick, Paul, Brendan and Mark. Burial took place yesterday (Tuesday) in the new cemetery, Ballyhaunis. Computer offer for clubs Castlebar's success in the Telecom Eireann Information Age project is to benefit clubs and societies in the town. They can now apply to be supplied with computers which is aimed at increasing the flow of information between members. Application forms are available from the offices of the Castlebar Chamber of Commerce at Linenhall Street or from Wynne's Newsagency, Main Street and they must be completed and returned by Friday July 3. No late applications will be considered. The successful applicants will be supplied with new computers. For further details contact Rory Casey on 094-24245. Funeral of motorcycle victim The burial will take place today (Wednesday) in Parke cemetery of Lee Cassidy (22) of Conagher, Ross, Castlebar who was killed when the motorcycle he was riding went out of control and hit a tree at Clooncormack, Hollymount on Sunday night. The remains of the deceased, who was employed at Avonmore, Ballyhaunis, were removed from the Thomas Street Funeral Home, Castlebar on Monday evening to St. Michael's church Crimlin. New moves for HEMS service The campaign to establish a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in this country will take a step forward this weekend. A fully equipped HEMS helicopter will touch down at Knockranny Hotel, Westport at 1p.m. on Friday. Members of the public, elected representatives and medical personnel are welcome to come and inspect the aircraft. Mulranny based Dr. Jerry Cowley, chairman of the HEMS Committee said Ireland is the only country in Europe without a dedicated HEMS service. He said; "It's no fault of the land ambulance system or of the Air Corps that deficiencies in the pre-hospital care of road accident victims and other ill people are causing lives to be lost, mainly young people. "Young people after road accidents are being left disabled for life, due to the lack of a HEMS service in Ireland. It is estimated that this shocking figure could be cut in half were there a HEMS service in this country.' The helicopter will touch down at Westport for demonstration purposed as part of the World organisation of National Colleagues and Academics (WONCA) conference which is being staged in Westport. Open University in Castlebar Advisors from the Open University .will be available at the County Library, Castlebar on Tuesday next (June 23) from 7p.m. to 8.30p.m. where those interested in studying with the OU can find out how the system works. There are a broad range of degree programmes - including Arts, Science, Health & Social Welfare, Modern Languages, Technology, Education & Management. The OU is open to all but you must be over the age of 18. For further queries and a prospectus contact 01-6785399. Achill protestors go national Simmering anger over the "heavyhanded' way a mobile telephone mast has been erected at the Garda Station in Keel, Achill against the wishes of the local community has resulted in a decision to form a national organisation to fight such developments. Residents of Keel are in the forefront of moves to mobile national opposition to the controversial masts. A meeting to elect officers and decide on strategy for the nationwide campaign will be held in Friday night next in McHale College. Castlebar clubs to benefit from Information Age Town success Fresh from the resounding success in last year's Telecom Eireann sponsored Information Age Town success, Castlebar is set to benefit further from a renewed technological drive. This time around, clubs and societies are set to profit in a promotion which sees suitable clubs being equipped with computers, so they can use the computers to increase the flow of information between members. Interested parties are required to fill in an application form which will determine their suitability to this exciting new opportunity to increase Castlebar's technological connectivity. Application forms are available from Castlebar Chamber of Commerce office in Linenhall Street, or from Wynne's Newsagents on Main Street. Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday July 3rd, 1998. No late applications will be considered. For further details, contact Rory Casey at (094) 24245. |
