http://www.achilljournal.com The Voice of Achill Wed, 07 May 2008 13:29:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en All of the designated bathing areas within the following six local authority areas complied fully with the EU guide and mandatory standards: Donegal County Council, Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council, Galway City Council, Kerry County Council, Mayo County Council and Westmeath County Council. In the context of the new Bathing Water Regulations ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/05/07/achills-beaches-remain-clean/ The Mayo Advertiser this week reports: Regulations are to be introduced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to prohibit the spread of wild rhubarb, which has taken over large areas of Achill. Gunnera tinctoria (more commonly known as wild rhubarb or giant rhubarb) is a large ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/05/03/the-end-of-wild-rhubarb/ Achill Tourism was the overall winner in Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge 2008 in conjunction with Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla and Údaras na Gaeltachta. This prestigous prize was awarded to Achill Tourism for their promotion of the Irish language in their business. Kathleen English accepted the award on behalf of the ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/04/18/gradam-gno-le-gaeilge-2008/ The Phlipinio Inquirer this week reports:  Ireland’s Achill island, cautioning them against pseudo-religious organizations and sects running the site where a sizeable number of Filipino tourists have visited. Tuam Archbishop Michael Neary of the Irish Bishops’ Conference wrote to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in early March, saying that the ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/25/filipinos-warned-about-pilgrimages-to-achill/ Gareth McNamara (14) is the only Irish winner of the inaugural World Book Day Short Story Competition. The Scoil Damhnait student was presented with the first copy of the anthology which includes his work, by the best-selling Irish author Oisin McGann at a presentation ceremony in Achill last week. More ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/20/achill-youngster-wins-inaugural-world-book-day-contest/ The Western People reports: The ongoing delay in constructing the Michael Davitt Bridge in Achill means the local people will have to endure traffic restrictions throughout the summer months. Members of the Belmullet/ Achill Electoral Area Committee have been advised that the eagerly anticipated new bridge, which was to have ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/14/delays-to-achills-new-bridge/ The Irish Independent Reports: The controversial House of Prayer has been disowned by the Catholic hierarchy and has no standing in the eyes of the Church. In a hard-hitting statement, the Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary said the House of Prayer "has no Church approval and their work does not enjoy ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/13/house-of-prayer-disowned-by-the-bishop/ Achill Tourism carries some information for those wishing to surf on Achill. Firstly, know your environment. The beach at Keel, Achill, contains dangerous rip tides from its centre to the eastern end (under the Minaun Cliffs). Surfing should only take place in the western half of the beach waters. A prominent ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/13/surfing-in-achill-keel-beach/ To say that this man is like emperor Nero, who fiddled while Rome burned would be a compliment to the man. Pearse Flynn, owner of Contact4 sensationally revealed watched the Rugby this weekend rather than face his former employees whom he made redundant. Meanwhile the workers wait for their redundancy ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/12/pearse-flynn-watches-the-rugby-as-workers-go-unpaid/ Over 100 jobs are to go in Dingle, Donegal and on Achill Island as 'Contact 4' closes its Irish operation. The company employs 108 people in this country, and recently laid-off some of its staff blaming the global credit crunch. Earlier this year Contract 4 received an award from Udarus Na Gaeltachta ... http://www.achilljournal.com/index.php/2008/03/02/jobs-blow-to-achill-as-contact4-close-its-doors/