Man who drove to get glasses is off the road

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

A man from Westport who while disqualified from driving was detected driving in Castlebar in September of this year was before Judge David Anderson at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Shell to Sea protesters jailed

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Three Shell to Sea protesters who were involved in a protest in September 2008, while taking part in a vehicle protest throughout the Erris area in support of Maura Harrington’s hunger strike, blocked in and surrounded an unmarked Garda car, were each sentenced to six months in jail after they refused to undertake community service.

Run, walk, or crawl a GOAL mile this Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

The charity GOAL is calling on enthusiastic participants to take part in the GOAL mile this Christmas Day.

Men damaged stalls and assaulted stall owners during racial attack

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Two men from Belmullet appeared at Castlebar District Court this week after they damaged stalls set up for the Belmullet Fair and then attacked the stall owners, while shouting racial slurs at them.

Mayo man is new governor at Castlerea

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Martin Reilly, a native of Mayo, has taken up the position of governor at Castlerea prison following the retirement of governor Dan Scannell last week.

Ballina TC approve FAI grant for one year and mayor’s trip to US

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Ballina Town Council has agreed to fund its share of an agreement among the three town councils in the county and Mayo County Council for the FAI development officer for the next year to the sum of €7,500.

Westport makes shortlist in Smarter Travel Town competition

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

The results of stage one of the Smarter Travel Town competition were announced on Monday by the National Sustainable Travel Office.

‘Sinister’ planning bill denounced

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

During Monday afternoon’s county council meeting, councillors vented their anger at the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 which is being debated at present in the Dáil.

Friends of Mayo Peace Park launched

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

“People have often asked how they can get involved and help, well this is an easy way to get involved,” is how Michael Feeney, chairman of the Mayo Peace Park, described the new Friends of Mayo Peace Park initiative which was launched in Breaffy House Resort last week. This new drive by the Mayo Peace Park Committee is asking for people to join the friends group for a one off fee of €50. For that donation you will get copy of the 328 page commemorative book, a friends of Mayo Peace Park certificate, and a special Mayo Peace Park jacket pen.

Castlebar Fine Gael flood relief drive a success — Kenny

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny TD has welcomed all the donations received at the flood relief centre established by the local Fine Gael organisation in Castlebar last week.

Meeting adjourned as a mark of respect

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Due to the death of the wife of former Mayo County Councillor Martin J O’Toole the monthly council meeting was adjourned at 5pm as a mark of respect.

Baxter Healthcare invests €5.5 million in green technology

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Baxter Healthcare is leading the way in the development of green technology with a €5.5 million investment to be targeted at the installation and commission of a 3MW combined heat and power plant at its Castlebar facility.

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