Horkan’s Lifestyle and Garden Centre — phase two official opening

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Today, Friday October 2, sees the official opening of the expansion at Horkan’s Lifestyle and Garden Centre in Turlough. The centre has been extended by 12,000sq ft, 8,000sq ft of which has already been occupied by a new expansive gift area, plus units leased to Edinburgh Woollen Mills and the Bayleaf Restaurant. Since opening in April this year, these new additions to the Horkan’s offeringd have gone from strength to strength.

Government must promise to reopen scheme to protect the elderly — Ring

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Fine Gael Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Spokesperson Dep Michael Ring has called on Junior Minister John Curran to keep his commitment to reopen the Scheme of Community Support for Older People. Dep Ring said many older people do not feel safe in their own homes and the Government has a duty to reinstate this relatively inexpensive but important scheme.

Midwest news team shortlisted for national award

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

The 2009 PPI awards, the radio industry’s most prestigious award ceremony, will take place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, today, Friday October 2. Journalists Paula Donnellan, Angelina Nugent, Teresa O’Malley, and Liamy McNally are the only local radio crew to have been shortlisted in the News Programme of the Year category.

High demand for Network Ireland business conference places

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Despite the challenging economic situation, bookings for the Network Ireland conference in Westport on October 9 are coming in at a brisk rate. “If you want to be sure of a place, get your booking in now,” is the strong message from Una Murphy, National President, Network Ireland.

Two Mayo companies scoop top accolades at Good Food Ireland awards

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Two Mayo companies have scooped top accolades at the Good Food Ireland awards in the K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare.

Ballina gets over €1 million in funding for projects

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Ballina has been granted €1.4 million for the completion of three major projects in the town from the BMW Assembly gateway and hub towns fund, which is administered by the European Regional Development Agency. The total cost of the three projects is €2.5 million, with Ballina Town Council and Mayo County Council putting the rest of the money towards the projects, which are the refurbishment of Pearse Street, the Jackie Clarke Library, and the new link road in the town between Pearse Street and Market Street.

Disappointment over decision not to re-open Ballinrobe Court

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Ballinrobe Courthouse will not be re-opened and plans to relocate it to Claremorris pending the development of a new facility there now seems highly unlikely, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony.

Man who harassed neighbour in Kilkelly has case adjourned

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

A 50-year-old man who when intoxicated went to the home of a female neighbour, on four separate occasions and banged on her doors trying to gain entry, was before Ballinrobe District Court last week.

Gardaí surrounded in unmarked car by ‘unruly out of control mob’

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Seven protesters who were taking part in a peaceful solidarity protest in the Erris area, which was attended by local adults and children in support of Maura Harrington’s hunger strike, were before a special sitting of Belmullet District Court on Wednesday. During the protest a cortege of 86 vehicles travelled through the region, which was followed by an unmarked Garda car. The four uniformed gardaí were at one stage surrounded by a ‘mob’ of protesters as they locked themselves in the Garda car, the court heard.

Young Foxford man dies following single vehicle collision

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

The young man who was fatally injured in a road traffic collision in Foxford last Friday has been named as 19-year-old Michael Bell from Foxford.

Mayo restaurateurs and hoteliers to attend mass meeting

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Restaurateurs and hoteliers from Mayo are to attend the Restaurant Association of Ireland’s industry meeting in Galway on Wednesday October 7. The event is being held at the Radisson Blu, Lough Atalia, Galway, and is in association with Bord Bia, National Employment Rights Agency and Fáilte Ireland. The meeting will focus on major issues relating to the sector.

Man stole vodka as off licence was not open

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

An unemployed Lithuanian, who stole a bottle of vodka from a store at 9.30am as the off licence was not open, was convicted and fined €150 at Ballinrobe District Court last week.

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