Community groups to be formed to tackle anti-social behaviour
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
A Mayo county councillor has called on the judicial system to review its practice of approving free legal aid to drug dealers, often caught with drugs to the value of €10,000 and over.
Read more ...Gardaí enjoy increased powers to detect underage drinking
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
A proposal to introduce bye-laws to prevent drinking in public places is no longer necessary, as Gardaí have been given increased powers to stop this anti-social behaviour.
Read more ...National Tidy Towns architectural award for Castlebar development
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Axo Architects’ design for a new commercial urban infill development at Market Square/Hopkins Road in Castlebar has given Castlebar its first national award in the tidy towns competition.
Read more ...Kickboxing show
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Local martial arts school Moy Valley Freestyle has announced its first kickboxing ring which will be held on Saturday September 19 in The Ramada Hotel, Ballina.
Read more ...Writing workshop
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Here is an opportunity to give yourself the gift by spending an autumnal day in the country, only a short distance from Castlebar town, to let yourself be inspired by yourself, a small group of like minded people, by poetry, silence, yourself and others and nature in an unspoiled, relaxing, and peaceful environment to write what wants to be written from your heart.
Read more ...Bogus fundraiser alert
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
It has been brought to the attention of Barnardos children’s charity that a small number of bogus fundraisers have been operating in various locations in the country, including Mayo. The people concerned have been collecting door to door in residential and commercial areas claiming they are collecting money on behalf of Barnardos for a sponsored walk.
Read more ...Have your say on CRCfm
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
The flagship current affairs programme Saturday Forum returns to CRC (102.9fm) on Saturday September 19 at 11.30am.
Read more ...Art exhibition in Castlebar
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Until September 25 AIB Bank, Castlebar will host the Painting Promises art exhibition in aid of the Children at Risk in Ireland Foundation.
Read more ...Culture night
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
On Friday September 25 a culture night will take place in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar from 6pm to 9pm. Admission is free.
Read more ...Badminton in Balla
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Badminton resumes at the Balla Community School on Monday evenings from September 28 at 8pm. Registration on the night is from 7.45pm.
Read more ...Castlebar newsreader to launch his book
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
A moving and courageous book by a Castlebar man who is one off Ireland’s best known TV personalities, will be launched in Castlebar Library on Friday September 18 at 8pm.
Read more ...Irish classes
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Tógra Mhaigh Eo de Chonradh na Gaeilge, Castlebar, is organising adult Irish language classes throughout Mayo starting in October 2009. Classes will run subject to demand.
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