Charity table quiz in Mulroy’s

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A charity table quiz will take place on Thursday night September 17 in Mulroy’s Bar, Castlebar at 8.30pm in aid of Mayo-Malindi.

Retiring hospital manager concerned about cancer centre’s ability

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

The retiring hospital manager of University Hospital Galway has said she fears the hospital will no longer be able to function as one of eight designated cancer care centres.

Bridget Howley made her comments in light of a reduction in the hospital’s budget.

Former IRMS employee convicted

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A former security employee at Shell’s Glengad site was convicted at Ballina District Court on Tuesday for public order offences.

Most sustainably mobile person sought for 2009 mobility awards

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

European Mobility Week 2009 takes place from September 16 to 22 and the aim of the week is to encourage people in towns and cities all over Europe to get out of their cars and move to a more sustainable means of transport. This year, for the first time, Castlebar is participating in this exciting new project and it is hoped that the people of Castlebar will participate and really get behind this. “We're encouraging people to get out of their cars, and walk or cycle to work and school for this week and into the future,” said Noel Gibbons, Road Safety Officer with Mayo County Council.

Ballinrobe bypass route adopted in principle

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A preferred route for the N84 Ballinrobe bypass has been adopted in principle by the elected members of the Claremorris electoral area committee and will go before the full council for adoption in October.

HSE manager defends Mayo General’s poor performance in health survey

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

While Mayo General Hospital has once again performed badly in the HealthStat survey, the hospital’s rankings are improving, according to Alan Moran, hospital network manager for the HSE western hospital group.

Man hit by van as he sat on ditch after nightclub

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A 19-year-old-student who was struck by a mini bus collecting people from a nightclub, was before Belmullet District Court on Wednesday for the charge of being drunk and a danger to himself and others.

Over €300 worth of drugs found in house

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A 20-year-old man who had €347 worth of cannabis in his possession in his family home was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

Increase of 56 per cent in penalty points for Mayo drivers using mobile phones

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

There was a 56 per cent increase in the number of drivers in Mayo who were given penalty points for driving while using their mobile phones last year.

Austin Francis to chair HSE hospital committee

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Mayo Fine Gael Councillor Austin Francis O’Malley will chair the regional health forum west hospital committee for the coming year.

Ballyhaunis bypass one step from adoption

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

A route has been identified for the long awaited N60/N83 Ballyhaunis outer bypass, a meeting of the Claremorris electoral area committee was told this week.

Swine flu most prevalent in children and young adults

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

There have been 53 confirmed cases of swine flu in the HSE west region. The area covers from Donegal down to Limerick and across to Tipperary. Eight four per cent of cases have presented in people less than 35 years of age.

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