Man waiting in car for his girlfriend was arrested for drink driving
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
A man who was arrested on the suspicion of drink driving—even though he protested to gardaí that he had no intention of driving and was waiting for his girlfriend—was before Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Existing planning applications not affected by new Westport development plan
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
Planning applications granted during the lifetime of the existing Westport Town and Environs Development Plan remain valid for the lifetime of the permission, even after the new plan is adopted.
Read more ...28 days for man caught drink driving a month after being disqualified
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
A Kiltimagh man was given a 28-day prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to a drink driving charge after he was caught just a month after beginning a driving ban.
Read more ...Summer music performances
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
The next in Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will take place in Achill next Friday night, July 24 at 8pm and Castlebar on July 25 at 2pm.
Read more ...Man driving car with no lights forced garda to jump
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
A Ballina Beverages employee was convicted of dangerous driving at Ballina District Court on Tuesday after he drove his car at night-time with no lights on; failed to stop for a garda, which forced the garda to jump out of the way and then proceeded to drive the wrong way down a one way street.
Read more ...Judge tells brandy thief that he should consider leaving the State
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
Judge Mary Devins advised that a Romanian man might consider leaving the state after he pleaded guilty to the theft of 10 bottles of Brandy from Tesco supermarkets in Castlebar and Claremorris.
Read more ...Housing grants no longer being approved
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
Ballina Electoral Area Committee members reacted with disgruntlement during their recent meeting, when it was announced that housing grants will no longer be approved.
Read more ...Leadership training
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
A six-month training course for those who want to develop leadership skills in running youth groups is being provided by The Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, commencing in September.
Read more ...Cosgallen news
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
Computer classes for beginners will take place in Cosgallen CDP, Charlestown, one morning per week. If you are interested phone 094 925 5070. This course is free.
Read more ...Shaveathon success
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
Cara Iorrais would like to thank Tommy McHugh who instigated the idea of the Shaveathon which took place in May in the Western Strands Hotel where €2,917 was raised.
Read more ...RNLI collection
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
The RNLI annual church gate collection will take place at all Erris Churches on July 11 and 12. Please support.
Read more ...Rag parade
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
Tonight (Friday July 10) the rag parade is back as part of the Ballina Street Festival.
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