Higgins slams Libertas leader’s ‘negative personal politics’

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Five years and a month after Declan Ganley chaired the Libertas forum to discuss the European Constitution during Ireland's presidency of the European Union he walked off the political stage, as the sun began to set outside the count centre for the North West Constituency in Castlebar on Monday. Surrounded by a flash of cameras and a fan of microphones, the Libertas founder said his farewell to public life. “I have said that I would seek a mandate from the people and it's pretty clear that I did not get the mandate from the people here. I can take no for answer, I'm a democrat and I love my country.”

Castlebar man makes it big in Athlone

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

There was an element of surprise and shock at the local election count for Athlone Town Council on Saturday last when Castlebar native and political newcomer Alan Shaw took home 455 first preference votes.

Elderly woman airlifted off Reek

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

An American woman in her seventies was airlifted from Croagh Patrick on Wednesday night after sustaining serious head injuries.

The woman, who is from the state of Colorado, was walking on the mountain with her partner when she fell and suffered the injuries.

Psychopathic Mayo native killed his father and raped an English tourist

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

A psychopathic rapist who was born in Mayo and who escaped from a life sentence and raped again six months later has been jailed for life at the Central Criminal Court.

Ballina man had speed detector on dash of his van

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

A man who was coming from the gym and was stopped by gardaí led to the Ballina man appearing before Belmullet District Court this week after a speed detector was observed lying on the dashboard.

Tourmakeady green energy industry awarded €20 million deal

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

A Mayo firm has been awarded a €20 million deal to have their breakthrough solar power product distributed throughout the Republic of Ireland.

Arrests mount at Glengad while protester’s fishing boat sinks

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

There were eight people arrested at Glengad beach in north Mayo on public order charges yesterday (Thursday).

Shell to sea protester obtains summonses against gardaí

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Prominent Shell to Sea campaigner Niall Harnett, Bar Na Cuille, Pullathomas, made an application to Judge Denis McLoughlin at Belmullet District Court on Wednesday for the issuing of four summonses against Superintendent Michael Larkin and Sergeant Gus Moran for an incident which occurred in May of this year.

Another 371 signed on in Mayo last month

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

The numbers signing on in Mayo continue to rise with new Live Register statistics published for May by the CSO. The figures show the bleak unemployment trend continuing with an increase of 371 signing on, bringing the total to 11,420, an increase of 5,422 from May 2008.

Farmer brandished knife and farm fork at neighbours

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

A 59-year-old farmer who brandished a knife and a pitchfork at neighbours in two separate incidents — while being in an intoxicated and threatening state — was before Judge Denis McLoughlin at Belmullet District Court this week.

Westport’s new Superintendent — Mick Murray

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Former Inspector Mick Murray was last month promoted to the rank of Superintendent and will take up this duty in charge of Westport Garda District with effect from next Tuesday.

Council to save €150,000 through new €1 million energy contract

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Mayo County Council is set to make €150,000 worth of savings due to a new energy contract which has been signed with Energia.

Mayo County Council is the first local authority to switch to the independent power supplier for its unmetered electricity services, saving significant amounts for the local authority. Energia recently became the first independent power supplier to be authorised by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) to compete in the unmetered electricity supply market. Up to now, only the ESB was licensed to operate in this market.

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