Midwest head of news wins prestigious radio award

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Head of news at Midwest Radio Teresa O’Malley is the Irish winner in the radio section of the 2009 European Journalism Awards.

€100,000 secured for Westport water schemes

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Westport has secured an extra €100,000 from the Department of the Environment and Local Government to progress the eight outstanding recommendations of the EPA action plan. The funding was secured on foot of a recent EPA report regarding aluminium levels in the drinking water in Westport and Louisburgh.

Man failed to provide sample after mounting footpath

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

A Russian who was observed veering from side to side before he mounted a footpath, and after being arrested on the suspicion of drink driving refused to provide a sample, was disqualified from driving for six years at Castlebar District Court this week.

Hollymount man convicted after ‘horrific’ car incident

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

A 19-year-old man, who when driving at speed on a country lane, lost control and crashed into two cars and then left the scene, was convicted of dangerous driving at Castlebar District Court this week with Judge Mary Devins describing the incident as “horrific” as it “could have wiped out two families”.

Man back in court following courtroom incident

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

A man who following his conviction at Castlebar District Court two weeks ago became aggressive and was removed by gardaí from the courtroom, was before Judge Mary Devins for this incident at Wednesday’s sitting.

Thousands set to flock to Knock

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Some 5,000 pilgrims from all over Ireland will flock to Knock Shrine on Saturday, June 27 – and one of their missions will be to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Tourism blow to Cong after axing of bus route

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

The village of Cong could be dealt a serious economic blow with the news that Bus Éireann is to cut the route from the town to Galway city. The national bus operator announced a number of cut backs on routes across the country last week including the axing of this route which came a shock to those in the area.

Funding sanctioned for Mayo Volunteer Centre

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

An announcement of €60,768 funding for the Mayo Volunteer Centre has been welcomed by Claremorris Fianna Fáil candidate Gerard McHale.

Iompar Maigh Eo sustainable transport group set up

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Iompar Maigh Eo, a newly set up sustainable transport group for Mayo, is affiliated with the National Walking and Cycling Campaign (www.cycle.ie) and developing strategies on how simple improvements can be implemented to existing roads and public transport systems to provide locals, and tourists alike, with the option of using sustainable transport in Mayo.

Early childcare supplement cut will hit after elections

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

The cut in the early childcare supplement payments will come into effect after this week’s election. The supplement which will now be cut in half from €83 to €41.50 was held off from being cut in April and the reduced payment will now come into effect from Monday June 8.

New science lab for Coláiste Muire, Tourmakeady

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Coláiste Muire, Tourmakeady, is to benefit from a new science laboratory now that the Department of Education and Science has agreed to provide funding to the school.

Westport is among the most wheelchair accessible towns

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

There are 700 car parking spaces in the town core of Westport, of which 31 are disabled car parking spaces. Nineteen of these spaces are fully accessible for wheelchair users. The remaining 12 are ambulant disabled car parking spaces, provided for non wheelchair users.

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