Parents who failed to send their children to school in court

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

A mother and father who did not comply in sending three of their children to school were summonsed by the National Education Welfare Board to Ballina District Court this week.

Circus stars for Castlebar parade

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

The annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Castlebar promises to be one of the most colourful and spectacular in the history of the county town.

BcoolCycle2School at Coláiste Mhuire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

Transition year students in Coláiste Mhuire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, are organising a BcoolCycle2School competition, designed to encourage students to cycle to school. A bicycle is up for grabs by one of the students who “gets on his bike”.

All students who cycle to school will receive a ticket, they will get an extra ticket if they wear a safety helmet. Each ticket will be entered into a draw for a bike. High visibility jackets will be distributed amongsthe cyclists, and road safety officer Noel Gibbons will give demonstrations on safe transport to school.

Mayo woman missing in Navan

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

The family of a Mayo native who has gone missing in Navan are appealing for the public’s help.

Ballina pensioner sent forward for trial for unlawful killing

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

The book of evidence was served on John Vincent Sweeney, 15 Circular Road, Ballina, before Ballina District Court sitting on Tuesday, with the defendant now sent forward for trial to Castlebar Circuit Court sitting on April 21, for an unlawful killing and criminal damage charge.

Thirty four families visiting graves this St Patrick’s Day

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

As St Patrick’s Day approaches, the Road Safety Authority is renewing its message to “Never, ever, drink and drive.” In the past 10 years a total of 34 people have been killed and 146 seriously injured on Irish roads during the St Patrick’s holiday period.

Litter conviction for Ballina resident

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

A woman from Ballina who claimed she asked a friend to dispose of her rubbish was convicted and fined €300 along with costs of €400, by Judge Mary Devins, at Ballina District Court this week.

GMIT Castlebar suspending some construction

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

GMIT has admitted that following a review of programmes in all campuses some courses in Castlebar may have to be suspended because of the acute decline in the construction sector.

Westport area briefs

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

Division of Newport into two electoral areas is ‘crazy stuff’

BreastCheck to screen women in Ballina

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

The National Cancer Screening Service is delighted to announce that BreastCheck — the national breast screening programme — is currently inviting women living in Ballina and surrounding areas for their free mammograms. The Government-funded screening service is offered to women aged between 50 and 64 and BreastCheck urges all invited women to make the time to attend their appointments. Women living in Ballina will be screened from a mobile digital screening unit located in the grounds of Mayo County General Hospital, Castlebar.

Court hears conman used charity sponsor cards to make money

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

A man has received two four-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to deceptively using charity sponsor cards to gain money.

Internal meeting of council to discuss Ballinrobe local area plan

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

The delay in adopting a local area plan for Ballinrobe has thrown a number of local developments into jeopardy. It’s been 12 years since the current plan was adopted and the process of selecting a preferred route for the proposed Ballinrobe bypass has delayed the process of adopting a new plan.

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