Get expert architectural advice during Simon open day

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Anyone hoping to build, renovate or extend their home may be interested in the following initiative. The Simon Community and the RIAI have teamed up to provide a one hour architecture consultation in return for a donation of €75 to the charity. The event is to take place on Saturday March 7. Five architecture practices in Mayo are taking part in the fundraiser: Axo Architects, Cox Power and Associates, Mark Stephens, McGann Scahill and Studio Plus Two Architects.

The process allows for people to discuss ideas and receive general advice regarding the planning and construction process. There would be an emphasis on creative ideas, aesthetics and perhaps a chance to look at and discuss built examples proposed by the architect or the home-owner. The entire donation goes directly to Simon and their worthy work in supporting the homeless.

FáS worker Eddie Hoban hits back at Prime Time investigation

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Voluntary FÁS worker Eddie Hoban has responded to allegations made against the organisation in Castlebar on RTÉ’s Prime Time Investigates programme on Tuesday night. The programme raised more questions than answers and left the people of Castlebar feeling confused, hurt, and angry about allegations made.

Former Social Services employees took unfair dismissal cases

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Allegations of unfair dismissal against the social services centre in Castlebar have emerged following RTÉ’s Prime Time programme which aired on Tuesday night and which investigated complaints against FÁS made by the chairman of Castlebar Social Services.

Garda laid to rest

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Twenty-nine-year-old Mayo garda Enda Hughes, who died following a fall while celebrating a stag night in Letterkenny, was laid to rest in St Mary of the Rosary Church in Cong on Tuesday.

Corrib Forum chairman to attend People’s Forum

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Chairperson of the Corrib Forum Joe Brosnan will attend, for the first time, the People’s Forum in Belmullet today (Friday).

Dangerous driving conviction for man who drove on Castlebar footpath

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

A 24-year-old man was disqualified from driving at Castlebar District Court this week after he drove his car onto a footpath in Castlebar.

Drink driver threw urine sample jug and told doc to f**k off

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

A 63-year-old farmer who refused to give a sample after being detected for drink driving and threw the urine sample jug at a wall, was convicted, fined, and disqualified at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Mayo rents continue to decrease

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

With the banking crisis deepening and first time buyers delaying entering the property market because they either can’t get mortgages at present or they think it is more prudent to assess the economic situation further before taking the leap, the good news is that rental prices are decreasing in Mayo.

Man was abusive in Garda station after Traveller dispute

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

A 22-year-old man who was threatening and abusive towards gardaí in Castlebar Garda Station was brought before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Eco friendly development ready for residents

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Phase one of the Tubberhill development is now drawing to completion, with new residents set to live in the 43 units by Easter.

Material contravention passed

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

Following a failed effort last year to pass a material contravention in relation to an application which was submitted by Brendan Byrne and Sons Ltd for a mixed use residential scheme (including residential, crèche and gym) on zoned land in the Lodge Road area, all councillors, bar Councillor Myles Staunton, were in favour of the development.

New footpaths for Westport’s Mill Street

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

More than €44,000 is to be spent in the provision of improving footpaths on Mill Street, Westport, under the 2009 roadworks scheme which was before members of the Westport Electoral Area committee at a meeting on Monday.

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