Civic reception

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A civic reception for Ray Moylette, Danny Coughlan, and Maurice Lally will take place on January 30 in Westport.

Support for IT development in local communities

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Mayo County Council and the Mayo County Development Board have received three grants from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources under the BenefIT scheme. This funding will allow for the further roll-out of supports to communities to provide technology training and equipment.

Woman arrested after trying to abscond from taxi

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A 26-year-old woman who tried to make off without paying a €200 taxi fare and who was threatening and abusive to the driver and gardaí, was given a suspended sentence at Ballina District Court this week.

Personal development course

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Is your New Year resolution for 2009 to take time out for yourself? If so, this is an opportunity for you to have this time and learn more about yourself.

Money advice in Belmullet

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A money advisor from the North Mayo Money Advice and Budgeting Service will be in attendance in the Citizens Information Centre, Belmullet, on Thursday January 22 from 10.30am to 1pm.

MABS assists people who have debt problems or who are at risk of getting into debt. The service is independent, confidential, and free.

Belcarra man appointed next Bishop of Newcastle

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Belcarra native Canon Seamus Cunningham is to be the next Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle in the UK.

N5 public art piece to put finishing touches to by-pass

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A contemporary piece of art commissioned by a government scheme is to be installed on an embankment on the N5 Charlestown by-pass.

Lifeboat donation for man who took the wrong jacket home

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A 21-year-old man who lifted a jacket from a nightclub in Belmullet, which he assumed belonged to his friend, faced prosecution of theft at Ballina District Court this week.

Assault, dangerous driving, and public order charges for Shell to Sea activist

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The prolific Shell to Sea activist Maura Harrington faced dangerous driving, assault, and public order charges at Belmullet District Court on Wednesday, while her brother also appeared on foot of public order charges.

IWAK launches Alicante route

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced its first ever scheduled European flight as Ryanair is set to commence a twice weekly service direct to Alicante International Airport in southern Spain on June 5 and run until the end of October.

Charges for man who intervened while drunk girl was

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

An 18-year-old man who interfered with a Garda arrest of a 16-year-old girl, who was intoxicated, appeared before Ballina District Court on Tuesday for the public order offence.

Claremorris community groups disappointed at funding axe

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Community groups in Claremorris and surrounding areas have expressed their disappointment that the social and economic fund which is allocated by the local councillors each year has been pulled.

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