Westport food event

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Westport’s finest will be cooking their favorite recipes on Wednesday December 3 at the Mill Times Hotel, Westport in aid of Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, Castlebar.

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Health cuts putting lives at risk

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

It’s depressing yet again to be talking about the recession. With Christmas just around the corner, and with our new look Advertiser hitting the shops and houses this week (hope you like it) we were in an upbeat, jubilant mood here.

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Youth activities

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The Youth Information Centre is currently working on a publication detailing information on leisure activities available for young people in the Castlebar area.

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Craft night in Ballina

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

There will be an intercultural craft night held in Ballina Family Resource Centre (beside the fire station) on Tuesday November 25 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Admission is free and all nationalities are welcome. For further information contact 096 75573.

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Exhibitions of icon paintings

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The In Her Shoes exhibition, which will be hosted by Ballina Family Resource Centre to mark the 16 days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women, will commence on November 25 and run until December 10. This exhibition represents the 146 women who have been murdered in Ireland since 1996. There will be outreach services available in Ballina FRC by Mayo Women Support Services and the Rape Crisis Centre during the 16 days of Action. For further information contact 096 75573.

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Parenting alone

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

There is a one-day seminar being held in the Ballyheane Community Childcare Centre, Castlebar for people who are parenting alone in Mayo and Galway, on Saturday November 22. If you are parenting alone and are interested in attending this seminar please contact 096 75573 for further information.

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Man fined €600 for growing cannabis

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

A chef was fined €600 at Castlebar District Court this week for growing six large cannabis plants. Michael Lanigan, 56 Lakeview, Castlebar, Co Mayo pleaded guilty to the charges in court. In evidence the court heard that Garda Michelle Sweeney went to Lanigan’s home on foot of a warrant at 4pm on June 27 2008 where Lanigan’s partner let the garda into the house. After searching the property Garda Sweeney found six large cannabis plants growing in the attic of the house.

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What a Few Can Do

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

What a Few Can Do is a photographic exhibition by Dublin-based photographer, Elaine Harvey. The exhibition is showing in Mayo County Library, Castlebar until Friday November 28.

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Chinese restaurant owner fined for employing illegal worker

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

A Chinese restaurant owner was fined €500 for employing a Chinese man without a a work permit at Castlebar District Court this week, while the worker was fined for working without a permit.

The employer Lin Ho, with an address at the Mandarin Kitchen, New Antrim Street, Castlebar appeared in court alongside Ng Seng, his employee, of the same address.

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Castlebar businesses brand their ‘quarter’ of town

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Castlebar Quarter Shopping is the new name for the 24-strong group of retailers in Castlebar’s Hopkins Road and Lannagh Road area who have come together to brand their side of town in an effort to set Castlebar as the premier shopping destination of the west.

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Mayo vintners urge shoppers to Go Local

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

The Mayo branch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) is lending its support to a campaign that aims to promote the importance and value of supporting local businesses, produce and services and encourages active participation in local community groups.

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Gay people isolated and discriminated against in Mayo

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

A new report has highlighted that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people living in Mayo and throughout the west of Ireland are being discriminated against.

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