Politicians’ three-month recess is ‘shameful’ — Ruane

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

The three-month Dáil recess at a time when unemployment is soaring has been described as shameful and completely unacceptable by a local councillor.

Woman drove drunk with children in car

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A mother of three who was detected drink driving while she had her children in the car was disqualified from driving for two years at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

Jail for man who has four drink driving convictions in two years

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A 27-year-old Crossmolina man was disqualified from driving and sentenced to three months in prison this week, after he was convicted of drink driving for the fourth time in less than two years.

New van canopy provides all-weather solution

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Ronan Walsh from Ballindine, Claremorris, has been a kitchen fitter for over 20 years. During this time he discovered that using saws to cut materials in homes created too much dust and disruption, and to cut outside in our very unpredictable weather was not always an option. And so Ronan created a solution to this problem with the invention of Vanopy.

Hotel plus houses and new jobs part of Westport House masterplan

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

The creation of 100 jobs, the provision of 290 residential developments, and a road to link the Golf Course Road with The Quay, are all part of the Westport House and Demesne masterplan.

Cocaine found in car when searched

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A 20-year-old pregnant woman was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday for the possession of cocaine.

First time buyers should claim their refund

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

First time house buyers in the county should claim a €1,500 refund from the county council, where a contribution for water and sewerage services has been paid directly by them, for planning permissions granted after March 2 2004.

‘Take me to court’ drunk man told gardaí

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A drunk man who was involved in a row outside a nightclub and told gardaí to “take me to court, I don’t care” was before Ballina District Court this week.

Man drove while almost four times over the limit

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A 49-year-old man, who was detected driving while almost four times over the legal limit, was disqualified from driving for three years at Ballina District Court this week.

Major extension for Belmullet school

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A major school building project for Our Lady’s secondary school, Belmullet, has received the seal of approval from the Department of Education and Skills.

Back to school books

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

The Castle Bookshop is a long established school book supplier offering a helping hand to both schools and parents for over 15 years now. Currently in stock is a large selection of school books and stationery and, for those wishing to put together book lists for the new term, our friendly efficient staff will be happy to fill out your order and supply you with appropriate covering and stationery.

Career opportunities in beauty therapy

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Are you looking for a new career that is exciting, rewarding and challenging? Anne Tobin Beauty College is now enrolling for its new range of full-and part-time courses as follows:

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