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Iompar Mhaigh Eo will hold its AGM on Tuesday November 30 at 8pm in Lough Lannagh village.

Toyota Ireland has introduced a new plug-in Priushybrid car to Ireland, as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government aimed at analysing real world attitudes to PHVs.

Toyota Ireland has introduced a new Plug-in Prius Hybrid car to Ireland, as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Irish Government aimed at analysing real world attitudes to PHVs.

The new bus lanes along Bóthar Uí Eithir and Forster Street have earned City Hall praise with bus drivers saying the lanes have led to greater efficiency during peak hours.

The proposed new bus lane for Bothar Uí hEithir and Forster Street will only be a success if the problem of illegally parked taxis is dealt with first.

Honda is expected to launch its Jazz hybrid next year.

Gardaí are appealing to all road users to exercise caution as the evenings get darker and children return to school.

The AA has conducted a survey of nearly 7000 Irish motorists and the results show that most people feel that Irish driving standards have improved in the last 10 years – but not by much.

The popularity of cycling on our roads has grown evident in recent weeks with some of the busiest roads, particularly around the Westport area, become heavily trafficked by cyclists. While this shows a positive move to greener travel and health benefits, the trend does present new dangers and road safety officer with Mayo County Council, Noel Gibbons, has issued an appeal to all cyclists to be responsible and heed the rules of the road. He also advises they wear high-visibility clothing and “always wear a helmet no matter how short the journey is”.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday August 14 with the sign-in taking place in Heraty’s lounge and bar, Drummin, Westport, at 11am and Drummin Church at 12.30pm for the five-mile children’s event.