Mother of three dies after mountain fall

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

A Dublin woman died from injuries she sustained after slipping into a ravine while climbing Mweelrea Mountain in south Mayo on Tuesday evening. The woman who was named as Margaret Sweeney (50) from Annaville Park, Dundrum, Dublin, was the mother of three grown up children.

Planning approval for Bunree Partnership development despite local opposition

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

A decision by Ballina Town Council to grant planning permission to Bunree Partnership, Ballina, for the demolition of buildings, conversion of mill race to a new water feature, construction of 80 residential units and associated site works has been upheld by An Bord Pleanála.

Swinford councillors approve €2 million Parkview development

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The four elected members of the Swinford electoral area adopted a report on the €2 million upgrade works for the Parkview Estate in Charlestown at the committee’s first bi-monthly meeting of the new council this week. The Swinford area was the only area in the county to return the same outgoing councillors after last month’s Local Elections.

Man lost teeth after being struck in face

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

An 18-year-old man who in an unprovoked attack struck another man twice in the face was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Seven protesters remanded in custody until today

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Five women and four men, with addresses in Ireland, the UK, and France, appeared before a special sitting of Ballina District Court on Monday evening, arising out of public order charges following a Shell to Sea protest at Glengad last Sunday. Seven of the nine were remanded in custody until today (Friday July 3).

Stylish and contemporary homeware from Gifts Supreme

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Add some sparkle to your home this summer season with a great selection of products from Gifts Supreme in Castlebar.

Castlebar master chocolatier appointed World Chocolate Ambassador

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Castlebar businessman and master chocolatier Dirk Schonkeren, who runs Helena Chocolates, the well known Castlebar café, has just been appointed as a World Chocolate Ambassador by the world’s biggest chocolate company, Barry Callebaut. The prestigious Chocolate Ambassador Club has just 70 members and Dirk is the first chocolatier in Ireland to receive the honour. He will attend a two-day seminar in Belgium and will then be called upon to share his master craft with other chocolatiers from around the globe. Dirk also plans to run some practical introduction to chocolate courses locally in the near future.

Thirty six people in pub after hours

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The licensee of the Beaten Path, Brize, Claremorris, was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday after 36 people were detected on the premises at 1.55am in February this year.

Sergeant Henry Gill told the court that on February 14 he noticed a number of cars were outside the premises and that the lights were on, even though it was past closing hours. The main doors of the bar were closed, however Sgt Gill managed to gain entry to the premises through the emergency exits after someone left through these doors.

Man over legal limit found sitting in car with flat tyres

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

A man who was detected sitting in a car with two flat tyres and a branch lodged between the bonnet and driver’s door, subsequently failed a roadside breath test and was before Castlebar District Court this week.

Ballina Salmon Festival celebrates forty five years

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The town of Ballina, also known as the Salmon Capital of Ireland, is gearing up to celebrate its annual festival in real style this July 10 to 19.

Mayo company secures large international deal

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Surface Power, established in Tourmakeady, has signed a $30 million distribution agreement in New Zealand.

Destination Castlebar marketing drive to boost visitors to county town

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

An exciting new plan to put Castlebar on the map as a vibrant destination for shopping, entertainment, culture, sports, and leisure, looks set to boost visitor numbers to the county town.

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