Man on way to fight pepper sprayed
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A Ballina man who has 45 previous convictions was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday for being threatening and abusive.
Read more ...RTE seeking children for TV quiz show
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
RTÉ is currently looking for contestants and audience to apply for its rapid-fire quiz show Watch Your Language. If you are aged 10 to 12 years and think you can master word play, speed, and teamwork then send in your application now.
Read more ...IFA calls for increase in grant aid for Leader projects
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
IFA rural development chairman Tom Turley has said that an increase in grant aid for Leader projects must be improved to stimulate an increased uptake of funding, which to date is falling far short of what is available in the Rural Development Plan up to 2013.
Read more ...Shirtless man in brawl outside wedding reception
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A married father of 11, who was involved in a row outside a Ballina hotel and told gardaí who intervened to “f**k off”, appeared before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Gardaí drafting policing plan for street festival
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Gardaí in Westport are currently in the process of drafting a policing plan for the duration of the town’s street festival which takes place in August.
Read more ...Celebrations lead to disqualification
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A Ballina man who had a few celebratory drinks with colleagues for his 30th birthday and who then drove to collect a friend was disqualified from driving at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Garda Regional Support Unit commended
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Superintendent of Westport Mick Murray commended the efficient work of the Garda Regional Support Unit, which is based in Claremorris, as “being the most beneficial resource in Mayo for the past 25 years”.
Read more ...Careless driving conviction for roofing contractor
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A roofing contractor who, when in a rush on a way to a meeting, overtook a line of traffic in a 60 kilometre an hour zone and then forced his way back into the line of traffic, was convicted of careless driving at Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Domino’s pizza goes back to school
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Domino’s Pizza has been back to school to help fifth class pupils from Scoil Raifteiri in Castlebar learn more about the skilled art of pizza making. The workshop was designed to teach the pupils, aged 11 years old, more about food preparation and how a business such as Domino’s operates.
Read more ...Ballina Pipe Band Competition
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Ballina Chamber of Commerce welcomes the 65th All Ireland Pipe Band Competition to the town on Saturday July 3. This is the first time that this prestigious event has been held in Connacht and it will attract bands from the four corners of the island of Ireland.
Read more ...Family day entertainment not to be missed at Westport House
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Alice Through The Looking Glass
The fabulous, wonderful and rather perplexing world of Alice Through The Looking Glass will be recreated at Westport Gouse next month when Quantum Theatre presents a brand new adaptation of the hugely popular Lewis Carroll production.
Great casual wear and festival gear at Wear It Out
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Heading to the Oxegen festival or just fancy getting yourself a cool, new look? Wear It Out in Castlebar sells high quality casual/outdoor wear and footwear for all the family at affordable prices. A stockist of key brands like Regatta, Craghoppers, and Dare2b, popular items include surf wetsuits from €24.95, hiking boots from €39, and jackets from €4.95.
For all those heading to Oxegen, Wear It Out has you covered with tents, sleeping bags, and rainwear. Two-person tents €16.95; sleeping bags €8.95.
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