Mayo Rose in regional finals this weekend

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A 25-year-old woman who hails from outside Crossmolina is gearing up for the Rose of Tralee regional finals this weekend where she hopes to be one of six out of 29 Roses to be selected to go through to the prestigious festival in Tralee later this summer.

Drink driving charge dismissed following lack of critical proofs

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A drink driving charge against a Claremorris man was dismissed by Judge Aeneas McCarthy in Ballyhaunis District Court this week, following the inability of gardaí to provide two essential proofs to prove the case.

Damien Mannion, Derryhog, Tullrahen, Claremorris, had contested the case after he was arrested by Garda David Donnelly at Hazel Hills, Ballyhaunis on March 15 2009. Garda Donnelly had stopped Mannion after he saw him driving at excessive speed through the town. When he spoke to Mannion he told the court that he noticed that his eyes were glazed and there was a smell of alcohol so he formed the opinion that he was drink driving. Garda Donnelly got Mannion to perform a roadside breath test, which he failed, and subsequently arrested him and brought him to Ballyhaunis Garda Station. Mannion gave a blood sample to the doctor who had been called which, when the results were returned, showed a reading of 216mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.

First Westport triathlon goes swimmingly

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

The first ever Westport triathlon took place on Saturday May 29 last when more than 60 participants took to the sea, swimming from the Quay up to the Point before cycling a 20k round trip to Croagh Patrick and finishing up with a 10k run up and down the Railway Walk.

Mayo cancer sufferer’s 600 mile cycle

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A well-known Mayo cyclist who is suffering with cancer is to begin a 600-mile cycle for charity this weekend. Martin Connery from Ballyhaunis was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2007 and, after suffering a serious allergic reaction following six months of chemotherapy treatment, decided to try and remain healthy through an active lifestyle and positive attitude.

Woman had to jump out of way of speeding car

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A man who drove at speed in the centre of Castlebar, and almost ran over a woman who was trying to cross over the road, was convicted of dangerous driving at Castlebar District Court this week.

Man stopped for drink driving on way to hospital

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A chef from France, who when on his way to Mayo General Hospital as his partner had been admitted, was arrested for drink driving was disqualified from driving for three years at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

New parish moves for Mayo priests

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A number of priests in Mayo are moving on to new parishes in the latest clerical changes just announced by the Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary.

Flynn tops Mayo expenses claims charts

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

Fianna Fáil TD, Dep Beverly Flynn was the top expenses claimant of the seven national representatives from County Mayo over the months of March and April, it was revealed this week. From now on TDs and senators expenses will be published online on the Oireachtas website on a monthly basis. Tuesday was the first day that the expenses were published. Deputy Flynn was also the only one of the seven Mayo Oireachtas representatives to submit vouched expenses for which she received €10,091.68 for the two months or €5,045.84 each month.

Drinking parties a concern at Old Head

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An incident at Old Head beach in Louisburgh on Wednesday night last, when windows front and back were smashed in a car parked at the pier and a landmark Sycamore tree on the beach was damaged, has caused safety concerns in the area.

Taste of Dublin competition winners

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

Thanks to all those who entered the Mayo Advertiser Taste of Dublin competition. The winners are as follows:

Westport councillor’s script selected for Hollywood Web TV series

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A short work by a Westport town councillor and aspiring screenwriter, Councillor Keith Martin, is to be produced by the producer of the Die Hard films after Cllr Martin was selected as one of six winning entries in the Scripped.com script writing competition.

Drunk man was abusive to Garda

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An unemployed father of three from Lithuania who, after he attended his brother’s graduation night, attempted to head-butt a man outside a nightclub, was before Castlebar District Court this week for being threatening and abusive.

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