Sisers enjoy night out in Ballina
Fri, May 14, 2010
Marie Padden Ballina (on left) pictured with her sisters (the Smyth family, Ballina) at the official opening of her "Tombs” Exhibition in Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, included in photo from left: Gabrielle Keane, Angela Reape; Clare Loftus, Phil McHugh (Dublin) and Cathy O'Hora. The official opening was performed by Cllr Michelle Mulherin, Leas Cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council and the Exhibition continues until Saturday 29th May. Photo: Michael Donnelly
Read more ...Westport Quay School cinema day
Fri, May 14, 2010
Children from the Quay School, Westport, had a real treat on Wednesday 28th April when the Mobile Cinema visited the school. All children had the opportunity to go to the cinema and view recent releases. The school wishes to thank the Mobile Cinema for their assistance on the day.
Read more ...Mother of the bride
Fri, May 14, 2010
Pictured at Mother of the Bride Night Fashion Show at the Harlequin Hotel recently is Lynda Foley Manager, (centre) with Donna from Beverly Hills and the models from Beverly Hills Boutique.
Read more ...Westport man joins National Dairy Council
Fri, May 14, 2010
Westport man Padraic Gibbons who has joined the National Dairy Council is pictured with new colleague Helen Geraghty.
Read more ...Life-time award for Mrs Tobin
Fri, May 14, 2010
Pictured is Mrs Maureen Tobin receiving a presentation of a bouquet of flowers from Beverley Flynn TD at a recent Fianna Fail function honouring members for a lifetime of service.
Read more ...New retail development planned for busy Keel in Achill
Fri, May 07, 2010
Achill Island is set to get a new pub and shop in the tourist hot spot of Keel if a new planning application by a local developer is given the green light. Paul McNamara, who was recently approved by An Bord Pleanala for a major commercial and residential complex at Achill Sound, has now launched an interesting project to demolish the old Amethyst Hotel at Keel and bring the once-popular venue back to life as a major new pub.
Read more ...A life story in tattoos
Fri, May 07, 2010
People sporting tattoos often get a hard time but sometimes there can be an amazing story behind this body art. Mayo swim coach Trevor Devlin has recently had some fresh artwork added to his growing tattoo collection. This latest addition is especially symbolic as not only is it high quality Japanese art but it also represents the story of Devlin’s recent brush with cancer.
Read more ...Pay and display parking for Murrisk
Fri, May 07, 2010
Bye-laws for Murrisk car park were proposed and seconded at the Westport electoral area planning meeting this week, with pay and display to come into effect in the summer months.
Read more ...Westport councillors congratulate new county manager
Fri, May 07, 2010
Westport electoral area councillors took the opportunity at their planning meeting on Clare Island to congratulate Peter Hynes on his imminent appointment as county manager.
Mr Hynes was wished well by Councillors Margaret Adams, John O’Malley and Austin Francis O’Malley.
Read more ...New convenience store a big hit
Fri, May 07, 2010
The opening of a Costcutter Express convenience store bang in the middle of Main Street, Castlebar, has proved a big hit for business man Pat Staunton.
Read more ...‘Brave’ employee hung on to van as thieves tried to get away
Fri, May 07, 2010
An employee of Eircom who tried to prevent thieves from fleeing the scene of a crime by hanging onto a van was commended by Judge Mary Devins at Ballinrobe District Court, where a Galway man faced theft and dangerous driving charges arising from the incident.
Read more ...Student sent to Limerick prison for nine months
Fri, May 07, 2010
A 22-year-old business student at GMIT was this week sentenced to nine months in prison by Judge Mary Devins.
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