Judge had to dash for chambers when approached by defendant during recess
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Judge Mary Devins told a sitting of Castlebar District Court on Wednesday that “she thought she could walk around Castlebar without fearing for her safety”. However, that belief was challenged this week when the judge was approached outside the court house by a defendant.
Read more ...Green light for Westport Gaelscoil
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
The green light has been given for a new Gaelscoil na Cruaiche in Westport, Beverley Flynn TD has been informed.
Read more ...Castlebar Town Council pay tribute to pillars of the community
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Castlebar Town Council paid tribute to four pillars of the community who passed away over the last week. The members agreed to finish their meeting early as a mark of respect to the late Anthony McHugh, Mick Ruane, Donnie Murphy, and Maureen Heverin.
Read more ...Mayo Labour Party to be reorganised following Cowley admittance
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
The Labour Party in Mayo are looking forward to a reorganisation of the party triggered by the news that Mulranny Dr Jerry Cowley has joined the party.
Read more ...Peter Hynes to become new county manager
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Current Westport town manager Peter Hynes is to be appointed as the new county manager, replacing Des Mahon who retired from the post at the end of November last year. The Moycullen native, who lives in Foxford, will be put forward for ratification at the May monthly meeting of Mayo County Council. Mr Hynes currently combines the role of Westport town manager along with director of services for the Westport and Belmullet electoral areas and as director of services for the housing section of the council.
Read more ...Man to be sentenced for raping his stepdaughter
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
A man will be sentenced later this month for sexually assaulting and anally raping his young stepdaughter in Leitrim and Mayo over a four year period.
Read more ...Councillors support anti bailout rally
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
The members of Castlebar Town Council gave their backing to an emergency motion introduced by Labour councillor Harry Barrett for the holding of an anti bank bailout rally to be held on The Mall in the town. Cllr Barrett’s motion called on Castlebar Town Council to “facilitate the holding of a public rally on the Mall at a date to be decided to allow the citizens of this town to express their outrage at the disgraceful fallout from the banking crisis that has involved the doubling of the national debt and the wasting of tax payers’ money on Anglo Irish Bank and the Irish Nationwide”.
Read more ...Counterfeit €100 notes in circulation
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Gardaí have advised members of the public and shop owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit €100 notes.
Read more ...Uninsured Balla man crashed into car at red light
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
A Balla man who when he drove without insurance, tax, or driving licence, crashed into the back of a stationary car stopped at traffic lights and causing more than €4,000 worth of damage, was this week convicted of careless driving.
Read more ...€36.6 million investment in water and sewerage schemes
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Major water and sewerage schemes in Mayo are set to go to construction in 2010 after Minister of State Dara Calleary announced funding in excess of €36 million for seven projects.
Read more ...Jail for man who caused criminal damage at two Garda stations
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
A man who was arrested for throwing a stone through a garda station window and when released damaged more garda property was sentenced to prison at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.
Read more ...Lobbying workshop
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Tost?, a Mayo initiative which offers support to members of the gay and lesbian community, will host a lobbying workshop, the objective of which is to empower people with the skills needed to lobby on marriage equality issues.
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