Mayo TD calls for ban on head shop ‘highs’

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Property owners who are anxious to lease out vacant premises have been warned by a Mayo TD to be wary of the types of businesses approaching them. This comes as head shops, which sell legal drugs which enable people to get highs without breaking the law, are cropping up all over the country, including in Castlebar and Ballina.

Handbrake turns in Ballina carpark lead to driving conviction

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

A 19-year old apprentice plumber who was detected by gardaí driving dangerously in Diamond’s carpark, Ballina, was before Ballina District Court this week.

Straide news

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

All those interested in getting involved the Straide adult badminton group are asked to go along to the Michael Davitt Hall on Tuesday February 2 at 8.30pm.

Garda update

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Man arrested for arson to taxi
A man has been arrested in relation to an incident on Monday morning where a foreign-national taxi driver who collected a fare was assaulted by the passenger and his taxi was set alight. A file is being prepared for the DPP.

Grove booklet launch

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Michael Commins will launch The Grove Ball Room 1951 – 2009 A Brief History (editor: James Reddiough) in PJ Gallagher’s Village Tavern, Bonniconlon on Monday February 22 at 8.30pm.

Balla Mart Report

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

On Saturday January 23 Balla Mart held its usual sale. There were 600 lots which included weanlings sold in two rings. There was a strong trade for all lots with prices up €20 to €40 on the previous week with more midland farmers and northern buyers in attendance.

Living with a disability

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

HOLD is a group of people with varying disabilities who meet on a weekly basis in Cosgallen CDP. This group come together to discuss issues and topics that affect their lives in a social and confidential setting. The meetings are every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm. Contact 094 925 5070 if you would like to join.

Intro to meditation

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

The Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, is offering a one day course on learning meditative prayer techniques which will take place on Saturday January 30 from 10.30am to 4pm.

Set dancing festival in Ballina

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Enjoy a set dancing festival weekend with a touch of sean nós and country and western on March 5 to March 7 in the Downhill House Hotel, Ballina — all in aid of Mayo Cancer Support.