Gaisce bridge work to start

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Work is expected to start shortly on the Gaisce Bridge in Belmullet.

Cousins of Rory Staunton to compete in Hell and Back to raise funds for sepsis awareness

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

When Rory Staunton died from sepsis at age 12 years in April, 2012 he left behind a huge grieving family in Mayo. Cousins, who Rory considered some of his best friends, gathered to mourn the passing of a loving young boy who always brought a smile to everyone’s face. Rory was intensely proud of his family and he and his little sister Kathleen looked forward every year to spending their summers in Mayo. He stayed in Knappagh, Westport, and loved day trips to Thallabawn Beach near Louisburgh with most of his cousins, and visits to his cousins in Glenhest, Newport, Castlebar and Kiltimagh.

Three month suspended sentence for man who took sister’s car

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

A man who, while in Mayo on holiday visiting his sister, stole and then crashed her car while drink driving, was given a three month suspended sentence and disqualified from driving for three years in Castlebar District Court this week.

Poverty levels ‘unacceptable’ in rural Ireland

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Povery is increasing to unacceptable levels in rural counties, such as Mayo.

Two months suspended sentence for man driving with no licence

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

A Claremorris man who was found to have been driving while disqualified was given a two months’ prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months, and was disqualified from driving for two years, in Castlebar District Court this week.

Operation Get Active Mayo is up and running

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

To coincide with this year’s Operation Transformation the Mayo Sports Partnership made a call for communities, clubs, groups throughout the county to get involved in a five week activity campaign. More than 25 groups have registered with the partnership, with the campaign kicking off locally with the five Mayo Operation Transformation Walks in Ballina, Belmullet, Castlebar, Claremorris, and Westport on Saturday last.

Rose of Tralee to launch Great Lakes Challenge

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh is to perform the official launch on Friday, February 6, at Clare Lake, Claremorris, of a new fun running challenge, consisting of five lakeside runs between February and April at different locations across the county.

Survey finds Mayo businesses optimistic about the year ahead

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Some 65 per cent of small firms in Mayo are optimistic about the year ahead, and one in nine plan to open a new premises this year.

That is according to a new business survey by cloud telecoms company Magnet.

Man found with cannabis given chance

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

A 41-year-old Knock man will avoid a conviction for possession of cannabis if he pays €150 to the Ceanacolo Community, a Knock based group that helps people suffering from addiction.

Dennis Nolan with an address of 19B Rosebury Court, Knock, Co Mayo pleaded guilty to the possession charge in Castlebar District Court this week. Garda Kieran McGrath told the court at 6.30pm on April 7, 2014 at 6.30pm he stopped Nolan and searched him. He found two small bags of cannabis in his possession, which, when tested, was valued at €86. Garda McGrath told the court that Nolan told him it was for his own use.

Slam Dunk: Kiltimagh girls are basketball champions

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Lara Shannon and Rachel Donnellan celebrate at the final whistle after St Louis Kiltimagh won out over Mercy Mounthawk in the All Ireland Schools Cup u16B final in Dublin. Photo: Matt Browne/SPORTSFILE.

Open night at Castlebar Tennis Club

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Castlebar Tennis Club are holding an open night for adults, this evening Friday 23 January next between 8pm and 10pm. If you're thinking of taking up tennis, this is your chance to try it out at our state of art facilities at Lough Lannagh Road, Castlebar. A six week coaching programme for adult beginners and new members will start on Tuesday, January 27 and will run for six weeks. For further information, contact the club captains, Thérèse at (086) 3483414 or Jason at (087) 9679828

Morning and evening classes at Cúram Family Centre

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

The spring programme of classes will soon commence at the centre.  Classes for this term will include: gluten free cookery,  furniture restoration, yoga, pilates, spring gardening, Tai Chi, using aromatherapy and essential oils to improve health and wellbeing. Contact the centre for further information on (094) 9362096.

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