Claremorris town centre rejuvenation plan
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A public meeting about the Claremorris town centre rejuventaion plan will be held in the Dalton Inn, Claremorris, on Monday March 25 at 7pm.
Read more ...Westport to host international conference
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Westport is to host an international conference from May 14 to 16, the only conference to be held outside of Dublin during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Read more ...Castlebar - Everyone’s Invited, attracting huge online response
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A new and exciting multi media video promotion initiated by Castlebar Chamber of Commerce is to attract national and international exposure for Castlebar in the weeks and months ahead. The new DVD promotion features the theme Castlebar – Everyone’s Invited and looks on the town as a great place to live, work, and visit.
Read more ...Mayo transition years praised for their Gathering short films
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Students from Mount St Michael, St Gerald’s College, and Gaelcholaiste Chomain took part in the north west regional final of The Gathering Ireland short film competition for transition year students, supported by Bank of Ireland.
Read more ...Young Mayo music ambassadors perform as part of Ireland’s EU presidency
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
On Tuesday March 12 one of Mayo’s finest young traditional musicians took centre stage as a guest artist for the Department of Education and Skills’ Conference on Qualifications organised as part of Ireland’s EU presidency. Nominated by Music Generation Mayo, harpist Alannah Thornburgh performed to an audience of international delegates at the event in Dublin Castle.
Read more ...Property tax becomes a reality as Mayo homeowners receive official letters
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
The Government’s controversial property tax became a reality this week as homeowners across Mayo began receiving letters detailing information about the tax, how to value their property and calculate the amount of tax they owe, and how to pay. But it is estimated that it could take up to four weeks for all the letters to be issued.
The tax is a self-evaluation tax and despite the launch of a number of online calculators, it is up to the homeowner to supply an accurate house evaluation.
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Claremorris FRC
Claremorris Family Resource Centre is in the process of setting up a homework club for national school children in the Claremorris area. The club will be called The Hub and will be a safe, fun, relaxed and educational environment for children from age five to 12 and will run for two afternoons a week from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
Man charged with Sandra Collins murder sent forward for trial
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A 48-year-old man from Carrowmore-Lacken was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday where he was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court.
Read more ...Man who was found with drugs in Garda station is making progress
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A man from Ballina was who was found in possession of €30 worth of drugs at Castlebar Garda Station was before Ballina District Court this week for a probation report. Judge Mary Devins said that the man seems to be “making some moves in the right direction”.
Read more ...Farmer not to drive until his case comes back before court
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A farmer who drove drunk as he was attending his land gave an undertaking at Ballina District Court this week that he would not drive again until his adjourned court date.
Read more ...Woman assaulted her relation at traffic lights
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A married woman admitted at Ballina District Court this week to assaulting another female as their cars were stationary at traffic lights.
Read more ...Man who cancelled his insurance is put off the road
Fri, Mar 15, 2013
A man who cancelled his insurance policy and who was then involved in a road traffic accident was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
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