Fianna Fáil calls on Taoiseach to approve Sacred Heart Hospital survival plan

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Mayo Fianna Fail representative, Lisa Chambers, has called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to act immediately on this week's report setting out the future of the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar.

Ms Chambers said that the report, which calls for an investment of €10m to save the facility from closure in 2015, must be a priority for him and his Government. “Fianna Fáil welcomes these proposals which if implemented will guarantee the hospital's long term future as an 88 bed nursing home,” she said.

Posties hit the road to Clifden

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

The staff of An Post Westport did not make life easy for themselves when they decided to have their Christmas party in Clifden, the catch was they had to cycle to get there.

Finn calls on Government to reconsider Garda station closures

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Independent Councillor Richard Finn has hit out at what he called ''the cynical, heartless, and counterproductive Government decision to close up to 100 Garda Stations”.

Irish Wheelchair Association is asking you to donate €2 this Christmas

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) works with people with physical disabilities including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, amputation, muscular dystrophy, stroke victims, and other conditions which limit mobility. Mayo Services include day services, respite services, accessible transport, accessible driving school and the assisted living service (ALS).

Erris No Name Club wins road safety award

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

A total of 36 awards were presented at this year’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards which were held in Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, on Wednesday.

O’Mahony congratulates Ballinrobe Racecourse on achievements

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O'Mahony, has congratulated the management committee and members of the Ballinrobe Racecourse on winning the inaugural Racecourse of the Year award at the annual Horse Racing Awards.

Local cancer support centre appointed to Irish Cancer Society’s National Networking Committee

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

The Mayo Cancer Support Association, Castlebar, has been elected to the National Networking Committee of the Irish Cancer Society’s Cancer Support Affiliation Programme for the West/Northwest region. The committee, which held its inaugural meeting in the Irish Cancer Society’s offices in Dublin on December 6, will guide the direction of the society’s affiliation programme which sees it support 48 community based cancer support services across the country.

Man found with drugs in garda station

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

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, where the court heard that since the adjournment for sentencing, that the defendant is still using drugs.

Man crashed into wall while being pursued by gardaí

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

A 21-year-old man who crashed his car into a wall after failing to stop for gardaí was before Tuesday’s siting of Ballina District Court.

Man given Probation Act for being drunk in public

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

A man who, when drunk, interfered with the work of a doctor who was assisting an injured man, was given the benefit of the Probation Act at Ballina District Court.

Man arrested after engaging in antisocial activity

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

A Ballina man was before Ballina District Court this week after he breached a civil order which was granted at Ballina District Court in October that prohibited the defendant and another person from engaging in antisocial behaviour.