Mayo architects win international recognition for Doohoma school extension

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A primary school extension constructed in Mayo has won a slot in the prestigious architectural publication 1000 x European Architecture, which is an important reference book for the construction sector published only once every five years.

Beds to remain open at Ballina District Hospital

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

The 12 beds at Ballina District Hospital that were threatened with closure will now remain open after the HSE released the funds to ensure their continued operation.

Septic tank rally to leave from Belmullet

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A protest is being organised from Mayo in relation to the new septic tank laws, which include the introduction of a registration fee. A bus will leave Belmullet to the National Septic Tank Rally on Wednesday February 29.

Benefit dance for cancer stricken child

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A benefit dance for Jack Lam will take place in the TF Hotel, Castlebar, on March 9 at 9pm.

Huge crowd at Erris education cuts meeting

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

More than 200 people attended the public meeting in Erris to discuss the impact of education cuts on Monday evening last. The meeting was organised by a group of concerned parents and chaired by former Erris Person of the Year Tom Duffy.

Four gongs for Mayo at LAMA awards

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

It was a night of celebration for Mayo at the annual Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) Awards in Dublin last week. The county picked up four different awards for the Great Western Greenway Project. The main prize was the Grand Prix which went to the best overall project in the country marked by a panel of judges. Other awards picked up were for the Best Green Authority, which was won by Westport Town Council, and Best Tourism Attraction and Best Recreational Facility went to Castlebar Town Council for the Greenway.

Diabetic woman dodges theft conviction

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A woman from Crossmolina escaped a theft conviction this week as evidence presented during the case did not satisfy Judge Mary Devins that intention to commit the offence was proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Man who sold takeaway food convicted for unhygienic premises

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A man who ran a mobile premises selling fast food had a case brought against him by the HSE at Ballina District Court this week after he was found to be non-compliant in relation to food legislation standards.

Disqualification for man involved in crash who did not show in court

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A Ballyheane man who was involved in an accident between a van and a car was disqualified from driving for two years in his absence. Judge Mary Devins heard the case in the absence of the defendant, Liam Murray, Cornaveagh, Ballyheane, Castlebar.

Garda scratched in face after bar brawl

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

Three people from Ballina were before the district court on Tuesday for public order offences arising out of a brawl which broke out in a Ballina bar during a going away party.

Man stole money from Ballina family with whom he was staying

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

A man who stole more than €1,500 from a safe in a house in which he was temporarily residing was before Ballina District Court this week on theft charges.

Call for Irish Rail to reverse fare increase

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

Westport Labour councillor Keith Martin has called on Irish Rail to reverse new fare increases on the Westport to Dublin route which he said are proving a “disincentive to rail travel and will impact on visitor numbers to the town this year”.

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