Calleary opposes ‘economic lectures’ from Kenny
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Labour Affairs Minister and Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary, has said that Fine leader Enda Kenny is in no position to give lectures on economic policy given his own party cannot seem to agree on its own policies.
Read more ...Castlebar man found with cannabis
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
A 20-year-old Castlebar man who was found in possession of cannabis was before Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...Fianna Fáil go to ground over Taoiseach interview
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
The much maligned Fianna Fáil ‘drink-in’ think-in held in Galway this week proved more memorable for what happened outside the confines of the Ardilaun Hotel than inside, concluding with An Taoiseach Brian Cowen becoming an international figure of ridicule.
Read more ...Ellison Street will reopen to two way traffic
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Fears by a number of traders in the Ellison Street area of Castlebar, that the street would become a one way street once the rejuvenation works in the town were completed, were allayed at a meeting of Castlebar Town Council this week.
Read more ...Mayor welcomes NRA funding for accident blackspot
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Mayor of Castlebar and Fine Gael town councillor, Ger Deere, has welcomed news that the NRA has allocated €75,000 to Mayo County Council to address serious safety issues on the Newport Road, Castlebar.
Read more ...Good luck wishes for Special Olympians
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West welcomed some 200 Special Olympians to the European Parliament in Brussels this week where the Special Olympics Torch Run finished. The run passed through nine different countries, starting on September 5 last.
Read more ...Councillors agree to invite Queen to Peace Park
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
An invitation will be extended to Queen Elizabeth to visit the Mayo Peace Park, if a proposed state visit to Ireland materialises in the next few years.
Read more ...Mixed reaction to Castlebar rejuvenation project
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Outspoken Independent Castlebar town councillor Frank Durcan this week hit out at the rejuvenation project currently under way in the town.
Read more ...Man turned away from checkpoint
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
The driver of a car who turned away from a Garda checkpoint, but was later stopped by gardaí, had a bench warrant issued for his arrest at Wednesday’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.
Read more ...Woman in collision had no insurance
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
A Brazilian national who was involved in a traffic collision in Castlebar was disqualified from driving at Castlebar District Court this week, as the defendant did not have insurance.
Read more ...Work to start on new Swinford Library
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Work on the new library and arts centre in Swinford is to commence in the coming weeks, news which was greatly welcomed at the Swinford Electoral Area meeting on Tuesday.
Read more ...Fine Gael will pay for McCormack U-turn
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Independent councillor Frank Durcan warned the Fine Gael party that they will pay at the next election for becoming “the (John) Gormleys of Mayo”, adding, “Let me not hear ye giving out about Green (party) decisions when ye do the exact same as them”.
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