Woman drove after drinking wine with sister
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A woman who drove her car after she consumed wine with her sister was disqualified from driving for three years at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Woman drove four times over the limit
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A 35-year-old woman who was detected driving four times over the limit was disqualified from driving for three years this week.
Read more ...Returning Irish emigrants refused State support
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Fine Gael social protection spokesman Michael Ring TD has warned that growing numbers of Irish emigrants returning to the country are being refused essential benefits like Jobseekers Allowance and Carers Allowance.
Read more ...Woman knocked down and dragged under lorry in Castlebar
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Dramatic scenes unfolded on Hopkins Road on Wednesday as a pedestrian was struck by a delivery truck and ended up trapped under the lorry for up to half an hour. The incident unfolded at around 2.30pm, on the wet afternoon, when the rigid lorry struck a 59-year-old woman outside Dunne’s Stores. The ambulance, fire service, and gardaí attended the scene and the injured woman, who did not sustain serious injuries, was brought to Mayo General Hospital.
Read more ...The Country Markets
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Fresh mussel supplier, Kate, is now part of The Country Markets which are held in the Boxing Club, James Street Car Park, Westport.
Read more ...Achill Yawl festival
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
This Saturday at 5.45pm, the Achill Yawl Sailing Festival 2010 will be launched south of the bridge at Ostan Oilean Acla (Alice’s).
Read more ...Westport Music Festival
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
The Westport Music Festival will take place from Thursday August 5 to Sunday August 8, with performances from Mundy, Sharon Shannon, Declan Nerney, Rattle and Hum, and The Bible Code Sundays.
Read more ...Grandparents’ Mass
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Grandparents in Castlebar are organising a special Grandparents’ Mass to celebrate the anniversary of the grandparents of Jesus. The Mass will take place in Castlebar Parish Church on Sunday July 25 at 10am.
Read more ...Living history and garden tour
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
At the Museum of Country Life, Turlough, a number of exciting activities will take place this month.
Read more ...Castlebar car boot sale
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
A car boot sale will take place in the Main Street car park on Sunday July 25 from 8am to 8.30pm.
Read more ...Carracastle Lass 2010
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
The Carracastle Lass final will take place in Carracastle Community Centre on Sunday August 15th at 9pm.
Read more ...Croí say thanks
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Local heart charity Croí would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent church gate collections in Ballyhaunis, Beckan, Brickens, Toureen, and Aughermore. A total of €2,208 was raised to help in the fight against heart disease.
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