First time buyers should claim their refund

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

First time house buyers in the county should claim a €1,500 refund from the county council, where a contribution for water and sewerage services has been paid directly by them, for planning permissions granted after March 2 2004.

‘Take me to court’ drunk man told gardaí

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A drunk man who was involved in a row outside a nightclub and told gardaí to “take me to court, I don’t care” was before Ballina District Court this week.

Man drove while almost four times over the limit

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A 49-year-old man, who was detected driving while almost four times over the legal limit, was disqualified from driving for three years at Ballina District Court this week.

Major extension for Belmullet school

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

A major school building project for Our Lady’s secondary school, Belmullet, has received the seal of approval from the Department of Education and Skills.

Back to school books

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

The Castle Bookshop is a long established school book supplier offering a helping hand to both schools and parents for over 15 years now. Currently in stock is a large selection of school books and stationery and, for those wishing to put together book lists for the new term, our friendly efficient staff will be happy to fill out your order and supply you with appropriate covering and stationery.

Career opportunities in beauty therapy

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Are you looking for a new career that is exciting, rewarding and challenging? Anne Tobin Beauty College is now enrolling for its new range of full-and part-time courses as follows:

Community support for older people

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Pat Carey T.D., Minister at the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, has announced funding for 35 groups under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People totalling over €111,000 in funding.

Rathbawn area stream for clean-up

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny, TD, has welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works that work will be carried out on the stream in the Rathbawn area of Castlebar.  The main area of concern relates to the section running adjacent to the footpath on Rathbawn Road and is now included in its maintenance programme.  Deputy Kenny said: “I welcome this confirmation from Dr Martin Mansergh, TD, the Minister with responsibility for the OPW following my representations on behalf of local residents.  I will continue to monitor the progress that is made on cleaning the stream and hope that work will proceed as soon as possible.  I welcome that work has commenced on some areas of the stream which runs underground in some parts.”

Man with no licence drove drunk

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A Ballina man who failed the theory test, yet drove his uninsured car while drunk, was before Ballina District Court this week.

No progress for Ballyvary Garda Station

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny, TD, has received information from the Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern, TD, that the construction of Ballyvary Garda Station will be progressed only on the basis of accommodation priorities of An Garda Síochána.  The Minister confirmed that alternative Garda accommodation has been provided in Ballyvary but made no solid commitment to ensuring the provision of a new permanent station.  This has been raised in the Dail on countless occasions in the past but little or no progress has taken place despite previous commitments over the years, said Deputy Kenny.

Demand for emergency meeting of HSE Forum

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

The HSE Health Forum, which is now in recess, should forego its two-month summer holiday and reconvene immediately to tackle the serious issue of proposed Home Help cutbacks, according to TD Michael Ring.

Expected rise in electricity costs a worry

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

The admission by Minister Eamon Ryan recently that there will be a four to five per cent rise in overall electricity prices is very worrying, according to Mayo Labour candidate Jerry Cowley, particularly considering the minister is making such little headway ensuring energy efficiency programmes proceed, he said.

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