Vintners’ federation accuses Government of destroying pub industry
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
The new drink driving legislation that passed through the Dáil this week lowering the legal alcohol limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100 ml blood, to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, will kill the pub industry according to the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland.
Read more ...Man pleads not guilty to manslaughter of Mayo garda
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A Donegal man has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Swinford garda Robbie McCallion, but pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of the garda, following an incident in Letterkenny last year.
Read more ...Alcohol charity welcomes new drink driving legislation
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol related issues, welcomed the passing of legislation this week lowering of the drink driving limit and allowing for mandatory alcohol testing in injury-related accidents.
Read more ...Fire services attend two fires on Bonfire night
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A spokesperson from the Mayo Fire Service said that Bonfire Night was “very quiet”, with the fire brigade called out to two minor bonfire incidents — one in Westport and one in Castlebar, both of which were easily dealt with.
Read more ...National broadband fund rolled out
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A new European scheme will ensure that people living and working in rural areas that have not benefited under the Government’s National Broadband Scheme will be able to get broadband connected to their homes and businesses.
Read more ...Recruitment and career advice workshop
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
CPM, Ireland’s field marketing company is hosting a recruitment and career advice workshop on Thursday July 1 in The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway. The workshop will focus on jobs that are currently available in the west and northwest of Ireland, while also providing expert advice on interview preparation skills and CV clinics.
Read more ...Business experts to share secrets of success
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Practical marketing skills will be the order of the day when the An Post Driving Success Roadshow arrives in Galway next Wednesday June 30 with business guru, Bobby Kerr of Insomnia and The Dragon’s Den, and some of the country’s top marketing experts sharing their experiences and business tips with local and regional SMEs.
Read more ...Year off the road for parking in disabled space
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A single mother from Poland was disqualified from driving at this week’s sitting at Ballina District Court for parking in a disabled space.
Read more ...CCTV application for Westport
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
An application for 15 CCTV cameras in Westport is currently being prepared, according to Superintendent Mick Murray .
Read more ...Man on way to fight pepper sprayed
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
A Ballina man who has 45 previous convictions was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday for being threatening and abusive.
Read more ...RTE seeking children for TV quiz show
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
RTÉ is currently looking for contestants and audience to apply for its rapid-fire quiz show Watch Your Language. If you are aged 10 to 12 years and think you can master word play, speed, and teamwork then send in your application now.
Read more ...IFA calls for increase in grant aid for Leader projects
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
IFA rural development chairman Tom Turley has said that an increase in grant aid for Leader projects must be improved to stimulate an increased uptake of funding, which to date is falling far short of what is available in the Rural Development Plan up to 2013.
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