Shirtless man in brawl outside wedding reception

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

A married father of 11, who was involved in a row outside a Ballina hotel and told gardaí who intervened to “f**k off”, appeared before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

Gardaí drafting policing plan for street festival

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Gardaí in Westport are currently in the process of drafting a policing plan for the duration of the town’s street festival which takes place in August.

Celebrations lead to disqualification

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

A Ballina man who had a few celebratory drinks with colleagues for his 30th birthday and who then drove to collect a friend was disqualified from driving at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court.

Garda Regional Support Unit commended

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Superintendent of Westport Mick Murray commended the efficient work of the Garda Regional Support Unit, which is based in Claremorris, as “being the most beneficial resource in Mayo for the past 25 years”.

Careless driving conviction for roofing contractor

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

A roofing contractor who, when in a rush on a way to a meeting, overtook a line of traffic in a 60 kilometre an hour zone and then forced his way back into the line of traffic, was convicted of careless driving at Ballina District Court.

On October 8 2009, a report was given to gardaí that as Colman Lynch, Cloontowart, Lisacul, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, drove out of Foxford, in the direction of Ballina, he overtook a line of slow moving cars. However as a vehicle approached in the opposite direction Lynch forced his way back into the line of traffic, which caused some of the vehicles to swerve and brake.

Domino’s pizza goes back to school

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Domino’s Pizza has been back to school to help fifth class pupils from Scoil Raifteiri in Castlebar learn more about the skilled art of pizza making. The workshop was designed to teach the pupils, aged 11 years old, more about food preparation and how a business such as Domino’s operates.

Ballina Pipe Band Competition

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Ballina Chamber of Commerce welcomes the 65th All Ireland Pipe Band Competition to the town on Saturday July 3. This is the first time that this prestigious event has been held in Connacht and it will attract bands from the four corners of the island of Ireland.

Family day entertainment not to be missed at Westport House

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Alice Through The Looking Glass
The fabulous, wonderful and rather perplexing world of Alice Through The Looking Glass will be recreated at Westport Gouse next month when Quantum Theatre presents a brand new adaptation of the hugely popular Lewis Carroll production.

Great casual wear and festival gear at Wear It Out

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Heading to the Oxegen festival or just fancy getting yourself a cool, new look? Wear It Out in Castlebar sells high quality casual/outdoor wear and footwear for all the family at affordable prices. A stockist of key brands like Regatta, Craghoppers, and Dare2b, popular items include surf wetsuits from €24.95, hiking boots from €39, and jackets from €4.95.

Free glass of wine with Al Muretto’s superb four-course early bird

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

For an authentic Italian dining experience look no further than Al Muretto, Tucker Street, Castlebar, where you can enjoy all the charm and ambience expected in an Italian restaurant.

Art supplies at Mandels

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Mandel's Art Shop, Main Street, Castlebar, has a great range of art and craft supplies, which are good quality and keenly priced. It stocks paints, paper, and brushes for all kinds of painting projects. It also stocks fabric paints and markers, glass, porcelain and craft paints, large bags of air-dry clay, craft papers and card, lolly sticks, and block printing supplies.