Drunk man was abusive to Garda

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An unemployed father of three from Lithuania who, after he attended his brother’s graduation night, attempted to head-butt a man outside a nightclub, was before Castlebar District Court this week for being threatening and abusive.

Lone parent cut proposals deplored

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

The proposal to cut off lone parent benefit for children over 13 years of age has been roundly condemned this week, with some describing the measure as anti-family.

Garda plea to all road users over June bank holiday weekend

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to slow down, be vigilant, wear a seatbelt, and never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs this June bank holiday. Tragically, 89 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year and six people have died in road traffic collisions during the last seven days (to May 31).

Head shops have no place in Irish society

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

The latest figures from the gardaí and the Department of Justice show that 36 head shops are still open across the country, the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children was told this week. Mayo TD Beverley Flynn is a member of the committee.

Closure of residence at Aras Attracta

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring has described the proposed closure of another bungalow at Aras Attracta, Swinford, a residence for people with an intellectual disability, as “an attack on the most vulnerable in society”.

Flood works funding increase

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Flood works funding has just been announced for a number of Mayo areas. Funding of €45,000 has been allocated for Dookinelly, Achill Island, for the provision of an outlet open to the sea and for roadside drainage. Other grants approved include €31,500 for works at Derryguillinan, Cloghans, and €52,200 for works on Owenwee River, comprising €27,900 for the drainage of the river, the river weir, and for the provision of fencing, and €24,300 for the repair of a culvert, for road strengthening works, and for fencing.

Jobseekers allowance wait too long

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Waiting lists for people seeking Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance in Mayo are still among the highest in the country, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony.

Lough Lannagh night-time activities

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

The new pedestrian and vehicular access to Lough Lannagh from the Newport Road is causing problems, a town councillor has stated. A number of months ago, the town council constructed a small parking area at Lough Lannagh accessible from the Newport Road as part of the Riverside Enhancement Scheme. The access path in existence for years, which runs adjacent to Blackfort Manor, has been contributing to anti-social activities recently such as late-night parties and public drinking. As a result, the new parking and turnabout area has caused noise levels and public order incidents to increase at night causing distress to nearby local residents.

Man just over legal limit gets one year driving ban

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

A Dunmore man who was just one milligram over the legal alcohol limit for driving was disqualified from driving for one year in Ballyhaunis District Court this week. Alan Murray, Kiltevna, Dunmore, Co Galway, was stopped by Garda Eoin O’Donnell at a mandatory roadside alcohol test at Hazel Hill’s, Ballyhaunis, at 2.16am on September 13 2009. Mr Murray took a roadside breath test which registered a fail and was arrested by Garda O’Donnell and brought to Castlebar Garda station where he handed custody over to Garda Declan Casey who conducted an intoxilyzer test on Murray, which returned a reading of 36mg of alcohol per 100 ml of breath.

Mayo needs to go green for World Environment Day

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

ERP, Ireland’s only pan European compliance scheme for electrical and waste battery recycling, is urging people in Mayo to make an extra effort this World Environment Day (Saturday June 5) and take the time to recycle their old or unwanted items responsibly.

Ballinrobe youth facility on cards for Christmas

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

A new youth club in Ballinrobe is progressing well and could be open by Christmas, it was revealed last week. However, further fundraising efforts are required to bring the project at the old Maple Hall in the town to fruition.

Arrested man set fire to cell blanket and bit gardaí

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

A 32-year-old Castlebar man who, when arrested, set fire to the blanket in the cell and bit two gardaí, was sentenced to five months in prison this week.

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