New long stay car park for Ballina causes some debate

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

The proposed new long stay car park for Ballina, located at the soon to be vacated Ballina Town Council depot at Bachelors Walk in the town saw the town engineer, Michael O’Grady, and Mayor Mary Kelly clash over inviting the sole objectors to come in and discuss their objections with the council. Mr O’Grady told the council that only one couple put in a submission on the part eight report to the council and that it was more of an objection than a submission. He outlined the issues raised in the submission and his response to each of those issues, which included safety concerns, visibility concerns, anti social behaviour, noise issues, and potential use of the car park by boy racers.

Castlebar man found with cannabis in his possession

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

A 32-year-old father of one was convicted and fined at Castlebar District Court this week for possession of €70 worth of cannabis resin and cannabis herb.

‘Scandalous’ restrictions imposed on Ballinrobe cemetery work

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Permission has been awarded to a voluntary committee in Ballinrobe to carry out works at the local cemetery, but it is highly restrictive.

Mayo Leisure Point - offering something for all the family

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Mayo Leisure Point is one of Ireland’s largest indoor entertainment complexes. The centre offers 10 pin bowling, seven screen cinema, Nokey’s Adventureland, Q-2000 Laser, snooker, pool and video games, snack bar, Magno’s Restaurant, Hogs Heaven Bar, Castle Leisure Club and Kachina Natural Spa.

Ballinrobe rep to discuss state of N84 with NRA

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

A Ballinrobe councillor has insisted that a representative from that area meet with the National Roads Authority to discuss the dire state of the N84 Partry to Shrule section.

Detective to further investigate Lithuanian driver’s documents

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

A Lithuanian national whose driving licence was deemed a counterfeit by a detective garda from Garda Headquarters — who specialises in handwriting and documents — furnished more documentation at Claremorris District Court this week for further investigation.

Junior inventor competition

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

The Irish Patents Office have announced details of a Junior Inventor competition, which is being aimed at primary school students and Mayo pupils are asked to get involved in the competition which encourages children to be innovative and to sow the seeds of interest in science and engineering at an early age.

Self defence classes

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Adult fitness/self defence classes start on Monday January 25 in Ballina Community Sports Centre at 7pm. Tone up and increase fitness and learn self defence techniques. Eight week course is €35, the first week is free. Call 096 78984 for more details.

Sing for joy and wellbeing

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Explore your creativity in a safe, friendly, environment to lift your spirits, have fun, and make new friends at the intercultural singing group who will meet each Wednesday night (for six weeks) at 8pm in Le Chéile, Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar.

Irish music, song, and dance

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

The Legend of Grainne Mhaol, a spectacular show of Irish music song and dance will be held in the Town Hall, Claremorris, on Friday January 22 at 8pm.