Destination Castlebar marketing drive to boost visitors to county town
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
An exciting new plan to put Castlebar on the map as a vibrant destination for shopping, entertainment, culture, sports, and leisure, looks set to boost visitor numbers to the county town.
Read more ...Jail for teen for theft, public order and traffic offences
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
A 19-year-old with 47 previous convictions who is currently serving a jail sentence in Castlerea, was sentenced to six months in jail at Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...Garda car rammed in pursuit of drunk driver
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
A 20-year-old man who failed a roadside breath test, took off at speed, rammed a Garda patrol car and was then chased by three patrol cars, was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday where Judge Mary Devins sentenced him to jail for three months.
Read more ...Castlebar taxi driver convicted for overcharging
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Taxi driver Seamus Canning, Garryduff Court, Castlebar, was convicted and fined €100 at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday for overcharging after the Commission for Taxi Regulation issued proceedings for three breaches against the taxi regulation act, with Judge Mary Devins saying that while the prosecution was legitimately brought, a “very, very, very large sledgehammer” was used to crack a “very, very, very small peanut”.
Read more ...Woman swapped prices on items and paid €110 less
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
A woman with 33 previous convictions was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday after she placed a €10 price sticker on a €120 pair of curtains and paid the lower amount for them.
Read more ...Walk in Connemara
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
Walk around Joyce Country, Connemara, on Saturday July 18 to raise money for Mayo and Galway hospice foundations.
Read more ...Ballyhaunis festival
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
Visit Ballyhaunis this weekend where you can partake in some fun sporting activities for young and old as part of the festival of sport being held in the town.
Read more ...Muintir Chathair na Mart
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
Muintir Chathair na Mart members are heading to Inis Meáin this year on their annual outing on July 18 and July 19 and all are welcome to go along for a great weekend of ceol, comhrá, agus craic.
Read more ...Fly fishing competition
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
The 15th annual McConville cup event will be held on July 9 to July 11 on Bilberry and Lannagh loughs situated between Castlebar and Westport.
Read more ...Guided tour in Castlebar
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
A guided walking tour around the heart of Old Castlebar, conducted by Brían Hoban, local historian and Fáilte Ireland approved tour guide, will take place each Saturday morning during July and August.
Read more ...Busking competition
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
For the first time at the Ballina Salmon Festival a busking competition will run throughout the 10 day programme of events.
Read more ...Bonniconlon Show website
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
Minister of State Dara Calleary TD has congratulated the Bonniconlon Agricultural Show Society on its recently developed website which can now be accessed at www.bonniconlonshow.com
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