Man given six years off the road for dangerous driving

Fri, Mar 06, 2009

A 26-year-old Polish man who lead the gardaí on a 160km chase through the south Mayo countryside and switched his lights off on a side road as he tried to evade the gardaí was fined a total of €1,000 and banned from driving for six years in Ballinrobe District Court last week.

Two month sentence for man who smashed car window

Fri, Mar 06, 2009

A Ballinrobe man who failed to appear in court was given a two month sentence in Ballinrobe District Court for what Judge John Kilrean described as a very serious incident.

Mayo hoteliers call on banks to increase credit facilities

Fri, Mar 06, 2009

The Mayo branch of the Irish Hotels Federation has called on Irish banks to deliver on their obligations under the Government recapitalisation scheme and immediately increase the flow of lending to small and medium enterprises. John Raftery, chairman, Mayo branch, IHF highlighted the lack of funding and stated that action taken by the Government has so far failed to deliver for the hotel sector any significant increase in credit facilities.

Drivers warned to check lights

Fri, Mar 06, 2009

Cyclopes on our roads — which are vehicles with one failed headlight — are presenting a danger according to road safety officer Noel Gibbons, who said that “sadly, it is far too evident that many motorists are not checking that both of their vehicle’s headlights are working correctly.”

Age Action 55 classes

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Age Action 55 classes will take place in Breaffy GAA Clubhouse on Thursday mornings from 11am to 12 noon followed by a cup of tea. Cost is €5 per person.

Quiz in Drummin

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

A fundraising table quiz is taking place in Heraty's Bar, Drummin, tonight (February 27) at 9pm to raise funds for the Brackloon Drummin Community Centre. Tables of four cost €20. All are welcome.

Unemployed in Westport?

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

If you are, Mayo Local Employment Service, South West Mayo Development Company, and Mayo VEC are holding an information day on Wednesday March 4 from 10am to 4pm in St Anne’s Boxing Club, James Street, Westport.

Float competition

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

After the success of the 2008 St Patrick’s Day bilingual float competition, Mayo Chamber of Commerce organisations, Kiltimagh IRD, Mid West Radio and Gnó Mhaigh Eo are encouraging groups, businesses, and organisations to promote bilingualism and enter their float in this year’s An Flóta Is Fearr competition.

Wild flower exhibition

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

The Lynda Huxley exhibition Nádúr Mhaigh Eo will open in Gnó Mhaigh Eo, Bridge Street, Westport, today and will run for the month of March to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Cat rescue

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Mayo Cat Rescue is offering cat owners in Mayo half price cat spaying/neutering from now until the end of March. During this period, cat owners can have their male cats neutered for just €30 and their female cats spayed for just €45. Call 098 35920.

Make way for the Gateway

Fri, Feb 27, 2009

Gateway Leisureplex is opening soon in Belmullet which will host one of Ireland’s largest and most interactive children’s activity areas; a six lane bowling arena (with Gaeilge as an option on the interactive scoring board); a large arcade gaming room; a pool hall; specially designed party rooms; a bar; a restaurant; seven surround sound plasma screens; a luxury outdoor seating area and a function room. Check out www.gatewayplex.ie.