Crèche owner breached HSE childcare regulations

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

A professional childcare worker and owner of a crèche in Castlebar was found in breach of HSE childcare regulations.

A great weekend of walking in Mayo

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

All thoughts of the long cold winter were banished when the first days of spring coincided with the start of the 2011 Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail (CPHT) Walking Festival.

Turf cutters give their side of the story

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

A delegation from the Turf Cutters Association, gave a passionate call for the retention of turbary rights in Mayo when they gave a presentation to the Environmental SPC of Mayo County Council. The association had been asked to meet the members of the committee after the National Parks and Wildlife Service had given a presentation to the committee previously on the upcoming ban on turf cutting on blanket bogs. After the presentation, Cllr Peter Flynn, chairperson of the committee told the meeting: “We need to get to the bottom of this because what we heard today tells a different story from what we were told by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.”

Lorry driver failed to take rest breaks

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

A 38-year-old self employed lorry driver, who failed to take required breaks while driving, was before Castlebar District Court this week.

Suspended sentence for Claremorris man

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

A married father of eight, who was involved in an accident, was disqualified from driving for four years and given a suspended sentence at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

Garden guru to visit Connacht Gold, Westport

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

Klaus Laitenberger will visit Connacht Gold DIY and Garden Centre on April 16 between 2pm and 4pm to discuss organic vegetable production with all those interested in this growing field. Mr Laitenberger has spent many years learning the craft of vegetable growing, experimenting with different plants and techniques, and passing on his knowledge to countless students of all ages. The last 10 years have been spent in Ireland, so he has managed the vagaries of boggy soils, high rainfall, the most common pests and diseases, and has distilled what he has learnt into his discussions and lectures.

MEP Harkin accuses Murphy of ‘bad politics’

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

The confidential basis upon which MEPs hold bi-lateral briefings with EU Commissioner Ollie Rehn are important opportunities to emphasise the inadequacies of the EU/IMF deal for Ireland and walk outs do not serve the interests of the Irish people. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she rejected the assertion of new Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy that other Irish MEPs acted disgracefully in accepting the confidential basis for some meetings with Commissioner Rehn.

CRC to broadcast the story of literacy campaigner Ernie Sweeney

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

Growing up in Castlebar in the 1950s and the 1960s Ernie Sweeney encountered a number of health problems which meant he missed periods of school over the years. This resulted in him falling behind and he had great difficulties with reading and writing. Being a member of a large class as was fairly normal in those days, he had little chance of getting any extra attention for his difficulties. Those were the days also prior to the presence of special needs teachers in schools. People like Ernie were often treated as being stupid and as result there was a huge stigma attached to the inability to be able to read.

Jail for student who kicked nightclub doors

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

A man who was observed lashing at the doors of the TF Hotel nightclub in Castlebar was before the district court on Wednesday.

Crowds come out to greet the royal cousins

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

The town of Newport came to a standstill on Wednesday evening when the locals came out in force to welcome Prince Albert of Monaco and his wife to be Charlene Wittstock to Mayo.

Ruane calls for abolition of Universal Social Charge

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane is calling for the abolition of the Universal Social Charge. Describing this tax as a grossly unfair and regressive tax, she will be seeking the support of her colleagues on Castlebar Town Council at next week's monthly meeting for its abolition.

Farmers outraged at AEOS reduction

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

Farmers are outraged at the reduction in numbers who are eligible for the Agri-Environment Options Scheme and also the reduction in the maximum payment to farmers which has been capped at €4,000 per year, a reduction of €1,000.

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