River in Westport not damaged from oil spill
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
The Carrowbeg River has not been damaged following a large oil spill in the town last week, after an oil container located at the old site of Northern Feather, and where the new Lidl store will be located, was ruptured.
Read more ...Three month suspended sentence for woman who changed price tags
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A Castlebar woman who was arrested after she changed the price tags on an item of underwear in Tesco, Claremorris, was given a three month suspended sentence in Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Running legend McKiernan to launch Race2Glory
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Irish running legend Catherina McKiernan is coming to Kiltimagh to launch the inaugural Race2Glory Kiltimagh competition, which is taking place on Saturday July 16. Members of the public are invited to attend a question and answers session with Catherina McKiernan on Monday February 21 at 4pm at the Park Hotel Kiltimagh. Also in attendance will be Padraig Marrey, Race2Glory race co-ordinator and winner of Gael Force West 2010. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who is intending to sign up for Race2Glory to receive the top level advice on preparing for adventure racing.
Read more ...Higgins calls for 112 number to be put on emergency vehicles
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Jim Higgins MEP this week pleaded with the powers that be in the emergency services to begin emblazoning the 112 emergency number on the side of Garda cars, ambulances, and fire engines. Speaking in Strasbourg where he was discussing the EU 112 Day which took place last Friday, he noted Ireland’s poor showing in the euro barometer results on awareness of the EU’s 112 number.
Read more ...Man tried to steal cable from Eircom recycling skip
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A Galway man was ordered to pay €50 to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice for his part in the attempted theft of two rolls of cable from a recycling skip in an Eircom yard in Claremorris.
Read more ...Castlebar woman assaulted man
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A woman who punched a man in his face, ripped off his T-shirt, and pulled his trousers down, was convicted and fined at Castlebar District Court this week for the section two assault.
Read more ...Nursing home application for Westport withdrawn
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
The controversial planning application in the name of Coillte Teoranta Ltd, for an 86-bedroom nursing home which was to be built at Colonel's Wood, Knockranny, Westport, which gave rise to concerns among locals, has been withdrawn.
Read more ...Castlebar launches credit union ‘Managing your Money in 2011’ series
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Castlebar has played host to the launch and first leg of a series of nationwide personal finance meetings organised by the Irish League of Credit Unions. The event entitled ‘Managing your Money in 2011’ opened to a capacity crowd at the Harlequin Hotel last Thursday.
Read more ...Roads in ‘diabolical’ state in Westport area
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Westport area councillors noted their dismay at the state of roads in the area following the extreme cold weather.
Read more ...Nineteen month sentence for 21-year-old for numerous offences
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A 21-year-old Claremorris man who pleaded guilty to a number of charges including theft, criminal damage, possession of a weapon, drink driving, and buying alcohol for a minor was given a total of 19 months in prison at Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Fine for man who stole four hubcaps
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A Swinford man was given a €300 fine after he pleaded guilty to the theft of four hubcaps in Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Man was selling drugs to help his mother out financially
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Judge Mary Devins adjourned her decision against a Claremorris man who pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale and supply this week. Julius Silkaitis, 18 Claremount Manor, Knock Road, Claremorris, pleaded guilty to the charges in court and told the court that he was selling the drugs to make some money so it would be easier on his mother, who was supporting herself and him on social welfare at the time. Garda Ciaran McGrath told the court that he carried out a search on Silkaitis’ home on December 9 2009 at 18 Claremont, Claremorris. He found 18.65gms of cannabis herb divided into 22 bags in the defendant’s room with a value of €400.
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