Conviction for Bofeenaun man

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

A man whose front light on his car was not working and who did not have NCT was convicted at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

Man blocked traffic after he drove wrong way down street

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

A man blocked traffic in Ballina after he drove his car down a one way street while allegedly drunk, Ballina District Court heard on Tuesday.

Fine Gael and Labour engaged in political fraud – Ruane

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Sinn Féin general election candidate, Thérèse Ruane, has accused both Fine Gael and Labour of engaging in political fraud after they agreed to facilitate the passage of the Finance Bill through the Dáil this week despite claiming to be opposed to the Bill.

Councillors to go to NRA

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

A delegation from Westport Town Council is to go to the offices of the NRA in order to meet representatives, as they “won’t come to us”.

Cathaoirleach’s awards to take place in February

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

The annual Westport Cathaoirleach awards will be presented at the Cathaoirleach’s Ball on February 19 in Knockranny House Hotel.

Councillor thinks that Westport council meetings should be online

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Westport town councillor Brendan Mulroy told the monthly meeting of Westport Town Council that “the time has come for the town council to be live on the internet for meetings”.

Westport councillor condemns ‘cosy cartel’ among local petrol stations

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Councillor Ollie Gannon, a member of Westport Town Council, condemned what he described as a “cosy cartel” among local petrol retailers in the town, where prices for fuel are a lot higher than petrol stations in Castlebar.

Councillor Adams to return to town council

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Councillor Margaret Adams is to return to Westport Town Council meetings in March, the town council was informed at its recent meeting.

 Mulherin wants up to date report on Ballina estates

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Mayo Fine Gael election candidate, Councillor Michelle Mulherin, is demanding answers from Ballina Town Council on its progress in taking in charge private housing estates in the town.

Renewal of contracts for Mayo community service programmes

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Dara Calleary TD has welcomed the announcement of renewal of contracts for a number of services provided under the Community Services Programme in Mayo.

Mulherin challenges Calleary over ‘phantom’ farm scheme

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Farmers in Mayo have not received their payments due to them since the back of last year under Agri-Enviro Options Scheme (AEOS), according to Mayo Fine Gael general election candidate, Councillor Michelle Mulherin.

Countdown begins to March 11 General Election

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

The people of Ireland will go to the polls on Friday March 11 in what will undoubtedly be one of the most highly anticipated general elections in decades.

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