Final section of Corrib pipeline given green light
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The final section of the Corrib gas pipeline has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanála. The revised route submitted by Shell E&P Ireland last year will link the pipeline at Glengad to the gas terminal at Bellanaboy.
Read more ...Balla man jailed for stabbing sister’s partner
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
A man has been jailed for six years by a judge at the Central Criminal Court for stabbing to death his sister’s partner in Kiltimagh in August 2009.
Read more ...People in pub after close
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Twenty five patrons were discovered in the bar of Danagher’s Hotel, Cong, after closing time, with alcohol in front of them, Castlebar District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Ballina Arts Centre moves closer to completion
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The members of the Ballina electoral area committee this week gave their unanimous approval to the council to bring a motion before the next full meeting of Mayo County Council to approve a lease between the local authority and Ballina Arts Centre Ltd for the new arts centre in the town.
Read more ...Litter conviction for Ballyvary man
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
A man from Ballyvary was convicted at Castlebar District Court this week for illegally dumping litter.
Read more ...Ballina to become more pedestrian friendly
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Ballina could become a much more pedestrian friendly town if a motion by Fianna Fáil councillor Johnny O’Malley is implemented.
Read more ...SPC meeting failed to go ahead after quorum not reached
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
An Environmental Policy and Agricultural Strategic Policy Committee meeting which was scheduled for Monday afternoon failed to go ahead as not enough councillors attended the meeting.
Read more ...Two per cent decrease in Westport rates
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Westport town councillors have struck a two per cent rate decrease; even though a counter-proposal was made by Councillor Brendan Mulroy to delay striking a rate until a discussion about pay and display in the town is held at a traffic meeting.
Read more ...Probation report ordered on man who spat at gardaí and said he'd give them Aids
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
A 19-year-old Cong man who had a serious cocaine and alcohol problem was warned this week at Claremorris District Court that only a very good probation report would stop a judge imposing a prison sentence on him.
Read more ...Party colleagues swipe at each other
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Cathaoirleach of Westport Town Council was branded “ignorant” in her actions in silencing Councillor Christy Hyland during the annual budget meeting which was held last week.
Read more ...Not enough flu vaccine, Deere warns
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Mayor of Castlebar Councillor Ger Deere has received complaints that local GPs are finding it very difficult to order batches of the seasonal flu vaccines.
Read more ...Public art programme to focus on Lough Lannagh
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Mayo County Council received an overwhelming response to the call for submissions for the public art programme Landmark in Castlebar. Seven artists have been selected for a range of artwork commissions which all focus on the Lough Lannagh area of Castlebar.
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