Gardaí warn people to take valuables out of cars
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
At this week’s meeting of the Castlebar Joint Policing Committee Inspector Martin Byrne warned members of the public to make sure that they don’t leave valuables in their cars at night.
Read more ...Potholes causing major disruption in Ballina
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Every since the freezing conditions have given way to the post Christmas thaw the issue of potholes in the road have become a major concern in the Ballina area. At the bi monthly meeting of the Ballina electoral area committee, each of the members listed out roads around the area that have been affected by the issue.
Read more ...Gardaí to increase litter enforcement
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Inspector Martin Byrne told a meeting of the Castlebar Joint Policing Committee this week that he would endeavour to get the gardaí in the town to carry out more enforcement on litter offences. The members of the committee were given a presentation at the meeting by Sharon Cameron, the environmental awareness officer from Mayo County Council, on the issue of litter and enforcement in the county.
Read more ...Woman stole clothes from Dunnes
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
An 18-year-old from Castlebar who stole items from Dunnes Stores to the value of €50 was before Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...A family in turmoil
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
A family in turmoil. Yes these are the only words to describe a family at war which was the Fianna Fáil party this week.
Read more ...Questions and answers session for Fianna Fáil in Mayo
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Dermot Flanagan nomination debacle that upset the Fianna Fáil party in Mayo this week was due to be thrashed out at a Mayo Dáil Ceantair meeting in the Welcome Inn Hotel in Castlebar last night (Thursday). Mr Flanagan himself was due to appear at the meeting and personally explain how it was he had canvassed for four days in the county to garner support as a potential candidate for the party, following which he announced on Friday January 14 that he intended to seek a nomination, before suddenly withdrawing entirely from the campaign 48 hours later.
Read more ...Government does not match our ‘world class’ tourism product
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The latest figures released by Fáilte Ireland on visitor numbers in 2010 which show an overall decline of 15 per cent on the 2009 figure to levels last seen in 1998, are extremely disappointing as Government inaction has let this downward trend continue.
Read more ...Ring wants reverse in VHI hike
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The recent VHI hike of 45 per cent in charges must be reversed, the Fine Gael spokesperson on Social Protection, Deputy Michael Ring, has demanded.
Read more ...Connacht GAA Scór na nÓg finals
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The TF Royal Theatre and Events Centre, Castlebar, will play host to the Connacht GAA Scór na nÓg finals.
Read more ...Courses in the Family Centre
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
More than 30 courses and support groups are to run in the Family Centre over the next few months. Copies of the course brochure will be posted to you if you contact the centre on 094 902 5900 or email [email protected].
Read more ...Castlebar Bridge Club
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Castlebar Bridge Club will hold its annual charity bridge drive in the Harlequin Hotel on Sunday January 30 at 6pm. All are welcome.
Read more ...Cineclub na nÓg
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Cineclub na nÓg is back again for 2011. The bilingual junior film club in Áras Inis Gluaire allows children (age five to 12) to enjoy a film in a state-of-the-art cinema and, afterwards, discuss the movie with facilitators, draw pictures, and have fun.
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