Census enumerators needed

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

The application process for 5,000 census enumerators positions across the country has opened. The final date for applications is January 11.

Ballina retirement association

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

The meetings of Ballina Active Retirement Association will resume on January 13.

Ryan giving serious consideration to running for Dáil

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

Fianna Fáil councillor Damien Ryan told the Mayo Advertiser this week that he is giving serious consideration to putting forward his name for nomination to run for the party in the upcoming general election.

Croagh Patrick Challenge

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Seven Day In A Row Croagh Patrick Challenge, which is the perfect New Year resolution if you want to lose a few pounds.

Man locked garda inside gate following son’s arrest

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

A man who locked a garda inside a gate following the arrest of his son for dangerous driving and who then abused the garda, was ordered to pay €250 to a Garda charity for children with special needs in the midwest this week in Ballyhaunis District Court, for obstructing obstructing a peace officer.

Westport Civic Trust

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

The next illustrated talk will be The Westport Estate Paper Collection and will be given by Brigid Clesham on Tuesday January 18 at 8pm at The Atlantic Coast Hotel.

Prison sentence for social welfare fraudster

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

A Cork man who had claimed social welfare benefit using his brother’s name and social welfare card at Ballyhaunis Post Office on 11 separate occasions in 2009 was given six months in prison for failing to pay back money that was owed in Ballyhaunis District Court.

Angling competition

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

Western Lakes Angling School will host this year’s TAFI Connaught Youth Fly Tying competition at the Fairhill House Hotel, Clonbur on Saturday January 15, commencing at 10.30am.

Fracas blocked ambulance on its way to hospital

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

Three people who were involved in a fracas where 20 to 30 people gathered in the middle of a road in Castlebar as a fight progressed, which led to an ambulance being stopped in its journey, had their cases heard at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

Man found slumped on table has intoxication charge dismissed

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

A man who was discovered slouched over a table in McCarthy’s Restaurant, Castlebar, had a charge of being intoxicated in a public place dismissed at Castlebar District Court this week.