Cllr Burke calls on Mayo people to shop local

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Councillor Michael Burke, has asked that people in the county “shop local” and “think local” this Christmas.

Public urged not to be intimidated by charity collectors

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

The contentious issue of ongoing charity collectors from outside the area confronting the public at locations which target vulnerable people, was raised at the Westport joint policing committee meeting on Monday last. However Superintendent Mick Murray urged the public not to be intimidated by charity collectors and to walk on by if they do not wish to donate monies.

Councillor hits out at disconnection notices for water schemes in Hollymount, Kilmaine and Ballinrobe

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Three local water schemes in the county have been issued with disconnection notices.

Crisis and negativity bringing out positivity in people, says Castlebar character Ernie Sweeney

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

With the cold snap interfering in the normal running of life for most people in recent weeks, one of Castlebar’s most colourful characters, Ernie Sweeney, shares some words of wisdom with Mayo Advertiser readers this week.

Crossmolina man found alive and well

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

The Crossmolina man reported missing last week has been found safe and well, gardaí reported this week.

Council criticised for failing to salt footpaths

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring has hit out at the local authority for not salting the footpaths of Westport in recent days, which he described as “just a joke” and a “disgrace” as many people were seriously injured from slips.”

Ballina councillor not contesting general election says Ireland is broken

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

A Ballina Fine Gael councillor has explained this week why he will not be contesting the general election for the party, despite calls from supporters to try for a place on the ticket.

Westport gardaí to crack down on drugs in town

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Superintendent Mick Murray of Westport has stated that a huge priority for policing in the town in 2011 will be increasing drug detection, which gardaí have already been successful in achieving during recent times.

Appeal and reward offered for help in ten year search for Killala woman

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Crimestoppers and the Garda have launched a joint appeal for information on the disappearance of Killala woman Sandra Collins following her 10 anniversary this week as a missing person since December 4 2000.

Search under way in Galway for missing Louisburgh woman

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Search and rescue teams continued their search yesterday for a 26-year-old woman from Louisburgh who reportedly fell from the Salmon Weir Bridge into the River Corrib in Galway on Tuesday evening.

Council dealt with forty four callouts during cold snap

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Since the beginning of the cold spell, 44 call outs have been made to deal with treacherous roads. Throughout the 2009/2010 winter period a total of 131 call outs were made.

Reaction mostly critical of Budget 2011

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

Aside from the Vintners’ Association of Ireland, which welcomed the 2011 Budget announced this week, which did not impose any increases on the price of alcohol, reaction to the budget from most other sectors has been swift and largely condemnatory this week.

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