Three months’ detention for Crossmolina man

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

A 20-year-old man from Crossmolina who was discovered with 473 BZP tablets was this week sentenced to three months’ detention for possession and supply of the drugs.

Too late now to register to vote

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Politicians of all persuasions have in recent times been urging people to ensure they are registered to vote in time for the next general election - but following the chain of events in Dáil Éireann this week, the appeal suddenly grew more urgent.

Mayo County Council tweets roads updates

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

With freezing conditions descending across the county in the early mornings, Mayo County Council has turned to the power of social media to let people know where the problems on the roads are.

Massive crowd expected for Fine Gael convention

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

The Fine Gael General Election selection convention will take place on Sunday December 5 in the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

Man caught drug driving

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

A 31-year-old man from Ballina was disqualified from driving for four years after being detected driving while under the influence of cannabis.

Town twinning arrangements help tackle unemployment crisis

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

A novel approach to capitalise on town twinning arrangements to address the current jobs crisis has been proposed by the Mayor of Castlebar, Ger Deere, who has revealed that the town’s twin of Hoechstadt in Germany is now offering employment to young people from Mayo.

Sixteen Days of Action

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

This year the 16 Days of Action opposing violence against women will run from November 25 to December 10.

Sponsor a light venues

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

You can sponsor a light on the Tree of Light in Knock at chemists in Mayo and Roscommon, Hospice support groups, Shrine Office Knock, the Hospice shops in Swinford and Castlerea, and also at the following outlets: SuperValu Claremorris and Kiltimagh (December 3 and 4); Tesco Castlebar, Ballinrobe, and Roscommon (December 3 and 4); Tesco, Claremorris (December 10 and 11); Dunne’s Stores, Castlebar (December 3); and Dunne’s, Ballina (December 3 and 4).