Public art in county
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
The public art that graces Mayo’s towns, parks, and roadsides features prominently in a groundbreaking new book on public art in Ireland.
Read more ...Crack cryptic crosswords
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Written by Maurice O’Scanaill, one of Ireland’s leading cryptic compilers, Tart With No Hair Is A Ride (7) takes an easy, step-by-step approach to explaining how cryptic clues work. This 112 page paperback is filled with lively examples throughout and illustrated with original cartoons.
Read more ...Alcoholics Anonymous
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
The Mayo area convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in the Wyatt Hotel, Westport, on November 26, 27 and 28.
Read more ...Ballintubber Bord na nÓg
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
The AGM of the Ballintubber Bord na nÓg will take place on Friday November 19 at 7pm in the Ballintubber Resource Centre.
Read more ...Christmas lunch
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
The annual Christmas lunch for Castlebar Voluntary Social Services will take place on Sunday December 5 in the TF Royal Hotel at 1pm.
Read more ...Short story competition
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
RTÉ Radio 1 is inviting budding authors to enter the RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Competition.
Read more ...Volunteers wanted
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is looking for volunteers to give a few hours of their time to help with the sale of Christmas cards and Shine A Light cards at various outlets in Mayo and Roscommon on December 3 and 4. Contact 094 938 8666.
Read more ...Vote for Mayo man’s book
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Mayo man Michael Murphy has been shortlisted in the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2010 for his book At Five in the Afternoon.
Read more ...Mayo communities scoop three Pride of Place awards
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Murrisk, Westport and Crimlin in Mayo were honoured for their community efforts this week in the annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Competition.
Read more ...Ballina council meeting adjourned after traffic row
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
The monthly meeting of Ballina Town Council was adjourned early on Wednesday night when Mayor Councillor Frances McAndrew called a halt to proceedings after Cllr Michelle Mulherin failed to heed her warnings to stick to what was on the agenda.
Read more ...‘Drug dealer’ sent to jail
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
A 23-year-old apprentice electrician was sentenced to five months in jail on Wednesday for being a “drug dealer”.
Read more ...Attempted robbery ended in just a sandwich break
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Two brothers were convicted of attempted robbery of a petrol station at Claremorris District Court this week. Brothers Martyn and Rafal Justa, both of The Cottage, Brookhill, Claremorris, pleaded guilty to the attempted robbery, with Rafal Justa also pleading guilty to possession of a weapon.
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