Bus from Castlebar to trade union march in Dublin
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is to hold a major national demonstration on Saturday November 27 in Dublin.
Read more ...Westport Labour party meeting
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
This month’s meeting of the Westport branch of the Labour party was well attended and dealt with issues ranging from recruitment and funding through to Dr Jerry Cowley’s campaign for a Dáil seat.
Read more ...ICA in Castlebar celebrates 60 years
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Members of the Castlebar ICA (Irish Country Women’s Association) guild met for a celebratory dinner at the Welcome Inn hotel earlier this month to mark 60 years on the go.
Read more ...Large fines for speeding
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Hefty speeding fines were handed down by Judge John Coughlan at Wednesday’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.
Read more ...Jobs funding approved for Mayo community projects
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Funding of €650,000 has been approved up to 2013 to employ people on a full-time basis in 11 Mayo community based projects including Community Radio Castlebar and Claremorris Community Radio,
Read more ...Four months for stealing phones from handbags
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
A Lithuanian man who has been living in Ireland for four years was given a four month prison sentence in Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Drunk man shoved into crowd
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
An man who was threatening and abusive while drunk outside a Castlebar night-club was convicted and fined a total of €550 at Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...Former county council employee to face fraud charges
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
A former employee of Mayo County Council was charged on Wednesday morning with 117 charges in relation to fraudulently obtaining €63,000 from Mayo County Council over a six year period.
Read more ...Minister invited to assess Westport Town Council
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
At the recent meeting of Westport Town Council, it was proposed that Minster John Gormley visit Westport Town Council to see first hand how the council benefits the town.
Read more ...Ballina council pursues owners of derelict sites
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Ballina Town Council is actively pursuing the owners of derelict sites in the town and levying a charge against the buildings when the owners do not comply with orders against them, the monthly meeting of Ballina Town Council was told.
Read more ...Sentencing adjourned for woman who changed price tags in Tesco
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
A Castlebar woman who has 39 previous convictions, 19 of them for theft, had her sentencing adjourned to December 21 after pleading guilty to theft at a hearing in Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Christmas Market opens in Galway
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Galway City Business Association is proud to announce the launch of the Galway Christmas Market and the switching on of the Christmas lights on Friday 19th November 19 at 6p.m. The launch will be followed by live music from DUE VOCI (Frank Naughton & Sean Costello); GALWAY GOSPEL CHOIR; JERRY FISH & THE MUDBUG CLUB. Further info on www.galwaychristmasmarket.ie/
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