Drunk man punched his father

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

A 22-year-old man who punched his father a number of times in front of gardaí was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday, where he was given a suspended sentence.

Clocks go back by one hour this weekend - giving everyone a welcome extra hour in bed on Sunday night. The time change will also mean early mornings will be that little bit brighter for a while - but also that dark evenings will arrive much sooner from now until the end of winter.

Barrett calls on voters to check register

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

With the new draft Electoral Register due to be published next Monday, November 1, now is the time for people to make sure they are registered to vote, according to Labour Councillor, Harry Barrett.

Extension called for BreastCheck

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Mayo Deputy Beverley Flynn has backed calls by the Irish Cancer Society for the extension of the BreastCheck screening services to women in the 65 - 69 age category.

Ruane appeals to motorists to stop parking in cycle lanes

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Sinn Féin Councillor, Thérèse Ruane is appealing to motorists to stop parking in cycle lanes as it is putting people's lives at risk. She insists that a bye law must be introduced as a matter of urgency so that penalties, points and fines can be imposed on offending motorists.

New charity shop opens in aid of Mayo Cancer Support

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Faith, Hope and Charity - a new charity shop - will open its doors to the public on Tuesday November 2 in Market Square, Castlebar, just beside Dunnes Stores.

Ballina traders unite to have town traffic plan reversed

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Over one hundred traders in Ballina attended a meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the ongoing traffic problem since the introduction of the second phase of the traffic managment plan introduced by Ballina Town Council, which was designed to free up the centre of the town by diverting through-traffic away from the commercial centre. However, the scheme was deemed to have had the opposite effect with the heart of the town grinding to a halt from traffic in gridlock.

Mayo County Council to tap the economic potential of the Irish language

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The potential of establishing links with Universities outside of Ireland that teach Irish with a view to developing language study breaks was highlighted at a meeting of the Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs SPC of Mayo County Council this week.

Dragon’s Den star lauds Mayo disability groups

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Tributes have been paid to two Mayo disability groups for their role as driving forces behind National Disability Organisations, by Dragon’s Den TV star Sean Gallagher.

Ballinrobe centre funds welcomed

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has warmly welcomed the news that Tacu-Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre has received a grant of €120,000 from National Lottery Funds.

Government still sending jobs abroad – O’Mahony

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has learned that the Land Registry Office has outsourced a digital mapping contract to an English company that has Indian subcontractors.