Mother disqualified for allowing child to stand in back of car

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

A mother who allowed her young child to be unrestrained in her car was disqualified for one year at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Councillors look for more transparency from SPCs

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

A motion has been issued by Fine Gael councillor Patsy O’Brien calling for more transparency on decisions made by strategic policy committees. Cllr O’Brien’s motion called for all decisions made at SPC level to be made an agenda item at the main council meeting each month.

Van drove off from accident in Turlough

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

A bench warrant was issued at Castlebar District Court this week for an English resident who was allegedly involved in a hit and run in Castlebar.

Ballina councillors back the retention of Easkey court

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

The elected members of Ballina Town Council gave their unanimous backing to retention of Easkey District Court, which is operated out of the Ballina District Court office, at their monthly meeting this week.

Licences for cyclists

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Up to 1,000 cyclists are to receive cycle licences this week in Mayo as part of a road safety initiative for cyclists in the county.

Cycle in aid of St Anthony’s

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

The annual cycle in aid of St Anthony’s special school will be held on September 24 starting at 10am in the Square, Kilkelly.

National honours for Mayo Lifesavers

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

A Mayo team of 12 travelled to Inchydoney Beach recently to participate in the National Nippers (eight to 14 years) surf lifesaving championships. The team all performed terrifically and were rewarded with four silver national medals.

The Family Centre

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Two evening programmes on Christian spirituality from Celtic and monastic traditions and modern insights from contemporary writers will take place on September 22 and October 6 from 8pm to 10pm in The Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar.

Mobility Week

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Numerous events will take place in Westport and Castlebar as part of European Mobility Week, which takes place from September 16 to 22. The theme this year is Travel Smarter — Live Better.

Arts festival volunteers needed

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

This year’s Westport Arts Festival runs from October 1 to 10, and the committee would like to take this opportunity to invite anyone interested in the arts or community to get involved and join in with an enthusiastic volunteer team.