Disqualified driver collected his wife and daughter from night out
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
A man who was two months away from his driving disqualification coming to an end was detected driving after he collected his wife and daughter from a country and western night.
Read more ...Bonniconlon man admits biting garda
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
A Bonniconlon man was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday in relation to two assaults on gardaí. The 21-year-old admitted biting one garda, however he denied hitting another garda in the nose.
Read more ...Man did not know danger of tampering with ESB meter
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
A man did not know the dangers of tampering with an ESB meter, Ballina District Court heard.
Read more ...Diesel thief to remain under supervision of probation services
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
A 21-year-old man who filled up with his car with €30 worth of diesel and drove off without paying was back before Ballina District Court this week for a probation report.
Read more ...€500 fine for tampered with ESB meter
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
A man was convicted and fined €500 by Judge Mary Devins at Ballina District Court on Tuesday, after an ESB meter in his home was discovered by an ESB technician to have been tampered with.
Read more ...Return of Westport Walks Weekdays (WWW)
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
All schools in Westport are collaborating to encourage everyone to travel to school in a sustainable manner. WWW encourages all commuters to consider walking, cycling, car-pooling, or taking the bus to school. This is a re-launch to encourage schools to get involved and it is intended that they will hold regular WWW days from now on. This initiative is part of the Westport Smarter Travel programme.
Read more ...New Swinford Library almost ready to roll
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
The new Swinford Library and Cultural Centre will be open to the public in the next few months according to acting director of services for the area Paul Benson.
Read more ...Community Diary
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
Meeting on bank debt
Clare Cullinane of Debtoptions Ireland will hold an information talk on Tuesday February 12 at 8pm in the Wyatt Hotel, Westport.
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Fri, Feb 08, 2013
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Read more ...Recession busting Irish summer course for only €570
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
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Read more ...Rice College open night on Wednesday, February 20
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
Rice College, Westport opens it doors on Wednesday, February 20 between 7pm and 9pm to welcome the young men who will seek admission for the new academic year commencing next September. Michael Rabbette, principal, Sinead MacManus, deputy principal and the staff will be available to meet the new students and their parents/guardians. They can be assured of a very warm welcome.
Read more ...Does private tuition really help?
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
An excellent education can give your children the best start in life, but when they need extra help with subjects to pass their exams in order to attend their chosen university or college, is private tuition really the answer? Will it really help to improve their results or is it a waste of money?
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