Ballina man found in possession of drugs

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

A man was before Ballina District Court this week for the possession of €12 worth of cannabis.

Ruane urges people to support struggling families this Christmas 

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Sinn Féin Councillor Thérèse Ruane is calling for people to remember those families who are facing a bleak festive season this Christmas. She is urging people to support St Vincent de Paul appeals this Christmas by donating money, food, toys, or fuel to assist families most in need.

McStay to launch Mind your Mind in Moyne College

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

As part of the school calendar in recent years, Moyne College, Ballina have built in Mind Your Mind, a week which aims to promote positive mental health and well-being This year Moyne College is very privileged to have this event launched by past pupil, popular GAA pundit and former Mayo footballer Kevin McStay, who will speak to students and staff about his own personal experiences.

Mayo Sports Partnership and GMIT celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

The Mayo Sports Partnership and GMIT hosted a talk on ability and outdoor activities on Monday, December 3 in GMIT Castlebar to celebrate International Disability Awareness Day. The day organised by Ray Mc Namara (sports inclusion officer with the Mayo Sports Partnership) and Nigel Jennings (sports officer in GMIT) was launched by Mayor of Castlebar Cllr Brendan Heneghan, who spoke about the importance of sport and physical activity to people of all abilities and welcomed Dennis Toomey to Castlebar. The talk was given by Dennis Toomey, Irish para cycling manager and chairman of the Para Cycling Commission. Dennis is the man who brought Para cycling from nothing to the success of the London Paralympic games where the Irish team returned home with two gold, one silver, and two bronze from the games.

Elves will take to the streets of Castlebar to perform random acts of kindness

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

eMobile, eircom’s mobile phone service, is taking to the streets of Castlebar this festive season with the aim of putting smiles on people’s faces by performing random acts of surprise, Christmas cheer and kindness. The team of eMobile elves will embark on a nationwide tour of the country visiting Castlebar on Sunday December 16 to surprise the public with goodwill gestures and Christmas gifts.

Ó Cuív calls for more Gardaí in Ballinrobe as crime spree escalates

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Fianna Fáil Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has called for more gardaí to be stationed at Ballinrobe Garda Station following a recent spate of robberies. Deputy Ó Cuív said it is painfully obvious that now is not the time to shut down more Garda stations across Mayo and Galway, as the gardaí are already stretched beyond their limit and the rate of burglaries in the region is soaring rapidly.

Farm Assist cuts deeply unfair on low-income farmers

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

IFA rural development chairman Flor McCarthy said the changes in the Budget by the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton for the means test for Farm Assist was a direct attack on the most vulnerable group of farmers, and will impact severely on 11,000 low-income families who are very dependent on the payment.

Closure of half a dozen Garda stations in Mayo condemned

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

The news that six Garda stations in Mayo were included in a rash of closures across the country has been greeted with derision by politicians from the opposition parties in the county. The news was announced on Wednesday afternoon when most eyes were on the announcement of the Budget in the Dáil.

Council waiting to hear the third leg of fracking debate

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

The members of the Environmental Policy and Agricultural Strategic Policy SPC of Mayo County Council this week heard from a delegation from No Fracking Ireland, an umbrella group that opposes fracking on the whole island of Ireland. Fracking sees gas exploration companies injecting highly pressurised fracking fluid to create fractures in rock to extract natural gas from the rock.

Receivers validly appointed to Castlebar hotels

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

A challenge brought against the validity of the receivers appointed to the TF Hotel and Theatre and Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar has been dismissed in the Commercial Court.

Local reaction to Budget 2013

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

There has been mixed reaction locally to Budget 2013, which has delivered €3.5bn worth of cuts and taxes which will have an impact right across the board.

Christmas fair in Castlebar

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

A Christmas fair will be held in Lough Lannagh Village, Castlebar on Saturday December 8 from 12pm to 6pm in aid of Chernobyl Children’s Project Castlebar branch. Large selection of local crafts, foods and gift ideas available to purchase. Come and have your picture taken in the Winter Wonderland.

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