Claremorris Radio receives BAI funding

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Claremorris Community Radio has been awarded funding from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), to make four documentaries and series over the coming months.

Mayo earthquake not strong enough to cause structural damage

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

The magnitude of the earthquake off the north Mayo coast was far below the threshold for generation of a seismogenic tsunami or indeed to cause significant structural damage, Mayo Fine Gael TD, Michelle Mulherin has been told by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Gardaí warn of computer scam

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Gardaí are warning the public of a computer scam which misuses police logos in an attempt to extract money from victims by locking them out of their computers and asking them to pay a fine in order to get the computer unlocked.

Mayo projects could benefit under EU stimulus package - CIF

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A list of 20 Mayo road and sewerage projects previously announced but not yet completed, have been compiled by The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) which claims they could be advanced if the Government secures an EU stimulus package.

Free lung capacity testing in Mayo General Hospital

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Olympic champion Dr Ronnie Delany and 11 leading Irish lung health charities and patient advocacy groups have joined forces to urge the public to take a simple, fast, and accurate test to measure their lung health. Mayo General Hospital is one of a number of centres around the country that will offer free lung testing (spirometry) and lung health advice on Wednesday June 27 from 10am to 2pm.

Bike Week in Castlebar was a great success

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Despite the rain, bike week in Castlebar has been a great success. Up to 50 people registered to participate in the Cycle to Work for the week, many availing of free showers and sharing their stories and experiences over a cuppa in Lough Lannagh Village before work in the mornings. One lucky winner of a Hybrid bike will be selected from a free draw open to all participants today (Friday).

Lorry drivers drove more hours than legally permitted

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A haulage company was convicted and fined at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday after an inspection from the Road Safety Authority found that a number of the company’s drivers had exceeded the legal driving time on a daily basis.

Drug driving case dismissed

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A 25-year-old man who was before Castlebar District Court for driving while under the influence of drugs had his case dismissed.

Man obstructed traffic with his parking

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A man who parked his car in an obstructive manner was convicted and fined at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

Man abused fire crew who cut him out of his car

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A 59-year-old man was before Castlebar District Court this week where he was convicted and fined for being threatening and abusive to rescue personnel who cut him out from his car, which was found located down an embankment off the N5.

Conviction for woman who parked in disabled space

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

A woman from Galway, who lives in Castlebar and teaches in Achill, was convicted and fined at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

New combined Castlebar Court Office officially launched

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Ireland’s most senior judge—the Chief Justice, the Hon Mrs Justice Susan Denham—together with the Chief Executive Officer of the Courts Service, Brendan Ryan, launched a new single and combined Castlebar Court Office in the Courthouse in Castlebar on Wednesday of this week.

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