Mall in Castlebar to be lit next Christmas

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

The Mall in Castlebar will be lit up with lights next Christmas following the agreement of Castlebar Town Council to spend €50,000 on Christmas lights for 2012 in its budget. The issue of the high cost of the lights in the budget estimate was raised by Fine Gael councillor Noreen Heston at the budget meeting this week. Town manager Seamus Granahan explained that there would be a major one off cost incurred this year so that The Mall would be lit next year as would other streets in the town off Main Street. The extra money would go towards new lights to cover the extra streets and The Mall and would pay for the permanent installation of the electrical work for the lighting of the trees in The Mall, which would be left in place throughout the year.

Calleary jumps to defence of Sacred Heart Hospital

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

The recently published HIQA Report which criticised elements of the service provided by the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar must not be used by the Government as a stick with which to beat the facility.

Jail for man who bit bouncer

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

An unemployed fisherman (30) was this week sentenced to prison for assault causing harm and for threatening and abusive behaviour.

Drunk man lashed out at gardaí in Garda station

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

A drunk man who was threatening and abusive towards gardaí in Ballina Garda Station was this week sentenced to prison by Judge Mary Devins.

Man had thirty three cannabis plants in his house

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

A 26-year-old man who was detected with 33 small cannabis plants growing in his house was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

Man ran when he saw patrol van

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

A 25-year-old man was convicted and fined at Ballina District Court this week for the possession of cannabis.

Ballinrobe twinning with Luzinay moves forward

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Mayo County Council is to proceed with the twinning of Ballinrobe and Luzinay, France, after moves to formalise the ties between both towns was supported by all the members of the Claremorris Electoral Area (which covers Ballinrobe) this week.

Cleanliness awards for Castlebar and Ballina

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Castlebar and Ballina rank 11th and 16th respectively in the 2011 survey of litter levels in 53 towns and cities by Irish Business Against Litter. Both the towns, which are classed as Clean to European Norms, were also awarded a Sustained Excellence award for being litter free for five years in a row.

Fears for Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar following critical report

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

A report criticising the level of care offered to patients at the Sacred Heart Hospital has been condemned by Castlebar Fine Gael town councillor and former mayor, Cllr Ger Deere, who stated that the report published in the national media this week was being “used as an excuse to close down the Sacred Heart”.