Castlebar publican barricaded customers inside his London pub to avoid riots

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

A Castlebar native who runs a pub in London has spoken out about the horror of the riots which took place outside his pub in Ealing.

Broadcast licence for West Coast FM

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Westport’s community radio project has taken a huge leap forward this week with the approval, subject to contract, by the Broadcast Authority of Ireland (BAI) of an FM broadcast licence for West Coast FM.

Gardaí investigating damage to properties

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Belmullet gardaí are investigating damage to properties in Pullathomas and Glengad which took place during the week.

Woman arrested

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

A woman was arrested for a public order incident on Wednesday at Aughoose. The woman was brought to Belmullet Garda Station and was released without charge. A file is being prepared for the DPP.

Lucky Mayo winner scoops €20,000 with Prize Bonds

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

A lucky Prize Bond holder from Mayo has won the weekly Prize Bond star prize of €20,000. This week’s winning bond number was MK 473896 and was purchased last year. More than 7,400 prizes were awarded in this week’s Prize Bonds draw, amounting to some €550,000.

Chambers’ new role a key part of Fianna Fáil renewal in Castlebar — Martin

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Fianna Fáil leader Mícheál Martin has announced the appointment of Lisa Chambers as Fianna Fáil area representative for Castlebar in the Mayo constituency.

Kavanagh’s SuperValu Castlebar is official GAA ticket agent

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

The search for that elusive match ticket may now be a thing of the past, as GAA ticket machines roll-out in select SuperValus across the country including Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Castlebar.

Three Mayo baristas runners-up at the Battle of the Baristas

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

The final of the Connacht Gold Battle of the Baristas took place in Eyre Square on Friday in front of huge crowds and, for the most part, glorious sunshine. Three Mayo baristas took part in the competition and were named runners up in their categories — Pattie Prendergast of Aghnas Coffee Bar in Claremorris, who was a runner up in the Best Skinny Cappuccino round; Marek Dziduch of Mocha Beans in Ballina who took part in the Most Creative Barista competition; and Justina Sokolowska from Helena Chocolates in Castlebar who was just edged out in the Best Hot Chocolate Category.

O’Mahony calls for increased space on Westport trains for bicycles

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has said that he intends to make representations to Iarnród Éireann to request the company to consider increasing the number of spaces available to passengers to carry their bicycles with them on their journey.

O’Mahony backs YFG call to hold presidential election on a Friday

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Mayo Government TD John O’Mahony is backing the call from Young Fine Gael to hold the forthcoming presidential election on a Friday, rather than the selected date of Thursday October 27.

Fancy dress Reek climb in memory of loved one

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Up to 80 people will climb Croagh Patrick on the morning of August 13 in order to raise funds for Cancer Care West and the Galway Hospice. The group from Galway are doing it in memory of Susie Downey Grealy (38) who passed away from cancer at the beginning of the year.

Ruane supports naming of children’s hospital after Killala born doctor

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has pledged her support to the campaign to name the new national children's hospital in Dublin in honour of Killala born doctor, feminist, and revolutionary Kathleen Lynn.

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