Community Diary

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

Men’s community initiative
An informal drop-in afternoon at Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, for all men over 55, will take place on Friday August 2 between 2pm and 4pm.

Ballinrobe native knifed to death in Salthill stabbing

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

The man who was fatally stabbed in Galway last weekend is believed to be a Ballinrobe native, originally from the High Street area of the town. The Mayo Advertiser also understands that the deceased has relatives still living in the area, although he spent decades residing in the USA himself.

Kevin Joyce (59), who was stabbed several times at an apartment complex in Salthill during the bank holiday weekend, bled to death, a sitting of Galway District Court heard on Tuesday.

Highest level of rain fell in Mayo in July

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

It is hardly surprising that statistics from Met Éireann show that Mayo has had a dismal summer, in fact it had recorded the highest level of rainfall in the country for July as well as the having the lowest level of sunshine.

One hundred and fourteen millimetres of rain fell at Ireland West Airport Knock during July — the highest rain level recorded of all weather stations in the country. The highest level of daily rainfall also fell at the same weather station — 34.9mm on July 6.

Let your imagination run wild at the Mood Gallery’s summer camps

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

This summer why not participate in a summer camp which explores your creative side.

Grandparents gearing up for Knock pilgrimage

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

Preparations are under way for the annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday September 11. Upwards of 15,000 pilgrims are expected to Knock on one of the shrine’s busiest days of the year. Archbishop Michael Neary from Tuam will celebrate Mass at 3pm, which will be preceded by the Anointing of the Sick at 2pm and followed by the Rosary.

Defendant asked judge how much he paid for his suit

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

A 19-year-old man who was in court for two public order charges was told by the presiding judge, Judge Conal Gibbons that “he has no manners” and no “concept of how to behave in court or towards the gardaí.”

Man slashed in face during pilgrimage

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

A man in his 30s was slashed in the face as the annual pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick took place last Sunday at 1.30pm.

Massive nintieth anniversary celebrations at Ballinrobe race course next Monday

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

The craic will most definitely be 90 at the Ballinrobe Races on Monday evening next, August 8, as the 90th anniversary of racing in Ballinrobe is celebrated.

Half of Kenya’s drought-hit children ‘eat nothing in a day’

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

Nearly half the children surveyed in drought-hit northern Kenya had eaten no food for a whole day – with those separated from their parents faring even worse, shocking figures reveal.

Harkin launches septic tank campaign

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

The inequity which will arise between urban and rural dwellers if a septic tanks inspection charge is implemented is unacceptable and has to be opposed.

Live Register figures jump in the west

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

The latest statistics from the CSO show that there was an increase of 1,164 people living in the west signing on the Live Register in July.

MSPCA dog show and family fun at the Royal

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

Tail-wagging fun will take centre stage at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on August 14 for the Royal Family Fun Day, which includes a great novelty dog show in aid of MSPCA.

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