RSA welcomes news that drivers involved in road accidents will be tested for alcohol
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
The Road Safety Authority has welcomed the granting of new powers, by the Minster for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar, to An Garda Síochána to test drivers for the presence of alcohol at the scene of road traffic collisions.
The measures, which come into force from Wednesday, require gardaí to conduct mandatory testing of drivers for alcohol at the scene of a crash where someone has been injured, or of a driver who has been injured and removed to hospital.
Read more ...Mayo hair stylist named Irish Hairdresser of the Year 2011
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Mayo hair stylist Louise Jordan, from Ballina, was named as the IHF Irish Hairdresser of the Year 2011 at the National Hairdressing Championships and OMC European Championships in hair and beauty. Louise competed in such categories as fantasy, day style and full fashion and was awarded a Gold OMC medal in the Senior Day Style category and Senior Trend Cut category. She works in MOHH Salon in Galway.
Read more ...Calleary supports call for fair trade legislation in Ireland
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Mayo TD Dara Calleary has called on the Government to introduce fair trade legislation without delay to ensure that farmers and food producers get a fair price for their produce.
The urgent need for laws governing the relationship between retailers and suppliers was highlighted in a Fianna Fáil Private Members motion on agriculture which was passed in the Dáil this week.
Read more ...Westport farmer is Connacht Gold Quality Milk Supplier of the Year
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Westport dairy farmer Michael Lyons has won the top award in the Connacht Gold Milk Quality Awards. Mr Lyons came top of the class among the 875 milk producers who supplied Connacht Gold in 2010.
Read more ...Shooting the Breeze with... Finbar Hoban of Finbar Hoban presents...
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
A quiet Tuesday night upstairs in Bar Ritz in Castlebar and it is a lot different from the heaving mass of bodies squashed into the venue towards the front of the stage area 11 days previously, when Belfast band And So I Watch You From Afar had the place hopping. For almost three years now Finbar Hoban has been bringing the best of local original Irish bands to Castlebar in a series of shows that have gone from strength to strength from quality of performer to visuals and props. When he first put on a show, a handpainted sign was all that was there to let you know this was a Finbar Hoban Presents show, now there’s a screen behind the stage with graphics and animations to let you know who is putting on this night’s entertainment.
Read more ...Verdict of accidental death in Gallagher case
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
A verdict of accidental death was returned by a jury following an eight-day inquest into the death of Achill woman Ashling Gallagher, who died in a road collision on the N59 in 2004.
The 22-year-old’s van collided with a cement truck near Mulranny. The family of Ashling claimed that the van skidded on an unfinished, temporary road surface, which had no warning signs. Mayo County Council denied responsibility for the crash.
Read more ...Local carers’ associations condemn ‘hidden health crisis’
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
The Regional Alzheimer Society and Local Carers Association have slammed the “eye-opening” findings of RTÉ Prime Time Investigates, which has found that more than 82 per cent of family carers have been affected by cutbacks in State services and are living in poverty.
Read more ...Tourism Minister warns industry to ‘pass cost savings to tourists – or else’
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
The Junior Minister for Tourism has issued a stern warning to all involved in the tourism trade to give the consumer the benefit of recent Government cost reductions, or those reductions could be reversed in next December’s budget.
Read more ...Car and door to house smashed up in family fracas
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Two men were sentenced to prison this week after they smashed up a car and door to a house of a Castlebar man.
Superintendent Peter O’Boyle outlined to Castlebar District Court that on March 4 2011, Jimmy McDonagh 11 The Grove, Castlebar and Owen McDonagh, 27 Castlegrove, Castlebar went to 1 Rowan Drive, Castlebar where they attacked a car belonging to John Maughan. Both defendants smashed the car windows with iron bars and bottles. Owen McDonagh also smashed the glass patio door of Mr Maughan’s residence.
Read more ...Mount Falcon wins two restaurant awards
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Mount Falcon and the Kitchen Restaurant scooped the Best Hotel Restaurant Award in Connaught, with their chef, Philippe Farineau, crowned Best Chef in Connaught at the recently held Santa Rita/Sunday Independent Irish Restaurant Awards 2011.
Read more ...Civic reception awarded to Commodore Mark Mellett
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Castlebar Town Council this week awarded Commodore Mark Mellett a civic reception. Mellett, who is a native of Rathbawn Road, has risen to the rank of Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service, or as Mayor of Castlebar Cllr Ger Deere described him, “To you and me he’s the man in charge of the Irish Navy”.
Read more ...Republic of Telly star to judge at Ballinrobe Ladies Day
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Get your hats on and your race cards ready for the Ballinrobe evening meeting on Tuesday June 21, where the much anticipated Ladies Day event takes place. Former contestant on the BBC Apprentice and regular contributor to the RTE series Republic of Telly Jennifer Maguire will be on hand to pick the lady who she believes has the most style.
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