Charity seeking fit women

Fri, May 27, 2011

Local heart and stroke charity Croí are looking for fit women to participate in Ireland’s first Ironman 70.3 event, which takes place in Galway on Sunday September 4.

Resurfacing works on Pound Road cause confusion for councillors

Fri, May 27, 2011

Recent resurfacing works carried out by Castlebar Town Council in the Pound Road and Churchview Villas area caused concern for members of the town council this week.

Stop and refuel, advises youth ministry in Knock Shrine

Fri, May 27, 2011

This may be a phrase you would expect to hear from Knock Airport but certainly not Knock Shrine; well, think again. The message coming from the youth ministry at the Shrine to all young people of Ireland is, come to Knock to take time out and a break from life’s journey.

Mayo Peace Park unveiling special commemorative plaque

Fri, May 27, 2011

This Sunday, May 29, at Mayo Peace Park, Castlebar, there will be an unveiling of a special plaque commemorating three Mayo soldiers by John Rabbette.

Land values in Ballina could soar due to development plan variation

Fri, May 20, 2011

Land values in certain areas of Ballina could dramatically rise due to variations in the town development plan.

Ballina councillors give funding to local groups

Fri, May 20, 2011

Ballina town councillors gave out €9,500 in funding to local groups and individuals this week as part of their contributions to other bodies’ budgets. The funding was given to Belleek Forest Enhancement Group, Friends of the Dolman, the Ballina Senior Citizens Bus Service and to local snooker player Jason Devanney.

Castlebar girl presents Queen with flowers at Trinity College

Fri, May 20, 2011

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife Fionnuala were not the only Castlebar people to meet the Queen this week. Fourth year Trinity College student Rebecca Kilkelly from Castlebar presented the royal visitor with an arrangement of native Irish flowers during her visit to Trinity College on Tuesday afternoon.

Ballina bus bomber fails to spoil Queen’s visit

Fri, May 20, 2011

While Queen Elizabeth II’s historical visit to Ireland is coming to an end today, events last Monday night could have put the whole trip in jeopardy.

A bomb was found on a bus which had departed Ballina last Monday night and was on its way to Dublin city centre. The 17.45 Bus Éireann service was being operated by a private contractor on behalf of Bus Éireann. The Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Defence Dara Calleary has expressed his shock and concern at the bomb discovery. “Those behind this senseless criminal act have put the lives of innocent people at risk,” he said. “This is not about misguided ideology, it is a direct attack on the safety of ordinary people trying to go about their daily business.”

Fine for man who grew cannabis plant in his wardrobe

Fri, May 20, 2011

A 28-year-old Castlebar man was ordered to pay €150 to Down Syndrome, Ireland after he was found in possession of one cannabis plant he was growing in a wardrobe in his home. Garda William Grant told Castlebar District Court that on the basis of confidential information he received, he obtained a search warrant and searched the home of Mark Jones, 50 Lakeview, Castlebar, on September 7 2010. After carrying out the search he found one cannabis plant with a value of €100 and cannabis valued at €3.27 in the house. Garda Grant told the court that the cannabis was for Jones’s own use and he co-operated with the search throughout.

Barrett welcomes Taoiseach's Imperial support

Fri, May 20, 2011

Castlebar town councillor Harry Barrett has welcomed Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s support of the purchase of the Imperial Hotel in Castlebar by Mayo County Council and Castlebar Town Council.

Turlough all set for Féile na Tuaithe this weekend

Fri, May 20, 2011

Féile na Tuaithe, now in its seventh year, and which drew up to 25,000 visitors over two days last year, promises to be bigger, better, and more vibrant than ever.

‘The last post’ for graveside music?

Fri, May 20, 2011

It will be no longer possible to play music at a graveside without permission from the county council if new draft bye laws for the regulation of cemeteries in Mayo are approved.

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