Gardaí insulted by Ballina man

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

A man who told gardaí that “they are only wankers” was convicted and fined €300 at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court.

Man found passed out in bar which served after hours

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

The licensee of a pub in Ballycastle which had patrons on the premises at 2.10am was convicted and fined €450 at Ballina District Court.

Claremorris mourns the late Betty Killeen

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Betty Killeen (nee Noone), Lower James Street, Claremorris, whose sudden death occurred on January 13, was one of the town’s best-known figures. She commanded popularity from people of all ages, and the esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the extraordinary numbers who turned out to pay their final respects at the funeral ceremonies.

Mayo County Council sets out housing plan

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Mayo County Council outlined their housing programme for the coming year to the members of the Housing SPC this week. However, a lot of the planned work depends on the size of the grants received from central government. Most of the work that is planned is in refurbishment programs outlined for 14 different areas around the county. Cllr Eddie Staunton asked if refurbishment works were going to go ahead this year, to which he was told by Mr Paul Benson, for Mayo County Council: “It is a wish list, areas we have identified that works could be done. We have been in discussions with the department but it all depends on what funding comes down. Then we can set out a plan as to the estates and areas we will do. We do not want to get people’s hopes up and then let them down. It all depends on the funds we get.”

Mayo's vices worth €15,637 reveals ‘Give It Up For Trocaire’

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

People from Mayo have weird and wonderful vices valued at €15,637, Trocaire revealed this week. The charity released the figures, which reflect sponsorship raised for ‘Give It Up For Trocaire’ last year, as it launched its 2011 campaign. Trocaire is challenging people to give up something they love, their greatest temptations, or their worst habits, on March 4 to raise money to change people's lives in the developing world. And from the amount raised by Mayo folk last year, there are certainly plenty of vices to be given up in the county. 

One bag carry-on policy will not fly, says Higgins

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Jim Higgins MEP has asked the European Commission to examine a low cost airline policy which is having an adverse affect. “Some low cost carriers restrict each passenger to just one carry-on item or else they face a fine. It is an issue of huge concern for the entire duty free and travel retail industry with obvious consequences for sales at airports,” said Mr Higgins. 

Road deaths rocket by thirty five per cent in January

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West has expressed his concern at the sharp increase in road deaths over the month of January 2011 compared to the same month last year.

Westport Walks Wednesdays to be relaunched

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

The re-launch of WWW Westport Walks Wednesdays for all schools in Westport, both primary and secondary, will take place on February 16. Since November 2009, schools in Westport have been quietly participating in WWW. Most schools in Westport were working towards their Green Flag for Travel, as part of An Taisce’s green schools programme.

Mayo obesity rates in adults are above the national average

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

As many as one in three adults over 40 years of age in Mayo are obese, according to a report launched this week by Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, in collaboration with HSE West’s Mayo Primary Community and Continuing Care Department.

New name and logo for Smart Travel Castlebar

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Smart Travel Castlebar, (formerly Iompar Castlebar) has a new name and logo following a very successful competition with transition year students from secondary schools in the town. A large number of entries were received and Smart Travel Castlebar, a group promoting sustainable travel in Castlebar, is delighted with its new name and logo.

Women dramatically more stressed behind the wheel than men

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Women are far more likely to get stressed out while driving than their male counterparts, the results of the latest AA Motor Insurance poll would suggest.

Disability excellence award for Ballina Civic Offices

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

The Mayo County Council received an award last week from the National Disability Authority (NDA) that recognises the excellence level of achievement reached by Ballina Civic Offices in integrating accessibility into the provision of services to the public. The Excellence through Accessibility (EtA) Awards were held at the Department of Education and Skills in Dublin. The integration of accessibility into the design and provision of services enables people with disabilities access to public services with ease.

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