Pedestrian crossings cause concern for Castlebar councillors

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

The difference between controlled and uncontrolled pedestrian crossings caused a bit of controversy at Castlebar Town Council’s monthly meeting. Independent Councillor Michael Kilcoyne brought up the issue because of a report that was circulated to the members which outlined a number of pedestrian crossings which had been installed in the town. “In relation to pedestrian crossings, I don’t know where any of these are in the town. I can’t see them anywhere.”

Drunk man who stripped off fined €500

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

A drunk man who stripped off and took up a boxing pose when approached by gardaí was fined €500 at Claremorris District Court (sitting in Kiltimagh) this week. Kieran Prendergast, 22 Aisling Drive, Ballyhaunis, pleaded guilty to a section six public order offence in court. Garda Peter Sarsfield told the court that at 1.12am on August 8 2008 he found the defendant at the back of the Square, Claremorris, where he was intoxicated and roaring and shouting. When he approached Prendergast the defendent stripped off and took up a boxing pose, after which Garda Sarsfield arrested him.

Inter business league at Mayo Roller Bowl

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

It’s that time of year again when Mayo Roller Bowl runs the Inter Business League. This league has been running for the past 15 years and has proved very successful with businesses all over Mayo, Galway, and Sligo. This year, as in other years, the league is being sponsored by Sean Mulroy, Mulroy’s Topaz Stations, and Joe Togher, Togher Tyres.

Community development in Mayo under the spotlight on TG4

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Rural isolation, community apathy, and dwindling school numbers will come into focus this week on TG4’s popular weekly news show 7 Lá. Journalist and broadcaster Piaras Ó Raghallaigh reports from north Mayo where community groups are struggling to survive in the post Celtic Tiger era as remote communities face the reality of funding cuts, red tape, inadequate services and social exclusion.

Drink driving conviction for man who reversed into car

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

A man who reversed into a car in a car park was convicted of drink driving at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Woman fined for illegal dumping in car park

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

A Claremorris woman was convicted and fined €350 and ordered to pay €500 costs in Claremorris District Court this week for illegal dumping.

St Gerald’s students looking to race to the top

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Four transition year students from St Gerald’s College, Castlebar, are trying to race to the top in Ireland in the F1 Schools competition. The team of Keith Derrig, Darren Brogen, Micheál Healy, and Niall McCormick are hoping to better the performance of last year’s team from the school who got to the national finals and hopefully take a prize this time around. Under the watchful eye of their teacher John Bones the four students have been hard at work on their project since October.

Councillors criticise the revolving door of superintendents in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Castlebar Town Councillors criticised the revolving door of superintendents that have been stationed in the county town over the past number of years. Fianna Fáil Cllr Aidan Crowley informed the meeting that Supt Eugene Brennan ,who had been stationed in Castlebar for the past year and half, was transferred to Ardee, Co Louth on December 30 last.

Star Taxis expands

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Star Taxis has announced that two new taxis will be joining the company in February. This will further strengthen its service and hours and mean further savings for customers.

Man crashed into car on wrong side of the road

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

A Polish man who crashed into another vehicle on the wrong side of the road was convicted for dangerous driving at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

Three-month sentence for man found in possession of drugs

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

A Claremorris man who had a number of previous convictions for drug possession was given a three-month sentence for possession at Claremorris District Court (sitting in Kiltimagh) this week.

Grassroots

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Demographic changes and reduction in population will provide a major challenge for Government and local authorities in the future. Recent census figures in Co Mayo have indicated a substantial reduction in population figures in parts of our county, considering the fact that Mayo County Council has built substantial housing schemes in most towns and villages and considering the increase in private housing development undertaken during the Celtic Tiger period in the county.

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