Make time and space for yourself in a writing group

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A six night writing workshop will take place in the Family Centre, Castlebar, commencing at the end of January

World Harmony Run to visit Westport

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The largest participation sports relay and harmony run in history will arrive in Westport in March.

Eircom outage affects 60,000 Mayo customers

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

There was widespread distruption for Eircom landline customers across Mayo yesterday (Thursday) when an outage at an exchange left 60,000 customers without a service. The problem persisted from the start of business and continued throughout the day with repair crews saying progress had been slow.

Over €23k for fuel appeal

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The Cathaoirleach of Westport Town Council, Councillor Martin Keane, would like to thank all those who supported and volunteered to raise funds for the annual Westport fuel appeal.

Castlebar Tidy Towns invitation

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Castlebar Tidy Towns committee will be holding a general meeting in the TF Royal Hotel on Monday January 19 at 8pm to elect a committee and devise a strategy for the coming year.

Learner driver drove defective car at 130kph

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A learner driver, with no insurance and who drove a defective car through townlands at speed, in a dangerous manner, while being pursued by gardaí, led Judge Mary Devins to consider what would be a “deterrent” instead of imposing a custodial sentence. According to Judge Devins defendant’s “race to the Circuit Court” to appeal such sentences.

Castlebar Athletics Club

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Registration for 2009 took place in Breaffy GAA hall on Thursday January 15 but new members can also go to the track behind GMIT on Wednesdays at 7pm.

Getting the ‘wow’ factor in your home without the cost

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Very few home improvements make such an immediate impact as a beautiful real wood floor, with the warmth and quality that only real wood provides. But if your old wooden floor is well worn and scratched, it can be a very expensive option to consider ripping it up and replacing it.

Civic reception

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A civic reception for Ray Moylette, Danny Coughlan, and Maurice Lally will take place on January 30 in Westport.

Support for IT development in local communities

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Mayo County Council and the Mayo County Development Board have received three grants from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources under the BenefIT scheme. This funding will allow for the further roll-out of supports to communities to provide technology training and equipment.

Woman arrested after trying to abscond from taxi

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A 26-year-old woman who tried to make off without paying a €200 taxi fare and who was threatening and abusive to the driver and gardaí, was given a suspended sentence at Ballina District Court this week.

Personal development course

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Is your New Year resolution for 2009 to take time out for yourself? If so, this is an opportunity for you to have this time and learn more about yourself.

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