Money advice in Belmullet

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A money advisor from the North Mayo Money Advice and Budgeting Service will be in attendance in the Citizens Information Centre, Belmullet, on Thursday January 22 from 10.30am to 1pm.

MABS assists people who have debt problems or who are at risk of getting into debt. The service is independent, confidential, and free.

Belcarra man appointed next Bishop of Newcastle

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Belcarra native Canon Seamus Cunningham is to be the next Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle in the UK.

N5 public art piece to put finishing touches to by-pass

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A contemporary piece of art commissioned by a government scheme is to be installed on an embankment on the N5 Charlestown by-pass.

Lifeboat donation for man who took the wrong jacket home

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A 21-year-old man who lifted a jacket from a nightclub in Belmullet, which he assumed belonged to his friend, faced prosecution of theft at Ballina District Court this week.

Assault, dangerous driving, and public order charges for Shell to Sea activist

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The prolific Shell to Sea activist Maura Harrington faced dangerous driving, assault, and public order charges at Belmullet District Court on Wednesday, while her brother also appeared on foot of public order charges.

IWAK launches Alicante route

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced its first ever scheduled European flight as Ryanair is set to commence a twice weekly service direct to Alicante International Airport in southern Spain on June 5 and run until the end of October.

Charges for man who intervened while drunk girl was

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

An 18-year-old man who interfered with a Garda arrest of a 16-year-old girl, who was intoxicated, appeared before Ballina District Court on Tuesday for the public order offence.

Claremorris community groups disappointed at funding axe

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Community groups in Claremorris and surrounding areas have expressed their disappointment that the social and economic fund which is allocated by the local councillors each year has been pulled.

Ballinrobe’s natural gas supply ‘on hold’

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The supply of natural gas to Ballinrobe by Bord Gáis is in jeopardy following the announcement this week that the works have been put ‘on hold’.

Second chance for fisherman who had ecstasy tablets

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

A 37-year-old Slovakian who was found in possession of ecstasy tablets pleaded guilty at Belmullet District Court this week.

Mayo carers outraged by proposed cut-backs

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Carers across Mayo are outraged that the Government might consider targeting carer’s allowances for budgetary cuts. Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has suggested that the cost-cutting board set up by An Taoiseach to reduce departmental spending may focus on cutting recently introduced increases such as the half-rate carer’s allowance introduced two years ago. The Carers Association in Mayo has been inundated with calls from carers across the county, angry and very worried over Minister Hanafin’s comments.

Fishery harbour grants sought

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Peter Hynes informed Westport area committee members that in November last year the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food sought applications for funding for 2009, with a copy of the report circulated at the meeting.

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