‘I’ll still be active on the political scene’ - Campbell

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Sinn Féin’s Noel Campbell will not disappear off the political landscape in Mayo despite the fact he’s not allowed to run again in next year’s local elections. Current legislation disbars civil servants who hold a position higher than a clerical officer from running for public office. Campbell, who is employed by the Department of Arts Sports and Tourism, is employed at a higher grade. “It’s a pity and I’m snookered so to speak. I can’t see the government making an exception for me on this one, so I’m consigned to the fact that I will not be running again next year,” Campbell told the Mayo Advertiser this week.

Back to education scheme needed for unemployed construction workers

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Westport Sinn Féin Town Councillor Dave Keating has called on the government to introduce a back to education scheme for young construction workers.

€100,000 settlement for MEP following libel action

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

The Sunday Independent newspaper have agreed a settlement to the tune of €100,000 with Ballyhaunis MEP Jim Higgins following a libel action taken against the paper.

Higgins, and his former party colleague Ivan Yates, who secured the same settlement, took the action following articles published in 2004 which linked them to an EU milk fraud. The men understood the articles to imply they were British MI5 agents who colluded with the IRA in a multi-million-pound EU milk fraud.

O’Mahony forces Dáil debate on the closure of Harristown House

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Deputy John O’Mahony addressed Dáil Eireann on Wednesday in relation to the closing down of Harristown House, the only public alcohol and drug treatment centre in the country which is funded by the probation service.

Cathaoirleach welcomes Argentina/Ireland exchange

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

The recently announced working holiday agreement between Argentina and Ireland has been welcomed by Councillor Joe Mellett, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council.

Second referendum on Lisbon for the birds

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

If public servants continue to make statements and devise policies which expose the EU to ridicule, there is very little prospect that a second Lisbon referendum could be won.

CARI pub quiz

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Calling all pub quiz fans to a fun night of questions and maybe a few answers! A pub quiz will take place with John McNicholas as quiz master, in Rocky’s, Linenhall Street, Castlebar in order to raise funds for Children at Risk in Ireland.

Car boot sale

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

A mega car boot sale and Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday December 7 in Belmullet.

Road traffic victims remembrance Mass

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

A remembrance Mass for those who have died as a result of a road traffic accident will be held in Knock Shrine on Sunday November 16. All are welcome.

Longer Country Market opening hours

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

 Westport Country Market is delighted to announce extended opening hours. The market will now be open from 8.30am to 2pm every Thursday in response to customer demand. Locals are clamouring to visit the market during lunchtime and as usual, the stallholders are happy to oblige.

Mayo Radio Club rally

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

The Mayo Radio Club has announced details of their annual Radio Rally which will be held on Sunday November 23 at the Belmont Hotel, Knock.

Formula 1 challenge

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

St Gerald’s College from Castlebar have signed up a team to participate in the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge powered in Ireland by Honda under the team name West Coast Racers.

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