€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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Car boot sale
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
A mega car boot sale and Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday December 7 in Belmullet.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Ballyvary Hurling Club AGM
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
The Ballyvary Hurling Club AGM takes place on Monday November 24 at 9 pm in Ballyv
Read more ...Hallowe’en Ball a scary success!
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
The Marie Carolan Foundation Hallowe’en Ball which took place at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel showcased an array of fancy dress, and Marie Carolan turned up for the event, where she picked the winner of a brand new Ford Focus, with Seán Doherty from Ceathrú Thaidhg being the lucky winner. Pamela O’Donnell from Attycunane, Belmullet, won the second prize of a 40-inch television.
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