Couple who were racing each other convicted for dangerous driving

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Two Polish nationals who while racing each other along the road from Ballinrobe to Partry overtook on continuous white lines and on blind bends were convicted, fined and disqualified from driving at Ballinrobe District Court on Tuesday.

Mayo people spent €60,929 on Trocaire Christmas gifts last year

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

people place gifts for the developing world at the top of their Christmas shopping lists, spending €60,929 on Trocaire’s Christmas gifts last year.

Five- month jail sentence after Ballinrobe man assaulted at his home

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

A 36-year-old who was found trespassing on a Ballinrobe man’s property and subsequently assaulted him was sentenced to five months in prison at this week’s sitting of Ballinrobe District Court.

Catholic church were not strong enough in endorsing Lisbon Treaty — Flynn

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

The pastoral reflection from the Catholic Bishops of Ireland in advance of the Lisbon Referendum Treaty in June did not go far enough and left an element of doubt in the minds of many Catholic voters.

Mayo bartender to compete in Irish cocktail finals

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Mayo mixologist Owen Hughes has his cocktail shakers at the ready for the Irish final of the Finlandia Vodka Cup in Dublin this November. Owen was awarded first place at the Galway heat of the competition, after an expert panel of judges decided that his cocktail was a cut above the rest. Owen has been wowing costumers in the Knockranny House Hotel in Westport for a while now, so this is his chance to show off his talents on a national scale.

The talented mixologist has won a highly coveted place at the Irish final of the Finlandia Vodka Cup, where he will compete against reigning Finlandia Vodka Cup Cocktail champion, Romain Mellerein. Four additional finalists selected from heats taking place in Dublin and Cork will join Owen in the Irish final. The winner from the Irish final will get to fly the flag for Ireland in the international cocktail competition in the famous snow village of Kittila, located in the Arctic region of Northern Finland, and stay in the magical surrounds of a Lappish ice hotel. Competitors will experience the trip of a lifetime as they get to attend a vodka masterclass and experience some unique Finnish activities including husky dog sledding, ice fishing and sauna sessions.

Second Town of Tomorrow competition launched

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Participants in this year’s Town of Tomorrow schools’ competition have an additional area on which to set their imaginations loose – the vast Westport convent site, which was recently acquired by Mayo County Council and Westport Town Council.

Sewage overflow and open manholes at Castlebar bakery led to hygiene fines

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Two Polish men, one being the business operator of a bakery in Castlebar, along with his employee, were convicted and fined at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday after the Health Service Executive summonsed them for not keeping the premises in good repair and condition, giving a statement to an environmental food officer which was false and misleading, and for failing to wear appropriate clothing while in the vicinity of food products.

Bus Éireann extends €10 return offer on Ballina-Dublin service

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Bus Éireann has announced that it is to extend its special offer of a €10 return fare on the Ballina-Dublin number 22 service until November 30 2008.

Day of Remembrance at Knock Shrine for road traffic victims

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Ballinrobe tenor Sean Costello will perform at a special ceremony at 12 midday on Sunday November 16 at Knock Shrine to remember people who have been killed and injured on the nation’s roads. He will be the guest singer at a Mass to coincide with the World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims.

Family dispute led to court appearance

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Two men who were involved in a dispute with members of their family appeared before Ballinrobe District Court this week where they both pleaded guilty to section four public order offences.

Over €200 worth of cannabis resin found in Ballinrobe apartment

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Cannabis resin with an estimated street value of €200 to €240 which was detected in a premises led to the owners receiving a conviction at Ballinrobe District Court this week.

Bag of dumped rubbish led to fine

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

A man who claimed that he only disposed of one bag of litter in a large litter haul which was discovered illegally dumped near Balla was convicted and fined at Castlebar District Court this week.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.