Mayo Writers’ Block Festival
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Mayo Writers’ Block writers’ festival kicks off tonight (Friday September 26) in the Claremorris Library at 8pm with guest writer Susan Millar DuMars reading from her work, music by local talented musicians and an open mic at 9pm.
Read more ...Solitaire departs for UK port
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Following a week fraught with continuing tension between protesters and Shell E & P Ireland and the undertaking of a hunger strike by Maura Harrington, a resolve in the contentious issue may have been attained when at lunch time Thursday SEPIL released a statement in which it confirmed that “the Solitaire will leave Killybegs today for a UK port where deep water berthing facilities are available”.
Read more ...Louisburgh, Newport and Claremorris may face broadcast blackout
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
With the recent announcement by Mayo Community TV Ltd that the plug will be pulled on its transmitter in Drummin on September 30, chairperson Joe Gibbons warned that the areas of Claremorris, Newport and Louisburgh may also have their transmitters shut down, which would affect all householders in the area who rely on these transmitters to receive their television stations.
Read more ...Judges raps father of three who had ecstasy in his car
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
A man who was found in possession of four ecstasy tablets for his own use was asked by Judge Mary Devins if he was practising responsible parenting as he was putting his children at risk of serious harm in having these drugs in the vicinity of his children.
Read more ...Turning old, tired wooden floors back to new again!
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
That is what the local branch of the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company has been successfully doing for domestic and commercial customers all over Mayo.
Read more ...Fine for public order disturbance in Castlebar
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
A man who was arrested for his own safety as he was intoxicated in a public area of Castlebar during the day was convicted and fined €120 in Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Read more ...Young garda laid to rest
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Twenty-five-year-old Yvonne Moran from Mulranny who tragically lost her life this week following a two car road traffic collision was laid to rest on Thursday in Kileen Cemetery.
Read more ...One-way plan for John’s Row moving closer to fruition
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
The announcement that John’s Row would become a one-way street on October 1 was criticised by Westport town councillors at their monthly meeting this week, saying that dialogue with residents needed to be sought before a final decision was made.
Read more ...Man arrested for disturbance in garda station
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
A Lithuanian who was arrested for public order offences in a garda station was warned by Judge Mary Devins at Castlebar District Court this week that he would face a jail sentence if he partakes in such behaviour in the future.
Read more ...Enda Kenny criticises Gormley over housing grants
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has questioned Mayo County Council about the current funding available from the Minister of Environment, John Gormley TD and the administration of the housing grants available in Mayo.
Read more ...Job losses for Tourmakeady factory
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
A manufacturing plant in Tourmakeady is to close by the end of the year resulting in the loss of 32 jobs.
Read more ...Jail sentence for Polish man who must ‘face the consequences of his actions’
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
A 21-year-old man who had a bench warrant executed against him for failure to appear for sentencing in Castlebar Court in September was given a six month jail sentence this week in relation to incidents which happened last year and also for a public order incident which occurred in July of this year.
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