Drunk man found wandering in Westport street was abusive to gardaí

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

A 28-year-old man who was found stumbling in the middle of the street after a night out and who then became aggressive towards gardaí, was before the holiday sitting of Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

Father continues to be questioned following death of two sons

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

A bleak atmosphere hung over Westport this week after the bodies of two missing children from Carlow were found in the boot of a car which was driven by their father Sanjeev Chada who has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Ballina water supply to be extended to Bonniconlon

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the announcement by Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, that Ballina regional water supply scheme is to be extended to Bonniconlon, bringing a high quality and secure water supply to the village and the surrounding group schemes.

Taoiseach unveils memorial plaque on the site of the Sacred Heart Hospital

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has unveiled a memorial plaque on the site of the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar in memory of the people who lived and now rest on the site of the hospital. The dedicated plaque has been erected in honour of the people who were laid to rest on the site from the time of the Famine up to as recently as the 1950s.

Achill Island agricultural show 2013

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

The lyrics of “That bonny spot called Keel” should be altered this year to “that Sunny spot called Keel”. On August 31, Keel will claim another adjective. If the Agricultural Show Committee members have their way, busy will be another word to describe the capital of Achill. The committee are currently organising the revival of the old black faced mountain sheep show of the eighties.

Mayo nominations sought for Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards 2013

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Mayo entries are being sought for the 2013 Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards. This is the third year of the awards, a joint initiative between Ireland’s premier hearing healthcare provider Hidden Hearing and the Irish Deaf Society. The awards honour those who are deaf or hard of hearing and who make a significant contribution to society, their community, workplace, or through sporting excellence.

Bring along your artefacts to Belmullet

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Waddell Media is producing a new historical road show for TG4 called Seoidíní Staire. Members of the public are being asked to rummage through their attics and cupboards for objects and artefacts of local historical interest to be displayed at a one day only pop-up exhibition in their area.

Mayo TV teams up with RTÉ

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Mayo’s ground-breaking and innovative TV channel MayoTV.ie has teamed up with RTÉ this week ahead of a very special broadcast from the county on the national broadcaster’s flagship regional programme Nationwide.

Barrett welcomes ‘rapid progress’ on town park

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Castlebar town councillor Harry Barrett has welcomed the progress being made on the newly developed town park, located at Springfield, Castlebar. Work on the site has moved on at a rapid pace over the last few weeks, with the completion of the central path allowing a full view of the new amenities on offer.

BreastCheck screening coming to Ballina

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

BreastCheck – The National Breast Screening Programme is inviting women aged 50 to 64 living in Ballina, Swinford, Belmullet, Ballycastle, Crossmolina, Lacken, and surrounding areas for a free mammogram (x-ray) in the BreastCheck mobile digital screening unit located at the back of Cathedral car park, Cathedral Road, Ballina, Co Mayo.

Football managers back You Snooze You Lose road safety campaign

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Mayo and Donegal football managers have kick-started a campaign to encourage motorists to watch their speed and be aware of driver fatigue. The football managers took time out from preparation for Sunday's big game to show their support for Mayo and Donegal county councils’ You Snooze You Lose campaign, which aims to bring down traffic speeds on our roads and make motorists aware of driver fatigue, as the big game takes place over one of the busiest bank holiday weekends on the roads.

Barrett encourages people to check the register

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Councillor Harry Barrett has urged members of the public to check the register of electors in order to ensure that they are able to vote in the upcoming referenda on the Court of Appeal and the abolition of Seanad Eireann.

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