Higgins stresses the need to protect ‘pivotal north west funds’

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

MEP for Ireland north west Jim Higgins has called for the north west region to be saved from a 43.5 per cent cut in its EU funding.

Exceptional value Members’ Club for Ballinrobe Racecourse

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Become a member of Ireland’s best racecourse—Ballinrobe Racecourse —which at the end of last year won the Racecourse of the Year 2012 accolade from Horse Racing Ireland. Ballinrobe Racecourse is highly regarded for having a very high standard of facilities for the race going public to enjoy. The racecourse currently stages nine race meetings a year, from April through to September, and is always strongly supported by Ireland’s leading trainers and top jockeys.

Are you the 2013 Mayo Rose?

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Could 2013 be the year that the Mayo Rose follows in the footsteps of Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin (2005) and becomes the Rose of Tralee.

An Taoiseach to open bigger MABS office

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) in south Mayo has seen demand for its service double in the period 2007 to 2010. As a result of this increased demand the service has had to recruit additional staff and move to a larger location in Castlebar.

On Monday, February 18, at 10.30am, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will officially open the new office of South Mayo MABS at Nephin Halls, Hopkins Road, Castlebar.

Man drove dangerously in front of marked Garda car

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court this week to dangerous driving.

Three years off the road for Castlebar man

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

A 47-year-old married father of two was disqualified from driving for three years at this week’s sitting of Castlebar District Court.

Woman crashed car because cat jumped off her lap

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

A Brickens woman swerved her car onto the wrong side of the road and crashed head on into another car because a cat jumped off her lap, Ballyhaunis District Court was told this week.

Mayo island sells for over €2.8 million

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

An island which had been owned by a man who appeared in the Secret Millionaire show on RTE has been sold for more than €2.85m.

Mayor condemns ‘brazen thugs’ after businesswoman is attacked for second time in two months

Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The Mayor of Castlebar has spoken out against “brazen thugs” who attacked a local businesswoman in broad daylight this week.

Pilgrimage

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A seven day spiritual, cultural and historical pilgrimage to Poland and Prague takes place from August 18 to 25 with Fr Karl Burns as spiritual director.

Astronomy festival

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

‘Ireland: The Final Frontier’ is the theme of the 10th Connaught Astronomy Festival being held at the Westwood House Hotel, Galway on February 2 starting at 9.45am.