Businesses in Castlebar invited to show their Irish side
Fri, Jul 06, 2012
Gnó Mhaigh Eo in conjunction with the Croí Chaisleán an Bharraigh Festival Committee is running a “Tóraíocht Taisce” (Shopping Treasure Hunt) with a twist on Saturday, July 21 next. As part of Gnó Mhaigh Eo’s “Labhair Gaeilge Liom” (Speak Irish to Me) campaign, all businesses in Castlebar are invited to get involved. The aim of the event is to encourage gach éinne ó Maigh Eo to come to Castlebar for the day, get the opportunity to practise their Irish and be in with a chance to win prizes and vouchers from Castlebar shops while they’re at it.
Read more ...Fianna Fáil accused of playing ‘political games’ during Westport Town Council’s AGM
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
A war of words broke out at Westport Town Council’s AGM this week over the nomination of the Leas Cathaoirleach, with Fine Gael refusing to share the chair with the council’s other political parties, after being asked whether this could be done by Fianna Fáil councillor Margaret Adams.
Read more ...Driving disqualification for Bonniconlon man
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
A man from Bonniconlon was convicted of drink driving at Tuesday’s sitting of Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Man stole hearse and took it for a spin
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
An 18-year-old man who stole a hearse after a night out and took it for a spin around town before it crashed into a wall, was before Ballina District Court this week for the unauthorised taking of an MPV.
Read more ...Man threatened to kill his brother
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
A man who was threatening and abusive in a public place was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Man arrested for being intoxicated outside his home
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
A 45-year-old father of four was arrested outside his residence after he was found to be in an intoxicated state.
Read more ...Parents fined for teenager missing school
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who has missed numerous school days were convicted and fined at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court for failing to comply in ensuring their child’s attendance at school.
Read more ...Man crashed car into ditch when drunk
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
A man was arrested for drink driving after he went back to the scene of a crashed car and a tractor in order to rescue the car from a ditch.
Read more ...Man threatened to kill his brother
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
A man who was threatening and abusive in a public place was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Structures at Risk grants for Foxford and Kilmaine
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring has welcomed two grant offers made to Mayo County Council under the Structures at Risk Fund 2012 by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.
Read more ...Fuel savings must be passed to consumers – O’Mahony
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
Vice chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications and Fine Gael Mayo TD, John O’Mahony, has called on all fuel companies to pass on expected reductions in prices to their consumers. Deputy O’Mahony has welcomed the four cent drop in prices over the last month, but has stressed the need for the further anticipated five cent drop to be passed on to hard pressed consumers.
Read more ...An estimated three thousand of drivers in Mayo are going without insurance
Fri, Jun 29, 2012
An estimated 3,100 drivers in Mayo are going without insurance, and claims against drivers of such vehicles are costing the general public heavily. This is sccording to Brian McNelis, director of general services at the Irish Brokers Association, who stated:
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