Three year driving ban for man caught on way home from house party

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

A 28-year-old barman who was caught driving at nearly three times the legal limit at 2pm was given a three year driving ban and fined €500 at Ballyhaunis District Court this week.

Durcan drags Taoiseach into planning row

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

Independent councillor Frank Durcan cast aspersions on An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and an a family in-law at this week’s Mayo County Council meeting as he addressed the chamber in regard to his ongoing row with Mayo County Council officials over planning issues. The February meeting of the council had to be adjourned after Cllr Durcan refused to back down on allegations he made in the chamber. There were fears that the March meeting of the council would descend into similar disarray. However when Cllr Durcan tried to raise the issue of the previous month’s meeting under the adoption of minutes, he was quickly shut down by Cathaoirleach, Cllr Austin Francis O’Malley, who informed the councillor there were no matters arising from the minutes on the agenda, so he would be moving the meeting forward.

O’Mahony welcomes second consultant for Ballina

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, John O’Mahony, has welcomed the news that a second consultant for Child and Adolescent Mental Health has been approved for Mayo and will be in place shortly.

Council to boost business in Westport

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

A stimulus proposal for businesses in Westport was up for discussion at the Westport Town Council meeting last night, Thursday March 9. The stimulus proposal is to encourage the occupation of vacant commercial premises in the town and aims to support local enterprise, retail initiative, and employment through the proactive encouragement of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Taoiseach to launch book on Mayo’s role in War of Independence

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

A fascinating new book documenting Mayo’s role in the fight for independence during the early 1900s will be launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny this evening, Friday March 9, at Castlebar Library at 8pm. The book, The Flame and the Candle - War in Mayo 1919 - 1924, by Dominic Price, dispenses with the myth that little or nothing happened in Mayo during Ireland’s fight for independence and instead highlights the fascinating story of the Mayo men and women who were active during the troubled period of the War of Independence and the Civil War – a story largely untold.

Swinford Variety Group

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

The group will perform Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford, on Thursday March 1, Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4 at 8pm each night.

Swinford St Patrick’s Day parade

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

The parade will be held on Saturday March 17 at 3pm.

Men’s community initiative

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

New every Tuesday afternoon at Belmullet Sports Complex from 2pm to 3.30pm is Team Tuesday for all men over 55.

Mayo Community Games

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

The annual Mayo Community Games Mixed Distance Relays and Cross Country Races will take place on Saturday March 3 at the Sports Field, Davitt College, Castlebar.

Belmullet St Patrick’s Day Parade

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

The Belmullet St Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday March 17 at 3pm sharp from the industrial estate, for large floats, and from Belmullet Sports Complex for all walking participants.

Children’s art competition

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

A forgotten object art competition is being run in association with the National Museum of Ireland– Country Life.

National Tree Week 2012

Fri, Mar 02, 2012

Have a walk in Moorehall, enjoy a presentation in Ballinrobe or maybe even plant a tree in Ballyhaunis. These are just some of the events on offer in Mayo for National Tree Week (March 4 to 10) and all information can be found on www.treecouncil.ie

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