Driver hit teenager as she crossed the road
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
A Castlebar woman was convicted of careless driving at Castlebar District Court this week after she was involved in a minor road traffic accident when she struck a 15-year-old girl who was crossing the road.
Read more ...Drunk man found behind wheel of car
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
A man from Porturlin was before Castlebar District Court this week after he was found drunk behind the wheel of a car after a night out in Castlebar.
Read more ...Mayo woman shortlisted for Astellas Changing Tomorrow Award
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Anne Marie Walsh, a native of Claremorris, and her team, have been given national recognition for their remarkable efforts to improve the future for patients in Ireland. The Croí My Action — an innovative community based cardiovascular disease prevention programme — is one of 14 inspirational initiatives out of 109 projects entered, which have been shortlisted in this year’s Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards.
Read more ...Mayo businesses invited to apply for RTÉ series At Your Service
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
RTÉ’s At Your Service, the series which sees the dynamic Brennan brothers helping hospitality businesses in need, is now looking for the next set of businesses needing their help. These will be filmed this year, with the final programmes transmitting on RTÉ in 2013.
Read more ...Mayo musician Tim McHugh wins Seán Ó Riada gold medal
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Flute player Tim McHugh from Newport in Mayo was announced as winner of the Seán Ó Riada gold medal and prize money of €2,500 on Friday night. He was among 15 traditional flute and whistle players who took to the stage in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork to compete in the final. The judges on the night were renowned musicians Mary Bergin and Michael Tubridy, and they were joined by Matt Molloy via Skype from 1,500 miles away in the Canary Islands.
Read more ...Yoga workshop
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
An eight week yoga programme for children (four to 12 years old) will take place on January 30 in the Westport Sports Complex; January 31 in the Neale Community Hall; February 1 in Kilmaine Community Centre; and February 2 in Headford, Cloughanover Community Centre.
Read more ...Write a poem and win cash
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
The organisers of the famous Strokestown International Poetry Competition are calling for people to get writing,
Read more ...Coffee morning
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
A coffee morning for retired members of An Garda Siochana will be held on Tuesday January 17 at 11am in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar.
Read more ...Road safety roadshow to return to Mayo
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
The road safety roadshow project will make sure over 1,500 of Mayo’s teenagers are aware of traffic dangers at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Thursday February 9 when they view the AXA Insurance award-winning Roadsafe Roadshow.
Read more ...Ecumenical Service
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
The Ecumenical Service for Let Love Shine a Light in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice takes place on Sunday January 15 in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock at 3.45pm.
Read more ...Mayo Jobs Club
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
A Mayo Jobs Club will be held in the Ballina Family Resource Centre, Abbey Street, Ardnaree, from 10am to 1pm, every weekday morning until Friday January 27.
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