Man ordered to pay €5 to shop owner
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
A Ballinrobe man who stole eight cans of cider valued at €9.99 from Cummins’ super market in Ballinrobe was ordered to pay €5 to the shop owner this week in Claremorris District Court.
Read more ...Bottle of Buckie stolen from shop
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
A woman, who while drunk stole a bottle of Buckfast Tonic Wine from a shop, was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Read more ...Fine for man who blocked Castlebar footpath
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
A man who caused an obstruction with his vehicle on a Castlebar footpath was convicted and fined €100 at Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...HSE need to be ‘less Russian and more open’ says Calleary
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
The HSE has been accused of operating in a “cloak of secrecy” this week akin to what happened during the Cold War. Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary said elected representatives were finding it extremely difficult to get information from the service and pointed out that although the board of the HSE were all sacked in April, the situation was getting worse.
Read more ...Presidency must repair Ireland’s international reputation — Davis
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Mayo presidential candidate Mary Davis formally launched her bid for the Áras this week after receiving more than the necessary backing of four county councils, including Mayo, and will seek to repair Ireland’s international reputation and restore national pride if elected.
The Kiltimagh native, who is currently the president and managing director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, addressed the members of the council on Monday evening in Castlebar. Ms Davis’ nomination was proposed by Independent councillor Richard Finn and seconded by fellow Independent councillor Michael Holmes. None of the major parties opposed the nomination, with both Sinn Féin and Fine Gael wishing her the best of luck in the election but informing her that they will be supporting their own candidates in the race for the Áras.
Read more ...Shooting the Breeze with Michael D Higgins
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
He may have been immortalised as being ‘rocking in the Dáil for us’ by The Saw Doctors, but come the near future the Tuam troubadours may have to do a new version to have him ‘rocking in the Áras for us’ if Michael D Higgins achieves his goal and becomes the ninth resident of Ireland. The 70-year-old former TD and minister for arts, culture and Gaeltacht is currently out on the campaign trail pushing his vision for the presidency of the State and the future of the country.
Read more ...Catherine Fulvio's first visit to Mayo
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio from Ballyknocken Cookery School, Co Wicklow, will give a cookery demonstration at Knockranny House Hotel on October 6 where she will display her unique and practical cooking skills. Fulvio has just started her weekly programme Catherine's Family Kitchen on RTÉ and judging by her performance last week, it will be one of the most popular cooking slots for the coming year. The event is being hosted by Westport Lions Club and the proceeds go towards giving Kenyan mothers goats or poultry as self sustaining gifts for Christmas.
Read more ...Áras Inis Gluaire
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
An Irish Heart Foundation nurse will be carrying out free heart health assessments on all men between 1pm and 5pm on Thursday September 29 at Áras Inis Gluaire. Refreshments will be provided. There will be free information available including ‘A man’s guide to a healthy heart.’ Also in September, the IMF will be working with Iorras FM to invite men to help it with the history of Erris. Beginning on Saturday 24, it will have a regular programme with music and chat about days gone by. It would love to hear from any men over 55 who would like to get involved in this. Contact Lorraine on 097 81079.
Read more ...EU Mobility Week in Westport
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Westport Chamber of Commerce will be promoting Westport Walks Wednesday on Wednesday 21, and a number of shops around town will have special offers for those who leave their car at home. And as always – SuperValu, Centra, and Carrowbeg Stores all offer free home delivery so you can even do your shopping without your car. Westport Town Council has set up a car sharing group for the people of Westport on the new national government website carsharing.ie. Other events taking place during the week include the Wacky Helmet Schools Competition and Westport’s first Wacky Travel Parade. Everyone is invited to put their gladrags on and get their funky travel ready for the Wacky Travel parade on Friday September 23 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on the South Mall. The winners of the Wacky Helmet competition will be announced at the Wacky Travel Parade.
Read more ...National Volunteering Day
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
People across Mayo were rallied to get involved in the National Day of Volunteering which takes place on Friday September 30. Last year more than 8,000 volunteers participated in hundreds of charity and community projects across Mayo and the country – and an even bigger number is anticipated this year. Research carried out by Volunteer Ireland in advance of the National Day of Volunteering has found that being affected by the economic downturn makes people more likely to volunteer. The flagship event of this year’s NDV is a national ‘Knit-a-thon’ which will see hundreds of knitters across the country attempt to break the world record for the most number of people knitting simultaneously. In Mayo, Knit-a-thons will take place in Tacu Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe, and Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Castlebar. For information call Marie Munnelly, manager, Mayo Volunteer Centre, 087 755 5899 or Shauna Jackson, outreach/placement officer, Mayo Volunteer Centre, 087 679 6937.
Read more ...World Heart Day
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
To coincide with World Heart Day on Thursday, September 29, Croí and HSE West Mayo PCCC are inviting members of the public to a free public meeting and open forum in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, at 8pm. The guest speaker will be Dr Pat Nash, consultant cardiologist, University Hospital, Galway. The theme of this year’s World Heart Day is One World, One Home, One Heart, which according to Croí, emphasises the important role we all can play in reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke on ourselves, our families, and our economy.
Read more ...Parent and toddler group
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Ballina Family Resource Centre, Thursdays from 10.30am to 12 noon. If you are interested in joining go along. All are welcome, for further information contact Ballina Family Resource Centre on 096 75573.
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