Flynn hits out at planners for planning permisson refusal

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Fine Gael councillor Peter Flynn this week hit out at the decision of planners from Mayo County Council to refuse planning permission for a house in the Rooskey area of Westport. Flynn told the meeting the reason that the application was refused by the planners was, “the house was not in line with the characteristic of houses in the area” according to the planners.

The issue was raised at the September meeting of the Westport Electoral Area Committee. Cllr Flynn said: “There is no shape or style to the houses in Rooskey, they are all different shapes and styles. This decision was made by a planner at their own discretion, you can’t have every house the exact same in a area.”

Ryanair celebrates four millionth passenger at Ireland West Airport

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Ireland West Airport Knock and Ryanair welcomed its four millionth passenger on flights to/from Ireland West Airport Knock last Monday. Transport Minister Leo Varadkar and Ireland West Knock managing director Joe Gilmore presented the four millionth passenger, Sister Maude Murphy from Knock, County Mayo, with a free holiday for two to Lanzarote including flights, transfers, and accommodation. To mark the occasion Ryanair also donated €4,000 to a charity of choice of Sister Murphy’s.

Councillors refuse to extinguish right of way

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Despite advice from the executive of Mayo County Council and a compromise proposal to delay a decision for a month to seek legal advice, the elected members of Mayo County Council this week voted not to extinguish a public right of way at a junction at Carrowbaun, Swinford.

Mayo to celebrate its cultural wealth on Friday September 23

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

On September 23, 25 venues across county Mayo will offer access to an amazing array of free late night culture for all the family and people can now see the full programme at www.mayococo.ie

Museum of Country Life gears up for tenth anniversary celebrations

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

The award-winning National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Turlough Park, Castlebar, will soon reach another major milestone when it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its official opening. On Monday September 19, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will join the celebrations to mark the official opening which took place on September 9 2001.

Classic car rally comes to Castlebar for Ireland’s first children’s hospice

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

From September 16 to 19, 60 people will take to 40 classic cars and travel 1,100 kilometres around the four provinces of Ireland in aid of Ireland’s first children’s hospice, The Children’s Sunshine Home/LauraLynn House, including a visit to Castlebar on Sunday September 18 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm where people can see the classic cars and have the opportunity to donate to the fund. The rally will also travel to Clonmel, Galway, Ballyshannon, and Monaghan.

Ballinrobe ready to host last race meeting of the year

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Ballinrobe Racecourse will host its last race meeting of the year this Monday, September 19, a fixture that will bring the curtain down on a hugely satisfying 2011 at the Mayo track. Racing gets under way at 3.35pm.

New website should facilitate swift repair of broken street lights

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

With the approach of winter and the darker evenings, the condition of the public lighting system is once again brought into focus. However with the recent launch of a new website by maintenance contractor Airtricity Utility Solutions, along with its 10 day repair guarantee, people can begin to hope that roads, streets, and estates will not be left in darkness for long, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin.

Castlebar music festival 2012 preparations get under way

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Preparations for the Castlebar Music Festival 2012 are now under way with a new committee being recently formed after a series of public meetings that were held at Bar Ritz in Castlebar. The newly elected committee consists of Adrian Ryan (chairman), Paula McDonnell (secretary), Gary Monaghan (treasurer), and Finbar Hoban (public relations).

Sentencing adjourned for man who technically assaulted ex

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

A Ballina man was found guilty of a technical assault on his ex partner, but not guilty of trespassing, at Ballina District Court this week. Judge Mary Devins made her decision after hearing evidence from James Colohan, 7 Bunree Road, Ballina, and his ex partner Laura Moyles, and investigating garda John Barrett.

Man who drove friend’s car banned from driving for two years

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

An 18-year-old Ballina man who drove a friend’s car and was involved in a traffic accident was disqualified from driving for two years in Ballina District Court this week.