Woman had to jump out of way of speeding car

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A man who drove at speed in the centre of Castlebar, and almost ran over a woman who was trying to cross over the road, was convicted of dangerous driving at Castlebar District Court this week.

Man stopped for drink driving on way to hospital

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A chef from France, who when on his way to Mayo General Hospital as his partner had been admitted, was arrested for drink driving was disqualified from driving for three years at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.

New parish moves for Mayo priests

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A number of priests in Mayo are moving on to new parishes in the latest clerical changes just announced by the Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary.

Flynn tops Mayo expenses claims charts

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

Fianna Fáil TD, Dep Beverly Flynn was the top expenses claimant of the seven national representatives from County Mayo over the months of March and April, it was revealed this week. From now on TDs and senators expenses will be published online on the Oireachtas website on a monthly basis. Tuesday was the first day that the expenses were published. Deputy Flynn was also the only one of the seven Mayo Oireachtas representatives to submit vouched expenses for which she received €10,091.68 for the two months or €5,045.84 each month.

Drinking parties a concern at Old Head

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An incident at Old Head beach in Louisburgh on Wednesday night last, when windows front and back were smashed in a car parked at the pier and a landmark Sycamore tree on the beach was damaged, has caused safety concerns in the area.

Taste of Dublin competition winners

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

Thanks to all those who entered the Mayo Advertiser Taste of Dublin competition. The winners are as follows:

Westport councillor’s script selected for Hollywood Web TV series

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A short work by a Westport town councillor and aspiring screenwriter, Councillor Keith Martin, is to be produced by the producer of the Die Hard films after Cllr Martin was selected as one of six winning entries in the Scripped.com script writing competition.

Drunk man was abusive to Garda

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An unemployed father of three from Lithuania who, after he attended his brother’s graduation night, attempted to head-butt a man outside a nightclub, was before Castlebar District Court this week for being threatening and abusive.

Lone parent cut proposals deplored

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

The proposal to cut off lone parent benefit for children over 13 years of age has been roundly condemned this week, with some describing the measure as anti-family.

Garda plea to all road users over June bank holiday weekend

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to slow down, be vigilant, wear a seatbelt, and never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs this June bank holiday. Tragically, 89 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year and six people have died in road traffic collisions during the last seven days (to May 31).

Head shops have no place in Irish society

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

The latest figures from the gardaí and the Department of Justice show that 36 head shops are still open across the country, the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children was told this week. Mayo TD Beverley Flynn is a member of the committee.

No positive cases expected in hepatitis C tests

Fri, May 28, 2010

The hepatitis C scare that arose for Mayo patients following a ‘media leak’ about an infected health care worker at the weekend is not expected to result in any public contamination, according to a medical official.

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