Ballina councillors still frustrated by N26 silence
Fri, May 07, 2010
A number of Ballina based councillors expressed their anger that the stalled N26 project has been left in limbo. Fine Gael councillor Seamus Weir told a meeting of the Ballina Electoral Area committee of his frustration at the silence on the issue since it was refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála. He asked the council executive if there was an update on the project. “We had a meeting two months ago and we spoke at length about it,” he said. “I have heard nothing since about it, we adopted this plan in 2002 and since then we have had landowners having their lands frozen and now they still don’t know what is going to happen. It’s just not fair on them. Is this project dead in the water or what? The reality of this is that we do need this road, the people need the road. I’d favour downgrading the road from a dual carriageway if it made it easier for it to go ahead.”
Read more ...Duathlon win for postal worker
Fri, May 07, 2010
Popular An Post worker Noel Brady has become a an All-Ireland Duathlon hero after winning the National Duathlon Championships in Burnfoot, Co Donegal, on April 25. The veteran Westport athlete and cyclist won his first National title on April 25 last.
Read more ...Funeral hospitality
Fri, May 07, 2010
Well the great Gerry Ryan has shuffled off his mortal coil and his loyal band of listeners are understandably very upset. I suppose we’re all a bit shook by it because we don’t expect people that young and vibrant to die. I can’t say I listened to the bauld Gerry that much, he was a bit of an acquired taste and all that women’s talk he went on with never appealed to me. He didn’t care what people thought about him and called it as he saw it, for that he deserves our respect. Anyway as I was skimming through the papers and the pages and pages of coverage I was delighted to see that Gerry is going to be waked in traditional fashion in his family home. Not everyone is waked in their family home these days and waking is not the only important funeral tradition comin’ under threat.
Read more ...Chef convicted for drink driving
Fri, May 07, 2010
A Polish nursing home chef was disqualified from driving at last Friday’s sitting of Ballinrobe District Court.
Read more ...Claremorris Leisure Centre Summer Programme
Fri, May 07, 2010
Classes for young and old
Claremorris Leisure Centre is happy to announce exciting additions to its class schedule eg Fightin’ Fit and Cardio-n-tone. Not to forget all the other popular classes like Aero-cycle,’ Bums, Tums & Thighs’, Aqua Aerobics & Tummy up.
Premium hair Care without Compromise!
Fri, May 07, 2010
Until now, hair treatments have meant compromise as you had to choose between different care benefits – not any more. David Martin Hairdressing, located at Chapel Lane, Claremorris, now stock the new range of Wella SP treatments. This innovative formula can be fully combined to create a personalized treatment as unique as you are, Once applied you can relax under our new hair spa for 20 minutes which will leave your hair and scalp fully reinvigorated. To further enhance and to ensure optimum results from your personalized treatment, your treatment will finish with a relaxing soothing head massage.
Read more ...Kit out your family and home at the Green Stores
Fri, May 07, 2010
The Green Stores in Claremorris is a hidden gem of a store that can solve many of your Christmas shopping headaches for most of the family. The store specialises in ladies’ fashion with an array of great quality brands to keep you in step with the latest fashion trends.
Read more ...Older people are feeling the pinch
Fri, May 07, 2010
As May gets in to full swing and the annual month-long Bealtaine Festival begins its celebrations for those of older age, a number of issues of concern to older people are also being highlighted. Firstly, as the number of older people in Ireland continues to rise with people living longer than ever, health and financial issues are more to the fore than ever. Sadly, according to one provider of Senior Care in Mayo, evidence is mounting that older adults are having to cut everyday expenses to cope with the economic downturn, which means that their quality of life and enjoyment of the twilight period in their lives is being affected. Recent research has revealed that 59 per cent of people aged 65 and older find it more difficult to pay for essential items such as food, gas and medicine.
Read more ...Man stole computer games from Tesco
Fri, May 07, 2010
An illegal immigrant from Georgia who removed computer items from Tesco in Castlebar and who attempted to do the same from Tesco Ballinrobe was before Ballinrobe District Court last week.
Read more ...EBS launches family day event
Fri, May 07, 2010
To mark UN International Day of the Family on May 15 next One Family and EBS Building Society are inviting everyone in Mayo and across the country to celebrate families by hosting a Big Night In. Big Night In is a new fundraising event in aid of the askonefamily national helpline, which supports people who are parenting alone or sharing parenting.
Read more ...Judge pays tribute to solicitor
Fri, May 07, 2010
Judge Mary Devins paid tribute to Ann McEllin, “a very valued member of the legal profession”, following Ms McEllin’s death last week.
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