Castlebar student one of top volunteers in Ireland
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Shane Walsh, a fifth year student at Davitt College in Castlebar, was named one of 20 finalists in the annual Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards.
Read more ...Brazilian man smashed up house following domestic dispute
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A married father of two who damaged a rental property after he was locked out of his house was before Ballina District on Tuesday.
Read more ...Ring to question Government on plans for new tax on rural families
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Fine Gael Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Spokesperson, Michael Ring TD, has said he will be questioning the Government in the Dáil on plans to abolish a tax exemption for parents who wish to pass on small plots of land to their children. Deputy Ring said that such a move would be an attack on rural families.
Read more ...Man disqualified for 15 years jailed when caught driving again
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A father of four who, when collecting his child from school, was observed by a garda driving, even though he was disqualified from driving for 15 years, was sentenced to three months in prison and further disqualified from driving at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Thirty six new housing units for people with special needs
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Mayo Fianna Fáil senator John Carty has confirmed that Government funding has been allocated for the provision of 36 housing units for people with special needs in Claremorris.
Read more ...Ballina man bit garda after he was caught breaking into bar
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A 25-year-old man who, when intoxicated, broke into a bar in Ballina to get more drink and when confronted by gardaí resisted violently and bit one of the gardaí on the hand, was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Chaos predicted over centralisation of medical cards administration
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Moves to decentralise the processing of medical cars to Dublin is being strenuously opposed by Westport Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring.
Read more ...Councillor proposes free dumping for one week to curb litter problem
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Fine Gael councillor Noreen Heston has come up with an interesting suggestion to tackle the problem of litter within the county. She put down a motion which was due to be debated at Castlebar Town Council’s meeting last night (Thursday) calling on Mayo County Council to make the facilities at the council’s landfill sites free to all residents of the county for one week.
Read more ...O’Mahony calls for agri minister’s resignation
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has called for the resignation of the Minister for Agriculture, Brendan Smith TD, after figures he obtained showed that nearly 1,300 farmers in Mayo are still awaiting payment on the REPS 4 scheme for 2009.
Read more ...Museums Matter opens at Turlough House
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
From De Lorean cars to a priceless Caravaggio, and from the Ardagh Chalice to a bedpan from Ballyhaunis, Irish museums have something for everyone.
Read more ...Kenny to chair European group
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny TD, in his position as vice president of the European People’s Party (EPP), will chair the new EPP Ministers of Employment, Labour, and Social Affairs group. This is following a decision by the EPP presidency where the Mayo TD will chair the preparatory meetings prior to the scheduled meetings of the Council of Ministers on behalf of the EPP. The position will be chaired in conjunction with Italian Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Maurizio Sacconi, on behalf of the ministers.
Read more ...Castlebar Chamber AGM
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
The AGM of Castlebar Chamber of Commerce will take place on Monday, February 22 in Days Hotel at 8.30pm. Members and prospective members are asked to attend.
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