Less government spin and more tar needed for Mayo roads — Ring

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Following the announcement of almost €12 million roads funding for Mayo by the National Roads Authority, Mayo Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring has criticised the allocation. The Westport deputy told the Mayo Advertiser: “What we need now is less spinning from the Government and more tar on the roads. We’ve had enough of it. The NRA funding has gone up by around €220,000 this year, but a lot of that is down to the N5 Bohola to Westport road.”

South Mayo flooding solution hampered by ‘most important turlough in Ireland’

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Finding a solution to the flooding problems in south Mayo have proved tricky over the past number of years. And while proposals have been put forward, it seems there is still no solution in place.

Westport Walks Wednesdays to commence next week

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

All schools and businesses in Westport are collaborating to encourage everyone to travel to school and work in a sustainable manner. All commuters are requested to consider walking, cycling, car pooling, or taking the bus or train. This is a re-launch to encourage both schools and workplaces to get involved and it is intended to have weekly WWW days from now on. The first commences next Wednesday, February 10.

Shell to Sea react angrily to four-month extension by An Bord Pleanála

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Shell E&P Ireland have been granted a four-month extension by an Bord Pleanála to the previous deadline of February 5 for the submission of further information in relation to the onshore pipeline in Erris. The deadline has now been extended to May 31 to allow Shell more time to submit information which the Board requested in a four-page letter to Shell last November.

Drugs charge for Castlebar man

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

An 18-year-old married man who was found with €166 worth of cannabis in his possession was before Castlebar District Court this week.

Councillors call for action on Castlebar’s head shops

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Next week’s monthly meeting of Castlebar Town Council will see two motions in relation to the regulation of head shops in the town put before the council. Both Sinn Féin Councillor Therese Ruane and Fine Gael Cllr Brendan Heneghan have put forward motions calling for the regulation of these shops.

Town Council seeking unpaid rates from TF Royal Hotel

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Castlebar Town Council is seeking a balance outstanding for rates relating to the 2008 and 2009 period which is owed by Diorama Limited for the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre.

Rory O’Connor, who represented the managing director of Diorama Limited, Pat Jennings, said that his client under the Local Government Act 1946 sought rebate in rates for 2008 due to the fact that the old theatre was demolished and rebuilt, which meant that it was out of action for some seven months. Mr O’Connor also said that a fire occurred in the hotel in October 2008, which caused the closing of a food section and which resulted in a number of bedrooms being blocked off for some time due to smoke damage.

Ireland West Airport launches Barcelona flight

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Ireland West Airport Knock has launched a new three times a week service from Knock to Reus-Barcelona in Spain. The new service, which is due to commence on May 4, is the third scheduled European sun destination to be launched from Ireland West Airport Knock following the commencement of the twice weekly service to Alicante last year and the new twice weekly service to Faro which will commence on March 25.

Mayo sees five per cent rise in new car registrations

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

The motor industry has been one of the worst affected trades during the current economic downturn, with numerous big name dealers folding under economic pressures. But in Mayo it seems the lure of a 2010 number plate on the front bumper was far more appealing than a 2009 one.

Three month suspended sentence for assault on filling station owner

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Judge Mary Devins convicted and imposed a suspended sentence on a Cork woman who assaulted the owner of a filling station she had pulled into on her way home from Knock Shrine in August 2008. The court had heard the evidence in the case last November, but the judge held over her decision until January. However Kathleen Stokes, 4 Knocknaheeny Caravan Site, Hollyhill, Cork did not appear in court in January. She was brought to Ballyhaunis District Court this week on foot of a bench warrant issued on January 5 this year.

Man pleads guilty to sexual assault of stepdaughter

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

A 39-year-old man who pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter has been remanded on continuing bail to March 1 for sentencing.

Westport Bank of Ireland garden zoned open space and town centre

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

During last Thursday night’s Westport Town Council meeting the controversial issue surrounding the zoning of the Bank of Ireland garden, as part of the town’s development plan, was finally decided on by town councillors as a proposal was supported to zone the garden 75 per cent open space and 25 per cent town centre.

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