Mayo researchers receive grants to save North Atlantic salmon
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
The magnificent Atlantic salmon is a miracle of nature, crossing the Atlantic to breed in Mayo’s rivers and streams, often in the very spot where it was hatched. Now the EU is funding genetic research in the Marine Institute in Newport in an effort to halt the mysterious decline in the numbers of this king of fish.
Read more ...Farmer who dug up river bed during spawning season in court
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
A sheep and cattle farmer, who dug up 300 metres of the Srahnalong river bed, which runs through his land, was before Ballinrobe District Court sitting in Castlebar last week, as the farmer carried out these works during a protected spawning season.
Read more ...Mayo Chamber and West on Track denounce Snip report on rail corridor
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
The Mayo Chambers are “astonished” by the recommendations contained in the An Bord Snip Nua report in relation to the non-completion of the Western Rail Corridor and the axing of the Manulla-Ballina railway.
Read more ...Hollymount licensee convicted
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
A licensee of a bar in Hollymount was convicted and fined €250 at Ballinrobe District Court sitting in Castlebar last Friday after a number of people were heard on the premises at 4.30am.
Read more ...‘Slow Down For Us’ this weekend — gardaí
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
The August Bank Holiday weekend in 2008 accounted for the second highest number of fatal collisions for a Bank Holiday period and saw four people lose their lives on Irish roads. Two of these drivers were in the 16 to 30 age group, so An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users, and in particular young male drivers, to slow down and take care on the roads.
Read more ...No funds for Carracastle water scheme
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
The residents of Carracastle have been informed that Mayo County Council has no funds to allow Carracastle Group Water Scheme to progress, with Councillor Joe Mellett saying that this news is “not good enough” as a “proper water scheme which in conjunction with a new sewerage scheme is essential for the development of the village”.
Read more ...Louisburgh mourns passing of Kevin Ketterick
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
The death of Kevin Ketterick, Woodfield, Cregganbane, Louisburgh, was received with great sadness by the local community on Wednesday, July 15. Aged 36 years, Kevin was a son of Peter and Mary.
Read more ...Westport chef nominated for Food & Wine awards
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Head chef Seamus Commons of La Fougère restaurant, Knockranny House Hotel and Spa in Westport has been nominated in the Best Regional Chef in Connacht category at the Food & Wine magazine Edward Dillon Restaurant of the Year Awards 2009.
Read more ...One year ban for Ballina woman involved in traffic accident
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
A Ballina woman who was involved in a car accident and did not have insurance was given a one year driving ban and fined €500 in Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Fine for young man caught without insurance on ‘honey trap’
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
A Bonniconlon man who was caught in what Judge David Anderson described as a “honey trap” avoided a driving ban when he was convicted of driving without insurance, driving with a bald tyre, and driving a car without an NCT certificate at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Are you up for some serious fun?
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Details have just been announced of the 2009 Mayo News/Mayo Sports Partnership Team Challenge taking place as part of the Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day on Sunday August 23 at the Mall area in Westport. The challenge is in its fourth year and the organisers, Mayo Sports Partnership co-ordinator Charlie Lambert, GMIT lecturer in outdoor education Kevin O’Callaghan, and director of Achill Outdoor Adventure Centre Tim Daly, promise a challenging event full of fun and intrigue for all.
Read more ...Calleary welcomes increase in income limit for student grant schemes
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Minister for Labour Affairs and local Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed the confirmation that the income limit to qualify for the student maintenance grant has been increased. This will lead to more Mayo students being awarded the grant for the coming college year, according to Minister Calleary.
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