Rise in number of District Court cases heard in Mayo last year

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

According to the 2007 Courts Service Report, which examined statistics from the Castlebar and Ballina District Court Offices, 3,623 public order, drugs, larceny, sexual offences and road traffic cases were brought before the district courts in Mayo—13 more cases than in 2006.

Recycling charges another tax on hard-pressed families — Martin

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

The decision by officials at Mayo County Council to impose a charge for recycling is a backward step, which undermines local democracy and discourages recycling, says Westport Labour Councillor Keith Martin.

Traffic ignoring one-way system on Rush Street, Kenny warns

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has warned of the dangerous traffic conditions being presented by some users of Rush Street in Castlebar. Over the past few weeks, a greater number of drivers are ignoring the one-way system that is in place on the street, he has observed. As a result, cars are driving directly through the traffic light junction between Linenhall Street and Lucan Street.

Mayo is tops for selling home items on eBay

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

eBay.ie has declared Mayo a category winner in its very own All Ireland 2008 Championship. This championship is held annually across the island and looks at who is buying and selling what on eBay.ie. Carlow were crowned overall winners for 2008.

Mayo PhD student wins prestigious award at Switzerland conference

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

NUI Galway PhD student Ruairi Nestor, from Ballyglass, Co Mayo, has won a prestigious international award at a conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ruairi received the Libersky Prize for the best research paper by a student at the 2008 SPHERIC International Workshop, for his work in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Ó Cuív meets Belmullet GAA officers

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

Éamon Ó Cuív, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, visited Belmullet on Friday last to launch the three-day Island Culture and Arts Programme.

The Minister, accompanied by Beverley Flynn TD, welcomed performers from Uist in Scotland and the Isle of Man, together with participants from every island off the west coast.

Call for telemedicine facilities for island communities

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

A Dáil Deputy has sought an update on the provision of telemedicine facilities for island communities as outlined in the Programme for Government. The Fine Gael spokesperson on Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, said the proposal was to provide telemedicine facilities to allow Ireland's most remote island communities and medical practitioners access to doctors and consultants in specialist hospitals.

Kids and cars: Your holiday survival guide

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

The summer holidays are well under way and many families will soon be setting off to enjoy a week’s holiday break in Ireland. But before the camping, theme parks and beach picnics can begin you need to get in the car and travel for hours to get there.

Mayo cancer raffle

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

A raffle in conjunction with the Clare Island sponsored walk will take place on Friday August 22 in the Key West Pub, Derrycooshe, Islandeady in aid of Mayo Cancer Support Association.

First prize is a €200 voucher from the Castlecourt and Westport Plaza Hotels. Second prize is a €100 voucher for Platinum Hairdressing, Castlebar. Third prize is a bottle of brandy and fourth prize is a bottle of whiskey. Tickets cost €2 each or three for €5. For further information on the walk or to get sponsorship cards contact Rock Rose House on 094 903 8407 or Pat Conneely on 087 2931960.

Claremorris Show celebrates its 90th birthday this weekend

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

The 90th Claremorris Agricultural Show will be opened on Sunday afternoon byJames Drury, star of The Virginian television series. James, who is on his first ever trip to Ireland from Texas, will perform the official opening at 2pm. A film crew from RTE will be at the show to record the event.

Turning back the Westport clock for heritage day

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

The famous Westport clock will be turned back on August 10 as the “Cathair of the beeves” hosts a novel and unique heritage day as part of the Westport Music Festival.

Another first for IRD Kiltimagh with launch of outdoor gym

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

IRD Kiltimagh Ltd has scored another national first with the opening of the Adult Outdoor Gym adjacent to the beautiful Sculpture Park. The project is the first such fully dedicated facility of its type in Ireland.

Comprising 18 different pieces of top-quality equipment, the gym will ensure an extensive workout for all those who use it. It is open to the public at all times and locals and visitors to the area alike are encouraged to use it.

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