Opposition to ‘immoral’ Child Benefit proposals
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
Any plans to cut Child Benefit in the December budget are being strongly opposed by children’s rights groups and public representatives.
Read more ...Google street view launched
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
As of this week, people can take a walk down their favourite street in Ireland from the comfort of home after the roll out of Google’s Street View project for Ireland.
Read more ...Threats made against family member in ongoing feud
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
A member of the Travelling community who threatened to kill his cousin, due to an ongoing family feud, was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Read more ...Garda update
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
Man dies from injuries caused by bull
A man from Cloghan’s Hill, in the Kilmaine area, died in Mayo General Hospital on Wednesday night after he sustained serious injuries from a bull which he owned.
Local befriending service launched in Ballinrobe
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
Ballinrobe came to a standstill on Friday last when dozens of senior citizens took to the streets and danced their way down the roadway in perfect formation.
Read more ...Ballina pubs in best snug contest
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey has launched a nationwide search to find Ireland’s best snug, with two Mayo pubs making the selection out of the 110 shortlisted snugs.
Read more ...Criminal damage caused to van in dispute
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
An ongoing dispute between two Travelling communities in Castlebar resulted in an incident where €1,800 damage was caused to a van.
Read more ...Secondary school pupils visit GMIT
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
Second level pupils from schools in Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, and other counties are attending an open information session hosted by GMIT Castlebar today (Friday October 8).
Read more ...Year off the road for parking in disabled spot
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
A woman who parked her car in a disabled space was disqualified from driving for one year and fined at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Read more ...Closure order served on Mayo butchers
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has served a closure order on a Ballyhaunis butchers for breaches of food safety.
Read more ...Five inch knife found in car during drugs search
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
A Castlebar man who was found in possession of a five inch butterfly knife was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Read more ...Drink driving rap for Balla man
Fri, Oct 08, 2010
A 26-year-old man from Balla was convicted of drink driving at Castlebar District Court this week.
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