Man jailed for ‘theft tour’ after hitting three Ballina shops

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

A 19-year-old Romanian man who has been ‘touring the country stealing from businesses’ was sentenced to three months in prison for three separate thefts at various Ballina outlets last October.

His female accomplice is to carry out 80 hours community service in lieu of a three-month sentence.

‘Horrific year’ for farming sector

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Martin O’Halloran, CEO of the Health and Safety Authority, has said 2014 was a “horrific year for the agriculture sector”.

Mayo Operation Transformation walks set for Ballina, Castlebar, Claremorris, Westport, and Erris

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Is getting more physically active part of your new year resolutions? Don’t know where to start and need some support? The new series of RTE’s Operation Transformation is once again joining forces locally with Mayo Sports Partnership to encourage people to become more physically active in 2015.  

Mayo Rose clocks up 65,000 miles

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Maria Walsh, the Rose of Tralee from Shrule, has travelled more than 65,000 miles (more than the earth’s circumference!) since being crowned in the Dome in Tralee last August.

Minister for Jobs for Ballina meeting on enterprise

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Minister for Jobs and Enterprise Richard Bruton is coming to Ballina on Friday January 30, to discuss an enterprise strategy and jobs policy for the region with local stakeholders.

Snooker champs for sell out Belmullet show

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Two of the most famous names in world snooker are Belmullet bound.

Visit the Céide Fields for free

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring is encouraging people in Mayo to visit one of the country’s most famous heritage sites - the Céide Fields - and enjoy the experience free of charge, on the first Wednesday of every month.

The free entry, at the oldest known field system in the world, in north Mayo, is part of an OPW initiative which offers free entry to heritage sites all over the country, once a month.

Castlebar therapist launches ‘dream wisdom’ book

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

A Castlebar-based psychotherapist has launched a new book examining a topic which has long been a source of great debate, from ancient cultures right up to modern day scientific research - the meaning and function of our dreams.

Croagh Patrick climb raises funds for Hospice

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Last September, in conjunction with the Marie Keating Foundation, a climb of Croagh Patrick was organised by a team of volunteers. The event was followed by refreshments, and music by local musicians at Carrowleg Cottage, Kilmeena. The proceeds from the event were donated to local deserving causes including the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice where a syringe driver was purchased for the charity. Apart from the fundraising aspects of the venture, many friendships have been forged and links between Clare, Mayo, and Galway have been made.

Clann Machua win Mayo County Council Amateur Drama award

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Clann Machua Drama Group has been awarded the Mayo County Council Amateur Drama Award for 2014.  The award of € 1,000 was assessed by an independent panel on the following criteria: innovation; development of excellence; quality and creativity; and which improve the amateur drama sector in an area. All amateur drama groups based in the county are eligible to apply for the award.

Nostalgia at St Angela’s

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

All past pupils of St Angela’s National School, Castlebar, which dates back to 1894, making it the oldest educational building in the town, are being invited to be a part of the upcoming nostalgic open days on Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28.

Man was driving dangerously due to drug debt fears

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Ballina District Court heard on Tuesday that a man who careened around a Ballina estate in a Nissan Micra in an attempt to avoid gardaí was only driving the car because he owed his passenger money for drugs.

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