Sport a Smile and get active

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

If you need some extra motivation to get active, then why not sign up for the DeCare Dental Sport a Smile five mile run/walk on Saturday August 25 at 6pm.

Manchester Irish Festival and Minister Ring to receive Diaspora awards

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

The Manchester Irish Festival committee and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, are among the recipients of the 2012 Irish Diaspora Mayo Awards.

O’Mahony welcomes courts consultation process before any decisions

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, this week announced that he had secured assurances from the Courts Service that it would carry out an extensive consultative process to be engaged in before any decision is taken on the future of District Court sittings in Westport, Ballyhaunis, Swinford, and Achill.

Kiltimagh restaurant ordered to close

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) stated that 12 closure orders and one prohibition order were served on food businesses during the month of July – making last month one of the highest in 10 years for enforcement orders issued. Closure orders were served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on New Jasmine House restaurant, Aiden Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo on July 17 2012. The order was lifted on July 20 2012.

Kenny launches go-kart pedalathon for Western Care

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny launched the first go-kart pedalathon in the west of Ireland last Saturday, August 4. On Saturday September 29 a relay of Mayo celebrities, sports persons, politicians, and others will take part in the first pedal go-kart pedalathon to be held in the west of Ireland. The event involves a sponsored go-kart pedal between Swinford and Castlebar in aid of Western Care Association.

Will Ireland’s best neighbour be found in Mayo?

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

Everybody needs good neighbours and broadcaster Ryan Tubridy and Eileen Colgan, who plays Esther Roche in Fair City’s Carrigstown, Ireland’s most famous fictional neighbourhood, have just launched the Neighbour of the Year award, as part of the 2012 People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab.

Shell protesters face public order charges

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

Two anti-Shell protesters were before the holiday sitting of Ballina District Court on Wednesday for public order charges arising out of alleged incidents that took place at Ballinaboy, Barnatra, Ballina, on August 1 —the location where a giant tunnel boring machine, which was on the way to the Corrib gas terminal, was struck at a crossroads.

Couple failed to pay loan for Mayo pub

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

A Roscommon couples home is to be repossessed after the High Court ruled on Thursday that IBRC can take possession of their home after they failed to make a single payment on an investment loan for a pub which they bought in Mayo.

The Great Malin to Mizen Vespa Run in aid of Western Care

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

Imagine nine counties and 665km of open road from the top of Ireland (Malin Head) to the very bottom (Mizen Head)! Manageable if you have a sparkling two litre car with air condition and comfortable suspension but what about a Vespa PX 125 scooter (max speed, 45mph)? Internet research will tell you that it has never been done before. This is a challenge that is going to be attempted by local Castlebar man, Ian Mc Dyer. In conjunction with McCarthy’s Bar, Main Street, Castlebar, Ian and his support team will make their attempt next weekend on Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18.

Mayo winners at National Crafts Competition

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

The RDS has announced the prize-winners of the 2012 RDS National Crafts Competition. Maintaining an overall prize fund of €28,000, the competition saw a significant increase in entrants this year, revealing the continued surge in interest in craft and design. Together with the winners of the 20 categories and the special prizes sponsored by Irish Crafts Guilds and Associations, the prize-winning and highly commended works will be on show in the RDS Concert Hall today (Friday), from 10am to 5pm, offering the opportunity for the public to see the exhibition free of charge.

From the west, the RDS awarded Pawel Guba, from Castlebar with first prize in the Iron/Metalwork Category for his work entitled ‘Jewellery Box’. A previous RDS award winner, Pawel’s work displays an individual style, a high level of craftsmanship, and an understanding of a broad range of processes, techniques, and materials. The marriage of all of the above resulted in a unique sculptural piece.

No seatbelt, no excuse

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

According to shocking new figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), in the first six months of 2012, 23 per cent of drivers killed and 29 per cent of passengers killed were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision. The information is based on preliminary data supplied by An Garda Síochána. A worrying feature is the number of people who were not wearing a seatbelt and who were ejected from the vehicle.

The real tragedy behind these figures is that some of these deaths might well have been prevented if the driver or passenger had been wearing a seatbelt. Wearing a seatbelt significantly increases your chance of survival and can reduce the severity of your injuries if involved in a collision. According to the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) in the UK around two out of three people will survive or have less serious injuries if they are wearing a seat belt.