A Mayo farmer who was acquitted of the killing of an intruder at his home was laid to rest yesterday.

Castlebar celebrated the 25th anniversary of the popular grocery retail store.

Christopher has combined daily work with course commitments over the last two years to complete his apprenticeship programme.

Congratulations!

The collision involved two vehicles.

Addressing the audience, Mrs Robinson said that receiving an honorary doctorate on a campus in her native Mayo was a particularly special honour.

The property is bright and spacious, with generous-sized rooms. 

Mayo County Council is to implement a 5% rates increase. The annual budget meeting of the local authority was told that the increase will not have an impact on 90% of ratepayers.

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He is spending €1.7m on acquiring and refurbishing the shop.