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Galway driver caught doing 149km/h on 120km/h on National Slow Down day

Galway driver caught doing 149km/h on 120km/h on National Slow Down day

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

A Galway driver was recorded driving 149km/h on a 120km/h speed limit within the first five hours of National Slow Down Day. The speed was detected ont he M6 at An Carn, Mór Thiar Órán Mór. The operation started at 7am on Friday morning.
Cllrs claims planning impasse over veterinary practice 'smacks of discrimination'

Cllrs claims planning impasse over veterinary practice 'smacks of discrimination'

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

A Mayo county councillor has claimed that refusal to grant planning permission to a veterinary practice "smacks of discrimination", writes Keith Bourke.
Stark warning that Mayo tourism is in 'big trouble'

Stark warning that Mayo tourism is in 'big trouble'

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Mayo councillors have warned that the county’s tourism industry is in "big trouble". The council's monthly meeting heard that there had been a stark drop-off in visitors to some of the county’s top tourist attractions.
Abandoned boat prevents boxing club from getting fire certificate

Abandoned boat prevents boxing club from getting fire certificate

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

An abandoned boat, which is parked in front of a Mayo sporting facility, is preventing the club from obtaining a fire safety certificate.
Ballina councillors call for extra gritting in town centre for 'public safety' reasons

Ballina councillors call for extra gritting in town centre for 'public safety' reasons

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

There was disagreement at last week's meeting of Ballina Municipal District Council over the resources being allocated to the gritting of town centre car parks and footpaths in the event of another blast of Arctic weather.
Westport Men's Shed release new song for Christmas

Westport Men's Shed release new song for Christmas

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) have joined forces for a unique creative collaboration with musician Michael Hanrahan for Christmas 2024.
Spate of package thefts

Spate of package thefts

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

A councillor has issued a warning following a spate of thefts. Castlebar councillor Ger Deere said a number of homeowners in an estate in the town have been targeted.
No resources to grit Mayo's local road network

No resources to grit Mayo's local road network

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Mayo County Council does not have the resources to treat the majority of local roads this winter, a meeting of the local authority heard.
15 people refused social housing in new Ballina estate

15 people refused social housing in new Ballina estate

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

15 people refused social housing in a new housing estate in Ballina, a Mayo councillor has claimed.
Calls for more signage at Ballina school

Calls for more signage at Ballina school

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

A councillor has asked that a traffic calming sign be erected at St Michael’s School on Church Road in Ballina to improve child safety in the area.

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