Cathaoirleach of Westport Town Council, Cllr Ollie Gannon, purchases a book of stamps from Brian Spicer of An Post on his final day of work at Westport Post Office before retirement after 42 years of service.
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Cannabis cultivators caught with €1.2 million worth of drugs
Chinese men jailed for six years as Mayo’s Garda Drugs Unit head confirms there were 21 drug busts in county last year
South African hotel group buys Ashford Castle
LATEST South African hotel group Red Carnation Hotels has purchased Cong’s iconic Ashford Castle estate for €20 million
Ballina man who breached ASBO gets jail in historic case
Neighbours ‘living in misery’ because of behaviour of 27-year-old who continued to drink and hold house parties which breached conditions of order
£300 million businessman pays surprise visit to Achill
There was great excitement in Currane in Achill last week as a London businessman with strong links to the area touched down in his helicopter to pay a visit
Sheep rescued after severe south Mayo flooding
OPW workers wade into dangerous floodwater to save 17 sheep at risk of drowning on farmland outside Ballinrobe
Political manoeuvring but still no decision on Mall bridge
THE fate of the street over Westport’s main bridge remains in the balance this week, after elected members declined to decide whether it should be reduced to one lane or remain as two.
Fears over reconfiguration of health services
With the news last week that Irish hospitals will be re-organised into six largely autonomous groups, one Mayo councillor has expressed fears over what this will mean for services at MGH.
David McDonagh appointed new principal of Ballyhaunis Community School
Davitts footballer David McDonagh has been appointed principal of Ballyhaunis Community School, assume his new role at the start of the school year in September.
Chelsea owner linked with €25 million Cong luxury hotel
Speculation surrounds future of Ashford Castle ownership as rumours circulate that his daughter stayed in the locality last weekend
Ongoing feud leads to Ballinrobe street brawl
An ongoing feud between rival families erupted into a brawl on a Ballinrobe street, during which there were punches thrown and one woman broke her nose.
Controversy surrounds position of 50ft Westport sculpture
There was much debate surrounding the position of a 50ft statue in Westport last week, with the Cathaoirleach suggesting could be placed atop of the town’s Octagon.
Ballina man given bail on arson charge
A Ballina man who is to plead guilty to the arson of a neighbour’s house has been granted bail, despite garda objections
Jail for man and woman who ‘sexually exploited’ a young girl
The perpetrators of sexual crimes against a 14-year-old girl will each serve a one year jail term with the remainder of their sentences suspended by Judge Carmel Stewart.
66-year-old ‘intimidated and harassed’ for money
A judge described a case in which three women preyed on a 66-year-old woman in order to extract a total of €6,500 from her bank accounts as a ‘very serious matter’.
Gardaí had to try to block the road to stop chase
Gardaí trying to stop a dangerous driver who refused to pull over, tried and failed to use one of their cars to block the road to bring a chase to a halt.
Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival launched
The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival was launched in McGing's Bar, Westport, on Friday night last, May 17. The festival, now in its seventh year, will run over three days in June.
Band of brothers
This Sunday, May 19, will see Westport brothers Lee and Phil Keegan take centre stage at sporting venues 60 miles apart. They are pictured last week donning the respective colours of Mayo and Westport United.
Castlebar man found not guilty of violent disorder at Claremorris funeral
Slash hooks, an axe and knives were among the objects produced at a Claremorris funeral in 2011, a court has heard
Nephew shown forgiveness after uncle’s death
A 24 year old man whose uncle died after the car they were traveling in crashed received a suspended jail term last week
Man with 44 previous convictions avoids jail after threatening a garda at his house
A Castlebar man with 44 previous convictions who threatened a garda at his house has escaped with a suspended sentence
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- Three brothers sent forward for trial after Westport attack
- Chinese pair arrested after €1.4m drugs bust in Swinford to be sentenced this week
- Over €1 million in funding for Knock airport projects
- Property Tax to be hiked after local elections claims Calleary
- Funding for Sacred Heart Hospital vital for community
- Ballina drug dealer facing community service
- Louisburgh’s new ‘golden gate bridge’ given go-ahead
- Castlebar girl honoured at Traveller Pride Awards
- GAA fans called on to ‘drive safely’
- Gates of Delphi Lodge open for Famine Walk
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- South African hotel group buys Ashford Castle
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- Cannabis cultivators caught with €1.2 million worth of drugs
- Chelsea owner linked with €25 million Cong luxury hotel
- Ballina man who breached ASBO gets jail in historic case
- £300 million businessman pays surprise visit to Achill
- Sheep rescued after severe south Mayo flooding
- Political manoeuvring but still no decision on Mall bridge
- Fears over reconfiguration of health services
- David McDonagh appointed new principal of Ballyhaunis Community School
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