1996/99
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11 March 1998
Courthouse £3m. upgrading in jeopardy
A proposal to carry out a £3m. upgrading of the courthouse in Castlebar is being put in jeopardy.
The Department of Justice wants to take over the facility before undertaking the major refurbishment programme. But the department is reluctant to compensation Mayo County Council adequately for handing over the building.
Mr. Alex Fleming, assistant county manager, said the council would be at the loss of some office space if the take-over proceeded.
Alternative accommodation will have to be provided for our staff based at the courthouse, and this will cost a considerable sum of money. We cannot hand over the courthouse to the Department without being compensated.
This is a matter that needs to be addressed before work can start on renovating the existing facility.'
Pat is new Chairman
Castlebar based publican Pat Tierney is the surprise new Chairman of Mayo Vintners. He defeated Marty O'Hora of Kiltimagh in a vote at the annual general meeting of Mayo VFI on Monday.
Mr. Tierney, who runs McGoldrick's Bar at Rush Street, Castlebar, is a native of Maam Valley in north west Connemara.
Other officers elected: vice-chairman, Marty O'Hora; Secretary; Pat Jennings; Treasurer, Tom Cafferkey, Achill and public relations officer, Helen Forde, Hollymount.
National Executive: Michael Carty, Knock; Pat Rouse, Ballina and Sean O'Grady, Westport.
Kilmaine man in 'Homemaker' Final
Kevin Sheridan from Kilmaine will contest the National Finals of the Centra Homemaker 98 competition which will be televised live next month from the University Concert Hall in Limerick.
Kevin is one of eight finalists in the prestigious competition which carries prizes in excess of £15,000 and Waterford Glass Crystal Trophies.
He is married to Marian and they have five daughters aged 18 to 11. He is a physical therapost and Marian works in the bank.
The family moved into their new home, which they built themselves, last Friday. A self-confessed DIY 'addict', Kevin , who is Chairman of the local Community Council and a member of the Tidy Towns Committee, is also very active outside the home.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Ní déan dearmad gur Seachtain na Gaeilge atá ann agus má tá Gaeilge agat labhair í. Mura bhfuil agat ach cúpla focal labhair í agus bí spraoi agat. Eolas iomlán taobh istigh.
Don't forget that this week is Seachtain na Gaeilge so do make a special effort to speak the cúpla focal. Give it a try anyway.
Many offers for Asgard Restaurant
Strong interest has been reported in the sale of the prestigious Westport Quay restaurant The Asgard which was put on the market recently by owners, Michael and Mary Cadden..
According to sole selling agents Brendan Tuohy, the premises has not been sold, contrary to earlier reports.
A spokesman for the company said offers had already been received and negotiations had commenced.
The latest date for submission of offers in Friday week (March 20), unless, of course the premises is sold earlier.
Taugheen Ceili
A ceili will be held in Taugheen hall on Saturday night when music will be supplied by Swallow's tail. The proceedings get underway at 10.30 and refreshments will be served.
Lots of ducks to raise bucks
The best quack in Ireland is guaranteed for the village of Turlough, Castlebar on Easter Monday when some 2,000 ducks are lined up on the local river for a most unusual derby'.
The race, which begins at Windsor Bridge at 2 p.m., is being organised by Turlough Community Development Committee to raise funds for projects in the village and surrounding area.
According to Committee Chairman, Dick Geraghty, it is hoped to raise up to £10,000 from the imaginative event which was conceived by Tom Lawless.
Plans to reshoot scene from 'The Quite Man'
Plans have been put in place to reshoot a scene from 'The Quite Man' to mark the 50th anniversary of the film in the year, 2001.
The Cross-Cong-Neale Tourism Development Association is behind the initiative which is destined to prove a tourist bonanza for the region.
They are planning to run a series of events over the coming three years to put funds in place for the filming.
They include a Maureen O'Hara and a John Wayne Lookalike competitions which could attract worldwide publicity.
Stated Mr. Paddy Rock, who is masterminding the project:'The scene from The Quite Man' will be shot for us by a professional group and will be used to promote the area as a popular holiday destination.'
Connaught Telegraph - News & Sport - March 1998
