Telegraph Digest - 30 April 1997



Connaught Telegraph 30 April 1997


PUBLIC ORDER TASK FORCE

A special task force has been put in place by Gardai in Mayo to combat the growing problem of public disorder in the region.

From this May Bank Holiday Weekend a unit of six Gardai and one sergeant will be hitting towns at random to concentrate on public order breaches.

Their brief will also include checking up on underage drinking, drugs, licensing laws and the running of discos.

The Chief Superintendent for Mayo, John Carey, has called on young people, parents and licensees to meet their responsibilities and work with the Gardai in eliminating the problem.

A major focus of the campaign is on underage drinking and the abuse of drink.

According to Chief Superintendent Carey, public disorder "arises around alcohol and its abuse."

TOCHAR WALK FOR ST. BRID'S

This year's annual Tóchar sponsored walk will be in aid of St. Brid's special school, Castlebar and will take place on Saturday May 31 and will be led by Castlebar Parish Priest, Fr. Paddy Curran..

In just a few short years the walk has firmly established itself as being one of the highlights in Mayo's walking calendar.

Experienced walkers interested in joining in the trek on this truly unique pilgrimage walk should any of the following: Fr. Paddy Curran 094-21274; Paul Murphy school principal 094-22650 (school) or 094-24510 (home); Mary Hatre 094-23828 or Seán Foley 094-23270.

Less experienced walkers are welcome to walk from Ballintubber abbey to Aughagower.

BAVARIAN TREAT IN CLAREMORRIE

S The Frankische Blaservereinigung Neustrat/Aisch, an awarding winning German wind ensemble with organ and trumpet soloists present an evening of the music of Handel, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Negro, spirituals and gospel in St. Colamn's Parish Church, Claremorris on Thursday May 22.

The conductor is Dr. Dieter Geissendorfer and the soloists will include Ingrid Kasper (organ) and Simone Forster and Julius Andreae (trumpet).

An optional donation at the door of £5 will be accepted by the Western Alzheimer Foundation and Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin.

NEWSAGENT OF THE YEAR

Francis McDonnell of Headlines Newsagents, Castlebar Shopping Centre, is one of the finalists vying for the title of ShelfLife 1997 Newsagent of the Year.

Ten finalists from Ulster, Munster, Connaught, Leinster and the Dublin region have been short listed for the prestigious award. The overall winner was announced last night after we went to press.

The overall winner of the award will receive a Suzuki Super Carry Van with each regional winner receiving a trophy and a week-end break.

The number of newsagents was reduced to ten and the final adjudication was based on quality, service, cleanliness and value.



Connaught Telegraph - News & Sport - April 1997