Local Papers Commentary
The Connaught Telegraph - 20 November 2002
By Peter Jordan
Nov 21, 2002, 15:16

Town Council in land title probe
A probe is being conducted into land ownership at Lough Lannagh in Castlebar after publication by The Connaught Telegraph of a document outlining the holders of property at the location. This has arisen out of research conducted by residents opposed to the proposal to rezone land around the lake, regarding the ownership of the lands. The controversial rezoning proposal was rejected following a council vote earlier this year but can be re-examined by making a submission to the new town plan, which is due to go on display during December and January.

Vandalism at Castlebar Pre-school
A prefab classroom, close to Scoil Raifteiri, used as a pre-school by 50 three-year-olds in Castlebar was ransacked by vandals over the weekend. Desks and tables were upturned, pain and sand were scattered round the room and paintings by the youngsters were torn from the walls. The room was also flooded. Gardai are investigating the break-in and are appealing for witnesses who may be able to help in catching the perpetrators, or who may have noticed anything suspicious in the vicinity of Scoil Raifteiri last weekend.

SDLP leader for ‘Mayo People of the Year Awards’ function
Mr Mark Durcan, SDLP leader and former vice-chairman of the Northern Ireland assembly will be guest speaker at the tenth annual Mayo People of the Year awards function in Castlebar this Friday night. Mr Durcan, who has relations in Balla, will also be accorded a Civic Reception by the Town Council in Lough Lannagh Holiday Village on Friday evening.

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