The race has started to find the best railway station in County Mayo. Iarnrod Eireann's competition is now open for the public to place their votes for their favourite station whether it is Ballyhaunis, Castlebar, Ballina, Manulla Junction or Westport. Visit the website www.irishrail.ie/beststations and rate the stations on the different categories which are Station presentation, staff helpfulness and appearance and customer information. You can either vote online or you can text "Vote" and the station of your choice to 53700. All texts are charged at 30cent and you will receive a text in return. The closing date for all votes is 31st January and the winners will be announced later this year.
New business in Ballyhaunis - Abbey Street Flowers. Run by Mary and Jarlath Farragher who would like to thank everyone for the friendliness they have been shown since they opened last Thursday and invite all to "Say it with Flowers" this Christmas. Mary can be contacted on 094 9633369 or 087 9608786. Good luck Mary and Jarleth.