74 Eviction Notices Served in Mayo in just 3 Months

Mon, Mar 20, 2023

- shows government must reverse decision to end eviction ban – says Rose Conway-Walsh TD

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has said that the number of eviction notices served from July to September 2022 underlined the need for the government to reverse its decision to end the eviction ban.

Ambitious plans for LEADER 2023-2027 in south and west Mayo

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Over recent weeks, South and West Mayo community volunteers came out in force to have their say on the next LEADER programme 2023 to 2027. The ten community consultation meetings hosted by South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) attracted over 200 people who represented nearly 50 towns and villages across the area. ‘

Mayo Senator wants standard vetting form for all

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Senator Paddy Burke has called for a standard vetting form to be available to all who are required to be vetted for a particular position or role.

Ring and Calleary agree to pursue Knock IDA visit

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo TD Michael Ring has called for action on the strategic development zone at Knock Airport in order to create an industrial hub there - and has been supported in his call by Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Dara Calleary.

Energy Supports for Rural Businesses must be delivered

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has criticised the government for still having no supports in place for rural businesses excluded from the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS).

New state agency for Property and Land

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

A new state agency - Tailte Éireann - has been officially launched as a result of the merger of the Property Registration Authority, the Valuation Office, and Ordnance Survey Ireland.

€53m for five Mayo Roads Projects

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

€53m has been allocated to National Road projects in Mayo.

The funding will see the allocation of €39m towards the progression of the N5 Westport to Turlough project. The total cost of the project is €241m.

Belmullet country singer Seán Fahy reaches final

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Belmullet country singer Seán Fahy looks forward to his appearance on next week’s Glór Tíre Grand Final.

The Kingdom come calling tomorrow night

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Another bumper crowd is expected under the lights of Hastings Insurance MacHale Park when the defending All Ireland and National Football League champions come calling to Castlebar.

€25 million investment in further education announced for Castlebar

Fri, Dec 02, 2022

Castlebar has moved a step closer this week to hosting a College of the Future. Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board has been approved to press ahead with the next phase of proposal development for a state of the art further education campus in the town.

Castlebar was among 10 locations approved this week by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris to develop proposals for further education campuses.

Old Mayo - Wrens of the Curragh, 1857

Fri, Dec 02, 2022

Mary Sheridan was 17 years old. She was born in Westport in 1840. Her parents were dead, possibly taken by the Great Famine. At some point in late 1856, she left Westport Workhouse. She spent some time with an aunt and then took to the road, arriving at the Curragh, County Kildare, in mid-April 1857. Shortly after, she befriended Mary Moran.

Chambers welcomes Mayo's first affordable housing scheme

Fri, Dec 02, 2022

Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed confirmation from her Fianna Fáil party colleague and Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, that 13 new affordable homes have been approved in priniciple for Westport.

The new homes will be delivered in 2024.

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