#BePartOfIt and join JCI Mayo celebrate at annual gala ball

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

November 2015 saw current and past Junior Chamber members from around the county gather to celebrate 100 years of the Junior Chamber movement around the globe. After the success of last year’s event the team at JCIMayo have decided to make it an annual event. This year's celebration will take place tomorrow, November 19 at 7.30pm in the Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar.

North Mayo restaurants showcase artisan ingredients to drive tourism

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

A group of restaurants in north Mayo has come together to promote the food offering within the region, highlight the use of local ingredients, and showcase their relationships with artisan producers from the west of Ireland.

Leading economist David McWilliams is coming to Mayo

Fri, Nov 04, 2016

Described as “colourful, stimulating and provocative” one of Ireland’s leading economic commentators, David McWilliams will address attendees of MeetWest 2016 at the McWilliam Park Hotel Claremorris on Thursday November 24.

SPAR Stores recognised as Best in Class at Top of the Tree Awards

Fri, Nov 04, 2016

SPAR Corrib Oil Ballyhaunis and SPAR Corrib Oil Ballinrobe were among a small group of retailers from around the country which have been honoured at the fifth annual Top of the Tree Retail Awards. The awards programme recognises best practice and outstanding retail practice in several store departments, including customer care, off-licence, butchery, fruit and veg, and the delicatessen section. SPAR Corrib Oil Ballyhaunis and SPAR Corrib Oil Ballinrobe were awarded Top of the Tree accolades for their forecourts.

Mayo twin pharmacists buy business which has been in family for almost seventy years

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

Pharmacist twin sisters Ann and Deirdre Butler from Ballina have bought a business from another family of pharmacists which has been in existence for almost 70 years. They have bought two pharmacies from the Higgins family located on Teeling Street and Market Cross in Sligo town.

Mayo company scoop major awards at Blas na hÉireann

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

Killala based company Carr and Sons Seafood Limited was honored with the Best in Mayo Award at Blas na hÉireann. The company was also awarded a gold for its Hot Smoked Salmon Sensation with its unique blend of flavours which is characteristic of the Carr and Sons Seafood name.

Companies Act 2014 - have you converted yet?

Fri, Oct 14, 2016

FCS Services is aware that there has been much talk in the last 18 months as to whether private limited companies which were in existence on June 1, 2015, should proactively convert to the new limited (LTD) or avail of the default conversion.

Budget advice from Tracy Glacken

Fri, Oct 14, 2016

Tracey Glacken is a certified public accountant and owner of Glacken Accountants. She works with SMEs in the area of audit, financial statements preparation, business planning and taxation. Log on to www.glackenaccountants.com for more information.  

First Choice Credit Union – Serving the Community for 50 years

Fri, Oct 07, 2016

A golden anniversary, a brand new headquarters, new services for members, integration of other Mayo credit unions, and a new name – there’s a lot to celebrate at First Choice Credit Union.

Martin Sheridan Bursary open for applications

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

Thanks to generous support of Mayo County Council the Martin Sheridan Bursary Awards for 2016 are now open for applications by relevant sporting bodies and organisations. Forms and application criteria are downloadable from www.sites.google.com/site/martinsheridanbursary or by email request to [email protected]. The closing date for completed entries is October 28.

Hyland ready to rebuild Carrowholly wall himself

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

If he follows through on what he said in Louisburgh on Monday afternoon at the September meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District, Cllr Christy Hyland could have a wall named after himself in Carrowholly. The independent Westport based councillor hit out again at the slow moving progress on the implementation of flood defence works in Carrowholly after the area suffered serious flooding in 2014.

Cllr Hyland raised the issue of a stone wall that had been washed away in the flooding and has not yet been reinstated, the wall had served as flood defence for many years. Cllr Hyland was disappointed to hear at the meeting that the wall would not be put back in place in the near future and told the meeting: "If I have to go out there on a Saturday morning with the locals to put it back in ourselves, we'll do it." He told the meeting he had been asked if the stones would be put back in place, and if not the locals and he would do it themselves, because there is a great fear among locals that they will get flooded again in the near future.

Keegan and Mayo getting under the Dubs' skin

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

The mind games are well under way with some former Dublin players and mentors trying to get into the head of referee Maurice Deegan in relation to Lee Keegan. It is farcical to say the least as they portray Keegan's sparring partner Diarmuid Connolly with a halo. Keegan is a born winner who plays on the edge with an impeccable disciplinary record. The only red card he received was against Kerry two years ago in the semi-final draw which of course was rescinded, enough said. Mind your own house.

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