Claremorris Open Exhibition up and running

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

The Claremorris Open Exhibition 2014 has been launched and continues until October 4.

Newport celebrates royal links with Grace Kelly Film Festival

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

By Frances Toner
The picturesque town of Newport is rolling out the red carpet in true 1950s Hollywood style this weekend in honour of its most famous daugther - Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco.

Belmullet Tidy Towns nominated for the Calor Sustainable Community Champion

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Calor, Ireland’s leading supplier of rural energy solutions, has this week announced the shortlist of nominees for the new Calor Sustainable Community Champion 2014, the search for the most green or sustainable community in the country. Entries were received entries from every corner of Mayo. Belmullet Tidy Towns has been shortlisted as the Mayo nominee.

The community-focused Belmullet Tidy Towns has been placing eco-friendly and sustainable living at the centre of its ethos for the last number of years. The community has come together in a concerted effort to improve sustainability efforts through various community projects and campaigns, such as ‘Bin Your Butt’, the community freecycle garden, and a drive to install rainwater harvesting, and implementing energy saving process in public buildings in the town, as well as other dedicated sustainable measures through Fuinneamh Inmhaireanta Iorrais.

Future Insurance has your insurance needs covered

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Established in 1985, Future Insurance is a wholly Irish owned insurance brokerage providing a competitive range of professional products and service to individuals and companies.

Search is on for seasonal workers at Argos in Castlebar for Christmas

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Leading high street retailer Argos is looking for 10 seasonal workers in Castlebar to join existing store teams in the run up to the peak Christmas shopping season. Argos is recruiting 500 seasonal workers in total across the Republic of Ireland for the Christmas period. Extra customer advisors will be joining existing Argos staff to ensure thousands of wish lists are fulfilled in time for the big day. With toys, video games, tablets and phones expected to be popular with customers this year.

Tesco Mayo stores donate €1,000 to local good causes as part of the Tesco Community Fund initiative

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Tesco stores across Mayo have this week donated €1,000 each to their nominated local good causes as part of the Tesco Community Fund initiative, which will see €1 million donated annually to good causes across Ireland. Voted for by customers, 18 good causes across Mayo received their share of their local Tesco stores’ €1,000 community fund.

Comebacks and the final countdown

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

With the penultimate round of games in the Mayo League taking place this weekend across most divisions, there are a few things already sorted out, but a lot more to be decided. What we know for sure is that in the Super League Westport United are the champions, with Castlebar Celtic the runners up. In the Premier A, the title and promotion race is still alive and well and Urlar United have been relegated while three other teams are battling to beat the drop. In the Premier B both the title and promotion race are still alive and well, while at the bottom Iorras Aontaithe were withdrawn while the battle to beat the drop is still all to play for for a couple of teams. In League One, Manulla B are already promoted while Bangor Hibs can book their place in the Premier B alongside them this weekend, while at the bottom Ballyvary Blue Bombers and Straide and Foxford United B are dropping to League Two next year. In the bottom tier in League Two, Fahy Rovers B have taken the title while on Sunday in Milebush Park Ballina Town B and Charlestown Athletic B will battle it out in a play-off to take the last promotion spot.

MeetMayo will put you in touch with other business’

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

Did you know that there are almost 5,000 businesses in Mayo and that dozens of new businesses are started every month? Ever think whether there are new customers or potential suppliers that could offer you new opportunities right on your doorstep, or in another part of the county? MeetMayo is for you!

Mixed fortunes for residential construction sector in Mayo

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

The National Housing Construction Index compiled and issued by Link2Plans has revealed mixed fortunes for Mayo in the residential construction sector.

WDC calls for micro-loan applications from creative industries

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

The Western Development Commission has launched a call for applications under its micro-loan fund for creative industries.

Ideas Week session to focus on perfecting your business pitch

Fri, Aug 29, 2014

Castlebar Chamber and Network Mayo, together with Mayo Local Enterprise Office (LEO), are hosting an event as part of Mayo Ideas Week for people who would like to perfect their business pitch.