Kilcoyne raises issue of lack of home support cover due to absences

Sun, Mar 28, 2021

Independent Castlebar based Cllr Michael Kilcoyne raised the issue of families who are in receipt of home support to cover absences from those support workers themselves with the HSE Regional Health Forum. Cllr Kilcoyne put forward this question to the forum ahead of its meeting this week. "Why has the Home Support Department decided that they expect families who are in receipt of Home Support to cover absent periods for staff on annual/sick leave. What assessment was carried out before this decision was taken? Is there a panel in place of persons who can be employed for home support?."

Mayo PPN community groups commended in showcasing Climate Action and Biodiversity

Sun, Mar 28, 2021

Environmental community groups across the county were recently featured in a new online video series, which attracted thousands of viewers from across the world.

Road safety road show returns virtually to educate young road users

Sun, Mar 28, 2021

The hard-hitting road show, which educates teens about the terrible consequences of road carnage is returning to Mayo on Thursday, April 22.

Number of Covid deaths in MUH raised by Kilcoyne

Sun, Mar 28, 2021

Castlebar based Independent Cllr Michael Kilcoyne who is also a member of the HSE's Regional Health Forum, put forward the following question to the forum before their monthly meeting this week. "According to available figures 155 Covid 19 deaths have taken place in Mayo. How many of those people died in Mayo University Hospital and how many of those people tested negative when admitted to the hospital and subsequently contracted the virus in the hospital?

37 people with disabilities on waiting list for residential placement in Mayo - Lawless

Sun, Mar 28, 2021

According to Aontú, statistics secured by party leader Peadar Tóibín TD show that 37 people with disabilities are waiting for residential placement in Mayo.

Pope Francis recognises Knock Shrine as International Sanctuary of Special Eucharistic and Marian Devotio

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

Fr Richard Gibbons, PP and Rector of Knock Shrine has expressed gratitude on behalf of Knock Shrine for the great honour given to it by Pope Francis in officially recognising Knock as both a Eucharistic and Marian Shrine.

Ballyhaunis Chamber hands over funding to local Western Care

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

Ballyhaunis Chamber recently handed over €2,000 to their local Western Care organisation, which was ten per cent of the total amount of money it raised through its online Christmas Lights fundraiser.

Balla No Name Club raises vital funds for Laura Lynn

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

Every year fundraising plays a vital part in keeping organisations and voluntary bodies ticking over to provide a service to many children and their parents and guardians throughout the year.

New Mayo College of Further Education and Training announced

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board has this week announced the founding of a new Further Education and Training college: Mayo College of Further Education and Training.

With brighter evenings ahead motorists urged to be extra careful

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

Summer time arrives as the clocks go forward an hour this weekend.

Mayo vaccination centre up and running in Breaffy

Fri, Mar 26, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination programme for Mayo has now moved to the newly established Vaccination Centre in Breaffy House, Castlebar.

New year round services to Manchester and Edinburgh from Ireland West Airport

Fri, Mar 26, 2021

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair of two new services to Edinburgh and Manchester to commence in September 2021. Both services will initially operate twice weekly and operate on a year round basis.

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