Apprentice from Westport reaches semi final of trade apprentice competition

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

A motor technology apprentice from Westport is through to the semi-finals of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2021 competition.

Disappointment at announcement of Bank of Ireland branch closures in Mayo

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Bank of Ireland announced this week that they are to close over 100 branches across the country, including three in Mayo from September.

€400,000 for outdoor recreational amenities in Mayo

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Michael Ring TD has confirmed that outdoor recreation in Mayo has received a major boost, with €400,000 allocated for two projects.

Mayo leisure facilitiy receives nationwide recognition

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

The Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh in Castlebar received nationwide recognition at the annual Ireland Active National Quality Standard Awards that were held virtually this week, as it was awarded the ‘Best Newcomer’ award.

Moorehall plans welcomed by councillors

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

A draft masterplan for Moorehall and its surrounding areas, including Lough Carra, was warmly welcomed by the elected members of the Castlebar Municipal District at their most recent meeting.

Commercial vacancy rate in Mayo rises to almost 17 per cent

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

The commercial vacancy rate in Mayo increased by 0.6 percentage points to 16.9 per cent in quarter four of 2020, according to the latest GeoView Commercial Property Report published by GeoDirectory and EY-DKM.

Saolta recruiting staff to join its Covid-19 vaccination team

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

The Saolta University Health Care Group is currently recruiting staff to support the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Mayo’s businesses encouraged to go green with new programme

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Mayo’s small businesses are being encouraged to become more sustainable this year following the launch of a new programme to 'green your business' this week by the Local Enterprise Offices as part of Local Enterprise Week.

New book from Mayo author

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

A new book is being published by Art Ó Súilleabháin. The publication is a collection of poetry in English for adults, a collection which Art has been working on for the past number of years.

Mayo’s virtual celebration of Irishness

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

The presentation of Mayo’s St Patrick’s Day 2021 festivities can be enjoyed through the Mayo.ie website https://www.mayo.ie/stpatricksday2021 - together with an array of activity on their social media channels, all culminating in a Live show ‘The Story of St Patrick’, which will broadcast on mayo.ie Facebook live at 7.30pm, on St Patrick's day - via www.facebook.com/mayodotie and will be accessible globally.

Westport make-up artist teams up with the Think Before You Flush campaign

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Kate Golden, a makeup artist from Westport, is teaming up with the Think Before You Flush campaign, to invite the people of Westport to make small changes in their flushing behaviour.

Mayo PPN drops the red and goes all green for St Patrick's Day

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Mayo Public Participation Network (PPN) in collaboration with The Climate Action Office in Mayo County Council will highlight the work of community groups around Mayo to mark St Patrick's Day in a bid to help keep the planet green.

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