Mayo company to get shot at international success as part of Showcase Ireland Virtual Rooms

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Showcase Ireland, Ireland’s Creative Expo, will pivot to a new innovative Virtual Showroom format from January 25 to 29, in response to the limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gardaí seize €102,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis in Ballina

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Gardaí have seized more than €102,000 worth of suspected cocaine, and cannabis herb, following the search of two properties in Ballina town on Tuesday evening.

"Stay at home and stay safe" says Director of Public Health

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

The director of Public Health at HSE West has urged the public to stay at home and stay safe. Between Monday, January 4 and Sunday, January 10, there were 2,484 Covid-19 tests carried out by Community Healthcare West in Mayo.

Mayo Hotels in urgent call to Government for emergency tourism budget

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Hotels and guesthouses in Mayo and across the country are facing massive challenges as the latest survey from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) reveals a €2.6 billion drop in revenues during 2020, compared to the previous year - representing an unprecedented financial hit to the sector.

82 confirmed cases of Covid-19 being treated at MUH last night

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

There were 82 people being treated for Covid-19 in Mayo University Hospital as of 8pm on Sunday, January 10.

(Ellen) Agnes is the first Community Nursing Unit resident to receive Covid-19 vaccine in Mayo  

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

On Thursday morning, January 7 2021 - 91-year-old  (Ellen) Agnes Bourke from Rathall, Crossmolina was the first resident at the St Augusitne's Community Nursing Unit in Ballina to be vaccinated against Covid-19. 

Dillon welcomes deadline extension for Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

Fine Gael Spokesperson on Tourism and Sport, Alan Dillon, TD, has welcomed the extension of the deadline for applications to the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.

Mayo students commended at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

Mayo students were recognised and commended at today’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2021 Awards Ceremony. A total of two awards were presented to Mayo students for their impressive projects entered in this year’s virtual exhibition.

Mayo communities receive €780k from Town and Village renewal scheme

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

Seven towns and villages in Mayo are set to benefit from nearly €780,000 in funding under the Department of Community and Rural Development Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

Mayo County Council services continue to be delivered during Level 5 restrictions

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

Mayo County Council would like to reassure citizens and customers that they will continue to provide our services and supports during the current Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions.

Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council implores People of Mayo to redouble our efforts

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

Cllr Richard Finn, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council has implored People of Mayo to redouble their efforts during the Covid-19 battle. 

Covid cases continue to rise in Mayo — more than 1,000 new cases in two weeks

Fri, Jan 08, 2021

The upward curve in positive Covid-19 tests continued in Mayo this week, with the total number of Covid-19 infections in the county passing the 2,600 mark - with over 1,000 of those coming in the past two weeks.

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