Friends of the Earth calls on SPC to do the research

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

Members of a Strategic Policy Committee in Mayo County Council have been asked to do the research and appraise themselves fully of the potential consequences of supporting a proposed expansion of gas exploration in North Mayo, before making any final decision on the matter.

Renewed call for Animal Welfare Officer in Mayo

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

Mayo County Council is to consider hiring an animal welfare officer for the county but first of all, parties campaigning for the creation of such a role must clearly outline the proposed funding model behind it.

Election buzz as new Dáil seat tipped for Mayo

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

The announcement on Wednesday that Mayo has been recommended for a change-up from a four-seater to a five-seater Dáil Constituency, and that county boundaries be reinstated so that up to 6,000 votes from areas of South Mayo are returned to the electoral area, has well and truly started the ball rolling on General Election campaigning around the county.

In its independent recommendations to the Oireachtas on electoral constituencies for the next Dáil, The Electoral Commission supports an increase of 14 TDs for the country, based on new Census 2022 population figures, rising from 160 to 174 Seats. In Mayo this means that come General Election 2024/25 (date yet to be announced), a fifth TD should be elected to represent the county.

The Battle for Ballinrobe Workhouse 1883-1888

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Patrick J. Farragher was a dark-complexioned individual but was otherwise of regular features. His heavy moustache gave him a military appearance. Up to September 1879, Farragher held the lease to a farm on the Mannin Estate in Aghamore.

Politicians react to Mayo constituency changes

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Following the announcement this week that the Electoral Commission recommends the Mayo constituency be changed from a four-seater to a five-seater and that south mayo areas added to the Galway west Dáil constituency be returned to the Mayo Dáil constituency - reaction was swift from some political quarters around Mayo.

Castlebar Samaritans launch their service on Thomas Street

Fri, Aug 25, 2023

Castlebar Samaritans, the latest addition to the Samaritan network will be officially launched in 21 Upper Thomas St., Castlebar on Monday, August 28 at 5.30pm.

Mayo Rose Kate Heneghan did the county proud

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Mayo Rose of Tralee representative Kate Heneghan did the county proud throughout the 2023 Rose of Tralee competition this week and remained the frontrunner to win the event right up to the festival final on Tuesday, August 22nd.

Mayo County Council to offer apprenticeship training

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The benefits of a career in the public service have been highlighted this week with the news that Mayo County Council and public service local providers around the county such as the HSE, are to commence providing apprenticeships in order for people to train in the various roles on offer as civil servants.

Culture Night ‘late’ events

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Last year, over 742,000 people attended more than 1,700 Culture Night activities. This year, the 18th Culture Night programme will take place on September 22nd, and the events ‘coming of age’ promises an even bigger explosion of colour, music, dance and art on the streets of our towns and cities.

Looking for a new job or a change in career?

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Springboard courses are part of a fantastic government initiative which offer free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, aimed at graduates, the unemployed, employed or those wanting to start their own business. Most of the Springboard courses are 1 year or less but there are some 2 year masters.

Visit Mayo - over 100,000 told at US Irish Festival

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

A delegation of Mayo representatives newly returned from an Irish Festival in the United States of America were greeted by a 'sea of green and red' as the Irish diaspora turned out in force, where the message to 'visit Mayo' was heard loud and clear by over 100,000 attending the event.

1798 commemoration in Castlebar Library

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Mayo County Library is hosting a major commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the 1798 rebellion in Ireland also known as ‘The Year of the French or Bliain na bhFrancach’. The programme coincides with 1798 Music Festival which will be held in the town over the weekend and its focus on history and heritage complements the more public events of the festival. The commemoration event will consist of:

‘In Humbert’s Footsteps – Mayo 1798’. An exhibition telling the story of the rebellion in Mayo. The exhibition which was created in conjunction with the late Steve Dunford, tells the story of the French campaign in Mayo in a colourful storyboard format.

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