Finn makes three requests to Government to secure future of IWAK

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council has issued a clarion call for the Government to step in and ensure the future of Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) - which is facing into major losses this year due to the impact of Covid-19.

€195,000 for Mayo towns and Villages under the COVID-19 adaptations funding

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Six towns and villages in Mayo will share €195,000 in Covid-19 adaptions funding, it was announced this week. The towns and villages to benefit from the funding from the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme are Ballina, Castlebar, Claremorris, Westport, Islandeady and Parke.

Castlebar impresses in litter survey that shows fewer clean towns

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The first nationwide litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) since the Covid-19 crisis, shows Castlebar to be ‘Clean to European Norms’ and in 11th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities nationwide.

Devastating blow for Ireland West Airport as Ryanair cuts winter flight schedule by 80%

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Ireland West Airport was dealt another serious blow this week with the news that Ryanair is cutting its winter fight schedule by 80 per cent at the airport.

Council will work with businesses to find outdoor solutions

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Fine Gael Cllr Michael Burke made a call this week for Mayo County Council to do all it can to help businesses such as café's and restaurants take advantage of space they may have outside their buildings to offer outdoor dining services.

Activities for All launched for Social Inclusion Week

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Mayo Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country that have come together to roll out a four-week physical activity plan for people with a disability, as part of “Fit for All” and Social Inclusion Week, which runs until this Sunday, October 18.

Future of GMIT raises its head again

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The issue of protecting the future of the GMIT campus in Mayo has come to the fore in recent weeks, with Deputy Alan Dillon last week raising the issue of the closing of the business department on the Castlebar campus and calling on the Minister for Higher Education to explain such a decision.

Wild Atlantic Words short story competition winners announced

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The winners of this year’s Wild Atlantic Words literary festival short story competition, judged by Lisa McInerney and sponsored by Bridge St, have been announced.

Council gearing up for toughest budget in memory

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The elected members of Mayo County Council will meet on Monday, November 23, at 11am, to try and adopt a budget for the coming year - if they fail to do so on that day they have scheduled in a second day on Wednesday, November 25, to carry over the meeting to make a decision.

An end to raw sewage discharge in Killala Bay only weeks away

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo County Council, will commence operation of a new wastewater treatment plant in the coming weeks to stop the discharge of untreated wastewater being discharged into Killala Bay.

€28,602 for three Mayo heritage projects

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Michael Ring, TD, has welcomed the approval of grants for three heritage projects in Mayo under a new Community Monuments Fund from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.