Museum of Country Life celebrates life and achievements of forgotten Polish hero of the Famine

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, at Turlough Park, will host an exhibition about the fascinating life and achievements of Paul Strzelecki – a Polish humanitarian who helped over 200,000 children during the Great Irish Famine.

Mayo University Hospital continues to be busy

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

There have been large numbers of people waiting for beds following admission to Mayo University Hospital this week, MUH has advised.

New Miss Mayo crowned at socially distanced final in Castlebar

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

Westport’s Georgia Mellotte has been crowned the new Miss Mayo.

National Lottery Good Causes Fund supported over 210 community projects in Mayo in 2018 and 2019

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

Data revealed by the National Lottery has shown how it continues to make a big impact on towns and communities right across Ireland, including Mayo. The study found that over 210 Good Causes projects were supported in Mayo in 2018 and 2019.

Complete 30km in 30 Days for Down Syndrome Mayo

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

Mayo Down Syndrom is inviting you to walk, cycle, run, skip or jump 30km in 30days for the month of September in order to raise funds for Down Syndrome Mayo. As a charity, they need as much support from our communities as possible.

'When it rains hard for a day or two days in Crossmolina, that is when everyone gets worried' — Cllr Loftus

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

When an orange rainfall warning was issued earlier this week, the town of Crossmolina was put on edge once again over the fear of flooding in the town.

Funding approved for cultural tourism project in Mayo Gaeltacht

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

The Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Catherine Martin TD and the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, have announced their approval of a grant worth €501,160 in order to develop the tourism hub: Áras Scéal an Atlantaigh Fhiáin in an Eachléim in the Iorras Gaeltacht, in Mayo.

Kiltimagh reservoir to receive essential upgrade to improve supply of drinking water for local customers

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo County Council, is preparing to carry out essential upgrade works to improve the quality and security of supply of drinking water for customers in the Kiltimagh area.

Hollymount's Mary to take part in first Vhi Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

The first Vhi Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon will take place from October 1 to 10. The event is replacing the annual Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, which traditionally attracts 30,000 women from across the country to the streets of Dublin and has gone virtual this year.

Mayo Sports Partnership Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme open

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

Sports clubs in Mayo can now apply for Covid-19 Club Small Grants of up to €1,500 through Mayo Sports Partnership.

Wild Atlantic Words literary festival postponed

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

This year’s Wild Atlantic Words literary festival has been postponed, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Funding available for Bike Week events

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

Due to the postponement of Bike Week 2020 in June 2020, Mayo Sports Partnership is pleased to announce a new date for the event from September 19 to 27.

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