Kilcoyne raises issue of modular unit at Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

The HSE is progressing a proposal to provide a temporary modular unit at Mayo University Hospital to provide additional treatment cubicles and increase capacity as a temporary measure - the HSE said this week in answering a question from Independent Cllr Michael Kilcoyne to the Regional Health Forum.

Large number of local community groups to benefit from Oweninny Community Benefit Fund allocations

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

Mayo County Council and Oweninny Power Designated Activity Company Ltd have announced the allocation of approximately €200,000 to local community groups from North Mayo.

Pressure needs to be kept up on Kilnageer crossing - McDonnell

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

Pressure needs to be kept up on Irish Rail to ensure that a bridge is built at Kilnageer, outside of Castlebar, a local councillor said this week.

Mayo hoteliers concerned stimulus package does not go far enough

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

Mayo Hoteliers have expressed serious concerns about the stimulus package announced by the Government, which it says does not go far enough to support Irish tourism and safeguard the livelihoods of the 270,000 employed by the industry - including the 5,800 jobs supported locally by tourism in Mayo.

Achill Painters book to be launched 

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

John F Deane, the Achill-born author and founder of Poetry Ireland, will be the special guest at the outdoor launch of ACHILL PAINTERS: An Island History, at 3pm on Saturday, August 1 in Dooagh, Achill.

Councillors want meeting to shape the future of Newport

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

Two councillors in the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District have called for a meeting between the council executive, councillors and local stakeholders in Newport to be arranged, to plan the future development in the town where a number of projects are expected to be delivered in the coming years.

Remote workers in Mayo gain 63 hours by not commuting

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

Remote workers in Mayo have gained 63 hours of extra time since Ireland went into lockdown, by not having to commute into the office, according to a new study by Chill Insurance.

410 dwellings added to Mayo residential building stock in 12 months

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

The number of new residential address points added to the GeoDirectory database in Mayo in the twelve months to June 2020 was 410, according to the latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report released by GeoDirectory and EY-DKM recently.

EirGrid contacts homeowners across Mayo and Sligo on major new electricity project

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

EirGrid is contacting thousands of residents across Mayo and Sligo in relation to a major new electricity project for the region.

Public urged to continue following health advice during time of increased visitors

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

Hospital, Community Healthcare West Executive Officers, Director of Public Health in Mayo, Chief Executives of the Local Authorities in the region and the Chief Superintendents of An Garda Síochána, this week urged the public to follow the public health advice to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Revenue intercept drugs bound for Mayo

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

As a result of routine operations, and with the assistance of detector dog Bailey, Revenue officers at Dublin Mail Centre, seized over 1.6kgs of herbal cannabis, some of which was destined for an address in Mayo.

25 years of Organic Gardening at Enniscoe

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

This year Enniscoe Organic Garden near Crossmolina, one of the oldest in the country, will be celebrating 25 years as a certified organic garden. Certification is carried out annually by the Organic Trust in Ireland.

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