Councillors give approval for ambitious new Achill greenway plan

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

The elected members of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District gave their approval for a 10.6km greenway to link Achill Sound with Bunnacurry at their June monthly meeting which took place this week.

Conway-Walsh takes up opposition frontbench position on Higher Education, Innovation and Science

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has secured her party's frontbench position as spokesperson for Higher Education, Innovation and Science.

Hyland wants to see lands developed for sports

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Independent Cllr Christy Hyland made a plea for some of the 14 acres of land owned by Mayo County Council on the Golf Course Road in Westport - to be put aside for playing pitches.

'Jigging' slow cyclists grind O'Malley's gears

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

An independent member of Mayo County Council has criticised the behaviour of some cyclists on roads in the county.

Chambers appointed Fianna Fáil Group Leader in Seanad Éireann

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has expressed her delight at becoming Deputy Leader of Seanad Éireann and Fianna Fáil Group Leader in the Upper House.

Finn elected Cathaoirleach of the county

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Independent Claremorris based councillor Richard Finn was elected as the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council for the second time at the council’s AGM, which took place on Monday in St Mary’s Hall in GMIT.

Westport Lion Heads Irish District

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Des Ryan from Westport has been elected as District Governor of Lions Clubs International in Ireland. He succeeds Bernard Black of Antrim Coast Lions Club and will lead 2,150 Lions who are members of 103 Clubs in District 133 of the world-wide organisation.

Gardaí issue warning about dogs worrying livestock

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Gardaí are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control, as Gardaí have received nearly 50 reports of livestock being attacked since March 2020.

Flynn calls for remote participation at meetings

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Fine Gael Cllr Peter Flynn has called for the possibility of elected members being able to take part in Municipal District meetings through telephonic means - if they are not able to attend in the future.

Carey elected as chair of Westport-Belmullet MD

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Fianna Fail’s Cllr Sean Carey was elected as the chairperson of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District at the district's Annual General Meeting, which took place in the Mayo County Council chamber on Tuesday.

Sinn Féin's Murray takes top seat in Claremorris-Swinford MD

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Sinn Féin's Charlestown based councillor, Gerry Murray, was elected to the position of Cathaoirleach of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District at the district's AGM, which took place in the Cultural Centre in Swinford on Wednesday.