McNamara queries the number of septic tanks failing inspections
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Fianna Fail Achill based Cllr Paul McNamara has queried why a high number of sceptic tanks in the area are failing their inspections.
Read more ...Mayo Roscommon Hospice Shop in Swinford celebrates 20th birthday
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Shop in Swinford will celebrate 20 years in business on Tuesday, July 7. The Hospice Shop in Swinford was the first of 12 shops operated by the Foundation to open in 2000.
Read more ...Westport Library reopens to public
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Westport Library reopened to the public on Tuesday last following several weeks of operating behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
Read more ...Conway-Walsh Seeks Motor Tax Rebate for Over 70s
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
"Your car is off the road because you are over 70 and the Government instructed you to stay home. The motor tax that you had already paid for those months that became a lockdown is now totally wasted. I think that you deserve a motor tax rebate or a tax extension" says Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, but the Government does not.
Read more ...Iarnrod Éireann to seek planning permission to solve Kilnageer crossing concerns
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Iarnrod Éireann has given a commitment that it will look for planning permission to build a bridge at Kilnageer between Breaffy and Belcarra in early 2021.
Read more ...Ring allocates over €500,000 for two landmark Mayo projects
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, yesterday announced that he has allocated €524,116 to support the development of proposals for two significant Mayo rural development initiatives.
Read more ...Sally Rooney confirmed for this year’s Wild Atlantic Words literary festival in Castlebar
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
The Wild Atlantic Words literary festival is delighted to announce that Sally Rooney will be taking part in this year’s festival in her home town of Castlebar.
Read more ...Weir and Gavin take the Cathaoirleach chains
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Both the Ballina and Castlebar Municipal Districts elected a new Cathaoirleach this week following their annual general meetings.
Read more ...Munnelly wants crossing in Ballycastle
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Fine Gael Cllr Jarlath Munnelly has called for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Main Street in Ballycastle. Cllr Munnelly told the monthly meeting of the Ballina Municipal District that the street in Ballycastle was very wide and it was not easy for people to cross and the installation of a pedestrian crossing would be a huge benefit for the people living and businesses in the town.
Read more ...O’Hara calls for plan to be put in place to clean up approach road to Ballina town centre
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Fine Gael Cllr John O’Hara put forward a motion calling for a plan to be put in place to do something to clean up the approach to Ballina town centre, at the monthly meeting of the Ballina Municipal District this week.
Read more ...Duffy calls for temporary pedestrianisation in Ballina
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Independent Cllr Mark Duffy put forward a motion calling for the pedestrianisation of Pearse Street in Ballina on a trial basis - from Melvin’s Insurance to The Junction - for the months of July and August from 12pm on Saturdays to Monday mornings.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport welcomes publication of interim Aviation Taskforce report
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Ireland West Airport has welcomed the publication of the interim Aviation Taskforce draft report to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, detailing key recommendations to support the restoration of air access and balanced regional development.
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