Seven Mayo artists get Covid-19 arts awards

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

The Arts Council has sent itscongratulations to seven Mayo artists who have each been awarded a €3,000 grant to help them make new and original work during the Covid-19 crisis.

Bus Éireann timetables to revert to a ‘weekday schedule

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

In response to the Government announcement on moving to phase 2+ of Ireland’s roadmap for reopening society and business, all weekday Bus Éireann services have returned to a standard Monday to Friday frequency from Monday last June 8, while Expressway will operate a normal schedule with some minor service reductions.

Madden welcomes the earlier reopening of hotels and guesthouses

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

Darren Madden, Chair of the Mayo Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation has welcomed the news that hotels and guesthouses will be able to reopen earlier than previously expected.

'Sending Love' at Mayo University Hospital to keep patients and families connected

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

The occupational therapy department at Mayo University Hospital are inviting family and friends of patients in the hospital to email a letter, photo or video which will be printed, popped into an envelope and delivered to their loved one in hospital.

Warning from Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland - Inflatable toys present a drowning risk

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to the public to be mindful of the drowning risk associated with the use of inflatable toys in open water.

Covid cases being treated in MUH continue to drop

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

Significant progress in battling Covid-19 has continued in Mayo this week - the sharp decline in the numbers of new confirmed cases in the county continued with the latest information supplied by the National Public Health Emergency Team at the time of print, showing that the number of cases in Mayo now stands at 570 (as of midnight on Monday, June 1).

Tragic few days in Mayo

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

The funeral mass and burial of Ben Duffy (5), Treen, Tourmakeady will take place today, Friday, June 5 at 12 noon in Tourmakeady church, with burial taking place afterwards in Aghagower Cemetery. The funeral cortege will travel via Trianlar, Srah and Killawalla en route to Aghagower Cemetery. In accordance with HSE guidelines, the funeral will be for family only.

United Against Racism Black Lives Matter Vigil cancelled

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

The United Against Racism Mayo Black Lives Matter vigil that had been proposed to take place on Saturday afternoon in Castlebar, has been cancelled.

Dillon invites Minister Griffin to visit level crossing

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

Mayo Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, has expressed disappointment with the response received from the Irish Rail CEO in relation to the Kilnageer level crossing, which he said fails to address his concerns as well as those of the local community and road users from the Breaffy and Belcarra areas.

Detection of ammunition along with drugs a 'sinister' development

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

The elected members of the Ballina Municipal District praised the work of Gardai in seizing €330,000 worth of drugs in the locality last week, at their monthly meeting which took place last Friday in the Ballina Arts Centre. Cathaoirleach of the district, Cllr Michael Loftus, led the tributes - pointing out that the Mayo Joint Policing Committee had been pressing the Gardai to tackle the scourge of drugs, which was responded to by the setting up of a divisional drugs task force by Chief Supt Tony Healy. However, Cllr Loftus added that one part of the seizure was sinister and frightening, in regard to the detection of ammunition during the search operation that led to the seizure.

Minutes amended in relation to proposed housing development

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

The minutes of the February meeting of the Ballina Municipal District were amended at its May meeting, which took place last Friday in the Ballina Arts centre.

Covid impact on council finances laid out

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

The elected members of Ballina Municipal District have been told that the council will only be committing 50 per cent of the previously budgeted for General Municipal Allocations, up to the end of July this year, owing to the current financial situation the council finds itself in due to a drop in income due to Covid-19.

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