Specsavers Castlebar detect medical emergency through lifeline optical service during Covid-19

Fri, May 08, 2020

The team at Specsavers Castlebar are among those going above and beyond, to ensure people are receiving the emergency eyecare they need during the pandemic.

Putting rural Ireland front and centre – Conway-Walsh

Fri, May 08, 2020

“Now is the time to firmly place balanced Regional Development and Rural Ireland front and centre of EU and Government policy by identifying and implementing rural solutions to national problems,” stated Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh in her maiden Dáil speech on Wednesday.

Covid-19 creating road safety challenges

Fri, May 08, 2020

Mayo Road Safety Officer, Noel Gibbons, is highlighting a number of road safety issues as more motorists return to the road as lockdown restrictions lift.

Mayo to be affected by impact of covid-19 on tourism

Fri, May 08, 2020

Rural Ireland is likely to be disproportionately affected by the impact of Covid-19 and an ambitious and coordinated tourism plan from public and private stakeholders should be considered to prevent the industry from faltering - according to a new report by consulting and professional services firm, EY Ireland.

€25,000 raised for charity in unique Mayo Day 10K Your Way Event

Fri, May 08, 2020

The Mall in Castlebar may not have been humming this year with the 11th Mayo.ie Women’s Mini Marathon - but its spirit was very much kept alive with the staging of a virtual Mayo Day 10K Your Way, last Sunday.

Lawless offers free online Maths lessons

Fri, May 08, 2020

Aontú representative for Mayo, Paul Lawless, a teacher, has moved to reassure students in light of concerns over the leaving certificate and college places.

Dillon encourages Mayo retailers to apply for the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme

Fri, May 08, 2020

Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, is encouraging retail businesses in Mayo to apply for newly available funding to support them to enhance their digital capability.

Fundraiser for Straide native who suffered life-changing injuries in farming accident

Fri, May 08, 2020

An online fundraiser for a Straide native who suffered life-changing injuries, has seen over €82,000 raised in a matter of days of being set up.

Almost 16,500 receiving a Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Mayo

Fri, May 08, 2020

The number of people in Mayo who are in receipt of a Pandemic Unemployment Payment has increased again, according to the latest figures issued by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Ring confirms 36 Mayo organisations to receive over €47,000 to support Covid-19 community response

Fri, May 08, 2020

Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced that he has allocated €47,968 to 36 local community and voluntary groups involved in COVID-19 community response efforts in Mayo.

Scoil Acla cancelled for first time in 35 years

Fri, May 08, 2020

For the first time in 35 years, the difficult decision has been taken to cancel Achill’s traditional music and cultural summer school

Gardai seize €14,500 worth of suspected Cannabis in Ballyhaunis

Fri, May 08, 2020

Gardaí in Mayo with the assistance of the National Garda Dog Unit have seized approximately €14,500 worth of suspected cannabis (pending analysis) in Ballyhaunis.

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