Magdalene Asylums and Industrial Schools in Castlebar and Westport – part 2
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
On 14 October 1845, Daniel O’Connell had breakfast with the Sisters of Mercy at their new convent building on Altamont Street, Westport. One hundred and eighty years after work on the project began in October 1842, the dilapidated structure is a testament to a long and complex history.
Read more ...Castlebar councillors recommend sale of old library
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
A resolution to recommend that Mayo County Council dispose of the old Castlebar library by selling to a private buyer, was agreed by Castlebar councillors this week - with just one dissenting voice, Cllr Michael Kilcoyne. The matter will now go back before Mayo County Council for approval by members.
The land in question was purchased by Mayo County Council circa 1939 for £250 for the purposes of providing a library building, which opened in November 1942 and operated as the County library up to the early 2000s before relocating to a larger premises at John Moore Road, Castlebar. The property was fully vacated in 2007.
Read more ...Nobody has a clue what’s happening in county town - say councillors
Tue, Nov 01, 2022
A sense of bafflement pervaded the October meeting of Castlebar MD on Wednesday afternoon last, in which several local councillors said they really had no clue what is going on in the town - and even a government TD didn’t know what was going on either.
The information deficit was highlighted by Cllr Donna Sheridan, who raised the matter of a third international refugee protection centre tipped to open at the Breaffy House Resort today (Friday), saying: “I have no information on the number of Ukrainians coming in or refugees from other countries to Castlebar but I hear we have a third international protection centre opening in this town now.
Read more ...Property tax to remain the same in Mayo for next two years
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Mayo County Council has voted to not vary the Local Property Tax (LPT) rate in the county for the next two years at the September meeting of the local authority which took place this week.
Read more ...Councillors approve Mayo Co Co agreement with Galway Co Co on Cong relief road
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
The elected members of Mayo County Council have given their support to the local authority to enter into agreement with Galway County Council for the design, planning and delivery of a relief road in Cong.
Read more ...Consultants appointed for Ballina Quay project
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Minister of State Dara Calleary TD has welcomed confirmation that Consultants have been appointed by Mayo County Council to establish the potential and finalise a development plan for The Quay in Ballina.
Read more ...Green Flag award success for Mayo parks and gardens
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Mayo is celebrating success at the 2022 Green Flag Awards, announced by An Taisce this week, acknowledging Ireland’s best public parks and gardens.
Read more ...Ashford Castle welcomes Irish Wolfhound pups
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
What could be better than roaming Ashford Castle’s 350-acre estate with two magnificent Irish Wolfhound pups by your side?
Read more ...Cost of Living Coalition protest in Castlebar
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
The Cost of Living Coalition group in Mayo are calling on people to join the local protest at 1pm, Saturday, September 17 at Market Square, Castlebar. The coalition is demanding real action from the Government on the inflationary crisis.
Read more ...Clár funding of €99,250 to support community projects in Mayo
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Four community groups in Mayo are set to receive €99,250 under Measures 1 of the 2022 CLÁR programme.
Read more ...Culture Night 2022 – one night for all
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Seamus Weir, together with management and staff of Mayo County Council and a number of Culture Night event organisers, gathered on the Mall, Castlebar to launch Culture Night in Mayo.
Read more ...Mulranny Green Plan Group shortlisted for the annual SEAI Energy Awards
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
The Mayo-based ‘Mulranny Green Plan Group’ has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards 2022 for the award in the Inspirational Energy Community category.
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