Almost 15,000 people in Mayo received Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Just under 15,000 people in Mayo have received payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week - with 533,000 people nationally receiving the payment.

CADM to issue dementia travel pass

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Community Action on Dementia Mayo (CADM) is issuing Dementia travel passes that allow the primary carer living with a person with dementia, to take their loved one for a short spin.

Fashion App to help Mayo independent retailers fight back

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Bezzu, a new free mobile app designed to support independent fashion retailers by connecting them with customers online, has launched and is available to download on Android and IOS devices for retailers and shoppers alike.

Council Confirm arrangements for Home Loan Mortgage Payment Break

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Mayo County Council has confirmed arrangements are now in place for home loan borrowers who may be experiencing a reduction in their income arising from the Covid-19 emergency and may not be able to make repayments on their loans.

Castlebar-based company provides homes on wheels to those in need during Covid crisis

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has seen Mayo’s business community respond in new and innovative ways to the crisis. Amongst those rising to the challenge is Castlebar-based Ireland West Motorhomes, run by Kevin Ryan and family for the last 10 years.

€75,000 for Mayo groups involved in Community Call response to Covid-19

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Fund will prioritise organisations which deliver frontline services such as Meals on Wheels

Mayo Garda Youth Awards to be screened on Sky Showcase tonight

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

This evening Thursday, April 16 there will be chance to view the second annual Mayo Garda Youth Awards on Sky Showcase Channel 192.

Use of online public library service soars during COVID 19 crisis - Minister Ring

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Mr Michael Ring, TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development has called on members of the public to avail of the excellent content and services offered by the online public library service during the COVID 19 crisis.

Drivers on quieter lockdown roads reminded to share the road

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Road Safety professionals are encouraging all road users to help reduce the strain on the emergency services during the coronavirus pandemic by taking extra care when making essential journeys.

GMIT producing vital equipment and PPE materials for health care settings

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

GMIT staff are producing and delivering vital equipment and PPE materials for health care workers in hospitals, pharmacies, GP surgeries, and care settings across the west, in the race to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Mayo sees spike in confirmed Covid-19 cases in past week

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Mayo has increased by 170 per cent in the past week, according to the latest figures available at the time of going to print.

Closure of all public car parks at beaches in the county announced

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

The Easter Bank Holiday weekend - which starts today - normally marks a time that Mayo sees a massive influx of visitors to the county. However, due to the Covid-19 crisis and travel restrictions, fears have been expressed this week that the county could see an increase of people travelling to Mayo to use holiday homes.

Mayo County Council announced yesterday that they were closing the public car parks at all beaches around the county saying: "Mayo County Council have taken the decision to close access to public car parks at all beaches across the county, also at Croagh Patrick and Westport Skate Park for the foreseeable future. The decision was made following consultation with An Garda Siochana

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