Mayo University Hospital stepping up preparations for "anticipated rise in Covid-19 cases"

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Mayo have increased by 30 over the past week, according to the latest figures issued by the National Public Health Emergency Team at the time of going to print.

Chambers returns to the national scene after Seanad victory

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Fianna Fail's Lisa Chambers was one of the most high profile causalities in February's general election - when the parties Brexit spokesperson lost the seat she had held in Mayo since 2016.

Council takes the lead in co-ordinating local organisations to assist citizens

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

At the instigation of Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, a Covid-19 Community Response Forum has been put in place for each county and will be co-ordinated by the Local Authority in each case.

Ring launches initiative to phone older people and check on their wellbeing during COVID-19 crisis

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced a new befriending phone-call initiative to support participants of the Seniors Alert Scheme, which is being funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Local Link Mayo lends a helping hand

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

At the COVID-19 press conference last weekend, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health Simon Harris, and Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, outlined new public health restrictions.

Contact tracing centre to be established in GMIT in partnership with HSE

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Work is ongoing to get a Covid-19 Contact Tracing Centre up and running in the Mayo campus of GMIT in Castlebar, it is not expected that the centre in Castlebar will be open before next week.

Age Action and the Irish Red Cross launch COVID-19 hardship fund to assist older people

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Age Action and the Irish Red Cross are launching a Covid-19 Hardship Fund in partnership, to support people experiencing difficulties meeting costs associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Aurivo COVID-19 milk collection protocols for farmers

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Aurivo has introduced a strict Covid-19 protocol in relation to the collection of milk from farms.

ICOS welcomes derogation on mart trade after discussions with DAFM

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Following an intense series of discussions between the Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine (DAFM) and ICOS - the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd - ICOS has welcomed confirmation from the Department that marts will be allowed to handle livestock trading in a limited way.

Deputy Dillon moots Mayo Roscommon Hospice and GMIT as treatment centres in Convid-19 fight

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has urged his colleague Minister Simon Harris and the HSE to take immediate action and ensure adequate treatment centres are available in County Mayo when the coronavirus peaks.

Brady gets the Laochra Gael treatment

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

If you missed it last night, this evening (Friday, April 3) you will have another chance at 11.10pm on TG4 to catch Laochra Gael's hour long show on Mayo legend David Brady.

Government announces four week extension to existing fuel allowance season – Dillon

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

There will be a four week extension to the existing fuel allowance season for eligible customers in Mayo, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has said.

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