Inspirational Mayo local shortlisted for prestigious awards
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Sophia Shally, aged 15, from Westport, is celebrating after being named as a finalist in the inaugural Gala Retail and Sunday Independent Inspiration Awards.
Read more ...New Tidy Towns flower display launched in Ballinrobe
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Ballinrobe’s Tidy Towns organisation recently launched a new flower display in front of the local Garda station.
Read more ...New documentary captures life in Straide
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
A remarkable snapshot of Straide community has been captured on a one-hour documentary film sponsored by the Straide Pride of Place Committee.
Read more ...Lahardane gets ready to Shine a Light
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
The community of Lahardane is getting ready to shine a little bit more light on their picturesque village at the foot of Nephin this Christmas.
Read more ...Local writer, Mari Maxwell, selected for Words Ireland’s National Mentoring Programme
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Local writer, Mari Maxwell, has been selected by Words Ireland to receive professional literary mentoring over the next eight months from an acclaimed Irish writer.
Read more ...Foxford Woollen Mills chooses Western Care Association as charity partner
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Foxford Woollen Mills has announced that its chosen charity partner for the coming year is Western Care Association.
Read more ...Achieving Success in Sport, what does it take?
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Former world championship cross country silver medalist Catherina McKiernan and Mayo GAA All Star Colm Boyle are two of the sports stars to speak on Achieving Success in Sport – What does it take? - a free, public seminar taking place in Breaffy House Hotel on Wednesday, November 13th starting at 7:30 pm.
Read more ...Drivers urged to get Winter ready
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
With the winter season upon us, Mayo County Council is urging drivers to always drive to the prevailing weather conditions in order to keep safe on the roads throughout the county.
Read more ...Moy Singers to launch a Christmas charity single
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
The Moy Singers will launch a Christmas Charity Single at their annual Carols by Candlelight concert on Saturday, November 30 in the Great National Hotel Ballina.
Read more ...Almost €150,000 LEADER support for redevelopment of walled garden at Moore Hall
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that he has approved €146,287 in LEADER support for Carnacon Community Development Association CLG to support the redevelopment of the walled garden at Moore Hall Estate. The estate comprises 40 acres of woodland and a two acre walled garden overlooking Lough Carra.
Read more ...Delegates and board to discuss funding row behind closed doors
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
The officers of the Mayo GAA County Board and delegates from the clubs in the county will meet in private next Monday night to discuss the board's response to a series of letters from the Mayo International Supporters Foundation.
Read more ...Contracts are signed for the largest infrastructural investment in Mayo
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Following the recent announcement of Cabinet approval for the construction of the N5 Westport to Turlough Road, contract signing for the development took place at the offices of Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae earlier this week.
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