Man arrested over Mayo shooting released without charge

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Gardai have released without charge a man in his eighties who was arrested as part of their investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at Coogue, Aghamore, on Tuesday.

Council look for 15 per cent increase in Local Property Tax

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Despite stark warnings from officials of Mayo County Council advising an increase to the Local Property Tax in Mayo, no proposal was put forward by any of the 30 councillors at the September meeting of Mayo County Council on Monday last to either raise or lower the tax.

SDZ for Ireland West Airport approved by councillors

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

The elected members of Mayo County Council this week approved the draft planning scheme for a new Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at Ireland West Airport Knock.

JCI Mayo awards local friendly businesses

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

JCI Mayo recently held their annual Friendly Business Awards, recognising businesses that go the extra mile and provide an outstanding service to their customers and their community at large.

The spirit of Grace O’Malley takes to the Thames once more

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Irish pro-sailor, Joan Mulloy of Westport, has sailed along the River Thames to Tower Bridge, completing a special journey that replicates one made by her formidable ancestor, the legendary Granuaile, over 400 years ago.

375 children wait on hearing tests in County Mayo – Chambers

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Lisa Chambers, has slammed the unacceptable numbers of children waiting on audiology appointments in Mayo.

Kilcoyne derelict building motion added to agenda

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Independent Cllr Michael Kilcoyne succeeded in getting a notice of motion added to the agenda for this week's September meeting of Mayo County Council. Cllr Kilcoyne had put forward a motion asking that: "The Chief Executive prepares a written report on the derelict buildings owned by Mayo County Council in Castlebar town and list such buildings. In relation to the Imperial Hotel, the old post office, the old library, what proposals does he have to bring those buildings back into use, the cost, the time frame and the proposed use for each building. What funding has been applied for to refurbish those three buildings and when were the applications made (if any) and what was the outcome. This report to be circulated to the members in advance of the October 2019 meeting." Cllr Kilcoyne said that he had submitted the motion on August 28 and was informed it was out of order and it would be submitted to the Castlebar Municipal District - however Cllr Kilcoyne said the subject had been discussed on numerous occasions already by at that forum. He was seconded by Cllr Christy Hyland to have the item placed on the agenda - which was agreed to by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Brendan Mulory. Fine Gael Cllr Michael Burke commented that he had no problem with the motion, but there was now an open page for motions to be added at meetings.

Rates revaluation under way across Mayo

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Some businesses will be in for a surprise when a rates revaluation is carried out across the county by the Valuation Office, Fianna Fáil Cllr Paul McNamara said this week. Cllr McNamara made the comment after head of finance for Mayo County Council, Peter Duggan, informed the elected members of Mayo County Council about the revaluation process being carried out across the county by the Valuation Office. He told the members that the exercise will see a redistribution of the rates burden - there will be no change in the amount of rates being collected by the council, but some businesses would see their rates fall and other would see them increase at the end of the process and the process would be carried out every five years. Cllr McNamara said that there is a big difference between the rates businesses that opened in 2006 are paying - and some older businesses. Mr Duggan said that there would be workshops and businesses will be able to come and see what the changes will mean to them.

Roadside hedge cutting urged to ensure road safety

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Mayo County Council is calling on all landowners, farmers and householders to ensure their roadside hedges and overhanging trees and vegetation in rural and urban areas be cut back from footpaths and at junctions so that motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can travel safely on roads around the county. The hedge cutting season is open since September 1.

Ballinrobe Town Hall construction project goes to tender

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

The campaign to rebuild the new 400-seater Ballinrobe Town Hall last week entered another phase when the project went to tender.

GP to take up Lahardane post - Mulherin

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Senator Michelle Mulherin has welcomed confirmation that Dr Enda Loftus will take up the GP position in Lahardane on February 1, 2020.

Castlebar Chamber needs businesses' support

Sun, Sep 08, 2019

Castlebar has been nominated for the Bank Of Ireland Enterprise Town Award for the third year running and Castlebar Chamber is pulling out all the stops this time to bring home the title - and they need help from businesses in the town.

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