Match goers urged to park smart tomorrow

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

With a crowd of more than 27,000 expected in Castlebar tomorrow (Saturday) for the final Super 8 group game between Mayo and Donegal in MacHale Park - those driving to the game are being asked to 'park smart'.

Mayo University Hospital spent €1.877 million on temporary agency staff in 2019 - Conway Walsh

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

Mayo Sinn Féin Senator, Rose Conway-Walsh, has said that agency staff spending at Mayo University Hospital is out of control again for 2019 with €1.877 million spent in the first five months of the year.

Council welcomes decision to allow realignment of R312

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

Mayo County Council has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant permission for the Realignment of the R312 Regional road at Muckanagh and Kilgarve, Glenisland, Castlebar.

Ballina Karen Community Garden awarded green flag by an Taisce

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

Karen Community Garden (Grow it Yourself, Ballina) has been awarded the Green Flag Award for 2019.

Duffy submits footbridge proposal

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

A proposal to construct a footbridge connecting the Quay and Belleek area in Ballina has been proposed by Cllr Mark Duffy, as part of a submission to the feasibility study by Ballina Lions Club which is looking to maximise the potential of the Moy Estuary area.

Double win for Mayo University Hospital at the Hospital Professional Awards

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

The Infection Prevention and Control Team at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has won two categories in the recent Hospital Professional Awards – the GSK ViiV Infectious Diseases Project of the Year Award and the Consultant-led Hospital Team of the Year Award.

Peak readiness — services on alert as 20,000 expected for Reek Sunday

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

Sunday will see more than 20,000 pilgrims descend on Croagh Patrick for the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage on Ireland's Holy Mountain.

Ticket frenzy for Donegal game

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

Ticket frenzy has taken over the county with the news this week that the capacity for Mayo's do-or-die clash with Donegal in MacHale Park on Saturday week is set at 25,369.

Road closures approved ahead of bridge project near Claremorris

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

The elected members of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have approved the extinguishing of two rights of way along the N17 to pave the way for the construction of a new bridge at the Lisduff junction.

Councillors welcome meeting on housing in Claremorris-Swinford area

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

The elected members of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have welcomed the news that a special workshop is to be scheduled with the housing officer of Mayo County Council to discuss housing plans in the area.

Over 160 dogs entered Mayo pound last year

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

One hundred and twenty-two stray dogs entered the pound in Mayo last year and 43 more were surrendered to the pound, according to figures released by Seán Canney, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development.