Achill getting ready to take to the skies for Mayo International Kite Festival

Fri, Jul 12, 2019

Fun, fresh air and frolics are promised for the 2019 Mayo International Kite Festival taking place on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 at Keel Beach, Achill Island.

Wild Nephin cycle event for Nurture Africa

Fri, Jul 12, 2019

A fundraising cycle in aid of Nurture Africa - an Irish charity based in Nansana, Uganda, will take place on Sunday, July 21.

Mayo has highest failure rate of septic tank inspections in the country

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

Seventy-eight per cent of septic tanks in Mayo inspected during the period from 2017-2018 failed their inspection, according to the latest report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This was the hightest failure rate in the country, according to the report, with Roscommon the next highest on 65 per cent and both Leitrim and Wexford having failure rates of 63 per cent.

First step of realignment works underway at Cloongullane Bridge

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

The first steps in the Realignment of the N26 project at Cloongullane Bridge, Swinford, have begun ahead of schedule, according to Mayo County Council.

Submissions sought for Quay/Moy Estuary Plan

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

There has been much speculation around Ballina and its environs following the recent announcement that Ballina Lions Club had secured funding under the National Rural Development Programme for a major feasibility study for the Moy Estuary and its potential.

Mulranny children show creativity for Entente Florale

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

Pupils from Mulranny National School recently brought their creative skills to the local beach in preparation for the visit of the international Entente Florale adjudicators.

Judging for IPB Pride of Place to get under way in Mayo

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

Judging for the 2019 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo will take place on Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Mayo County Council scores well in local authority survey

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

Mayo County Council has scored very well among 21 local authorities surveyed in the NOAC Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2018 and 2019, which was published earlier this week.

Lifeguards on duty on Mayo beaches

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

The official full time lifeguard season is now underway on beaches across Mayo for the summer season.

Ring confirms funding for Mayo musical groups

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has confirmed that Partry Community Choir and Ceol na Locha, Tourmakeady, have been successful in qualifying for Government funding. Each group is to receive €2,000 under the Government’s Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme.

JCI Mayo is looking for friendly businesses

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

Ireland is famous all over the world for its one hundred thousand welcomes (Céad Míle Fáilte) and now JCI Mayo is on the hunt for Mayo’s Friendliest Business.

Claremorris Community Radio renews ten year broadcasting contract with BAI

Fri, Jul 05, 2019

On Thursday last, an enthusiastic delegation from Claremorris Community Radio travelled to Dublin to attend the signing of a new 10-year licence contract at BAI headquarters.

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