Public invited to participate in consultation on extension of Western Rail Corridor

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Iarnród Éireann has invited members of the public and interested organisations to participate in a public consultation as part of a financial and economic appraisal of proposals to extend the Western Rail Corridor.

Mayo winner among those honoured at Traveller Pride Awards

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Eight winners including a first appointee to the Oireachtas, an Institutional redress campaigner, an inspirational student, a TV musical finalist, a 16-year old multi titled boxer, a female youth leader, a women's drama group and a suicide and mental health activist, were honored at the annual Traveller Pride Awards in the Pillar Room, Dublin, last week.

Tourism boost for the west of Ireland as new service from Cologne to IWAK launched

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Ireland West Airport has warmly welcomed the first scheduled service from Cologne in Germany via Ryanair which took place last week.

Walsh takes European seat after four days of counting

Fri, May 31, 2019

Shortly before 8.30pm on Wednesday evening, after four days of counting, Shrule's Maria Walsh was elected as an MEP for Midlands-Northwest in the European Parliament.

Council to hold public information evenings on Draft Climate Adoption Strategy

Fri, May 31, 2019

Mayo County Council will be holding a series of information evenings for the public in relation to the Draft Climate Adoption Strategy.

Pesticides exceedances on the rise – Dillon

Fri, May 31, 2019

Farmers and others using pesticides are being urged to use best practice when spraying, to protect the region's drinking water, according to Fine Gael General Election candidate Alan Dillon.

Ring welcomes announcement of new social houses for Kilmaine

Fri, May 31, 2019

Michael Ring T.D., Minister for Rural & Community Development, has welcomed the announcement that six new social houses will be built in Kilmaine, Co Mayo, with a budget of €1,103,033.

Achill photographer captures island’s unique beauty

Fri, May 31, 2019

The breath-taking landscapes of Achill Island, from the majestic mountains to miles of unspoilt beaches, all battered by the power of the Atlantic Ocean, makes this little corner of the West of Ireland a unique source of artistic inspiration, which is beautifully captured by the photography of Sean Cannon.

Exhibition continues at The National Museum of Ireland, Country Life

Fri, May 31, 2019

An exhibition celebrating the visual arts in Mayo which was a focal point of the Mayo Day 2019 festival, continues until Friday, June 7 at The National Museum of Ireland, Country Life in Turlough Park.

Independent block hold the balance of power

Fri, May 31, 2019

After all the counting was said and done in the local elections, just like five years ago, the Independent councillors elected now hold the balance of power in the council chamber.

Coming back for another swing

Fri, May 31, 2019

Five years on from losing their seats as councillors, two new Mayo County councillors were tasting success in the count centre on Sunday, while one, who opted out last time, also regained his seat after five years out of the game.

O'Brien breaks the record

Fri, May 31, 2019

Not only did he top the poll with 1090 votes to spare and become part of a Fine Gael ticket that saw them take four of six seats available in the area, Patsy O'Brien also created an additional piece of history last weekend.

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