More people working in Mayo towns but rural employment has declined - WDC study

Fri, May 24, 2019

While there was a notable increase in the number of people working in the labour catchments across Mayo between 2006 and 2016, there was a decline in those working in rural areas, a new study by the Western Development Commission has found.

Mulherin urges Council to buy Ballina's old Garda station for cultural hub

Fri, May 24, 2019

Senator Michelle Mulherin is calling on Mayo County Council to purchase the former Garda Station on Walsh Street, Ballina, before it is auctioned by the OPW in the autumn, pointing out that a number of local cultural and tourist entities are interested in using the building.

Are you a community group in Mayo?

Fri, May 24, 2019

Mayo Public Participation Network is the main link through which the local authority connects with the community, voluntary and environmental sectors.

Young entrepreneurs from Ballina and Wesport win places at regional finals

Fri, May 24, 2019

Mayo’s Best Young Entrepreneurs for 2019 and €50,000 investment fund winners were announced at an awards ceremony hosted by Local Enterprise Office Mayo earlier this month.

Mayo loses two Blue Flag beaches

Fri, May 24, 2019

Mayo lost two of its Blue Flag beaches - it was announced this week - after both Bertra and Golden Strand were not included in Mayo County Council's selection for beaches to be considered for the award.

Castlebar and Westport Tidy Towns thank poster free candidates

Fri, May 24, 2019

Castlebar and Westport Tidy Towns groups came together this week to thank those local and European Election candidates who have gone poster free during the election campaign. Both towns have had initiatives to ensure the town is free from posters and the associated litter and environmental damage they bring with them.

Mayo farmer recognised for dairy farming excellence

Fri, May 24, 2019

Declan Lynn from Crossmolina has been acknowledged for his contribution to dairy farming excellence at the Aurivo Milk Quality Awards.

Mayo horticulture and food producers represent the West at Bord Bia’s Bloom

Fri, May 24, 2019

The Phoenix Park is buzzing in anticipation of Bord Bia’s Bloom festival which will celebrate its thirteenth year from May 30 to June 3. Cois Na Trá Plants from Ballycroy in North West Mayo and five Mayo food and drink producers will be among those featured at this year’s event.

Over 30,000 jobs created in West region since 2016 - Minister Ring

Fri, May 24, 2019

Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, this week highlighted that over 30,000 jobs have been created in the West region (Mayo, Galway and Roscommon) since 2016.

County Council announces publication of a sustainable agricultural strategy for Mayo

Fri, May 24, 2019

Mayo County Council, in conjunction with its partners: Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture & Food, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Irish Farmers Association and the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, which form the Mayo Agricultural Working Group and the Planning, Environment and Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee - have published a new strategy entitled: “A Sustainable Agricultural Strategy for Mayo”.

Bealtaine celebration at Museum of Ireland – Country Life

Fri, May 24, 2019

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, in Turlough Park, in partnership with Age & Opportunity, will host a public event on May 30 to preview the Electric Irish Homes Textile Project.

First record of Golden kelp in Belmullet

Fri, May 24, 2019

Researchers from the NUI Galway and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, using samples collected by citizen science recorders from a Seasearch Ireland and Porcupine survey trip, have confirmed the presence of the golden kelp (Laminaria ochroleuca) in Ireland for the first time.

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