Ring visits Olandi Engineering
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Former Minister at the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD), Michael Ring TD, visited Olandi Engineering recently to celebrate the company's LEADER-funded world-class laser CNC machine.
Read more ...Achill Coast Guard rescues kayakers
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Achill Coast Guard came to the assistance of two kayakers who got into distress on the island.
Read more ...Songwriter Brendan Graham receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
The North Kerry village of Finuge gave a resounding welcome to musicians, songwriters and storytellers who travelled on the August Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate and compete in the 2022 Seán McCarthy Memorial Weekend, following a three year absence.
Read more ...Judging for Pride of Place takes place in Mayo
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
The final stages of judging for the 2022 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo took place on yesterday, Thursday, August 4 and today Friday, August 5.
Read more ...Family homelessness almost back to peak levels across the West
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Homeless charity - Galway Simon Community - has highlighted concerns with regard to the number of families in emergency accommodation as the latest figures are released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Read more ...Burke hits out at damage caused in Cong
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke hit out this week at people who caused what he said was "untold damage" in Cong last weekend.
Read more ...Cost of Living Coalition organising meeting
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
The Cost of Living Coalition group in Mayo will host a public meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday August 10 in the Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar.
Read more ...Cillian takes prize in farm safety art competition
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Cillian Murphy from Newport was the winner of the seven to nine year old category in the recent Teagasc Farm Safety art competition.
Read more ...Accessible beaches for all project launched in Mayo
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Mayo County Council have announced the roll out of four new all-terrain beach wheelchairs and wheelchair friendly beach mats which will greatly enhance accessibility on several Mayo Blue Flag Beaches. This equipment will be shared between participating Blue Flag Beaches according to daily demand.
Read more ...Brackloon NS students present inspiring vision for the future
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Sixth class students Fintan Burrows and James McKeown from Brackloon National School presented to the Mayo County Council Climate and Biodiversity Subcommittee at the end of last month in Brackloon/Drummin Community Centre.
Read more ...Teenagers enjoy Foróige's Amplified event in Ballina
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
On Saturday last July 9, after two years in hiatus due to Covid, Foróige’s Drug and Alcohol Free Music Festival Amplified made its debut in Ballina. With nearly 2000 in attendance, from all over Ireland, Foróige's Amplified has been described as the Electric Picnic for young people.
Read more ...Underwater museum moves closer as study funding confirmed
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
The possibility of a unique underwater museum located in Killala Bay moved a step closer this week with the confirmation of funding for a feasibility study into the project.
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