Urgent need for government investment in housing - Kilcoyne

Fri, May 10, 2019

The urgent need for investment by the government in housing in County Mayo and in particular in the Castlebar Municipal District is one of the major issues that concerns Michael Kilcoyne.

Green Party candidate calls on council to adopt All-Ireland pollinator plan

Fri, May 10, 2019

Mags Sheehan, local election candidate for the Claremorris area, is calling for Mayo County Council to adopt the All Ireland Pollinator Plan. So far just a handful of other councils have adopted the advice and methods set out in the plan, which is designed to combat dwindling numbers of pollinating insects.

Proposed Mayo Power sale welcomed by Mulherin

Fri, May 10, 2019

News that the liquidator to Mayo Renewable Power, which planned to build a €200 biomass plant in Killala, is finalising a deal to sell the company's assets to its original backers, has been welcomed by Senator Michelle Mulherin.

Professor from Mayo elected to fellowship of Irish Academy of Engineering

Fri, May 10, 2019

Professor Peter McHugh - a native of Ballyhaunis- has been elected to Fellowship of the Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE). The distinction has been bestowed in recognition of his “exceptional career and contribution to the advancement of engineering and economic and social progress in Ireland”.

All things Trad in Foxford for the County Fleadh

Fri, May 10, 2019

This weekend Foxford hosts one of the major cultural events in the county, Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo. This is the town’s second consecutive year hosting the county Fleadh and the fleadh will continue until Sunday, May 12.

New Ballina Street Festival rises from the ashes after Salmon Festival postponed

Fri, May 10, 2019

Following the announcement last week that the Ballina Salmon Festival will not be going ahead this year, a new festival has sprung up in its place, which will be organised by Ballina Chamber of Commerce.

RedC report highlights importance of Ireland West Airport to local Mayo economy

Fri, May 10, 2019

Newly published research carried out by RedC Research has highlighted the critically important role the airport plays in delivering visitors to the counties.

Mayo Cancer Support celebrates 20 years

Fri, May 10, 2019

Rock Rose House - Mayo Cancer Support - is celebrating 20 years of providing care and cancer services, free of charge, to the community of Mayo and will launch a series of events next Thursday, May 16, in Bridge St., Castlebar, at 6pm, to mark the occasion.

UPSTART 2019 Arts and Disability Award Recipients announced

Fri, May 10, 2019

In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, (Tuesday December 3, 2019) Mayo County Council’s Arts Service is delighted to announce the recipients of the UPSTART 2019 awards.

Foxford is a contemporary Irish lifestyle brand created in Foxford Co. Mayo.

Fri, May 03, 2019

Established in 1892 and now one of the last working mills in Ireland, Foxford Woollen Mills is a thriving business with master craftspeople creating beautiful throws, scarves and baby blankets which are sold in Foxford and Westport Co. Mayo, independent retail stores throughout Ireland and available online at www.foxfordwoollenmills.com.

Councillors want to meet TII on site in Breaffy

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

The elected members of the Castlebar Municipal District have requested to meet Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on site in Breaffy, to show them the necessity for a major reduction in the speed limit on the N60, that passes through the village.

Sacred Heart Hospital to be opened today

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

The official opening of the long-awaited new 70 bedroom complex at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar will be performed this morning (Friday) by Minister Michael Ring.

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