Twenty-one projects from Mayo celebrated at Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Twenty-one projects from Mayo participated in the Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards in the National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown, earlier this month.

A trip into the history of Mayo through the lens of Jack Leonard

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

The North Mayo-West Sligo Heritage Group will host a talk by A.G Leonard in the Ballina Family Resource Centre on Tuesday, April 30 at 8pm, on the photography work of his grandfather, Jack Leonard - entitled 'In My Grandfathers Time.'

Jack Leonard (1882-1960) was an award winning photographer who grew up in Mayo during turbulent times. Through his photography he was exposed to the lives of the wealthy and the poor.

Organise an event for Bike Week

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo County Council is currently inviting applications from community groups for funding to assist with the organisation of a cycling themed event during Bike Week 2019, which will take place from June 22 to 30. The objective of Bike Week is to celebrate cycling in all its forms and to get more people participating in cycling both for transport and recreation.

MEP candidate McHugh stalls campaign to fight wildfire

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

When a wildfire broke out on Achill island on Easter Monday, Saoirse McHugh, Green Party MEP candidate for Midlands-North-West, felt she had no choice but to join the firefight.

Game changing digital hub in Ballina gets planning nod

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Part Eight planning permission was granted by the elected members of the Ballina Municipal District for a potentially game changing digital hub in the old Military Barracks in the heart of the town on Wednesday.

Dillon facilitates meeting between Turlough community and Minister Bruton

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Fine Gael general election candidate for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has facilitated a visit between Turlough Community Development Association and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton.

Burke vows to keep it local if elected

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Former cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council Michael Burke has thrown his hat in the ring for next month's local elections. The Ballinrobe based Fine Gael candidate lost the seat he held previously in the 2014 local election and is looking to regain it this time around.

Lawless calls for greater accountability and transparency in Mayo County Council

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Claremorris local election candidate Paul Lawless is calling for firm and transparent measures to bridge the disconnect between local politicians and the public who vote for them.

Broadband the biggest issue on the doorsteps for Whelan

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Erris based Sinn Féin councillor, Teresa Whelan, has said one of the biggest issues coming up on the doorsteps on her canvas is the lack of broadband.

Fianna Fáil Castlebar candidate launch tonight

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Fianna Fáil will hold their official launch for their candidates for the Castlebar Muncipal District area in next month's local elections this evening, Friday, April 26, in the Ivy Tower Hotel, Castlebar at 8pm.

Making the Right Connections tells the story of Ballyheane man who became an early telecoms pioneer

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Mayo author Michael Larkin is looking forward to launching his new book Making the Right Connections which depicts the story of his granduncle Thomas Larkin and his journey as an early telephone pioneer in America. The book will be launched on Monday, April 29, at 7pm in Mayo County Library in Castlebar.

Mayo Day goes Green for The Mayo Word

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Mayo County Council will be introducing several ‘greening’ elements to this year’s showcase Mayo Day event at the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, in Turlough House on Saturday, May 4.

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