Barrett wants action on 'the most dangerous stretch of road in the town'

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Independent local election candidate for the Castlebar Municipal District, Harry Barrett, has hit out at the lack of lighting and footpaths on what he described as "the most dangerous stretch of road in the town."

Eachléim to feature on TG4's Bailte show next week

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

The people from the townland of Eachléim are to feature on TG4's Bailte programme - a series presented by Síle Nic Chon Aonaigh that looks at townlands all around Ireland - on next Wednesday at 8.30pm; the show will be repeated again on Saturday, March 16 at 7.15pm.

Achill Island RNLI pays tribute to lifeboat volunteer and friend Mattie Stafford

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Achill Island RNLI has paid tribute to fellow lifeboat volunteer and friend Mattie Stafford, of Slievemore, following his untimely death.

Mayo University Hospital using mobile computing to improve patient care

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Mayo University Hospital has introduced 35 mobile ‘point of care’ computers which are available for staff in the wards throughout the hospital and in the Emergency Department. Each computer has a clinical grade keyboard and mouse which can be deep cleaned for infection control purposes.

Calling on Mayo to support cancer patients this Daffodil Day

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Mayo Daffodil Day volunteers have appealed for the public’s support as they prepare to take to the streets on March 22 to raise crucial funds for cancer patients.

€75,000 for extension of Achill Experience

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiuíl Acla, which runs the Achill Experience visitor attraction centre, has been allocated €75,000 to fund a 60 square metre extension. The funding was granted through the Dormant Accounts Fund from Minister Michael Ring’s Department.

Play volunteers needed in Mayo

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Do you have two hours to spare in the afternoons? Would you like to make hospital a happier place for a child? Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) would love to hear from you.

Two Mayo companies among Deloitte Best Managed 2019 awards

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Two Mayo-based companies have been named as Deloitte Best Managed Companies at the annual awards gala in Dublin, held in association with Bank of Ireland.

Progress for Ballina Technology Park

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Mayo Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that the IDA will proceed shortly with a planning application for phase one infrastructure for an 11 hectare technology park on the Sligo Road in Ballina.

Mayo students capture Gaeltacht Regional Entrepreneurial awards

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Transition year students from Coláiste Pobail, Acla and Coláiste Bhreandáin Naofa, Béal an Mhuirthead, are to represent the Mayo Gaeltacht area having scooped the Údarás na Gaeltachta Clár na gComhlachtaí Regional Final this week.

Grant of €225,000 to Coláiste Uisce to promote the Irish language among teenagers

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring and Fine Gael Cllr Gerry Coyle have welcomed the announcement by Minister Sean Kyne that he has approved a grant of €225,000 to Coláiste UISCE Teo., Cuan Eilí, An Eachléim.