Mayo County Council to offer apprenticeship training
Fri, Aug 18, 2023
The benefits of a career in the public service have been highlighted this week with the news that Mayo County Council and public service local providers around the county such as the HSE, are to commence providing apprenticeships in order for people to train in the various roles on offer as civil servants.
Read more ...Covid alert at Mayo University Hospital
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
The HSE issued a covid alert for Mayo this week stating that there are currently 18 cases of patients in Mayo University Hospital with the virus - and warned that visitors to the facility pose a risk of infection to other patients there.
Read more ...Positive soundings in Mayo as corncrake returns
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
Efforts to increase the population of the corncrake in the west and north of Ireland appear to be paying off, with the numbers recorded in the core breeding areas of Mayo, Donegal and Galway having increased by 15% since 2022 - according to the latest survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service - which shows an overall increase of 35% in the corncrake population in the past five years.
Read more ...Protect Our Dunes Campaign Roadshow In Bertra And Keel
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
Mayo County Council in association with the Climate Action Regional Office and in collaboration with several partners, are running an awareness campaign to highlight the importance and fragility of sand dune systems as a natural costal protection and important habitats.
Read more ...Campaign to secure 2027 All-Ireland Fleadh for Ballina
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
The PRO for the recent Provincial Fleadh in Ballina is calling on Mayo County Council to support the local Comhaltas organisations and earmark the 2027 All-Ireland Fleadh for Ballina.
Read more ...Castlebar Prison and the 1798 Rebellion
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
When the English forces regained control of Castlebar after the departure of General Humbert, the greater part of the County Prison on the Green was taken from the control of Governor Henry Moran and set aside for military purposes. Provost Martial William Clavroge assumed responsibility for the military section and military prisoners. Apart from a few common criminals, the prison population of 190 comprised captured Irish rebels, deserters from the British military and militias, and political prisoners such as John Moore.
Read more ...Moy Valley Resources urges support for Mayo North Tourism in light of funding cut
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
The Chairperson of Moy Valley Resources IRD, David Dwane, has urged local businesses and Mayo County Council to rally behind a collaborative destination marketing project - Mayo North Tourism - in light of an unanticipated reduction of almost 30% to its annual core funding for 2023.
“Mayo North Tourism has done remarkable work over the last decade to build a strong tourism brand for this region, and it would be damaging for the industry if this work could not continue,” said Mr. Dwane. “It is one of the largest indigenous industries in the North Mayo and West Sligo area, providing a significant number of jobs.”
Read more ...Covid alert at Mayo University Hospital
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
The HSE issued a covid alert for Mayo this week stating that there are currently 18 cases of patients in Mayo University Hospital with the virus - and warned that visitors to the facility pose a risk of infection to other patients there.
Mayo Rose Kate is bookie's favourite in Tralee
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Mayo Rose Kate Heneghan has been made the early favourite to win the Rose of Tralee with some bookies making her a 5/1 shot to be crowned the winner at this month’s festival.
Read more ...Protect Our Dunes Campaign Roadshow In Bertra And Keel
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Mayo County Council in association with the Climate Action Regional Office and in collaboration with several partners, are running an awareness campaign to highlight the importance and fragility of sand dune systems as a natural costal protection and important habitats.
Read more ...Naews in Brief
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Taoiseach on Mayo Visit this week
MEP Maria Walsh welcomed An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to counties Mayo and Galway on Thursday of this week, August 10th. The Taoiseach’s visit was organised on the back of an invitation from MEP Walsh, to accompany her to meet with community groups and organisations across rural communities in the West. MEP Walsh and An Taoiseach were joined by local Councillors in South Mayo and North Galway throughout the day. The visit schedule included a stop-off at The Valkenburg, Main Street, Ballinrobe, meeting with the Town Hall committee, which recently benefited from a €4.6 million funding allocation from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) scheme. Accompanied by local FG representatives, they walked the Main Street in the town, meeting with local businesses, sports clubs and community groups. This was followed by a visit to Glencorrib Church and a meeting with the Parish Priest and representatives from Sunny Days Community Childcare, the local Historical Society, the U14 LGFA Shrule Glencorrib Team (recent County Champions), parents and students from local schools in area, the Shrule Development Group, South West Mayo Development Company, the Vintage Group, and others. The Taoiseach and MEP Walsh went on to Headford, Co Galway, arriving at The Square for a walk through the town and meetings with local businesses and organisations and the Headford and District Association to discuss plans and progress around Reimagine Headford. A media briefing was also arranged before finally, at The Angler’s Rest in Headford, MEP Walsh and An Taoiseach hosted a public meeting entitled The Rural Roadmap to 2030. The meeting provided an opportunity for community groups and businesses to share their vision on future developments in their communities and across rural Ireland. The event focused on Embracing our Rural Communities, and featured a Q&A with An Taoiseach, MEP Walsh, and local councillors. Community groups, businesses and individuals from across Mayo and Galway were also invited to attend.
