'See and be Seen' this new year says road safety officer
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
With new year’s resolutions and Operation transformation fever about to take Ireland by storm in a storm once again, when thousands of participants across Ireland will be getting involved in many activities over the course of the programme, road safety professionals advise is been issued to its participants.
Read more ...Castlebar author wins Costa Novel Award
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Castlebar author Sally Rooney has been announced as the winner of the Costa Novel Award for her book Normal People.
Read more ...Castlebar improves to ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in IBAL ranking
Mon, Jan 07, 2019
According to the final litter survey of 2018 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), Castlebar is now ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ and in 12th spot in the ranking of 40 town and cities – a jump of eight places over the previous survey.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport records highest ever passenger numbers
Mon, Jan 07, 2019
2018 has proven to be the busiest year on record at Ireland West Airport with passenger numbers climbing to over 770,000 for the first time in the airports history, surpassing the previous record of 750,000 passengers achieved in 2017.
Read more ...132 small scale local projects in Mayo supported through €400,000 Community Enhancement Programme investment
Mon, Jan 07, 2019
Mr. Michael Ring T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that 132 small scale local community initiatives in Mayo have been supported under the 2018 Community Enhancement Programme. The CEP provides capital grants to community groups and is targeted towards enhancing facilities in disadvantaged communities.
Read more ...96 per cent compliance rate for LPT in Mayo
Mon, Jan 07, 2019
There was a compliance rate of 96.2 per cent for the payment of the Local Property Tax (LPT) in Mayo last year.
Read more ...Alcohol to be prohibited on Friday afternoon Irish Rail Westport service
Mon, Jan 07, 2019
Following persistent complaints from customers about regular instances of anti-social behaviour connected to excessive alcohol consumption on-board the 12:45 Heuston Westport on Fridays, alcohol will no longer be permitted on this service.
Read more ...€350,000 for flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme in Carraholly
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring, has announced that €358,787 has been allocated by the Government to Mayo County Council for flood mitigation works and a coastal protection scheme at Carraholly.
Read more ...Mayo Inspirational Woman Award to be announced this Sunday
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
The Mayo Inspirational Woman Award for 2018 will be presented this Sunday at the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre’s Annual Nollaig na mBan Lunch in the Westport Country Lodge Hotel.
This year the event saw 17 women nominated from all over the county. The Award is sponsored for the fifth year by Paul and Therese O'Grady from Sports Clinic West, Castlebar.
Read more ...House prices rose by €1,000 per month last year
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
House prices nationally rose by 5.5 per cent during 2018, according to the latest House Price Report by property website, daft.ie. The average price nationwide in the final quarter of the year was €254,000, down 1.1 per cent on the figure for the third quarter.
Read more ...SVP expect no slow-down in calls for help in 2019
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
Based on greater than anticipated calls in the lead-up to Christmas, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is expecting no slowdown in the calls for help it will receive in 2019.
Read more ...Craggagh school pupils getting fit in 2019
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
Craggagh NS is a small rural school situated between Balla and Kiltimagh in central Mayo. Craggagh is a community that takes pride in its school, its environs and its achievements.
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