Oosten and friends complete Wild Atlantic Way for Pieta House

Fri, Jul 13, 2018

For the second time Castlebar man Johnny Oosten has taken to his bike and made his way from north to south along the Wild Atlantic Way to raise money for Pieta House, suicide and self harm centre.

Westport is getting ready for Westival

Fri, Jul 13, 2018

Westport Music and Arts Festival is delighted to announce Westival, the festival’s new brand and identity.

Water supply under serious risk as conservation order comes into force

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

As a National Water Conservation Order came into effect this morning, water supplies in a number of areas in Mayo have been highlighted as being under serious risk, according to Irish Water.

€250,000 for five community playgrounds in Mayo

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

Michael Ring T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, today announced funding of €250,000 for five community playgrounds and multi-use games areas (MUGAs) in Mayo under the CLÁR Programme 2018.

Mayo Pride festival returns this month

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

Last year Mayo hosted the first ever Mayo Pride, which proved a huge success.

Ballina sports coaches complete community coaching programme

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

A group of people mainly from the Ballina area have just completed a 10 week long specialised sports coaching course which it is hoped will provide them with the tools to obtain part time employment.

ACP to hold meeting ahead of Papal visit

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) will be hosting regional public meetings around the country ahead of the Papal visit next month.

Gavin takes up the position of first citizen

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Fianna Fail’s Cllr Blackie Gavin was elected as the new Cathaoirelach of Mayo County Council at the local authorities annual general meeting on Monday in Castlebar.

Irish Water appeal for water conservation as prolonged dry spell predicted increases pressure on water supplies

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water as a prolonged dry spell has been predicted by Met Éireann.

Local electoral boundaries shaken up ahead of council elections

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

The demarcation lines for local elections in Mayo are set to be changed substantially ahead of next year's local elections, potentially opening up new election opportunities for candidates in certain areas.

Internationally Acclaimed Other Voices Festival confirmed for Ballina this September

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

Ballina will provide the stunning backdrop for Other Voices, the internationally acclaimed music television series and arts festival, this September 28 and 29.