Catching up with Father Charlie

Sat, Jun 25, 2022

As part of our Westport focused feature this week, we caught up with Westport Parish Priest Fr Charlie McDonnell 

First-time visitors enjoy Westport Quay

Sat, Jun 25, 2022

Being a visitor destination means not only does Westport get to capitalise on tourism to keep the local economy turning, but also, just by virtue of having so many different people coming all the time, you always have the chance to discover new minds and meet interesting folk - which helps grow your own world - without even leaving the spot!

Taoiseach joins in celebrations of Baxter's 50 years in Mayo

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in Castlebar this week where he had a number of engagements including joining in the celebrations of Baxter Healthcare’s 50 years manufacturing in the county.

Ireland West Airport pays tribute to the late Joe Kennedy

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

Tributes were paid this week to the late businessman and honorary president and chairperson of Ireland West Airport Knock who has passed away.

Mayo’s Rocks ‘n’ Roses Choir celebrates tenth anniversary

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

The resumption of normal activities post Covid-19 restrictions has been a cause for celebration for countless voluntary clubs and organisations around the county in recent months.

Call for bye-law to ensure dog owners have dog poop bags on beaches

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

At the June meeting of Mayo County Council, Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly proposed that Mayo County Council introduce a byelaw making it mandatory for anyone who takes a dog into a public place in Mayo to, at all times, carry a bag for the purpose of collecting dog excrement.

A poetic stroll with Richard White

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

Like most towns in Ireland, Westport boasts some true Irish characters and none more fascinating than Richard White - lover of poetry, nature, the wonders of the sky, the Lord above and life in general. Somewhat of a local celebrity - and modestly so - Richard's command of the English language is original, wise, refreshing and inspiring, while his melodious voice and thick Mayo brogue make him a regular hit on the airwaves. At the tender age of 76, Richard, a retired Inspector with the Department of Agriculture and a widower following 36 years of marriage to his beloved late wife Pat, is a daily sight on the highways and byways of Westport as he strides along, supported by his trusty walking stick. Here, Richard provides a tonic to anyone needing a little lift - just by allowing his mind express the words of a unique thinker - no editing required:

Westport First Responders are here to help this summer

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

A reassuring new development in Westport for both locals and visitors is the news that a First Responders Unit is now operational in the town and currently has 15 volunteers all trained up and ready to be on the scene of an emergency in a matter of minutes. Not a replacement for the ambulance service, Westport First Responders works in tandem with the National Ambulance Service and is now gearing up for its first summer on call.

Big George & The Four-Faced Liar

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

Focal points in public spaces in towns and cities across Ireland take many forms. Many of them speak to a specific moment in time.

€126,000 in additional funding approved for Carrowholly minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection

Mon, Jun 20, 2022

Michael Ring, T.D. has today welcomed the announcement that additional funding of €126,000 has been approved by the OPW for works in Carrowholly under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme.

Cara is Lady of the Moy

Mon, Jun 20, 2022

The traditional pre–Salmon Festival warm-up, the annual Lady of the Moy competition, took place in the Great National Hotel Ballina, on Saturday night past, hosting a night of glitz and glamour that saw local lady, Cara Martin representing Connacht Distillery, claim the crown.

IWAK becomes one of only two airports in the world to be recognised as Age Friendly

Mon, Jun 20, 2022

Two Irish airports Ireland West Airport and Shannon Airport have become the first airports in the world to be recognised as Age Friendly airports by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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