Ring calls for South Mayo to be brought back in to Mayo Electoral Area
Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Michael Ring TD has issued a call for South Mayo to be brought back in to the Mayo Electoral Area, pointing out that when the results of the recent census are established - there will be a review of constituencies all over Ireland.
Read more ...EirGrid submits planning application for North Connacht 110kV Project
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, has submitted a Strategic Infrastructure Development planning application to An Bord Pleanála for the North Connacht 110kV Project.
Read more ...Westport wins runner-up prize in .IE Digital Town Awards
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Westport was announced as runner-up in the Digital Business category at the second annual .IE Digital Town Awards 2022.
Read more ...Céide Fields visitor centre reopens
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
One of Mayo's most popular tourist destinations, the Céide Fields visitor centre, has reopened - a move that has been welcomed by local TDs.
Read more ...Three national nominations for Claremorris Musical Society
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
The cast and crew of award-winning Claremorris Musical Society (CMS) certainly have a lot to sing about right now!
Read more ...Extreme pressures on beaches but council focused on retaining Blue Flags
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Mayo County Council is intent on ensuring beaches such as Old Head and Carramore in Louisburgh reclaim their Blue Flag status and is doing all it can to carefully monitor and control water quality on all beaches in the county.
Read more ...N5 Westport-Turlough Road Project progressing well
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
In a Project Update to Castlebar Municipal District at its most recent May meeting, Mayo County Council reported that the N5 Westport to Turlough route, which connects on to the main Westport-Dublin N5 motorway, is progressing well, with expectations that the road will be ready to officially open in Q2 of 2023 - if not before.
Read more ...88 clubs and organisations receive €107,500 Return to Sport funding from MSP
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
At a recent Mayo Sports Partnership Committee (MSP)meeting, €107,500 was allocated to 88 clubs / organisations in Mayo through the Partnerships 2022 Return to Sport Small grant scheme supported by Sport Ireland and the Dormant Account Board.
Read more ...Collaborative mural project between Gaelscoil Raifteiri and TY students from Davitt College
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
A collaborative Mural project between Gaelscoil Raifteiri and TY students from Davitt College, Castlebar, took place over the course of the 21-22 school year.
Read more ...American travel journalist films new travel programme in Mayo
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Respected American travel journalist Peter Greenberg will showcase Mayo and Ireland in a new travel programme called Hidden Ireland, which will air during prime time on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) later this year to millions of people across the United States.
Read more ...€130k in funding for fisheries conservation in Mayo
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, is awarding funding to 34 projects in 14 counties under the ‘Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2022’ with €130,000 in funding for Mayo.
Read more ...New series of initiatives to support remote working in Mayo
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Three Connected Hubs projects in Mayo were successful in securing funding to build capacity and enhance existing remote working facilities under the Connected Hubs Call 2022.
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