New BUMBLEance service available to sick children in Mayo

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

BUMBLEance, a children’s ambulance service, is celebrating the launch of the latest vehicle to join its fleet. The new children’s ambulance will service sick children and their families in the northwest of the country.

Mayo PPN information evenings for community groups

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Mayo Public Participation Network (PPN) is organising a number of information evenings for community groups this March and April. The first series of meetings in March will take place in the four municipal districts in Mayo and is open to groups registered with Mayo PPN, in these areas. The April meeting will take place in Castlebar and is open to all groups registered with Mayo PPN.

In March there will be a series of information evenings for community groups in the four municipal districts. The municipal district in which your group operates in is the correct meeting for your group to attend. Two area meetings will take place next week, the West Mayo Municipal District information evening will take place in Hotel Newport on Tuesday, at 7pm and the Claremorris Municipal District information evening will take place on Thursday, at 7pm, in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris. The following week will see the Ballina Municipal District information evening taking place on Tuesday, March 28, at 7pm in room one of the Newman Institute, and the Castlebar Municipal District information evening will take place on Thursday, March 30, in the Macalla Hall in Lough Lannagh Holiday Village in Castlebar.

Consultants commence work on Croagh Patrick path upgrade

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group was formed in November, 2015 as a community response to concerns over the condition of the mountain together with concerns around safety, liability of shareholders and landowners, the status of the Croagh Patrick as Ireland’s Holy Mountain, and the absence of structures to manage the impact of growing numbers of recreational users on the natural environment, habitats, and ecosystems of the area.

Westport gears up for national Tidy Towns conference

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Westport is no stranger to success at national Tidy Towns awards over the years, and next weekend, Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25, the town will host the 2017 National Tidy Towns Conference. The conference is a unique opportunity for Tidy Towns groups around the country to learn from and share their experiences with other Tidy Towns communities nationwide. There will also be guidance on the preparation for the 2017 competition and it will feature three lectures from three national tidy town adjudicators.

Community Diary - March 16

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

From fundraisers to fun days, we've got you covered in Community Diary each week, if you'd like to have an event included, please email: [email protected] by 5pm on the Monday, before publication.

Cloud of sadness over Blacksod

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

An operation to recover the three missing crew members of the Rescue 116 helicopter, which crashed into the sea off Blacksod in the early hours of Tuesday morning, is continuing this morning.

At first light, the search to recover the crew entered its third day, as investigators strive to discover the black box which will help identify the cause of Tuesday’s crash.

Do you want to put a smile on a sick child’s face?

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Do you have two to three hours to spare weekly? Would you like to make hospital a happier place for a sick child? Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) would love to hear from you. CHI is one of Ireland’s leading children’s charities providing play and fun for sick children in hospital around the country for 45 years.

WEEE Ireland collection days in Ballyhaunis and Belmullet

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

WEEE Ireland is beginning 2017 with a number of public collection days, for the people of Mayo. In an effort to make it as easy as possible for householders in Mayo to recycle their electrical and battery waste, WEEE Ireland, will be hosting a collection day in both Belmullet and Ballyhaunis on Saturday, March 25, where any household item with a plug or battery will be accepted free of charge.

Carey's proves to be the lucky lotto shop again

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

There was one Mayo winner of the Daily Million draw on Thursday last, March 9, which was sold in Carey's newsagents in Belmullet.

Magic of St Patrick brought to life at free storytelling event

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The magic, feats, and adventures of one of the world’s most famous saints will be brought to life at a free family event on Saturday, at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. Award-winning storyteller Rab Fulton will be at the museum at Turlough Park, Castlebar, to deliver two captivating storytelling performances celebrating St Patrick, at 11.30am and 2pm.

Originally from Glasgow, Mr Fulton is a well-known Galway based storyteller with a humorous and lively performance style. His first performance, at 11.30am, is a storytelling session called Tales of St Patrick and is suitable for adults and children aged four to seven. The second performance, called Stories of Saints and Snakes, at 2pm, is suitable for adults and children aged seven plus. The events are free but booking is essential as numbers are limited. Phone (094) 90 31751 or email [email protected].

Mayo delegation visits Tourism Ireland in New York

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Representatives of the Castlebar Municipal District and Mayo County Council, who are in New York for the St Patrick’s Day period, met senior executives from Tourism Ireland in New York this week. They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme for 2017, which is in full swing right now.

Twenty two Mayo schools to get road safety improvements

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Mayo is set to benefit to the tune of almost €295,500 as part of the total CLÁR funding for safety improvements at 22 locations around the county.

The news of the funding has been welcomed by Paul Doland, head of the roads section of Mayo County Council, who said: “In particular, this funding is focused on issues such as safety at schools and community centres, and the development of amenities for young people in rural areas. I am confident that the funding provided through CLÁR will support communities here in Mayo as they look to ensure their children are safe and have recreational amenities available to them in their own communities."

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