Donkeys rescued in severe state of neglect on Mayo/Sligo border

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Felix, Fia and Faye (pictured) are receiving long overdue care and attention in the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre in Longford, after being rescued by Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley.

Hedge cutting season concludes at end of month

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Mayo County Council is issuing a renewed call for landowners, farmers and householders to ensure their roadside hedges and overhanging trees are cut and maintained so that motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can travel safely on roads. The 2021/22 hedge cutting season which started on September 1, 2021, will end on February 28.

Candlelight Ball fundraising evening with a host of top names

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

The annual Western Care Candlelight Ball - a highly anticipated occasion every Valentine’s weekend - will be a virtual event once more this year, following on from the success of last year’s online event, which raised over €35,000 for children and adults with learning disabilities all over Mayo.

Mayo women to bare all in Irish Community Air Ambulance fundraiser

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

A cheeky women’s-only fundraiser - Dip in the Nip - will be held in Mayo next month to raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

Achill Island RNLI carries out medical evacuation on Clare Island in first call-out of 2022

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Achill Island RNLI medically evacuated a man from Clare Island on Friday afternoon, January 28, in what was its first call-out of 2022.

Mercy Sisters embrace the world of podcasting

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Six Mercy Sisters from the Western Province, Ireland, have embraced the world of Podcasting.

Empire Nights in Castlebar

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

In January 1831, Mr Kyle, self-styled Professor of Dancing and Composer to the Irish Court, published an invitation to a Grand Ball at the Great Rooms in Castlebar Courthouse on the Green.

Bridge over old railway line needs to be addressed

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have asked that action be taken by the council on a bridge on the Claremorris to Kiltimagh road that crosses an old railway line at Drumeen.

Poor broadband affecting east Mayo businesses

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

A number of businesses in east mayo that are trying to expand are finding it difficult to do so, due to poor broadband in the area, the February meeting of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District was told this week.

Call for traffic calming in Tiernaur

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Achill based Fianna Fáil councillor Paul McNamara has requested that Mayo County Council look into implementing traffic-calming measures in Tiernaur on the N59 between Newport and Mulranny.

Dillon highlights mental health grants worth up to €30,000

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted that the application portal is now open for the Mental Health Grants for Community & Voluntary Agencies 2022. This is a fund worth €1million to be distributed in partnership with Mental Health Ireland. The purpose of the fund is to support the work of a number of smaller local groups who deliver vital mental health services across the country. The grants awarded will be between €5,000 and €30,000. Deputy Dillon said: "The opening of this funding to applications is part of the €10 million, once-off, additional allocation for mental health announced as part of Budget 2022. This is in line with the Government’s commitment to further enhance the experiences of people using mental health services and supports. The €1 million fund allocated for the Mental Health Grants for Community & Voluntary Agencies 2022 is critical to ensure the benefits of this funding is felt locally. It will provide once-off grants ranging from €5,000 to €30,000. The funding is designed to encourage and support local voluntary groups to respond to the particular mental health needs of their local areas. There are a range of projects which are eligible for this funding, but they must align to the four domains of Sharing the Vision or seven goals of Connecting for Life. More details on the domains and goals along with project eligibility and the application process can be found on the website of Mental Health Ireland. With a funding pot of €1million and once-off grants ranging from €5,000 to €30,000, I would strongly encourage local organisations around Mayo to consider making an application as soon as possible." For more information, please see: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/grants2022.

Medical Card Dental Services collapse in Mayo - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on the Department of Health and the HSE to take emergency action to address 'the alarming lack of dentists offering services to Medical Card patients through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme/DTSS. Speaking in the Dáil recently, Deputy Conway-Walsh said: "Of all the dental practices throughout the county of Mayo, only one is currently treating Medical Card patients and taking on new patients, but even then, only for specific treatments.

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