Mayo has second highest residential vacancy rate in the country

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Mayo has the second highest number of vacant homes in the country according to a new report published this week.

Castlebar proves lucky for lotto winner

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

The winner of the €19 million jackpot in last Saturday's Lotto draw, who bought the winning ticket in Castlebar, has made contact with the National Lottery.

Ballina MD has no vacant council housing stock

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

The elected members of the Ballina Municipal District were informed this week that the district has no vacant council-owned housing stock at the minute.

Letting the dogs off the leash

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Councillors in the Ballina Municipal District have backed a motion from Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly, calling on Mayo County Council to proceed with the development of Mayo's first off-leash dog park in Ballina.

Edel Kenny appointed President of Network Ireland Mayo

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

The Mayo branch of Network Ireland, an organisation supporting the professional and personal development of women, has announced the election of Edel Kenny as their new President for 2022.

Ballina councillors to meet SSE on proposed Glenora wind park

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Ballina Municipal District has agreed to a request from SSE Renewables for the company to make a presentation to the elected members on their plans for a wind park, at Glenora, near Ballycastle in North Mayo.

Councillor disappointed over lack of progress on development plan

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

A Westport-based councillor has expressed disappointment that his council colleagues didn't press ahead and discuss fully the Mayo County Development Plan at a special meeting held this week, to consider a report on the plan from council chief executive Kevin Kelly, that included public submissions.

‘Inside Outside’: An outdoor musical tour through the ages

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

The Linenhall Arts Centre will host a unique, outdoor experience on Friday, February 4, on Linenhall street. ‘Inside Outside’ is a musical celebration of the Linenhall’s historic building and its place in the heart of Castlebar for over 200 years.

The search is on for Miss Mayo 2022

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Diamonds are forever for the Miss Ireland Organisation as this year marks its 75th Jubilee of the competition, with plans for the largest and most spectacular show this summer.

O'Brien queries lack of funding through RRDF announcements

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Questions still remain over the recent revelation that Mayo County Council had to hand back €1.1 million in capital funding, given that it has now emerged the county has received no funding through the recently announced Rural Regeneration Development Fund.

Fears that strategy may stall new playgrounds in Mayo

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

A number of Mayo county councillors have raised concerns that a newly drafted play strategy could halt the development of playgrounds in the county for the next ten years.