Councillors call for backing of public enquiry into Pyrite

Fri, Oct 15, 2021

A Fine Gael councillor has called on Mayo County Council to support the drive for a public enquiry into the Pyrite and Mica issues, that saw thousands of people from Mayo, Donegal and other parts of the country take to the streets in Dublin last Friday in their call for a 100 per cent redress scheme.

More pyrite-affected buildings emerge across county, as homeowners head to capital protest

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

More buildings impacted by the pyrite crisis have emerged in other areas of the county, it has emerged this week, as affected homeowners and supporters make the long trip to Dublin today (Friday) to take part in another protest calling for 100 per cent redress under the Defective Concrete Blocks scheme.

'Have you ever lay in bed and seen a car blown up?' asks councillor

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

"I wonder has anyone else in this room lay in bed at night and seen a car blown up in your estate? was a question that Fine Gael Cllr Donna Sheridan posed at a special meeting of Mayo County Council this week where the issue of a policy to deal with anti-social behaviour was being discussed.

Blas na hÉireann 2021 winners announced, with eight producers winning from Mayo

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

In a year like no other, Blas na hÉireann have just announced the award winners for 2021, with eight winners from County Mayo.

Ballinrobe Racecourse publish book to mark 100th anniversary

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

To celebrate their 100th anniversary, Ballinrobe Racecourse has this week published A History in the Making – a beautiful collection of memoirs, photographs, historical facts and behind the scenes snippets from the Mayo racecourse.

Achill Island RNLI in night time launch to medical evacuation off Inishbofin

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Achill Island RNLI evacuated a male patient from Inishbofin late on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, (Tuesday, October 5).

Welcome return of Aer Lingus Gatwick service in December

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Ireland West Airport has today welcomed the news that Aer Lingus will resume operations on their hugely popular London Gatwick service on December 18 in time for the busy Christmas period.

Launch of 'We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo'

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Mayo CYPSC, in partnership with Healthy Mayo, Mayo County Council and Mayo Chambers are launching “We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo”, a breastfeeding initiative set up to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding friendly businesses, organisations and communities.

Five Mayo stories selected for landmark GAA Grassroots book

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Five stories from Mayo have been selected to appear in a fascinating new book on the GAA – written by people at the heart of the association nationwide.

New coffee table book showcases the rich history and beauty of Cong

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Lovers of rich, detailed landscape photography won’t want to miss Cong by Elizabeth Toher.

Belmullet leisure complex to shut its doors on Sunday

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

The popular Gateway Leisure complex in Belmullet has announced that it will be closing the doors on the business this coming Sunday, October 10.

Architecture at the Edge’ Festival programme announced’

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

The thematic for this year’s iteration of the festival will be related to 'Alternative Futures'. AATE will invite audiences to reflect on propositions/ opportunities for change and intervention in a world of uncertainty.

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