Louisburg man embarks on extreme cycling expedition to raise money for African charity
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Louisburg native, Daithi Heneghan is set to undergo a gruelling 4,477 km cycle this July, the equivalent of climbing four Mount Everests, that will see him cross 10 countries in aid of East African charity COCO, which seeks to provide education to impoverished children.
Read more ...Celebrating 15 years of excellence: Horkan Clean M Clean
Mon, Jul 03, 2023
Horkan Clean M Clean, a name synonymous with exceptional service and impeccable standards, proudly marks 15 years of serving the community
Read more ...American Day at Mayo Peace Park
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
The Mayo Peace Park committee are holding a special unveiling and commemoration day in the Mayo Peace Park, Garden of Remembrance, at 12 noon on this Saturday the 1st of July 2023 and is inviting any Americans who are living in County Mayo or the surrounding areas to come along. Officers and Members of the various American Legion Veteran Posts around Ireland will be in attendance.
Read more ...Ballina makes top ten in IBAL summer survey
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Ballina has been named the eighth cleanest town in Ireland in the latest Irish Business Against Litter survey, which deemed the town to be "cleaner than European norms."
Read more ...Ballinglen Scotch Model Farm
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Ballinglen Scotch Model Farm
In late 1850, the farmhouse on the Scotch Model Farm at Ballinglen, south of Ballycastle, burned to the ground. With it went the meal supply used to feed the boys at the school associated with the farm and the home of James Carlaw and his family. Was it an act of God, and if so, whose God? Or was it a deliberate intervention? A statement published by the sponsors of the farm in the Leinster Express in December 1850 put the fire down to an accident. Donations were sought to rebuild.
Barrett wants rapid action on District Hospitals
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
"We are now told that it will take three years for the first patients to be seen in the new extended Emergency Department in Mayo University Hospital. This is far too long and I am calling now on government TDs in this county to push for rapid action on equipping our District Hospitals to provide an alternative pathway to the Emergency Department," local election candidate, Harry Barrett, said this week.
Read more ...Dillon calls for N5 Economic Study
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
A Mayo TD has called for an Economic Study to further develop opportunities on the N5.
Read more ...Boil Water Notice on Clare Island
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
On Monday last, June 19, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Uisce Éireann and Mayo County Council issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 160 customers supplied by the Clare Island Public Water Supply. This follows the detection of cryptosporidium in the water supply.
Read more ...Funding secured for Ballina Sports Hub
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Following the success of its two community sports hubs in Ballyhaunis and Ballinrobe, Mayo Sports Partnership has successfully secured funding for a third Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub - in Ballina - that will seek to promote sports activities for all, outside of the traditional GAA football, hurling and rugby activities.
Read more ...Council and Taoiseach say new N5 will benefit Mayo
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Both Mayo County Council and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD have listed out a number of benefits for the county following on from the opening of the new N5 Turlough-Westport road, which was officially opened by the Taoiseach on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
The council stated: "The scheme will bring a range of benefits, including the reduction of traffic congestion in Castlebar and Westport, therefore improving road safety for vulnerable road users in those areas.
Read more ...New expert tourism network for Mayo
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
While Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in Mayo yesterday to perform the official opening of the new N5 Turlough-Westport route, Fáilte Ireland was also on the ground in Mayo this week, as it hosted two special workshops in Westport and Mulranny, aimed at developing a network of local experts working on the frontline in tourism and hospitality.
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