From Mayo to Yambio tells story of Mayo man's time in Africa

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

When primary school teacher Padraic Mc Keon was holidaying in Africa in 2007 with his family, he took the opportunity to visit some local schools. When he saw the conditions under which teachers worked, he thought to himself ‘When I retire, I might be able to help here’.

Summer music outdoor event at Sacred Heart Hospital Castlebar

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

During lockdown last year, Garda Olive Lafferty and Deirdre Waldron, Manager Castlebar Voluntary Social Services, came up with the idea of socially distanced music events for the elderly in the community as a way to try and alleviate loneliness and let older people know the community is still thinking of them.

Council calls on public to help 'Keep Mayo Wild And Beautiful'

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

Mayo County Council is calling on people who live in Mayo and those who are visiting the county to help ‘Keep Mayo Wild and Beautiful’.

Knock Novena postponed until later in the year

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

Fr Richard Gibbons, PP and Rector at Knock Shrine, has announced this week that the National Novena will be postponed until later this year. The Novena was due to take place from August 14 to 22.

Mayo VFI chairperson slams 'ludicrous' decision to delay reopening of sector

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

The chairperson of the Mayo branch of the VFI, Alan Gielty has described the delay in opening up indoor dining and drinking this week as "ludicrous."

Councillors intent on discussing planning matters again

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

The remarks of An Taoiseach Micheál Martin in a recent Dáil debate that politicians were entitled to make comments on planning matters - has been interpreted by a number of councillors in the Castlebar area to mean that they can once again start discussing planning applications at their meetings.

Smyth takes office as Cathaoirleach for coming year

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Fianna Fáil Swinford-based councillor Michael Smyth is the new Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council. Cathaoirleach Smyth takes over the position from Independent Cllr Richard Finn, who held the position for the past 12 months.

Without being in the room, Sinn Féin become topic of conversation

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Without even having an elected member in the room, Sinn Féin became a heated topic of debate at the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District AGM this week.

Dismantling of bonfires an 'insult' - McNamara

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

The removal of traditional St John's Night bonfires on Achill Island last week by Mayo County Council and private contractors, was raised by Fianna Fáil Cllr Paul McNamara at the June meeting of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District this week.

Mayo man returns home from Zambia

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Darren Hennelly has returned home to Ballinrobe after working for 17 months in Mazabuka, Zambia, with Irish charity SERVE.

Ferry contract to Clare Island welcomed

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

The announcement of a new five-year contract for the provision of a subsidised ferry service to Clare Island has been welcomed by local Oireachtas members.

New litter carts launched by Swinford Tidy Towns

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Swinford Tidy Towns recently launched their new litter carts, these new carts are actually old carts that have been upcycled for use by the Tidy Towns group in their efforts.

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