CEO warns of continuing significant impact of cyber attack

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

One month on from the cyber attack on HSE IT systems, the CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group has warned that patient services continue to feel the impact in Letterkenny, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Portiuncula and Galway University Hospitals.

Pyrite protest to take to the streets in Dublin

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Owners of homes affected by pyrite in North Mayo will be heading to Dublin next week to voice their frustration at the current situation as they look for a full remediation package.

Multi Million Euro investment for Westport House Estate and Gardens

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Michael Ring TD has confirmed that Westport House Estate and Gardens has been awarded a significant funding investment of €20.2 million by Fáilte Ireland.

Mayo Mountain Bikers take on off-road ‘Everesting’ challenge in aid of charities

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

A group of Mayo mountain bike enthusiasts are taking on the Everesting challenge - ascending and descending a total of 8,848 metres, the elevation of Mount Everest, to raise much-needed funds for Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and Mayo Mental Health Services.

Mayo man spearheads major New Jersey Covid-19 commemoration

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

A Mayo man is spearheading a major Covid-19 commemoration project for the Irish community in New Jersey this weekend – and a specially commissioned limestone hand-carved Celtic cross has been shipped over from Roscommon for the event.

Belmullet Tidy Towns launches campaign to tackle dog dirt

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Belmullet Tidy Towns - supported by the Erris Chamber of Commerce and the Oweninny Community Benefit Fund - has launched a campaign aimed at tackling 'the persistent problem of dog fouling around the town'.

Approval for new N5 extension a good day for Mayo

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

The approval by the Government this week of the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road project has been welcomed by local TDs.

Balla No Name Club looks back on successful season

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

As another season for No Name Clubs around the country draws to a close, Balla No Name Club will look back on 2020 / 21 as a time that will be remembered for generations due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Jackie Clarke Collection Decade of Centenaries Artist in Residence announced

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

During the past few years, a programme of special commemorative events has taken place to mark the centenary of key historical events in Irish history.

Foxford woman sets up fundraiser to honour late dad and mark Dementia Awareness Day

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

A fundraising campaign has been set up by Frances Moloney from Foxford and she is hoping to use the GoFundMe page to raise funds for the 'Walk a Mile & Make Me Smile', dementia awareness event on June 21.

Everest Staircase challenge for Hospice

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Shane Timlin and Fiona Rouse who launched the Everest Staircase Challenge over Easter this year have presented Board Director of MRHF Damian Slater and CEO Martina Jennings with a cheque to the charity of €7,410, from monies raised in the challenge.