€747,000 in funding for Mayo offshore islands

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced almost €1.1 million to support a range of capital works on our offshore islands. Mayo is a major recipient of this islands funding and will benefit Clare Island, Inishturk and Inishbiggle with €747,000 awarded to three Mayo islands including refurbishment works at Old Roonagh Pier; €506,700 for Clare Island, €45,000 for Inishturk, and €55,800 for Inishbiggle Island.

Ballyglass lifeboat rescues five fishermen off Mayo coast

Fri, May 07, 2021

Ballyglass RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch on Tuesday night by the Irish Coast Guard to go to the assistance of a local fishing vessel in difficulty, 25 nautical miles north of Erris Head.

Deer posing a danger to motorists near Kiltimagh

Fri, May 07, 2021

Motorists in Addergoole near Kiltimagh have been dealing with the dangers of deer crossing in front of them recently.

Councillors say no to potential road closure near Swinford

Fri, May 07, 2021

The potential closure of a road near Swinford leading on to the N5 has been strongly rejected by a number of councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District.

Mayo star says it’s good to talk

Fri, May 07, 2021

Mayo footballer Tommy Conroy is encouraging young people to talk to their parents or an adult they trust in order to help cope with worry and stress and to improve their mental health.

Cathaoirleach’s awards launched by Mayo County Council

Fri, May 07, 2021

Mayo County Council has announced the launch of the first Cathaoirleach’s Awards in recognition of 'the services of the many community volunteer groups that work among us, and the valuable impact that work has on the quality of life of the citizens of County Mayo'.

Westport businesses leading the way in water conservation

Fri, May 07, 2021

Westport has been selected by Irish Water to pilot the utility’s new Sustainable Water Towns Initiative in partnership with Chambers Ireland.

Councillors back Islandeady community on road closure

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

A decision on the proposed temporary closure for a number of months of an access road (L1811) into Islandeady village as part of the Westport to Turlough Road project - should be made next week - the April meeting of Castlebar Municipal District was told this week.

Mayo lifeboat crews launched 21 times last year

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The RNLI is launching its Mayday Mile fundraiser as the charity’s rescue figures for 2020 show that volunteer lifeboat crews at its lifeboat stations in Mayo launched 21 times and brought 16 people to safety.

Speed limit of 80kmh recommended for Breaffy

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Mayo County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are proposing an 80 kilometre per hour speed limit through Breaffy village. Over the past numbers of years, the issue of speeding motorists through Breaffy has been an ongoing concern for local residents.

Blacksod Lighthouse opening to the public

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile (CFID) is delighted to announce it will be opening Blacksod lighthouse to the public this summer.

Mayo doctor appointed to board of Irish Community Air Ambulance

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The Irish Community Air Ambulance, formerly Irish Community Rapid Response, has made a number of new appointments to its board - including Mayo native, Dr Lisa Cunningham.

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