Munnelly looks for road works to be tendered to ensure they are completed
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly has asked Mayo County Council to consider putting a bundle of its roadworks projects out for tender, to ensure they are completed this year. Speaking at Mayo County Council’s April meeting this week, Cllr Munnelly said: “We will be under pressure in what is a very large roads project this year to get them all finished, it is April now and everybody knows with Covid we have been set back. I think the county council has to make a serious effort to get this done.
Read more ...Conway-Walsh calls on all parties to back SF 'Charter for Carers'
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Sinn Féin Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh has urged all parties to back Sinn Féin’s ‘A Charter For Family Carers’, which was launched this week.
Read more ...Quest to recognise Mayo’s Outstanding Young People has begun
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Following on from the success of last year’s JCI Mayo TOYP awards, where three local winners went on to win at the National finals, and Ballina Man, Aaron Hannon, claimed his spot in the World’s Top 10 - nominations to identify more outstanding young people in Mayo are now being sought from the public.
Read more ...Mayo Garda helps launch 100k in 30 Days for Breast Cancer Ireland
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
A Garda from Shrule, and a breast cancer survivor, Fiona Morgan-Coleman, has helped launch this year's 100k in 30 Days event, in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland
Read more ...Mayo people invited to have their say in shaping the future of remote working
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Mayo on remote working - during an online event, to be attended by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, TD, and Alan Dillon, TD.
Read more ...O'Malley leaves online council meeting in protest at land deal
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
A land swap and sale deal between Mayo County Council and Inishoo Management Limited that was passed at the April meeting of the local authority, has been objected to by a Westport-based councillor.
Read more ...Gardaí seize €29,000 in drugs and 15 vehicles during Easter weekend operations
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Gardaí in the Mayo Garda Division have seized more than €29,000 in suspected cannabis herb and cocaine (pending analysis), and 15 vehicles, as part of a policing operation over the bank holiday weekend.
Read more ...Chambers welcomes council purchase of Castlebar Military Barracks
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed the purchase of the Castlebar Military Barracks by Mayo County Council.
Read more ...Ballyhaunis Chamber launches petition to reverse BOI closure decision
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Ballyhaunis Chamber has launched a petition to try and get Bank of Ireland to change its mind on a recent announcement to close its branch in the town.
Read more ...Calls for N5 developers to go with Islandeady Community Council proposals
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Local politicians have called on Mayo County Council and the contractors carrying out work on the new N5 to listen to the suggestions put forward by the local community council in Islandeady, to deal with a suggested road closure in the area as part of the works.
Read more ...Clew Bay and Achill key study areas in SeaMonitor marine research project
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Clew Bay and Achill will be among the key study areas in SeaMonitor, a unique marine research project, which is using innovative marine species tracking technology to better understand and protect vulnerable marine life in our oceans.
Read more ...Mayo artists in online art charity sale
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
A total of 25 artists from Mayo are among the Who’s Who of Irish and international artists taking part in this year’s Incognito 2021 online art sale in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.
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