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Although it was not listed as an item for discussion on the agenda of the Ballina MD meeting on Wednesday last, Cllr Jarlath Munnelly advised management that talk of 200 male refugees being placed in an industrial unit in Moyvalley Retail Park in the town, would be raised by councillors in the course of proceedings.

A month on and Ballina is still buzzing and proud following the visit of President Biden to the north Mayo town as people can now reflect and enjoy video footage of the event going global, while looking forward to an ongoing busy calendar of events as the Ballina 300th year-long anniversary continues right throughout 2023.

Mayo nominee appointed to Údarás na Gaeltachta Interim Board

Mayo County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.

In the region of 1,300 Ukrainian refugees are currently being housed in Mayo, but it is a challenging process, according to Director of Services for Mayo County Council, Tom Gilligan.

The Municipal Districts around the county are facing a 'Sophie's Choice' type dilemma in relation to which roads projects to undertake this year, due to the massive increase in costs of fuel and materials.

Mayo County Council has received over 600 responses from people interested in availing of an affordable housing scheme if one becomes available in the county.

A top official in Mayo County Council has asked for owners of holiday homes and vacant homes to come forward to offer their properties to home Ukrainian refugees who are coming to the county.