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Being a visitor destination means not only does Westport get to capitalise on tourism to keep the local economy turning, but also, just by virtue of having so many different people coming all the time, you always have the chance to discover new minds and meet interesting folk - which helps grow your own world - without even leaving the spot!

A reassuring new development in Westport for both locals and visitors is the news that a First Responders Unit is now operational in the town and currently has 15 volunteers all trained up and ready to be on the scene of an emergency in a matter of minutes. Not a replacement for the ambulance service, Westport First Responders works in tandem with the National Ambulance Service and is now gearing up for its first summer on call.

There was a major boost for Westport announced today, with €8,279,000 in funding announced for a new co-located Municipal District Library along with long term facilities/hub for community groups at Altamount Street in the town.

Michael Ring TD has been informed that steady progress is being made on the Westport Coast Guard Station.

Mayo County Council confirmed this week that they had received notification from An Bord Pleanála informing them that the Board had upheld an appeal lodged against the council's decision to grant planning permission to Portwest Ltd for a new headquarters and café at Roman Island, the Quay, Westport.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, has welcomed the news that a planning application by the OPW has been submitted to Mayo County Council for a new facility in Westport for the Irish Coast Guard Service .

The raising of a loan of €2.5 million for the purchase of 40 acres of land in the Westport House estate by Mayo County Council, along with some other land the council is looking at buying in the county, was passed without any formal objections at the council's February meeting on Monday.