Aspiring young Mayo carpenter in trade apprentice semi-final

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Rory Gallagher, an apprentice Carpenter from Bangor Erris, is a step closer to becoming Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023, after reaching the semi-final stage of the coveted award.

Lives are at risk over ambulance services - Conway Walsh

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sinn Féin TD, Rose Conway-Walsh has called on the government to urgently publish a multi-annual capacity and workforce plan to meet the needs of patients and improve the ability of the National Ambulance Service to save lives.

Restorative justice for historical slavery – A role for Ireland

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

by Dr Michael M. O’Connor
Late on the evening of Saturday, 24 February, 2023, I received a call from Grenadian-American investigative journalist Dr Kellon Bubb. My Mayo Advertiser article of twenty-four hours earlier on the apology Laura Trevelyan gave for her ancestor’s role in historical slavery, was circulating in the Caribbean island of Grenada.

Up to 13 turbines for Kilsallagh Wind Farm

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The proposed Kilsallagh Wind Farm in North Mayo could be up and running by 2028 and may have up to 13 turbines that will power equivalent of c.50,000 homes across Ireland, according to EDF Renewables, which has released further details about its proposed Kilsallagh Wind Farm, ahead of a public exhibition it is hosting in Bangor Erris Parish Hall on Tuesday 28th March.

Seventy four eviction notices served in Mayo in just three months

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has said that the number of eviction notices served from July to September 2022 underlined the need for the government to reverse its decision to end the eviction ban.

The Residential Tenancies Board showed that 74 eviction notices were served in Mayo in just three months in 2022, Deputy Conway-Walsh said, adding: “The figures released by the Residential Tenancies Board are truly shocking and seriously worrying. From July to September last year, 74 eviction notices in Mayo were served by landlords on their tenants. This is worrying given that there are only 34 properties to rent online in the County.

Croí grateful for jersey sponsorship of Naomh Padraig GAA

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Croí - the west of Ireland Heart and Stroke Charity - is delighted to benefit from a jersey sponsorship of Naomh Padraig GAA, thanks to a sponsorship gift from a local Mayo businessman.

Mayo sports volunteers honoured with awards

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sports Partnership has extended congratulations to Deirdre Maloney, Reid Moy Davitts GAA Club, Foxford, who was named the Mayo recipient of the Irish Sports Volunteer of the Year Awards by the Federation of Irish Sports.

Rail Campaigners call For All-Ireland Rail Report

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

West on Track has joined with rail campaign groups from across the island to demand that 'publication of the All-Island Rail Review report should no longer be left in limbo by the absence of a functioning government at Stormont'.

Mayo Day Heads to Ballina For 2023

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Mayo Day will be returning this April to celebrate all things Mayo, with the flagship event heading to north Mayo for the first time - and Ballina is the place to be on Saturday, April 29th.

Lack of houses under construction or for rent in Castlebar

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

The granting of planning permission to Mayo County Council for the conversion of a two-storey derelict building at Lower Charles Street into four one-unit dwellings, was warmly welcomed by members of Castlebar MD at their meeting on Wednesday last. However, the matter gave rise to a debate on housing provision in general, with councillors saying there was an accommodation crisis in the county town.

€2.3 million for Greenways in Mayo

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has confirmed the allocation of €2,320,000 from TII to Mayo County Council to support the extension of the Great Western Greenway. The investment comprises of €1.5m to extend the route from Achill Sound to Bunnacurry, €300,000 for the Belclare to Murrisk route, €270,000 for developments associated with the Westport Viaduct and Moy Cycle in Ballina and €270,000 allocated to Mayo County Council for regional greenway support.

Rates and energy bills see Mayo businesses close

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Following a controversial adjournment of the January meeting of Mayo County Council, this week's February meeting of the authority was a marathon four-hour-plus session in which the agendas of the two months were dealt with - and where the cost-of-living crisis became front of centre for members.

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