Council and Taoiseach say new N5 will benefit Mayo

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Both Mayo County Council and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD have listed out a number of benefits for the county following on from the opening of the new N5 Turlough-Westport road, which was officially opened by the Taoiseach on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

The council stated: "The scheme will bring a range of benefits, including the reduction of traffic congestion in Castlebar and Westport, therefore improving road safety for vulnerable road users in those areas.

New expert tourism network for Mayo

Fri, Jun 16, 2023

While Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in Mayo yesterday to perform the official opening of the new N5 Turlough-Westport route, Fáilte Ireland was also on the ground in Mayo this week, as it hosted two special workshops in Westport and Mulranny, aimed at developing a network of local experts working on the frontline in tourism and hospitality.

Ashford Estate’s 5-star online draw for local charity

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

A fantastic prize draw has just been launched by the Ashford Estate in Co Mayo in aid of local charity, Mayo Cancer Support.

Random invoices and council wages paid from Croagh Patrick car-park

Fri, Jun 02, 2023

A Mayo county councillor has highlighted some questionable accounting techniques being applied to car-parking income generated at Murrisk Car-park, where tens of thousands come to climb the pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick every year - which includes payments towards salaries of council staff and random invoices that could come from previous years.

Calling for Croagh Patrick car-park takings to be spent in Murrisk, where the car-park at the foot of Croagh Patrick is based, Councillor Peter Flynn has decried the fact that thousands of euros are deducted annually, rather than being re-invested in the Murrisk tourist area.

UK company lobbies council on new gas field

Fri, Jun 02, 2023

A UK gas and oil company this week lobbied a Strategic Policy Group in Mayo County Council to support its plans to drill a potential multimillion euro offshore gas field on a site 11km from the Bellanaboy Corrib terminal in North Mayo.

Ballina is like a sub on a team with no N5 signage

Fri, May 19, 2023

Despite the fact that Ballina is currently on a high following the visit of US President Joe Biden and ongoing celebrations in the town for its year-long 300th anniversary - the actual existence of the town is being kept a secret by Mayo County Council - as there is little or no signposting telling people how to get there.

Buzz in Ballina as Biden Bounce continues

Fri, May 19, 2023

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.

At the May meeting of Ballina MD this week, following the Head of MD report which noted four events of focus in April - namely, preparations for visit of President Biden; preparations for Mayo Day; preparations for Mini-Marathon and the launch of Ballina Rowing Club, a warm glow spread around the council chamber from the feel-good factor of Ballina being recognised as a happening town with exciting things going on.

Westport relay for life this weekend

Fri, May 19, 2023

Relay for life is a global event which celebrates and remembers those who have and are fighting cancer. The first relay for life event in Westport takes place over this weekend, May 20th & 21st, during which there will be a free music and dancing event for all the family taking place on The Fairgreen, including artists such as Seoda, Peter Molloy, Tony Reidy, Coda, The Clew Bay Pipe Band and more.

Sacred Heart beds needed to help MUH

Fri, May 12, 2023

With Mayo University Hospital issuing yet another alert this week asking the public not to attend at the Emergency Department unless absolutely essential, a Mayo TD has called for the government to intervene and provide respite care beds in Mayo to tackle the problem.

Support called for rural political party

Fri, May 12, 2023

Brendan Lavelle, chair of Keenagh Development, has issued a call for rural communities to support the call by Michael Fitzmaurice, TD, for a political party focused on representing rural communities.

Belclare to Murrisk Greenway is now scrapped - says councillor

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

Mayo County Council has confirmed that responsibility for the development of greenway trails around the county has been transferred from the Department of Rural and Community Development to Transport Infrastructure Ireland - and that the only discussions regarding Mayo greenway trails underway with TII relate to the Bunnacurry section in Achill.

US President Biden to visit Mayo next week

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

It has been confirmed that the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, will pay an official visit to Ireland next week at the invitation of the Taoiseach. The visit will take place from April 12 to 15, during which, President Biden is to travel to Ballina, where he is scheduled to deliver a homecoming speech outside St Muredach's Cathedral on Friday evening, April 14.

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