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From being one of the last countries in Western Europe to decriminalise homosexuality in 1993, to becoming the first State in the world to legalise same-sex marraige through a public viote in 2015, the change in Ireland’s attitudes towards its LGBT+ citizens has been one of the most positive and rapid of recent social developments.

Construction is to begin on two major health projects for Tuam - a new community nursing unit and a mental health day facility and disability unit - totalling more than €30 million.

A dedicated team to tackle eating disorders in the west of Ireland, and provide support and treatment to sufferers, must be established.

Horse drawn carriages should be banned from all national primary and secondary roads, as should the racing of horse drawn vehicles in County Galway.

Mayo Retailer, Gerry Casey and his team in Casey’s Londis Castlebar, Ballina, Galway, Limerick and Kildare, raised an incredible €10,000 for Londis’ official charity partner - LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice - during the February 280,000 Step Challenge.

An insight into how west of Ireland teenagers are coping with life during Covid-19 will be revealed next week when the findings of a new Planet Youth survey are published.

Mayo Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, has outlined his frustration with the lack of progress in the delivery of Phase II of the Lough Lannagh project, which includes a plan for a multi-lane tartan running track and multi-sport playing fields, along with ancillary facilities, to build on the success of Castlebar Swimming Pool, Lough Lannagh Holiday Village and surrounding walks.

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind's national fundraising campaign Guide Dog Day takes place on Friday, May 7.

Mayo County Council Writer in Residence is a partnership between Mayo County Council Arts Service, Mayo County Council Library Service and the Heinrich Böll Cottage Achill, with funding from Creative Ireland. The Residency aligns to the Creative Ireland Programme Pillar – Enabling Creativity in Every Community.

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, this week released new research that highlights the impact that Covid has had on the working lives of women in business in Ireland.