Mayo people invited to have their say in shaping the future of remote working

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Mayo on remote working - during an online event, to be attended by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, TD, and Alan Dillon, TD.

O'Malley leaves online council meeting in protest at land deal

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

A land swap and sale deal between Mayo County Council and Inishoo Management Limited that was passed at the April meeting of the local authority, has been objected to by a Westport-based councillor.

Gardaí seize €29,000 in drugs and 15 vehicles during Easter weekend operations

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Gardaí in the Mayo Garda Division have seized more than €29,000 in suspected cannabis herb and cocaine (pending analysis), and 15 vehicles, as part of a policing operation over the bank holiday weekend.

Chambers welcomes council purchase of Castlebar Military Barracks

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed the purchase of the Castlebar Military Barracks by Mayo County Council.

Ballyhaunis Chamber launches petition to reverse BOI closure decision

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Ballyhaunis Chamber has launched a petition to try and get Bank of Ireland to change its mind on a recent announcement to close its branch in the town.

Calls for N5 developers to go with Islandeady Community Council proposals

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Local politicians have called on Mayo County Council and the contractors carrying out work on the new N5 to listen to the suggestions put forward by the local community council in Islandeady, to deal with a suggested road closure in the area as part of the works.

Clew Bay and Achill key study areas in SeaMonitor marine research project

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Clew Bay and Achill will be among the key study areas in SeaMonitor, a unique marine research project, which is using innovative marine species tracking technology to better understand and protect vulnerable marine life in our oceans.

Mayo artists in online art charity sale

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

A total of 25 artists from Mayo are among the Who’s Who of Irish and international artists taking part in this year’s Incognito 2021 online art sale in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.

News in Brief - Around the county

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

News-in-brief from around the county - catch up on what's been gonig on. 

SVP records 20% increase in calls for help in first quarter of year

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) has recorded an almost 20 per cent increase in calls for help in the first quarter of 2021.

Almost €3.5 million for cycling and walking infrastructure in Mayo

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Mayo County Council has been given €3,349,500 from the National Transport Authority for the provision of sustainable transport projects in Mayo.

McNamara calls for facilities to deal with tourism influx this summer

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Ahead of what is hopefully a bumper tourism season in Achill, local councillor Paul McNamara has asked for regulations to be put in place to ensure camper van parking is enforced properly on the island. He also asked that Mayo County Council take on extra staff to assist will a range of issues that will occur due to the influx of holiday makers to the island.

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