Illegal dumpers 'should not be allowed to live freely in a civilised society'

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

A top official at Mayo County Council said this week that he believed those responsible for illegal dumping should not be able to live freely in a civilised society.

Dillon seeks views of Mayo students on Leaving Cert 2021

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Mayo TD Alan Dillon is calling on students, teachers, and parents, to complete an online survey outlining their views on Leaving Certificate 2021.

Councillors lament communication breakdown with Eir representative

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

A number of elected members expressed their dismay at a presentation provided to them by a representative from telecommunications company Eir - at their February meeting which took place this week.

Mayo businesses can avail of new Covid Business Aid Scheme - Calleary

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

A new Covid-19 Business Aid Scheme announced by the Government has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary.

Cocaine worth €73,000 seized in Balla

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Gardaí in Mayo seized over €73,000 of suspected cocaine and charged three people, following an incident which occurred in Balla, Co Mayo, on the evening of Friday, February 5 2021.

Cruise tries to revoke declaration of climate emergency

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

One councillor declared the declaration of a climate and biodiversity emergency last month by Mayo County Council as “tantamount to terrorism.”

Keep limiting social contacts says Saolta chief

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

The head of the Saolta University Health Care Group, which runs Mayo University Hospital and a number of public hospitals in the west/northwest, has appealed to the public to continue to limit social contacts and abide by the Level 5 restrictions in order to protect people at greatest risk of contracting Covid-19.

Laura Martin, hoping to secure a place in the Miss Ireland Final

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Miss Ireland Semi-Finalist, Laura Martin, originally from Cork but who moved to the West of Ireland three years ago to start her career, is hoping to secure a place in this year's Miss Ireland final.

Let it Bee Project - A community approach to tackling pesticide issues in Newport

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

There are 98 different species of bees in Ireland.

Show your love to local businesses this Valentine’s Day - with Gno Mhaigh Eo’s Top 10 present ideas!

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Valentine’s day is fast approaching, and you may be on the lookout for the perfect gift for your special someone or friend - or why not treat yourself?

Rents in Mayo rose 2.5 per cent last year

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Rents in Connacht have been rising year-on-year, reflecting a sharp fall in availability - with just 138 homes available to rent on February 1, down over 60 per cent compared to a year ago.

Council rolls out Valentine's Day road safety campaign

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The road safety office in Mayo County Council continues its campaign towards road safety this weekend by conveying a special Valentine's Day message to road users.

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