Epic love story between Gráinne Mhaol and Richard in Iron Bourke explored in documentary

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The Scéalta Grá na hÉireann series on TG4 concludes next Wednesday, February 17, at 8.30pm, with the epic love story of Gráinne Ní Mháille and Richard in Iron Bourke, that takes place during a time of great change and upheaval in 16th century Ireland.

Minister highlights responsibilities of dog owners this lambing season

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has this week highlighted the responsibilities of dog owners and the vulnerability of sheep to dog attacks, particularly during lambing season.

Five hundred people aged under 18 waiting for ophthalmology treatment in Mayo - Lawless

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Aontú has obtained statistics from the Department of Health which it said show that there are 500 children and teenagers waiting for ophthalmology treatments or assessments in the Mayo area.

Council apologises for role in Mother and Baby Homes

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Mayo County Council has apologised this week for its role in the operation of mother and baby homes and the suffering endured by those who were placed in the homes.

Ireland West Airport chairman welcomes announcement of new Regional Airports Programme

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, of the publication of a new Regional Airports Programme for the period 2021 to 2025.

Councillor payments top €888,000 for 2020

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

The 30 elected members of Mayo County Council were paid a total of €888,703 between them last year, it was revealed by the local authority this week.

Over 5,000 cases of Covid-19 in Mayo since start of pandemic

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

There were 5,107 cases of Covid-19 in the county up to the end of January and since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 3,247 of those coming in January alone.

Castlebar Soroptimist and Claremorris students collaborate to support Mayo Rape Crisis Centre

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Castlebar Soroptimist International recently collaborated with the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre to mark the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, from 25 November to 10 December, under their 2020 objective 'Standing up for Women'.

Mayo tourism operators urged to apply for new €55 million fund - Calleary

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD, Dara Calleary, is encouraging Mayo-based tourism operators and service providers to examine the new €55 million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme that was launched by Fáilte Ireland this week.

Munnelly welcomes Ballycastle water connection upgrade

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Cllr Jarlath Munnelly has welcomed the confirmation by Irish Water that the connection from the Lisglennon Water Scheme to the town of Ballycastle is now operational.

Keem Signature Discovery Point moves a step closer - Dillon

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Mayo TD Alan Dillon, Fine Gael Spokesperson for Tourism and Sport, has welcomed news that work is underway to secure engineering-led design consultancy services for the Keem Signature Discovery Point in Achill.

‘Living Christian Faith’ Lenten Conversations – Online at Knock Shrine

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Knock Shrine is launching a new series of online discussions to engage people during Lent.

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