Four Mayo students awarded Intel scholarships

Fri, Jan 22, 2021

Four Mayo students have been awarded prestigious scholarships by Intel Ireland. Three of the students each received a Women in Technology scholarship and the fourth was a recipient of a Paul Whelan Memorial Scholarship.

The three Women in Technology Scholarship recipients from Mayo are: Swinford native, Saoirse Ward, who is studying Physics and Astrophysics at Maynooth University; Eimear McDonnell, from Westport, who is a student of Environmental Health and Safety at NUIG; and Emily Metadjer, from Shrule, who is currently studying Computer Science and Information Technology at NUIG.

Exciting line-up of speakers for GMIT Digital West 2021

Fri, Jan 22, 2021

Leaders in public/private sectors and academia, will share their “Digital Transformation” stories at this free online event

More than 2,200 Covid-19 cases in two weeks in Mayo

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

There have been 2,203 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Mayo over the two-week period from Wednesday, December 30, to Tuesday, January 12, according to the latest information at the time of this newspaper going to print.

Re-opening of Western Rail Corridor Remains a Priority for Sinn Féin - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Mayo TD, Rose Conway-Walsh, has said the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor remains a key priority for Sinn Féin.

Lake walkers blocking up cemetery car park in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

The elected members and officials from the Castlebar Municipal District have appealed to members of the public who are using Lough Lannagh to get some exercise, to not park their cars at the new cemetery in the town.

Operation Transformation 2021 – Get Active with Mayo Sports Partnership

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Operation Transformation is back! It may be a little bit different this year, but they are still promoting the same message – ‘Get up, get out, Get Active’.

Drive In Movies a great success over Christmas at Mayo Movie World

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Mayo Movie World in Castlebar decided to offer an alternative form of entertainment over Christmas 2020 just gone and set about opening a Drive In Movie base in their Car park, as a safe, enjoyable, entertainment experience for families to visit during the Christmas Season.

Dillon highlights IDA Ireland’s plans for Mayo

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted the plans by IDA Ireland to make additional investments in drawing greater Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Mayo.

Mayo company to get shot at international success as part of Showcase Ireland Virtual Rooms

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Showcase Ireland, Ireland’s Creative Expo, will pivot to a new innovative Virtual Showroom format from January 25 to 29, in response to the limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gardaí seize €102,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis in Ballina

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Gardaí have seized more than €102,000 worth of suspected cocaine, and cannabis herb, following the search of two properties in Ballina town on Tuesday evening.

"Stay at home and stay safe" says Director of Public Health

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

The director of Public Health at HSE West has urged the public to stay at home and stay safe. Between Monday, January 4 and Sunday, January 10, there were 2,484 Covid-19 tests carried out by Community Healthcare West in Mayo.

Mayo Hotels in urgent call to Government for emergency tourism budget

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Hotels and guesthouses in Mayo and across the country are facing massive challenges as the latest survey from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) reveals a €2.6 billion drop in revenues during 2020, compared to the previous year - representing an unprecedented financial hit to the sector.

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