Mayo people urged to have their say in new County Development Plan
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
The Mayo Draft County Development Plan 2021-2027 is to go on public display in the next few weeks until early March and the public is being encouraged to get involved and have their say on how they wish the county to develop.
Read more ...New covid assessment unit at Mayo University Hospital
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
The new modular Acute Covid Assessment Unit (ACAU) at Mayo University Hospital is operational from yesterday, Thursday 17 December.
Read more ...Mayo captain and manager appeal to fans to follow health guidelines as cases rise in Mayo
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
As this weekend's All Ireland final and the busy Christmas period takes place, a worrying upward trend in new Covid-19 cases in the county has been flagged with 22 new cases confirmed in Mayo on Wednesday evening by the Department of Health.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport welcomes new Eirtrade Aviation Hangar plan
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
The hangar is tipped to support up to 110 jobs during the construction phase and a further 100 jobs once operational.
Read more ...Mayo councillors lobby on behalf of animal welfare
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
North West SPCA in Mayo is to receive €12,000 in funding from Mayo County Council as a result of a long discussion on animal welfare that took up much of the December meeting of the council this week, with everything from dog-breeding, dog-abandoning, sheep worrying, goats eating up gardens and cruelty to horses being highlighted by councillors.
Read more ...New LEADER to provide €1 million for Mayo Local Action Groups
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed news that a Transitional LEADER Programme will come into effect in April 2021, stating that Mayo is to receive €1 million from the €20 million allocation that will be available to Local Action Groups (LAGs).
Read more ...Samaritans in Galway tell callers "We're here for you this Christmas"
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Samaritans in Galway are reminding those in need, that their helpline will be open during their darkest hours, if they are lonely or struggling to cope this Christmas.
Read more ...New treatment plant and not upgrades needed on Achill - says McNamara
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Government funding of €250,000 to upgrade the existing Achill Island water treatment plant has been described as 'chicken feed' by an Achill-based councillor.
Read more ...Ballyhaunis inclusion project wins Volunteer Ireland Award
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
South West Mayo Development Company and Mayo Volunteer Centre are delighted to announce that Ballyhaunis Inclusion Project has won a Volunteer Ireland 2020 award in recognition of its work supporting people living in direct provision in Ballyhaunis and connecting asylum seekers with the local community.
Read more ...Expansion of Mayo Peer Support Service for Families of People with mental health difficulties
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Bealach Nua which in English means New Way, is an innovative family peer support service for families/friends of people with mental health difficulties and is currently expanding its offering in Mayo.
Read more ...Mayo glass artist Laura Quinn recipient of Future Makers award
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Glass artist Laura Quinn, originally from Mayo and now based in the UK, has been awarded by the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) Future Makers programme.
Read more ...Injured islander backs RNLI Christmas appeal after lifeboat crew came to her aid
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Injured islander backs RNLI Christmas appeal after lifeboat crew came to her aid
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