Lives are at risk over ambulance services - Conway Walsh

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sinn Féin TD, Rose Conway-Walsh has called on the government to urgently publish a multi-annual capacity and workforce plan to meet the needs of patients and improve the ability of the National Ambulance Service to save lives.

Restorative justice for historical slavery – A role for Ireland

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

by Dr Michael M. O’Connor
Late on the evening of Saturday, 24 February, 2023, I received a call from Grenadian-American investigative journalist Dr Kellon Bubb. My Mayo Advertiser article of twenty-four hours earlier on the apology Laura Trevelyan gave for her ancestor’s role in historical slavery, was circulating in the Caribbean island of Grenada.

The Connaught Telegraph – St Patrick's Day 1830

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

On this day, 193 years ago, Frederick Cavendish launched the Connaught Telegraph in Castlebar. Three days later, the Freeman's Journal noted that the paper's first edition 'evidences a great deal of talent in its conductors.' Sometime after the death of Cavendish, it came to be understood that the Connaught Telegraph was founded in 1828. This error was not subsequently corrected.

Up to 13 turbines for Kilsallagh Wind Farm

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The proposed Kilsallagh Wind Farm in North Mayo could be up and running by 2028 and may have up to 13 turbines that will power equivalent of c.50,000 homes across Ireland, according to EDF Renewables, which has released further details about its proposed Kilsallagh Wind Farm, ahead of a public exhibition it is hosting in Bangor Erris Parish Hall on Tuesday 28th March.

EDF Renewables stated: "The project, located in a forested area to the northeast of Slieve Carr, will comprise 13 turbines and have a generating capacity of c.80MW, enough to power the equivalent of c 50,000 homes.

Seventy four eviction notices served in Mayo in just three months

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has said that the number of eviction notices served from July to September 2022 underlined the need for the government to reverse its decision to end the eviction ban.

The Residential Tenancies Board showed that 74 eviction notices were served in Mayo in just three months in 2022, Deputy Conway-Walsh said, adding: “The figures released by the Residential Tenancies Board are truly shocking and seriously worrying. From July to September last year, 74 eviction notices in Mayo were served by landlords on their tenants. This is worrying given that there are only 34 properties to rent online in the County.

Croí grateful for jersey sponsorship of Naomh Padraig GAA

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Croí - the west of Ireland Heart and Stroke Charity - is delighted to benefit from a jersey sponsorship of Naomh Padraig GAA, thanks to a sponsorship gift from a local Mayo businessman.

Mayo sports volunteers honoured with awards

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Mayo Sports Partnership has extended congratulations to Deirdre Maloney, Reid Moy Davitts GAA Club, Foxford, who was named the Mayo recipient of the Irish Sports Volunteer of the Year Awards by the Federation of Irish Sports.

News briefs

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Protest at Mayo General
A protest is to take place at Mayo General Hospital this Saturday February 25 at 1pm. The protest, organised by former councillor Harry Barrett, is being staged to call for an end to the current trolley crisis at the facility. Barrett stated: "With 23 people on trolleys last Wednesday in Mayo General Hospital, the practise is unacceptable and is causing undue hardship and suffering to people who have to wait for hours on end to access basic health care at the hospital. We have to protest and point out that our Accident and Emergency Department is failing HIQA inspections due to the overload on staff. This is causing excessive delays and is seriously impacting the health of the sick and elderly who have to wait for hours on end. It is causing harm and I am calling on people to come out and protest so that the HSE realise that serious changes have to be made. HSE Forum West is meeting shortly and a message has to go out to senior managers that the current level of service is both dangerous and harmful. I call again for as many people as possible to attend on Saturday outside the hospital to make your voices heard."

Rail Campaigners call For All-Ireland Rail Report

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

West on Track has joined with rail campaign groups from across the island to demand that 'publication of the All-Island Rail Review report should no longer be left in limbo by the absence of a functioning government at Stormont'.

Mayo Day Heads to Ballina For 2023

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Mayo Day will be returning this April to celebrate all things Mayo, with the flagship event heading to north Mayo for the first time - and Ballina is the place to be on Saturday, April 29th.

Lack of houses under construction or for rent in Castlebar

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

The granting of planning permission to Mayo County Council for the conversion of a two-storey derelict building at Lower Charles Street into four one-unit dwellings, was warmly welcomed by members of Castlebar MD at their meeting on Wednesday last. However, the matter gave rise to a debate on housing provision in general, with councillors saying there was an accommodation crisis in the county town.

€2.3 million for Greenways in Mayo

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has confirmed the allocation of €2,320,000 from TII to Mayo County Council to support the extension of the Great Western Greenway. The investment comprises of €1.5m to extend the route from Achill Sound to Bunnacurry, €300,000 for the Belclare to Murrisk route, €270,000 for developments associated with the Westport Viaduct and Moy Cycle in Ballina and €270,000 allocated to Mayo County Council for regional greenway support.

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