Closing date for 2020 Mayo Sports Partnership small grant scheme is this Friday

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Having had to postpone its normal scheme launch date in March due to Covid- 19 Mayo Sports Partnership has announced details of its revamped Sports Investment Scheme for 2020.

Garda cars to carry high-viz vests for pedestrians and cyclists

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

As we prepare to gain an extra hour’s sleep this weekend, with the clocks going back at 2am on Sunday, October 25, the days are getting shorter as darkness falls earlier.

Commencement of works at Cloongullane Bridge is imminent - Cllr Cruise

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Foxford based Councillor Neil Cruise has stated that “confirmation of the appointment of a contractor and commencement of works at Cloongullane Bridge is imminent”.

345 Mayo Homes Still Waiting for Energy Upgrades - Conway-Walsh

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Sinn Féin Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh has raised concerns for elderly people and those on lower incomes who have not had planned energy upgrades made to their homes this year due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Putting their best foot forward for counselling services

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Three friends will let their feet do the talking over the next few weeks as they undertake a novel campaign aimed at raising much-needed funds for counselling services in Connacht, while also raising awareness of community support for those experiencing challenging times.

Achill Island featured in TG4 film

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

When producer Niamh Fagan brought director Tom Sullivan and BAFTA winning writer Kevin Toolis together to explore the notion of life and death in the time of Covid, Is Olc an Ghaoth was born.

Croagh Patrick improvement works approved by councillors

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The elected members of Mayo County Council have agreed that the council will spend €120,000 required for match funding of €480,000 from the government, in order to carry out improvement works on the trail to the summit of Croagh Patrick.

Council will try to turn around disability and housing grant applications quicker

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Swinford based Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Smyth this week raised the issue of the slow turnaround in approving housing adaption grants for the elderly and for disabled persons in the county.

Finn makes three requests to Government to secure future of IWAK

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council has issued a clarion call for the Government to step in and ensure the future of Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) - which is facing into major losses this year due to the impact of Covid-19.

€195,000 for Mayo towns and Villages under the COVID-19 adaptations funding

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Six towns and villages in Mayo will share €195,000 in Covid-19 adaptions funding, it was announced this week. The towns and villages to benefit from the funding from the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme are Ballina, Castlebar, Claremorris, Westport, Islandeady and Parke.

Castlebar impresses in litter survey that shows fewer clean towns

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The first nationwide litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) since the Covid-19 crisis, shows Castlebar to be ‘Clean to European Norms’ and in 11th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities nationwide.

Devastating blow for Ireland West Airport as Ryanair cuts winter flight schedule by 80%

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Ireland West Airport was dealt another serious blow this week with the news that Ryanair is cutting its winter fight schedule by 80 per cent at the airport.

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