€119,194 in funding for Libraries in Mayo

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

Deputy Michael Ring has confirmed that public libraries in Mayo will receive funding for essential upgrades and measures in response to Covid-19.

Pandemic payment must continue for students - Conway-Walsh

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on the government to maintain the PUP payment for students as they return to college.

Mortgage payment break for local authority home loan borrowers will be extended by a further three months

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

The mortgage payment break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers will be extended for those continuing to face difficulties due to the Covid-19 emergency, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has said.

Ballina community radio Granted New License

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

Get ready to turn the dial, BCRFM has been awarded a second 100 day license!

Gardaí appeal for witnesses in relation to an alleged rape of a teenage girl 

Sun, Sep 27, 2020

Gardaí are appealing to the public for information in relation to the alleged rape of a teenage girl that is reported to have occurred at a playground in the Lowpark area of Charlestown on Saturday, September 26. 

Action needed as IWAK passengers 90 per cent drop

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Passenger numbers have collapsed by 90 per cent over the summer months at Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) and the airport's chairman, Arthur French, has called for urgent action by the Government to address this collapse.

Ballina and Killala customers set to enjoy more reliable water supply following Irish Water mains replacement works

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo County Council, is replacing approximately one kilometre of old and damaged watermains in Ballina and Killala that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage, which caused water supply disruptions for customers in the area. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes.

Pesticides detected in Louisburgh drinking water supply

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

An exceedance for the pesticide, MCPA, has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Louisburgh.

Munnelly welcomes grant aid for birthplace of Dr Kathleen Lynn

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly has welcomed a further allocation of grant aid to continue restoration work at Glebe House, Ballysakerry, Killala.

Conway-Walsh raises concerns for nursing homes in Covid-19 Committee

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Sinn Féin Mayo TD, Rose Conway-Walsh - following her questioning of experts in the Covid-19 Committee this week - said: "Keeping Covid-19 out of nursing homes has to be a priority for Government. Control measures are essential and preventing transmission to patients is paramount."

Mayo farmers announced as Farming For Nature Ambassadors

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Mayo dairy farmers, Sinéad Moran and Mick McGrath of Gleannbui farm, have been chosen as Farming for Nature Ambassadors for 2020.

Temporary modular unit for MUH to be onsite in early November - Dillon

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, has welcomed confirmation that the long-awaited temporary modular unit planned for Mayo University Hospital is progressing and due to be onsite by early November.

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