Mayo youth volunteer honoured at virtual awards ceremony
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Sophia Shally, a third-year student at St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, has been selected from hundreds of youth volunteers across Ireland and recognised as Junior Honouree for the exemplary work she carries out in her local community, at the 2020 Pramerica Spirit of Community Virtual Awards Ceremony, held earlier this week.
Read more ...Real books for children in Mayo as Arts Council says Culture Night is for all
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Children in a Deis school in Mayo will receive a gift package of new books by leading Irish authors, as part of an Arts Council initiative to ensure that as many people as possible can experience Culture Night - which takes place tonight September 18.
Read more ...Council heading under the dome
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Mayo County Council's rolling locations for the monthly meeting of the authority since the onset of Covid-19 will include another stop in the coming months.
Read more ...Conway-Walsh raises serious concerns about Belmullet Hospital and withdrawal of Erris Health Services
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Is Covid being used as an excuse for the Government to shut down health services in Mayo and other rural communities? That was the question raised in the Dáil this week by Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh.
Read more ...€500,000 for refurbishment of social housing - Calleary
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed funding of over €500,000 for Mayo County Council to refurbish 45 units under the 2020 Voids Stimulus Programme.
Read more ...€200,667 granted to improve housing conditions for older people and people with disabilities in Mayo
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Michael Ring, TD, has welcomed the announcement that Mayo is to receive state funding of €200,667 to improve housing stock for older people and people with a disability.
Read more ...EirGrid restarts consultation on new electricity project
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
EirGrid has restarted public consultation on a new electricity project that runs from Ballina in Mayo to Ballaghaderreen in Roscommon.
Read more ...New public art commission launched by county council
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Mayo County Council’s Arts Service is delighted to announce the public art commission: Navigating a Future. This commission is an opportunity for artists to create new artwork in response to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and our lives going forward.
Read more ...Council welcomes Claremorris Solar PV Farm success
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Eighty-two renewable energy projects have been given the green light, following the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction, including the Claremorris Solar PV Farm - the first of its kind in Mayo.
Read more ...Ring calls on Government to honour Budget commitments regarding prescription charges
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Michael Ring, T.D. has called on the Government to implement measures announced in the Budget 2020 to reduce the cost of medicines.
Read more ...Search is on for Mayo’s inspirational heroes
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Gala Retail has teamed up with Virgin Media to search for inspirational heroes in Mayo; those individuals who have made Ireland a better place with their selfless acts and inspirational deeds during the Covid-19 crisis.
Read more ...GMIT iHub to co-host online R&D event as part of Mayo Ideas Week
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
GMIT Mayo Innovation Hub will host an online event with WestBIC and Grant Thornton on Thursday, September 24 at 10am focusing on R&D supports and EU Funding for start-ups.
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