Ring confirms progress on new Westport Coast Guard Station

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

Michael Ring TD has been informed that steady progress is being made on the Westport Coast Guard Station.

Dillon puts pressure on Minister to commence Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has written to the Minister for the OPW, Patrick O’Donovan TD, to express concerns surrounding the delay of the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme and requesting the project timeline be expedited, in view of ongoing flood threats to residents and businesses in the town.

Priority needed for Belmullet sea wall repairs - Carey

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

The Cathaoirleach of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District, Cllr Sean Carey, has said priority needs to be given to the repair of the sea wall in Belmullet - as locals are concerned about its state of repair and that it is an eye-sore for tourists passing through the area.

Conway-Walsh calls on Mayo TDs to support early years sector

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on all TDs in Mayo to back Sinn Féin’s drive to reform the childcare sector to be fairer for parents, staff and providers, by supporting the motion, published this week, compelling the Government to enact these long overdue reforms.

McHugh quits the Greens

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

Achill native Saoirse McHugh has quit The Green Party, she announced yesterday.

An insult to the people of Achill - McNamara

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

An Achill based councillor expressed his disappointment this week at the failure to mention Achill in an advertorial on the Wild Atlantic Way in a Sunday newspaper - despite the Advertorial using a large picture of Keem Bay to promote the Wild Atlantic Way in the piece.

Mayo economic recovery plan launched

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The agencies involved in enterprise support and economic development in Mayo have come together to agree the Mayo Economic Recovery Plan, which contains a series of actions to support the local economic recovery effort.

Councillors getting ready to battle over development plan

Sat, Jul 18, 2020

The issue of planning permission in rural areas in Mayo is set to come to the fore again over the coming months as the elected councillors work on adopting a new county development plan.

Town boundary extensions need to be looked at as part of development plan

Sat, Jul 18, 2020

The time has come for existing town boundaries to be looked at as well as extensions to them, said one county councillor at this month's meeting of Mayo County Council.

Take a Summer cycle in aid of Croí and help people living with heart disease and stroke

Sat, Jul 18, 2020

Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, is thrilled to announce ‘My Summer Cycle for Croí’, taking place this August Bank Holiday weekend - your location, your route, your way!

Ryan calls for new 'permanent' home for council meetings during Covid

Sat, Jul 18, 2020

Fianna Fail's Mayo County Council whip Cllr Damien Ryan has called for the local authority to find a new permanent home for council meetings during the Covid-19 crisis - until the council can move back to holding full meetings in the existing council chamber at Aras an Chontae in Castlebar.

Give new mothers a break says Conway-Walsh

Sat, Jul 18, 2020

At a time that should be the happiest in their lives enjoying their new babies, mothers who gave birth during the pandemic are left feeling uncared for and isolated.

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