1800 Mayo people closed their claim for Pandemic Unemployment Payment since last week

Fri, Jul 10, 2020

Some 1800 people have closed their claim for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) since last week in Mayo, Fine Gael Deputy Alan Dillon has said.

Virtual outpatient clinics take place at Mayo University Hospital

Mon, Jul 06, 2020

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy teams at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) developed virtual clinics to assess patients with fractures who could be managed remotely.

Additional accommodation for Ballintubber National School - Dillon

Mon, Jul 06, 2020

Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, has welcomed confirmation that works will be proceeding to tender for additional accommodation at Ballintubber NS.

Hannon honoured as one of the 2020 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World

Mon, Jul 06, 2020

For his determination and human-centered approach to design, Mayo native Aaron Hannon, Ireland has been selected as a 2020 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) Honoree in the category of Medical Innovation.

Ray raises over €15k for charities

Mon, Jul 06, 2020

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette raised over €15,000 for a number of charities after undertaking a 1000 push ups in one hour challenge.

Ladies Day goes virtual at Ballinrobe Races

Mon, Jul 06, 2020

Ballinrobe Races have teamed-up with style supremos Marietta Doran and Mandy Maher for their inaugural virtual ladies day on Friday July 17 in aid of Western Care Association.

Calleary given roles in Sport and Gaeltacht along with Chief Whip position

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

There were no extra Minister of State positions allocated to any of the TDs or Senators for Mayo by the new coalition Government on Wednesday evening.

€2.8 million Lotto jackpot sold in Ballinrobe

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

The oldest town in Mayo is home to the newest millionaire in Ireland after the winning ticket worth €2,824,437 was sold in a shop in Ballinrobe in Wednesday night’s Lotto jackpot.

Councillors give approval for ambitious new Achill greenway plan

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

The elected members of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District gave their approval for a 10.6km greenway to link Achill Sound with Bunnacurry at their June monthly meeting which took place this week.

Conway-Walsh takes up opposition frontbench position on Higher Education, Innovation and Science

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has secured her party's frontbench position as spokesperson for Higher Education, Innovation and Science.

Hyland wants to see lands developed for sports

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Independent Cllr Christy Hyland made a plea for some of the 14 acres of land owned by Mayo County Council on the Golf Course Road in Westport - to be put aside for playing pitches.

'Jigging' slow cyclists grind O'Malley's gears

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

An independent member of Mayo County Council has criticised the behaviour of some cyclists on roads in the county.

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