Chambers appointed Fianna Fáil Group Leader in Seanad Éireann
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has expressed her delight at becoming Deputy Leader of Seanad Éireann and Fianna Fáil Group Leader in the Upper House.
Read more ...Finn elected Cathaoirleach of the county
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Independent Claremorris based councillor Richard Finn was elected as the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council for the second time at the council’s AGM, which took place on Monday in St Mary’s Hall in GMIT.
Read more ...Westport Lion Heads Irish District
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Des Ryan from Westport has been elected as District Governor of Lions Clubs International in Ireland. He succeeds Bernard Black of Antrim Coast Lions Club and will lead 2,150 Lions who are members of 103 Clubs in District 133 of the world-wide organisation.
Read more ...Gardaí issue warning about dogs worrying livestock
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Gardaí are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control, as Gardaí have received nearly 50 reports of livestock being attacked since March 2020.
Read more ...Flynn calls for remote participation at meetings
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Fine Gael Cllr Peter Flynn has called for the possibility of elected members being able to take part in Municipal District meetings through telephonic means - if they are not able to attend in the future.
Read more ...Carey elected as chair of Westport-Belmullet MD
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Fianna Fail’s Cllr Sean Carey was elected as the chairperson of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District at the district's Annual General Meeting, which took place in the Mayo County Council chamber on Tuesday.
Read more ...Sinn Féin's Murray takes top seat in Claremorris-Swinford MD
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Sinn Féin's Charlestown based councillor, Gerry Murray, was elected to the position of Cathaoirleach of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District at the district's AGM, which took place in the Cultural Centre in Swinford on Wednesday.
Read more ...New cardiac care unit in place in Mayo University Hospital
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Cardiology outpatient appointments and clinics are now gradually resuming at Mayo University Hospital (MUH).
Read more ...McNamara queries the number of septic tanks failing inspections
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Fianna Fail Achill based Cllr Paul McNamara has queried why a high number of sceptic tanks in the area are failing their inspections.
Read more ...Mayo Roscommon Hospice Shop in Swinford celebrates 20th birthday
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Shop in Swinford will celebrate 20 years in business on Tuesday, July 7. The Hospice Shop in Swinford was the first of 12 shops operated by the Foundation to open in 2000.
Read more ...Westport Library reopens to public
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Westport Library reopened to the public on Tuesday last following several weeks of operating behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
Read more ...Conway-Walsh Seeks Motor Tax Rebate for Over 70s
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
"Your car is off the road because you are over 70 and the Government instructed you to stay home. The motor tax that you had already paid for those months that became a lockdown is now totally wasted. I think that you deserve a motor tax rebate or a tax extension" says Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, but the Government does not.
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