Kilcoyne questions why Mayo Covid-19 figures are as high as bigger neighbours
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Independent councillor Micael Kilcoyne has called on the Saolta Hospital Group to address the reasons why the number of coronavirus cases in Mayo is higher than that found in Galway.
Read more ...Coláistí Samhraidh Ghaeltachta should be supported as courses cancelled – Calleary
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on Rural, Community, and Gaeltacht Affairs Dara Calleary TD has said Coláistí Samhraidh Ghaeltachta must be financially supported.
Read more ...A council meeting like no other
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
It was a meeting of Mayo County Council like no other on Monday as the local authority hosted its first monthly meeting since the introduction of social distancing and public gathering measures.
Read more ...Ballina Salmon Festival postponed
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
The Ballina Salmon Festival is to be postponed - it has been announced by the Committee - following on from the Government directive this week that all major public gatherings will not take place this summer and that events with crowds of more than 5,000 will not be licensed up to the end of August.
Read more ...Mayo Volunteer Centre urges voluntary and community groups and charities to avail of volunteer resources
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
The appetite of Mayo people to offer voluntary assistance within their communities amidst the Covid-19 crisis remains unabated, with over 300 volunteers registering in recent weeks with Mayo Volunteer Centre.
Read more ...Ballina based costume makers turn their skills to Covid-19 battle
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
A Mayo based team of skilled machinists who are used to making costumes for community festivals, dramas and musicals, have changed their focus to making masks and gowns that can be worn by the community volunteers and healthcare workers providing vital services at this time.
Read more ...Mayo Med-Tech company launches Covid-19 triage solution
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing challenges faced by GPs across the country, med-tech company Full Health Medical, has developed a new clinically-driven patient empowerment solution, 'Flow', to create a safer and more efficient manner for GPs to treat patients and to free up procedural and administration time by up to 75 per cent.
Read more ...Mayo Community Covid-19 Forum working away
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
The Mayo Community Covid-19 Forum has set up several subgroups to divide the ongoing community outreach work in response to the pandemic.
Read more ...Enable Ireland Mayo provide essential supports to people with disabilities during Covid-19
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Like many frontline healthcare workers, Enable Ireland staff in Mayo are continuing to support people with disabilities across Ireland during the Covid-19 epidemic. Dedicated Enable Ireland staff are providing essential residential, respite, community living and family support, in a way that is safe for all.
Read more ...Free online dementia training for Family Carers
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
With the outbreak of Coronavirus being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, people worldwide are facing a major challenge. Coronavirus has significantly affected all of our lives, but it is also challenging our ability to adapt and be resilient.
Read more ...Mayo physiotherapists Mayo Day mission to cover 500 miles to battle Covid-19
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
A team of 50 Mayo physiotherapy colleagues working on the frontline for the people of Mayo are going further in their fight against Covid-19 next week.
Read more ...1,200 more Mayo people in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments this week
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
According to the latest figures released by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, there are 1,200 more people in Mayo in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments this week compared to last week.
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