Hoteliers call for urgent supports to save Mayo tourism and its 5,800 jobs

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Mayo and across the country are calling on Paschal Donohue TD, Minister for Finance, and the Government, to introduce a series of urgent measures to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, including the tourism and hospitality industry.

49% fall in visits to Coillte forests in Mayo since enhanced restrictions put in place

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Coillte has thanked the public for observing Covid-19 guidelines as a significant decrease in footfall has been recorded at Coillte’s recreational forests since the Government introduced enhanced restrictions on March 27.

Mayo summer college featured on TG4 series

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

A new series for TG4, Gaeltacht 2020, presented by journalist Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile, a resident of Ballina, takes a look at the current state of the Gaeltacht.

We must do more to protect our Healthcare Workers - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Many healthcare workers in Mayo feel they are not getting adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and fear they are exposed to the possibility of contracting Covid-19 and passing it on to their families and the patients they are caring for, according to Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh.

Increased supports from telecoms providers during Covid-19 - Dillon

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has welcomed the announcement that all major telecoms providers have committed to a number of measures to help people stay in touch and work from home during Covid-19.

News in Brief from around Mayo

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

News in Brief from around Mayo
Gardai recover stolen equipment from local radio station

Financial Safeguards essential for fishing families – Conway-Walsh

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Sinn Féin TD for Mayo, Rose Conway-Walsh, this week said that in the midst of the current unprecedented economic crisis, where fishing restrictions are in place and markets have collapsed, fishing families must not be forgotten. She added she has very serious concerns that without financial support, the future of fishing is in peril.

Mayo Women’s Support and advocacy services welcome new awareness campaign on domestic violence

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

MWSS, the frontline domestic violence service in Mayo which offers a range of supports to women and children affected by domestic abuse and coercive control has welcomed "the timely, new Government awareness and information campaign on domestic violence, called ‘Still Here’ which will run across radio and television over the next few weeks."

Almost 15,000 people in Mayo received Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Just under 15,000 people in Mayo have received payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week - with 533,000 people nationally receiving the payment.

CADM to issue dementia travel pass

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Community Action on Dementia Mayo (CADM) is issuing Dementia travel passes that allow the primary carer living with a person with dementia, to take their loved one for a short spin.

Fashion App to help Mayo independent retailers fight back

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Bezzu, a new free mobile app designed to support independent fashion retailers by connecting them with customers online, has launched and is available to download on Android and IOS devices for retailers and shoppers alike.

Council Confirm arrangements for Home Loan Mortgage Payment Break

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Mayo County Council has confirmed arrangements are now in place for home loan borrowers who may be experiencing a reduction in their income arising from the Covid-19 emergency and may not be able to make repayments on their loans.

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