Mayo Mountain Rescue find missing person on Bangor trail last Sunday night

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

The Mayo Mountain Rescue Team were tasked at 7pm last Sunday night to search for a missing person who was overdue on their return from walking the Letterkeen loop walk.

Post Offices to remain open and adapt measures for safe usage

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Postmasters have assured the public that in the current Covid-19 pandemic, Post Offices are remaining open as an essential service to local communities – and measures have been agreed with An Post to prioritise public safety.

Aurivo announces temporary suspension of livestock sales

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Aurivo Marts has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all its livestock sales from Monday, March 23 until at least the end of the month. This decision has been made in light of Covid-19 and will be reviewed in the intervening period.

How to get through the lockdown?

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

It said 'You don't know what you have until it's gone. Truth is, you knew what you had, you just thought you'd never lose it.' There has probably never been a time in living memory when that sentiment has meant as much as it does know.

Freeze needed on key bills for businesses – Calleary

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has called for a temporary freezing on key bills such as bank loans, rates, rental payments, and utility bills as businesses in Mayo try to manage their finances and future during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Community Engagement Garda needs your help

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Kevin Gately is the community engagement superintendent with An Garda Síochána in Mayo.

Covid-19 Community Diary

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

A large number of community organisations have stepped up to the plate to help out those in need during the Covid-19 outbreak - in this weeks Community Diary we have listed a number of htem.

Knock Shrine places employees on temporary lay-off

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Knock Shrine has placed it's employees on a period of temorary lay-off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mayo Volunteer Centre to coordinate volunteering efforts in the county

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has launched the COVID-19 Government Action Plan to support the Community response to the ongoing crisis.

This Action Plan, which has been put together in partnership with other Government Departments, State Agencies and our extensive network of community and voluntary organisations, sets out three key areas of initial focus in supporting a community response to COVID-19.

Mayo University Hospital is deferring all but very urgent inpatient, day surgery, diagnostics tests and outpatient appointments

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Mayo University Hospital is deferring all but very urgent inpatient, day surgery, diagnostics tests and outpatient appointments from this morning, Monday March 16th until further notice. This is to ensure that the hospital has the necessary capacity to deal with any increase in suspected and confirmed COVID 19 cases.

Community spirit shown by public praised by Cathaoirleach

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

The community spirit shown by ordinary members in the public in giving their time to help out the most vulnerable has been praised by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Brendan Mulroy.

Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Mr Michael Ring, TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has emphasised the important role of communities in supporting their vulnerable neighbours over the coming weeks.

E-paper

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