"How much do you love me?” - The moment a Mayo husband informed his wife that they had won the €17 million EuroMillions jackpot
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
Two weeks after winning Ireland’s 15th EuroMillions jackpot, a large Mayo family syndicate has finally come forward to National Lottery headquarters in Dublin this week to collect their truly life-changing €17 million prize which they won on Tuesday, February 11.
Read more ...Leap into your library on Saturday
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
We all get a whole extra day this month – and it’s tomorrow Saturday, February 29 – and the libaries in Mayo know exactly what you can do with it: pop your head into your local library.
Read more ...Council to begin installation of outdoor public Wi-Fi access points in Mayo
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
A project to provide free public Wi-Fi hotspots in a number of locations across Mayo is progressing, with work on connections starting in the coming weeks.
Read more ...SIPTU Mayo District Council to host ‘Stop67’ seminar in Castlebar tonight
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
SIPTU Mayo District Council will host a seminar on the Stop67 Campaign to prevent the increase of the state pension age, at 7pm. in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar this evening Wednesday, February 26.
Read more ...€480,000 to repair and restore Pilgrim Path on Croagh Patrick
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that he has approved €480,000 in funding to support sustainable access works and habitat restoration on Croagh Patrick.
Read more ...Locals gather for world’s largest cancer movement to come to Westport
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Leon Tunney-Ware, multi award-winning business owner, musican Chris Haze, international popstar Lydia Ford, cancer survivor Paul Coghlan and Cllr Peter Flynn, gathered recently in Westport Town Hall to call on the local community to come together to host an exciting new charity event in Westport; Relay For Life.
Read more ...Celebrate International Women’s Day at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, is celebrating International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8 2020 with a special talk about women’s magazines in Ireland in the 1950s and ‘60s.
Read more ...Open call for women in Mayo to try fishing
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Inland Fisheries Ireland will be running a number of events to give women in Mayo and nationwide the opportunity to try fishing in 2020.
Read more ...Fáilte Ireland seeks festival ideas for the Wild Atlantic Way
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Fáilte Ireland is looking for new festival ideas with the potential to motivate visitors to the region of the Wild Atlantic Way. The National Tourism Development Authority identifies festivals as a key driver of tourism growth, particularly outside of traditional tourism hotspots.
Read more ...Top honours for Mayo nurse at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
A Mayo nurse who plays a vital role in supporting patients on cutting-edge clinical trials for blood cancers was among the winners at the annual Irish Cancer Society Research Awards on Thursday last.
Read more ...Major refurbishment project for Ballina Town Centre
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Plans were announced last Friday for a significant redevelopment project which will see €10m invested in Ballina Town Centre. The project will involve input and investment by both public and private sectors and will include:
Read more ...Gaeilge Iorrais marks succesful first year
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Gaeilge Iorrais is celebrating their first year since launching the North Mayo Gaeltacht Irish language plan.
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