Over 1, 600 attend Mayo Careers Fair

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

The recent Mayo Careers Fair held in GMIT, Castlebar, was a huge success with an attendance of over 1,600 students, lifelong learners and family members – and now the multi-agency organising committee are planning to expand it still further in 2021.

Duffy won't contest general election

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Ballina independent councillor Mark Duffy confirmed on Sunday evening that he would not be contesting the upcoming general election.

Castlebar students attend Cycle Against Suicide’s student leaders’ congress

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

The 2020 Cycle Against Suicide Annual Student Leaders’ Congress took place last Friday, January 17, at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin, welcoming more than 4,000 students and young people.

Six per cent increase in Mayo claims in 2019 - MIBI

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) recorded a six per cent increase in claims from Mayo during 2019, after receiving a total of 36 claims from across the county during the course of the year.

Mayo house prices expected to rise by four per cent

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

The price of the average three-bed semi in County Mayo is expected to rise by four per cent in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

Fianna Fáil duo hand in their nomination papers

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Sitting Fianna Fáil TD’s, party deputy leader Dara Calleary and Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers handed in their nomination papers for the upcoming general election today (Monday, January 20).

Kenny backs Dillon at General Election Campaign Launch in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has urged voters who gave him their number one vote in previous elections to pledge this vote to general election candidate Alan Dillon.

McHugh optimistic about the future of Mayo

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

In a year where she emerged as one of the shining lights in Irish politics, the Green Party’s Saoirse McHugh is cautiously optimistic about what lies ahead.

Now is the time for Real Change - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin Senator Rose Conway-Walsh has welcomed the calling of the General Election for Saturday, February 8, saying now is the time for Mayo people to vote for the change that’s needed to give workers and families a break in the county.

Joe Daly Announced as People Before Profit Dáil Candidate for Mayo

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

People Before Profit have selected Joe Daly as their candidate to run in the upcoming Dáil election. Mr Daly is a secondary school teacher in Castlebar and ran for the party in the local elections 2019.

Update on Supplement to Register of Electors – General Election 2020

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Director of Services for Mayo County Council, John Condon, has issued a statement on supplements to the register of electors ahead of next month's general election.

Macra encourages members and all young people to register to vote

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Macra na Feirme welcomed announcements this week that a General Election will be held and looks forward to the opportunity to ensure rural young people and young farmers are properly represented in the next Daíl.

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