Castlebar Toastmasters to hold open house

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Speaking in public is something that can be a daunting prospect for many people but yet, being able to confidently in public is something that has become a requirement for so many activities today.

€300,000 LEADER funding boost for Ballinrobe Town Hall

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Minister Michael Ring has confirmed that he has approved a €300,000 LEADER funding allocation to support the rebuilding of Ballinrobe Town Hall.

Pupils in 13 Mayo DEIS schools to benefit from free books pilot scheme

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that pupils in 13 DEIS schools in Mayo are set to benefit from free books thanks to additional government funding of €1 million to reduce the cost of books in DEIS schools.

Westport player wins €472,958 on EuroMillions

Wed, Jan 08, 2020

The National Lottery has this morning (Wednesday, January 8) revealed that one lucky EuroMillions player in Ireland will enjoy a much needed January cash windfall after Tuesday night’s €75 million draw produced a Match 5 + 1 Lucky Star prize winner from Mayo who has won €472,958.

Ballina slips but is still clean in 2019 IBAL litter rankings

Mon, Jan 06, 2020

Ballina is again Clean to European Norms according to the final litter survey of 2019 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL).

Mayo property prices unchanged from last quarter

Mon, Jan 06, 2020

Property prices in Mayo have remained unchanged for the third consecutive quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report in association with Davy.

Mayo to be promoted on 6,300 airplanes

Mon, Jan 06, 2020

InflightFlix International, the Irish provider of destination video guides to the airline industry has announced that it is to distribute its destination video guides promoting great Ireland experiences, which includes Mayo, to the inflight entertainment companies of all 29 airlines with Inflight Entertainment that fly to Ireland.

Construction commences on Mary Robinson Centre

Fri, Dec 06, 2019

Following the recent signing of contracts, Mayo County Council confirmed this week that construction of the Mary Robinson Centre in Ballina has a commencement date of Thursday December 5.

Commercial rates to rise by four per cent next year

Fri, Dec 06, 2019

Commercial rates will rise by four per cent next year, but there will be no increase in 2021 - after Mayo County Council's budget for 2020 was passed this week.

Gardaí resources are lacking in Mayo – Chambers

Fri, Dec 06, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Lisa Chambers, has said the Mayo Garda Division lacks the required vehicle equipment compared with neighbouring counties. Analysis by Fianna Fáil show the Mayo Gardaí Division has 53 vehicles. These include 38 Cars, 12 Vans, 1 Motorcycle, 1 4x4, and 1 other.

€115,000 for sports hubs/partnerships in Mayo including Ballinrobe and Ballyhaunis

Fri, Dec 06, 2019

Michael Ring T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, has approved the allocation of €118,385 for sports hubs and sports partnerships in Mayo.