Poll shows no Mayo breakthrough for Green Party and Sinn Féin

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

The results of a Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A) opinion poll in county Mayo, carried out on behalf of The Mayo Advertiser, show a decline in the Fine Gael and Sinn Fein share of the vote, and an increase in support for Fianna Fail and Independents, when compared to the general election of 2016.

Castlebar to be headquarters for new garda division

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

On Wednesday it was announced that Castlebar would be the headquarters of the new Mayo/Roscommon/Longford garda division. The division will come under the newly restructured North West Region which will have its headquarters in Murrough in Galway.

Murrisk Group Water Scheme to be approved

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring this week confirmed that the Murrisk Group Water Scheme is due to receive approval under the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s Multi-annual Rural Water Programme this week.

65.5 vacant posts at Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

There are 65.5 vacant posts at present at Mayo University Hospital at present - the information was supplied to Independent Cllr Michael Kilcoyne who submitted a question to the regional health forum asking: "How many staff posts are currently vacant at Mayo University Hospital? Please list the number in each category. How many nurses who graduated in 2019 will be offered permanent positions and temporary positions at Mayo University Hospital? In response he was told that "The total number of vacant posts currently at Mayo University Hospital is 64.5, Health & Social Care Professional: 10.5, Maintenance: 3, Management / Admin: 13, Nursing: 29, Support HCA/Porter/Domestic: 9 and 12 nursing graduates will be offered temporary posts.

€300,000 Government support for new Mayo Hospice in Castlebar

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring confirmed this week that the Government has allocated €300,000 to support the opening of the new Mayo Hospice in Castlebar.

Over 3,000 people waiting more than year to see a consultant

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

The total number of patients in Mayo University Hospital currently waiting to see a consultant greater than one year is 3,334, greater than two years is 606 and greater than three years is 754 patients according to figures released to Cllr Michael Kilcoyne this week. The councillor put forward a question to the regional health forum on the waiting list for their most recent meeting. He asked: What is the length of time patients in Mayo University Hospital have to wait to see a consultant and what is the length of time until their procedures are carried out? How many patients have been on the waiting list to see a consultant for over one year, over two years or over three years and the length of time patients have to wait from when they see a consultant until their procedure is carried out?

Lost Legends; Mayo’s Enigmatic Sports Stars exhibition

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

The North Mayo Heritage Centre is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the region. As part of our annual cultural programme for 2019 they have researched and curated a number of exhibitions which are displayed in the centre with free admission.

Jobs boost as Fort Wayne Metals announces €10M investment

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD on Friday last performed the official opening of Fort Wayne Metals new 45,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility which will lead to the creation of up to 80 new jobs over five years.

Taoiseach officially opens the newly resurfaced runway at Ireland West Airport

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Ireland West Airport were delighted to welcome An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD to the airport last Friday to perform the official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the newly resurfaced runway at Ireland West Airport.

Knock Shrine statues preserved through Good Causes Fund

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Three iconic statues standing at the religious apparition site at Knock, have been restored to pristine condition, with the help of National Lottery players, through their support of the Good Causes Fund.

Short story collection by Anne Walsh Donnelly to be launched in GMIT Castlebar

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Anne Walsh Donnelly will read from her debut short story collection in GMIT Mayo Campus Library on Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm. Guest speaker author, poet and playwright John Corless will launch the collection.