Duffy submits footbridge proposal
Fri, Aug 02, 2019
A proposal to construct a footbridge connecting the Quay and Belleek area in Ballina has been proposed by Cllr Mark Duffy, as part of a submission to the feasibility study by Ballina Lions Club which is looking to maximise the potential of the Moy Estuary area.
Read more ...Double win for Mayo University Hospital at the Hospital Professional Awards
Fri, Aug 02, 2019
The Infection Prevention and Control Team at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has won two categories in the recent Hospital Professional Awards – the GSK ViiV Infectious Diseases Project of the Year Award and the Consultant-led Hospital Team of the Year Award.
Read more ...Peak readiness — services on alert as 20,000 expected for Reek Sunday
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Sunday will see more than 20,000 pilgrims descend on Croagh Patrick for the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage on Ireland's Holy Mountain.
Read more ...Ticket frenzy for Donegal game
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Ticket frenzy has taken over the county with the news this week that the capacity for Mayo's do-or-die clash with Donegal in MacHale Park on Saturday week is set at 25,369.
Read more ...Road closures approved ahead of bridge project near Claremorris
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
The elected members of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have approved the extinguishing of two rights of way along the N17 to pave the way for the construction of a new bridge at the Lisduff junction.
Read more ...Councillors welcome meeting on housing in Claremorris-Swinford area
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
The elected members of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have welcomed the news that a special workshop is to be scheduled with the housing officer of Mayo County Council to discuss housing plans in the area.
Read more ...Over 160 dogs entered Mayo pound last year
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
One hundred and twenty-two stray dogs entered the pound in Mayo last year and 43 more were surrendered to the pound, according to figures released by Seán Canney, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development.
Read more ...Ballina woman scoops top Teagasc Award
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Edel Boyd from Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina has been awarded the Mountbellew Agri College Best Farm Business Plan award sponsored by AIB.
Read more ...Westport celebrates all things Covie
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Covie Week continues in Westport with old photos and film in Westport Town Hall on this evening Friday, July 26, at 8pm. All welcome, admission free.
Read more ...Traffic safety appeal at N60 Balla Roadworks - Dillon
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Fine Gael General Election candidate Alan Dillon appeals to motorists about safety concerns over the worsening problem of vehicles increasing speed and breaking the lights at the Prison Road junction, where realignment roadworks on the N60 are taking place on the outskirts of Balla at Lagnamuck.
Read more ...€1m announcement means ‘green light’ for Ballinrobe Town Hall
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
It’s all systems go now for the campaign to rebuild Ballinrobe Town Hall - following Minister Michael Ring’s announcement of over €1m in funding on Friday last.
Read more ...Former President launches Kitchen Power - Women’s Experiences of Rural Electrification
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
An exhibition examining the effect of rural electrification on women in Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s was launched by former President of Ireland Mary Robinson at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, in Turlough Park, Castlebar, last Friday.
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