Mulroy hits out at dumping at recycling facilities in town

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Westport based Fianna Fáil councillor Brendan Mulroy hit out this week at a case of dumping at the recycling facilities at the Point in Westport.

Eighteen Mayo adopted persons and relatives register with new register

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Eighteen adopted persons and relatives from Mayo applied to the new Contact Preference Register last month, following the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The breakdown for Mayo was 16 adopted persons and two relatives applying to the register.

Not a dismal picture, just the reality, said Archbishop ahead of inaugural Reek climb

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

The future of the church and its practical application in community life was discussed at length on Sunday morning, as Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Francis Duffy, prepared for his first ascent of Croagh Patrick in his new role.

Animal charity expresses sadness and anger after blind and malnourished dog found in Mayo dies

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

North West SPCA said "There is no excuse for this cruelty in this day and age" in a social media post this week about a blind and malnourished dog that was was found in Belmullet last weekend, that had to be put down this week.

More than 1,200 people leave MUH without treatment – Conway-Walsh

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

HSE figures released to Sinn Fein Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh 'show that 1,247 people have left the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital so far this year without receiving treatment, as waiting times continue to rise'.

The Great Gathering of Donkeys – Castlebar Workhouse, 1848

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

On the morning of 30 June 1848, word spread quickly of a large movement of people from the direction of Balla towards Castlebar. The newspapermen who went to view the procession recorded that numerous donkeys accompanied the multitude.

Cruise welcomes water main replacement works in Foxford

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Fine Gael councillor Neil Cruise has welcomed the commencement of works on the replacement of cast iron water mains in two locations in Foxford this week.

N5 Westport to Turlough Road Project: Percent for Art Scheme

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Mayo County Council Arts Service is planning an arts project for the region along the N5 Westport to Turlough road project. They would like your help in creating a profile of your area and community interests.

Ring visits Olandi Engineering

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Former Minister at the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD), Michael Ring TD, visited Olandi Engineering recently to celebrate the company's LEADER-funded world-class laser CNC machine.

Achill Coast Guard rescues kayakers

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Achill Coast Guard came to the assistance of two kayakers who got into distress on the island.

Songwriter Brendan Graham receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

The North Kerry village of Finuge gave a resounding welcome to musicians, songwriters and storytellers who travelled on the August Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate and compete in the 2022 Seán McCarthy Memorial Weekend, following a three year absence.

Judging for Pride of Place takes place in Mayo

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

The final stages of judging for the 2022 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo took place on yesterday, Thursday, August 4 and today Friday, August 5.

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