Hyland elected Cathaoirleach in Westport-Belmullet
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Independent councillor Christy Hyland was elected as the Cathaoirleach of the new Westport-Belmullet Municipal District this week.
Read more ...Funeral of Valerie French-Kilroy takes place
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
The funeral of Valerie French-Kilroy took place yesterday in her native Cork.
The 41-year-old mother of three was found dead at her home at Kilbree Lower, Westport last Friday. Her husband James Kilroy (46) was charged with her murder at special sitting of Castlebar District Court last Sunday, where he was remanded in custody to Castlerea prison and he is due to appear again today (Friday, June 21) at Harristown District Court in the prison.
Read more ...High definition cameras installed at Balla roadworks as part of road safety campaign
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Two high definition CCTV cameras have been installed at a location on the upgrade of the N60 at Lagnamuck, Balla, in a bid to crack down on motorists breaking traffic lights and speeding through the roadworks site.
Read more ...Misha returns to Castlebar to celebrate life-changing human rights victory with his Irish ‘Mama Ann’
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
A very special group of 120 children from the Chernobyl affected regions of Belarus will fly into Shannon Airport on Tuesday next June 25 with Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International, as part of a long-standing efforts of Irish host families to prolong their lives against the ongoing effects of the world’s worst nuclear accident.
Read more ...New events added to Mayo Street Food Festival summer food series
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Several new events have been added to the Mayo Street Food Festival fundraising food series in Castlebar, including a foraging walk and picnic on the Greenway with Connacht Chef of the Year Barry Ralph.
Read more ...Approval of Spinraza welcomed by local representatives
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Lisa Chambers, has welcomed the long awaited approval of the drug, Spinraza, for children suffering with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Read more ...€5.7m funding confirmed for Ireland West Airport Knock
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has confirmed that funding in the amount of €5,761,738 has been approved for Ireland West Airport Knock.
Read more ...Fáilte Ireland scheme golden opportunity for Ballina Salmon Life Centre - Mulherin
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
Fáilte Ireland’s new Platforms for Growth initiative which will invest €150 million into developing new visitor attractions across Ireland, offers a golden opportunity to revive the Salmon Life Centre project for Ballina, Senator Michelle Mulheirn has said.
Read more ...Mayo Leisure Point car park raises over €30,000 for clubs and charities
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
Over €30,000 has been raised for local clubs and charities by Mayo Leisure Point by the use of their car park on big match days in MacHale Park.
Read more ...Witness appeal in relation to investigation into the discovery of body
Sat, Jun 15, 2019
Gardaí investigating the discovery of the body of a woman at a house in the Kilbree Lower area of Westport, have a arrested a man in his 40s in relation to the incident.
Read more ...Mayo Street Food Festival introduces new Castlebar Food Series
Sat, Jun 15, 2019
The third annual Mayo Street Food Festival returns to tantalise the tastebuds on Sunday, September 8 in Castlebar.
Read more ...Mayo broadcaster awarded for volunteering with Concern
Sat, Jun 15, 2019
Mayo broadcaster Francis Brennan has received an award from Ireland’s largest humanitarian aid agency for his work as a volunteer.
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