Running track back on track - Barrett

Fri, May 17, 2019

"I am glad to see that my representation on behalf of the children of Castlebar was answered by the Minister and that the running track , promised to the children of Castlebar in 2012, is up and running again" Independent candidate for the Castlebar area, Harry Barrett said this week.

Sixty three hopefuls confirmed to contest local elections in Mayo

Fri, May 10, 2019

Following the closure of the nomination process for this month's local elections last weekend, the stage has been set with a total of 63 candidates set to chase the 30 seats up for grabs in Mayo County Council.

€1.92 million approved for social housing in Castlebar

Fri, May 10, 2019

Alan Dillon, Fine Gael General Election candidate, has welcomed the announcement that the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government have granted Stage 1 approval (approval in principal) for a social housing capital turnkey development in Heathervale, Castlebar.

Gerry Loftus outlines concerns on the doorsteps

Fri, May 10, 2019

Independent candidate in the Castlebar electoral area, Gerry Loftus, has outlined this week a number of issues he has been confronted with on the doorsteps from voters.

Burke reckons an impending election improves pothole detection

Fri, May 10, 2019

Michael Burke, a Ballinrobe based candidate in the Local Elections, has outlined the three big issues he is encountering on the doorsteps throughout the South Mayo Region. Burke stated that “there are some issues which are prevalent in some areas and not in others but the issues common throughout relate to broadband, roads and dereliction”.

Claremorris Train Station inaccessibility due to absence of a lift a huge concern - Warde

Fri, May 10, 2019

Sinn Féin local election candidate, Natasha Warde, has said that the absence of a lift at Claremorris train station has left some passengers unable to disembark due to the overpass.

Uddin looks to make an impact

Fri, May 10, 2019

Kamal Uddin is no stranger to putting his name forward for election - having contested the 2014 local elections and the 2016 general election as an independent.

Ryan wants enterprise hub in south Mayo

Fri, May 10, 2019

Fianna Fáil's Cllr Damien Ryan wants to see an enterprise hub developed in south Mayo in the near future.

Urgent need for government investment in housing - Kilcoyne

Fri, May 10, 2019

The urgent need for investment by the government in housing in County Mayo and in particular in the Castlebar Municipal District is one of the major issues that concerns Michael Kilcoyne.

Green Party candidate calls on council to adopt All-Ireland pollinator plan

Fri, May 10, 2019

Mags Sheehan, local election candidate for the Claremorris area, is calling for Mayo County Council to adopt the All Ireland Pollinator Plan. So far just a handful of other councils have adopted the advice and methods set out in the plan, which is designed to combat dwindling numbers of pollinating insects.

Proposed Mayo Power sale welcomed by Mulherin

Fri, May 10, 2019

News that the liquidator to Mayo Renewable Power, which planned to build a €200 biomass plant in Killala, is finalising a deal to sell the company's assets to its original backers, has been welcomed by Senator Michelle Mulherin.

Professor from Mayo elected to fellowship of Irish Academy of Engineering

Fri, May 10, 2019

Professor Peter McHugh - a native of Ballyhaunis- has been elected to Fellowship of the Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE). The distinction has been bestowed in recognition of his “exceptional career and contribution to the advancement of engineering and economic and social progress in Ireland”.

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