Game changing digital hub in Ballina gets planning nod

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Part Eight planning permission was granted by the elected members of the Ballina Municipal District for a potentially game changing digital hub in the old Military Barracks in the heart of the town on Wednesday.

Dillon facilitates meeting between Turlough community and Minister Bruton

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Fine Gael general election candidate for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has facilitated a visit between Turlough Community Development Association and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton.

Burke vows to keep it local if elected

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Former cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council Michael Burke has thrown his hat in the ring for next month's local elections. The Ballinrobe based Fine Gael candidate lost the seat he held previously in the 2014 local election and is looking to regain it this time around.

Lawless calls for greater accountability and transparency in Mayo County Council

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Claremorris local election candidate Paul Lawless is calling for firm and transparent measures to bridge the disconnect between local politicians and the public who vote for them.

Broadband the biggest issue on the doorsteps for Whelan

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Erris based Sinn Féin councillor, Teresa Whelan, has said one of the biggest issues coming up on the doorsteps on her canvas is the lack of broadband.

Fianna Fáil Castlebar candidate launch tonight

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Fianna Fáil will hold their official launch for their candidates for the Castlebar Muncipal District area in next month's local elections this evening, Friday, April 26, in the Ivy Tower Hotel, Castlebar at 8pm.

Making the Right Connections tells the story of Ballyheane man who became an early telecoms pioneer

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Mayo author Michael Larkin is looking forward to launching his new book Making the Right Connections which depicts the story of his granduncle Thomas Larkin and his journey as an early telephone pioneer in America. The book will be launched on Monday, April 29, at 7pm in Mayo County Library in Castlebar.

Mayo Day goes Green for The Mayo Word

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Mayo County Council will be introducing several ‘greening’ elements to this year’s showcase Mayo Day event at the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, in Turlough House on Saturday, May 4.

Lifeboat crew swap boats for bikes in 150km charity cycle

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Ten volunteer lifeboat crew from Ballyglass RNLI, in conjunction with Belmullet Cycling Club, will undertake a 150km cycle from Sligo Bay RNLI in Rosses Point to Ballyglass RNLI in Belmullet on Saturday, April 27.

Residents and businesses in Ballindine set to enjoy more reliable water supply

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Residents and businesses in Ballindine will enjoy a more reliable supply of drinking water, following a programme of works by Irish Water, which will see the replacement of 1.9 kilometres of ageing water mains and service connections.

Mayo CYPSC launch ‘Book Bags’ initiative in Mayo County Library

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

An initiative to encourage more parents in Mayo to read to their children has been launched by the active and healthy 0-6 years subgroup of Mayo Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), which states that "Reading to your baby and young child has been proven to help grow their brain, grow a bond between you, and helps develop their language, emotional literacy and creativity."

Westport Food Festival bows out for 2019

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Chairman Eoin McDonnell and the committee of Westport Food Festival regret that for a combination of reasons the festival will not be going ahead in 2019.

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