132 small scale local projects in Mayo supported through €400,000 Community Enhancement Programme investment

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

Mr. Michael Ring T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that 132 small scale local community initiatives in Mayo have been supported under the 2018 Community Enhancement Programme. The CEP provides capital grants to community groups and is targeted towards enhancing facilities in disadvantaged communities.

96 per cent compliance rate for LPT in Mayo

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

There was a compliance rate of 96.2 per cent for the payment of the Local Property Tax (LPT) in Mayo last year.

Alcohol to be prohibited on Friday afternoon Irish Rail Westport service

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

Following persistent complaints from customers about regular instances of anti-social behaviour connected to excessive alcohol consumption on-board the 12:45 Heuston Westport on Fridays, alcohol will no longer be permitted on this service.

€350,000 for flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme in Carraholly

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring, has announced that €358,787 has been allocated by the Government to Mayo County Council for flood mitigation works and a coastal protection scheme at Carraholly.

Mayo Inspirational Woman Award to be announced this Sunday

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

The Mayo Inspirational Woman Award for 2018 will be presented this Sunday at the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre’s Annual Nollaig na mBan Lunch in the Westport Country Lodge Hotel.

This year the event saw 17 women nominated from all over the county. The Award is sponsored for the fifth year by Paul and Therese O'Grady from Sports Clinic West, Castlebar.

House prices rose by €1,000 per month last year

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

House prices nationally rose by 5.5 per cent during 2018, according to the latest House Price Report by property website, daft.ie. The average price nationwide in the final quarter of the year was €254,000, down 1.1 per cent on the figure for the third quarter.

SVP expect no slow-down in calls for help in 2019

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

Based on greater than anticipated calls in the lead-up to Christmas, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is expecting no slowdown in the calls for help it will receive in 2019.

Craggagh school pupils getting fit in 2019

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

Craggagh NS is a small rural school situated between Balla and Kiltimagh in central Mayo. Craggagh is a community that takes pride in its school, its environs and its achievements.

Almost 2,000 on trolleys without hospital beds in Mayo last year

Fri, Jan 04, 2019

A total of 1,998 patients went without hospital beds at Mayo University Hospital in 2018, according to new figures released this week by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).

Road Safety Road Show returns to educate young drivers

Fri, Jan 04, 2019

The hard hitting Road Satety Road "how, which educates teens about the terrible consequences of road carnage, will return to Mayo in February.

€107,000 approved for works at Robeen Crossroads

Fri, Jan 04, 2019

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring has confirmed that an additional €107,000 has been approved for Robeen Crossroads, Hollymount.

Fines removed from all Mayo Libraries

Fri, Jan 04, 2019

With fines abolished in all libraries since January 1, Mayo residents are being encouraged to make a New Year’s Resolution to reconnect with their local library.

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