Mayo Food and Drink Showcase is a fitting finale

Mon, Jul 04, 2022

The hugely successful final event of the Mayo Food and Drink Programme, a Showcase and Meet the Buyer event, exceeded all expectations of both producers and buyers.

Neglected Achill struggles to survive

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

A Mayo County Councillor has expressed deep concerns for the future of his native Achill Island, asserting that the Green agenda, CAP policies and government neglect, will see it turn into a habitat for rare birds and plants in 15 years - with no people.

Approval for Ballina Primary Care Centre extension

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

Dara Calleary TD has welcomed confirmation that a planning application and HSE Board approval have recently been secured for an extension to Ballina Primary Care Centre.

Rising costs could see roads programme significantly affected

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

The Municipal Districts around the county are facing a 'Sophie's Choice' type dilemma in relation to which roads projects to undertake this year, due to the massive increase in costs of fuel and materials.

Quality of life focus for new Westport-Belmullet Cathaoirleach

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

Westport Independent councillor Christy Hyland has been elected to serve as Cathaoirleach of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District for the 2022/2023 term - taking over from outgoing Cathaoirleach, Westport Fianna Fail councillor Brendan Mulroy. The new Vice Cathaoirleach is Belmullet Fianna Fail councillor, Sean Carey.

Siro invests €4 million in Ballina as it launches town’s full fibre broadband network

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

SIRO, the broadband network operator, this week launched its’ 100% fibre broadband network in Ballina.

Major road schemes progressing in stages across Mayo

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

The Roads Strategic Policy Committee of Mayo County Council was given an in-depth overview of the status of major schemes around the county by the head of roads for the council, Paul Dolan, at their June meeting which took place on Tuesday.

Micky Lavelle – The Gold King of Kolar

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

Earlier this year, The Hindustan Times published an article about Tesla Motor's decision to select the upmarket Lavelle Road in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India, as the location for their new office.

Western Lakes Cycling Club take on Mizen to Malin cycle

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

JJ Burke Car Sales, Ballinrobe, are thrilled to support Western Lakes Cycling Club in their fundraising campaign for Aware by providing them with a van on their ‘Mizen to Malin’ cycle.

Fundraiser for Midfield NS general purpose hall

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

St Joseph’s NS, Midfield, Swinford, has launched a fundraising appeal to build a School Hall. The pupils of Midfield have made a heart-warming video appeal calling for people to answer their fundraising call, which is linked to a GoFund Me page on Facebook.

Under Darkening Skies launched in Ballycroy

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage recently launched ‘Under Darkening Skies’ a public art commission by the visual artist Susan Mannion at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre at Wild Nephin National Park.

Mayo’s Blue Thunder serve up Ireland's best burger

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

Blue Thunder in Claremorris have clinched a coveted All-Ireland title, as Kepak, sponsors of National Burger Day, announced that the Mayo takeaway is officially home to the best burger in Ireland for 2022.

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