Papal visit to Knock confirmed to take place

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

Mayo is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Francis after it was confirmed today that the Pope will visit Knock on Sunday, August 26.

Inland Fisheries Ireland investigating significant fish kill on Ballygowan River

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

Last Wednesday evening, June 6 officers of Inland Fisheries Ireland received a report from a member of the public in Claremorris, regarding a fish kill on the Ballygowan River (one of the prime spawning tributaries of the Robe River), which flows into Lough Mask.

Over 70 submissions received on Westport parking bye-laws

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

The controversial topic of the introduction of on-street parking charges in Westport is set to a head on Monday.

HSE apologise after 900 child audiology cases are reviewed

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

Fifty families in Mayo and Roscommon are to receive apologies from the HSE after a review of 900 child audiology cases handled by one individual showed what are described as "serious failings."

Tributes paid to 'gentleman' Sean Calleary

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

Tributes were paid earlier this week to the late TD for Mayo East and former minister, Ballina based Sean Calleary, who died last weekend.

A festival of creativity, heritage and fun in Castlebar

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

On St. John’s Eve, The Military Barracks Castlebar will host an inclusive family-friendly festival of creativity, culture and fun with a wide range of food and entertainment and a bonfire!

Castlebar's lucky lotto shop strikes again

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

The National Lottery has confirmed that the top prize of €500,000 in the Daily Millions Draw on Friday last, June 1 was sold at Newstand, Market Square, Castlebar.

Bike Week returns to Mayo

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

National Bike Week returns to Mayo this summer from Saturday June 9, to Sunday June 17, where you can enjoy eight days on two wheels celebrating and promoting all that is great about cycling.

Farmers urged to use best practice when spraying pesticides

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

Exceedances in pesticides have been detected in drinking water sources in Mayo and as a result Irish Water working in partnership with Mayo County Council and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) is appealing to farmers and other users of pesticides to follow the guidelines when applying these substances to their lands.

Efforts to reduce the incidence of these detections are being coordinated by the NPDWAG. This group is chaired by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. All of the key stakeholders are represented in this group and include other Government departments and agencies; local authorities; industry representative bodies; farming organisations; water sector organisations; and amenity sector organisations.

Poetic success for Westport pupil

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

A pupil from St Colmcille’s Quay School in Westport is celebrating this week after winning an award in a major poetry competition. Eleven year old Sybille de Pluvie, who hails from Brittany in France, moved to Westport last year on a cultural and learning experience with her family.

Achill gets ready for Sheep Dog invasion

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

Excitement is the air in Mayo following the announcement that the The Irish National Sheep Dog Trials are scheduled to take place for the first time in the county, on Achill Island from Thursday, July 19 to Saturday, July 21.

Tributes paid to late Sean Calleary

Tue, Jun 05, 2018

Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin TD has said that Ireland has lost one of its greatest public servants with the passing of former TD and Minister, Seán Calleary.

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