French takes over as chairman of Ireland West Airport
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
Businessman Arthur French has been appointed the new chairman of Ireland West Airport.
Read more ...West Mayo Community Diary
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Foroige STEAM volunteers
Do you have an hour or two a month to spare? Foroige is calling out for new volunteers for Foroige services in Castlebar for its STEAM projects. The group is looking for adults who could give a few hours a month to work with young people aged 10 to 17 years. Any interest in music, technology, gadgets, art, photography, film making, and fun activities would be a bonus but not essential as all training will be provided. To find out more contact Stephaine on (086) 6017337 or [email protected].
North Mayo Community Diary
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Erris Novena
Divine Mercy Novena continues on Wednesday nights at St Joseph’s Church, Binghamstown, at 7pm, with Rosary beforehand at 6.45pm.
South Mayo Community Diary
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Young mothers' group in Ballinrobe
Young mothers, aged 24 years and under and living in the Ballinrobe area, are invited to get involved in a support group with others of a similar age. For further information text or phone Mary on (087) 2859973.
East Mayo Community Diary
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Swinford St Patrick's Day parade
The 67th Swinford St Patrick's Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 17. The parade will commence from the Swinford Amenity Park at 3pm. The parade organisers invite everyone in Swinford to get out and celebrate the day and to co-operate with the organisers and gardai to ensure that everybody has an enjoyable and safe day. The prize giving presentation for the winners of the parade awards will take place on Sunday, March 18, in the Gateway Hotel in Swinford at 8pm.
Two and a half year delay from OPW to come back on flood report
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Councillors in the West Mayo Municipal District were left perplexed last week, when they were informed that it took the Office of Public Works two and a half years to come back with questions to Mayo County Council on a report for flood defence works in Carrowholly.
Read more ...Legal showdown over Claremorris tenancies looms
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
A legal showdown between Mayo County Council and a voluntary housing body is developing, it was revealed this week.
Read more ...Husbands looking forward to building a new future for Westport House
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Tim Husbands is just a few weeks into life as the chief executive officer of Westport House and Hotel Westport and he is enjoying life in Westport so far.
Read more ...Council chief praises efforts on the ground last weekend
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Mayo escaped the worst of Storm Emma last weekend, but Mayo County Council was on high alert and out on the ground to deal with the extreme weather that had been forecast.
Read more ...Council agrees to write to Minister to speed up build of Crossmolina Fire Station
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
A local councillor in north Mayo is calling on the Minister for Local Government Eoghan Murphy to ensure a new fire station is in place in Crossmolina as soon as possible.
Read more ...Ballina councillors urged to support N5 upgrade
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Members of the Ballina Municipal District have been asked to support a submission by Mayo County Council backing the upgrade of the N5 between Ballaghaderreen and Scramoge, east of Strokestown.
Read more ...Final payment of €10m approved for Straide girl with cerebral palsy
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
A Straide girl with cerebral palsy has secured a €10 million lump sum payment under a final settlement of her action against the HSE over the circumstances of her birth at Mayo General Hospital.
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