Swinford man elected to top union position

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Swinford man Padraig Peyton has been elected the first honorary president of SIPTU. The Tumgesh, Swinford, native defeated three Dublin based candidates in the recent election which will see him become one of the major players in labour relations matters across the country.

Irish Water commences work on troublesome Ballina water main

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo County Council, this week commenced work to replace 450 metres of troublesome water main in the Bohernasup area of Ballina. This section of water main is prone to frequent bursts and has caused a lot of disruption to residents and businesses in the area over the past number of years.

Westport in shock and mourning following untimely death of Mayo News managing editor Neill O'Neill

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

A pall was cast over the town of Westport and around the county this week with the news that the managing editor of The Mayo News Neill O'Neill passed away suddenly at the age of 36. Mr O'Neill took ill at his home at Rosbeg, The Quay, Westport early on Tuesday morning.

€1.34 million to help revitalise 14 towns and villages in Mayo

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring this week allocated €1.34 million to help revitalise 14 towns and villages in Mayo. The funding was approved under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. More than 280 rural towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from over €21 million in funding under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development.

News in Brief from the week

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

A quick run through some of the stories from around the county this week in our News in Brief section. 

Ballina councillors reject changing of zoning for recycling centre

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

A proposal to change the zoning to allow a recycling centre be constructed at the Bunree Industrial Estate was unanimously rejected earlier this week by members of the Ballina Municipal District at their monthly meeting. Connacht Enviro Containers had applied for permission to construct a commercial unit for sorting recyclable materials at the Bunree Industrial Estate.

Families of children with muscular dystrophy bring their fight for Translarna approval to Leinster House

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Sinn Féin Mayo senator Rose Conway-Walsh has stressed the importance of an all-Ireland approach to securing patients’ access to a life changing drug treatment. Speaking after a briefing in Leinster House at which families of Duchenne muscular dystrophy sufferers spoke of their ongoing efforts to secure access to the drug Translarna, Sen Conway-Walsh said: "As legislators, across all political persuasions we have a responsibility to join the fight of these families for access to treatment which will, as it has done in the North and 22 other countries, significantly delay the loss of walking and associated respiratory difficulties."

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald to visit Mayo

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald will attend a number of events in Mayo with her party colleagues Senator Rose Conway Walsh and local councillors tomorrow, October 7, to discuss Sinn Féin’s alternative Budget 2018 proposals.

Over €19 million for Mayo farmers under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme – Ring

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has been informed that Mayo farmers are set to benefit from €19,100,821.19 in funding under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme. The funding was announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Michael Creed, and is set to benefit 75,000 farmers across the nation with total funding exceeding €170 million.

Ballina Pro Darts Exhibition in support of Western Care Association

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

A pro darts exhibition featuring Steve Beaton (former World Darts champion) and Daryl Gurney (World Number 12) organised by Ireland Darts team captain Martin Heneghan in support of Western Care Association local services will take place in The Great National Hotel, Ballina, on Saturday, November 18.

Lucky Kilmaine Euromillions player wins €500,000

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

While there was no winner of last night’s record equalling €190 million EuroMillions jackpot, the residents of the small rural village of Kilmaine are celebrating this morning after it emerged that a local shop sold a €500,000  EuroMillions Plus ticket.

Climate change in Mayo and the West of Ireland

Tue, Oct 03, 2017

This Westport Civic Trust lecture will be given by emeritus professor John Sweeney, Ireland’s leading expert on climate science, on Tuesday, October 17, at the Westport Coast Hotel at 8pm.

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