Thousands headed to Westport yesterday for the Westport Airshow
Mon, May 15, 2017
As the sun shone down upwards of 15,000 lined Westport Quay to witness 12 acts performing in the skyline above the Mayo town yesterday afternoon. The Catalina Flying Boat, Irish Historic Flight Foundation, a flying dentist and farmer were among the aerobatic attractions.
Read more ...Mayo remains a rural heartland
Fri, May 12, 2017
More than 70 per cent of the population of Mayo live in rural areas, according to the latest data released by the Central Statistics Office following the Census which was taken last year. The CSO has reported that, of the total population of 130,507 recorded in the county, 37,276 (28.6 per cent) live in urban areas, with 99,231 (71.4 per cent) living in rural areas.
Read more ...Mayo farmer recognised for dairy farming excellence
Fri, May 12, 2017
The 10th annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards recognised the standard of excellence in dairy farming by Aurivo suppliers in the region. The Awards highlight the dedication and commitment of Aurivo milk suppliers for their milk production in 2016.
Read more ...Achill Community Futures host community day
Fri, May 12, 2017
Achill Community Futures are holding a community day on Sunday, May 28, in Óstán Oileán Acla starting at 4pm. On this day, the results of the recent surveys will be displayed and the people of the parish of Achill are invited to vote for the projects they feel are most important to them.
If you want to have your say in helping to decide which projects should be undertaken to improve the parish of Achill, then please attend this very important event. There will be entertainment and refreshments on the day. They will also showcasing some of Achill’s Community Organisations; among them will be Achill Heritage Centre, Achill Bogwood Sculptors and Achill Crafters (come along and have a go at crochet and knitting – bring the children and show them what their nannies used to do!).
Read more ...Mayo remains a rural heartland
Fri, May 12, 2017
More than 70 per cent of the population of Mayo live in rural areas, according to the latest data released by the Central Statistics Office following the Census which was taken last year.
The CSO has reported that, of the total population of 130,507 recorded in the county, 37,276 (28.6 per cent) live in urban areas, with 99,231 (71.4 per cent) living in rural areas.
Read more ...Mayo schools celebrate striding this Walk to School Week
Fri, May 12, 2017
Mayo schools will take part in Green-Schools’ National Walk to School Week 2017, the ninth annual celebration of walking to school, which takes place from Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 19 in schools across the country. Schools hope to encourage students, families and teachers to enjoy walking to school and to focus on continuing to journey to school on foot into the summer months – and all year round.
Read more ...Crowd-thrilling manoeuvres expected at the Westport Airshow on Sunday
Fri, May 12, 2017
Spectacular aerobatics are expected above the skies of Westport, with a series of technically demanding and crowd-thrilling manoeuvres at the Westport Airshow on Sunday. ?The fun starts at 1pm and will include a fun fair, food and craft markets, live music, street theatre, face painting and visitors can even experience the Wild Atlantic Way from the sky by taking a helicopter pleasure flight from Westport House.
Read more ...How Mayo prepared for D-Day
Fri, May 12, 2017
Following the painful birth of the Irish Free State and the semi-severing of political ties with London, British currency remained the economic elephant in the proudly independent room. Though apparently ideologically irreconcilable, the Free State retained the use of Britain’s sterling until 1928 when the Saorstát pound (punt) was introduced on a one to one ratio value with sterling. This attachment to the British pound continued after the introduction of the Irish punt in 1938.
Read more ...Mayo schools celebrate striding this Walk to School Week
Fri, May 12, 2017
Mayo schools will take part in Green-Schools’ National Walk to School Week 2017, the ninth annual celebration of walking to school, which takes place from Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 19 in schools across the country. Schools hope to encourage students, families and teachers to enjoy walking to school and to focus on continuing to journey to school on foot into the summer months – and all year round.
Read more ...How Mayo prepared for D-Day
Fri, May 12, 2017
Following the painful birth of the Irish Free State and the semi-severing of political ties with London, British currency remained the economic elephant in the proudly independent room. Though apparently ideologically irreconcilable, the Free State retained the use of Britain’s sterling until 1928 when the Saorstát pound (punt) was introduced on a one to one ratio value with sterling. This attachment to the British pound continued after the introduction of the Irish punt in 1938.
Read more ...Mayo to receive €257k in sports funding — An Taoiseach
Fri, May 12, 2017
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has welcomed news that Mayo will benefit from €257,076 in funding for Local Sports Partnerships this year. This investment will support the core work of the LSP Network here in Mayo including the delivery of national programmes, education and training initiatives, strategic development, community sports development officers, the Sports Inclusion Disability programme, and general participation programmes.
€8,250 will be specifically allocated to the local Women in Sport programme. This will fund sport and physical activity programmes for female target groups including women with a disability, women in disadvantaged communities, older women and teenage girls.
Read more ...Committee thanks all involved for little Louis raffle
Fri, May 12, 2017
Little Louis Walsh who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy is from Rowan Drive in Castlebar. His parents Padraig and Ann Marie along with fundraising committee members thank all the volunteer ticket sellers and the public who recently bought tickets for a fundraising raffle that was held for Louis. They also wish to offer a very special thanks to all the businesses and individuals who sponsored prizes for their generous donations, such as Bar One, Heverin Photography, All in Design and Print, SuperValu, Cannons Convenience Store, First Choice Credit Union, and the Parish Centre Castlebar.
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