Ambulance numbers must be increased to improve turnaround times — Chambers

Fri, May 05, 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers says urgent investment is needed in the ambulance fleet in the western region to ensure that turnaround targets are being met. The latest data supplied to Fianna Fáil reveals that only 9.5 per cent of ambulance calls at Mayo University Hospital were cleared within the official 20 minute window.

Traffic management plan for Westport Airshow announced

Fri, May 05, 2017

As a result of the Westport Airshow there will be a number of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions throughout Westport on Sunday, May 14. A comprehensive traffic management plan is in place to get Westport Airshow visitors in and out of the town as quickly as possible. The organisers of the air show are encouraging visitors to the event to travel sustainably, ie, walk, cycle, car share or take public transport. There will be designated car parks available for visitors.

Formal road closures will be in place covering the event from 12am to 7pm. This will be from the Ardmore Road to the statue at Hoban's Centra at the Quay. A number of manned closures allowing local access only will be in place from 10am to 7pm including (1) The Quay Road from the Leenane Road junction to the statue at Hoban's Centra at the Quay; (2) Ardmore Road; (3) Quay Coast Road at Belclare Junction; and (4) Doon Road at Castlebar Road junction.

Minister Ring launches Westport Food Festival

Fri, May 05, 2017

The annual celebration of gastronomy that is Westport Food Festival takes place from Friday, June 23, to Sunday, June 25. The organisers are promising a programme with something for all ages, from mini chefs right up to fully fledged foodies. The highlight of the busy festival weekend is an exclusive Midsummer Banquet at Westport House. Fittingly, Westport House was the location for the launch by Michael Ring, Minister of State for Regional Economic Development.

Mayo GMIT Action Group meet with forty campus staff

Fri, May 05, 2017

"The results of a recent staff survey shows massive support for ringfenced funding to secure Mayo GMIT, and we call again on an Taoiseach and, indeed, Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, to secure the funding immediately," said Harry Barrett from the Mayo GMIT Action Group this week.

Swinford's Anita Brady launches her debut children's novel

Fri, May 05, 2017

Mayo native Anita Brady has just published her debut children's novel, The Protectors of Dromgoon, which is the first in a series of three books. Ms Brady, who is originally from Swinford but now lives in Cavan, told the Mayo Advertiser: "I wrote the book because I wanted to show my two boys that reaching for your dreams no matter what stage in your life is possible. Self-doubt and fear should never hold you back.

Family fun day and famous footballers at JJ Burke Car Sales tomorrow

Fri, May 05, 2017

JJ Burke Car Sales, Ballinrobe, is always a great supporter of Mayo football and to kick off the championship season the company is having a fun family afternoon on Saturday from 12 noon to 2pm. All are welcome along to the JJ Burke Car Sales showroom where you will be greeted by players from the Mayo Senior football team who are starting their championship campaign on the Sunday, May 21, against the winners of New York v Sligo game. Players from the team will be available for signatures and photos, as well as the triumphant Ballinrobe Community School who won the All Ireland Schools final recently. Children will enjoy family fun with characters from the popular TV show Paw Patrol as well as face painting and goodie bags.

Cycling Ireland Ride Leader Award in Achill

Fri, May 05, 2017

As part of its Achill Goal to Work sports coach training programme Mayo Sports Partnership, in association with Cycling Ireland, is hosting a Ride Leader Award training programme on Saturday, May 20 based in Tonragee Community Centre. The course will run from 9am to 5pm and the Cycling Ireland Ride Leader Award aims to provide leaders with an introduction to cycle leading and the competencies required to lead and manage groups on a cycle.

Nobody's Talking to Me to raise funds for three charities

Fri, May 05, 2017

The popular play Nobody’s Talking To Me is coming to the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14. The play is written and produced by Midwest Radio's Tommy Marren and has enjoyed hugely successful performances in various venues around the country.

Louisburgh students make national Young Environmentalist Awards Final

Fri, May 05, 2017

Three groups of young people from Mayo were jubilant at being shortlisted for the all-Ireland ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards Final Showcase and Awards Ceremony to be held in the Mansion House, Dublin, on May 23.

From a list of 84 national finalist groups from across Ireland that will showcase their environmental action projects at the event, two projects from St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, and one from Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, have reached the prestigious finals with their innovative projects that range from promoting good eating habits at school, to raising awareness of the dangers of microfibres, and producing a sustainable fertiliser from seaweed.

Architects take in the sights of Westport

Fri, May 05, 2017

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has marked Westport’s 250th birthday with a free public talk and guided walk of the town last Saturday. Led by Simon Wall (Westport town architect), a group of culture seekers learned about Westport’s urban regeneration over the past two decades, during which time Westport experienced its largest building programme since Georgian times.

Kenny welcomes investment of €3.48 million for Mayo following Better Energy Communities funding

Fri, May 05, 2017

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed investment of €3.48 million for three Mayo projects as part of Better Energy Communities funding allocations. The funding will ensure local homes, community and commercial facilities will become more energy efficient thanks to government funding. The projects include a wide range of upgrades to fabric (insulation), heating systems, lighting and solar heating. At least three categories of local projects here in Mayo will receive direct funding of €1,794,928 from the Better Energy Communities (BEC) scheme administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Belt up for a brilliant month of Bealtaine events

Fri, May 05, 2017

Age and Opportunity has announced an exciting line-up of Mayo-based events which will take place during the month of May as part of Bealtaine 2017, Ireland's annual festival of creativity as we age. Now in its 22nd year, Bealtaine continues to be embraced by the Mayo community with many arts and cultural events organised by local libraries, arts centres, care settings, galleries, active retirement groups, and community groups across the county. This year’s theme, All together now, will stage major events in Mayo.

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