Ring welcomes arts funding for Mayo

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, this week welcomed the announcement that Mayo is set to receive €109,574 in funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for three projects in Mayo.

Positive indications on SDZ status for IWAK says Hynes

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

Almost ten years on since it was first mooted, a strategic development zone (SDZ) for Ireland West Airport Knock could be about to get approval, the chief executive of Mayo County Council, Peter Hynes said this week.

The Inishkea seal slaughter

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

In October 1981, the carcases of 140 butchered seals were discovered on the Inishkea Islands, off the Belmullet peninsula. The slaughter horrified the public and animal welfare groups and the brutal manner in which the animals met their doom had ensured that the incident would gather negative media attention for the Erris area. But who carried out the massacre and why? The finger of blame immediately pointed to local fishermen.

Mayos in Dublin have their big night out

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

The Mayo Association Dublin hosted their annual awards banquet in the Ballsbridge hotel, Dublin, last Friday night. Over 520 guests were in attendance at the event which saw Maria Walsh, former Rose of Tralee, act as MC on the evening.

Men on the Move and Ballyhaunis GAA wins national award

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

Community representatives and Mayo County Council joined together at the annual Local Authorities Members Association (LAMA) awards in Dublin, where Mayo County Council was shortlisted as a finalist with a record number of nine projects across seven different categories.

New home for Castlebar Boxing Club

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

There was good news for Castlebar Boxing Club this week, when it was confirmed that they would be getting a new home in the county town. At the February meeting of the Castlebar Municipal District a lease between the boxing club and Mayo County Council was approved for a building located at Lough Lannagh Holiday Village.

Average price of rented house in Mayo is now €593

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

The average price to rent a home in Mayo is €593 per month now according to the latest Rental Price Report which was published this week, a 7.3 per cent increase on the price 12 months ago. The report which was published by property website Daft.ie has found that nationally the rental prices are eight per cent higher than in 2008 and 50 per cent higher than when the market hit its bottom in 2011.

Five more wedding days for Knock Marriage Introductions

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

The Knock Marriage Introductions service released their latest report on Valentines Day. The service which is Ireland's oldest dating agency has now been in operation for 49 years, and since they began in 1968 they are able to claim a hand in 935 marriages. Their report for last year showed that there were five marriages and four engagements involving couples who used their service.

Kíla live at Christchurch Castlebar

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

After the huge success of Coda at Castlebar Christ Church, Greenroom Bookings is bringing another exciting night of music with one of Ireland's most innovative and exciting bands in Kíla. This is sure to be one of the best nights of music that Castlebar has seen and heard in a long number of years. This amazing venue is without doubt the perfect setting for one of the nations greatest exports, with the high ceilings and beautiful decor it is a match made in heaven. The acoustics that come from this amazing church are like no other and the intimate setting of these gigs with the seating and band so close together makes for an amazing atmosphere.

Vacant commercial property in Mayo increases

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

The number of vacant commercial units in Mayo has increased last year from the figures recorded in 2015 according to a new research published this week, the research has found that the commercial vacancy rate in Mayo at the end of quarter four of 2016 was running at 15.6 per cent, up from 13.5 per cent at the same time last year.

The research was carried out by GeoDirectory, which was jointly established by An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi) to create and manage Ireland’s only complete database of commercial and residential buildings. These figures are recorded through a combination of the An Post network of 5,600 delivery staff working with OSi. They publish twice yearly their findings and this is the 12th publication of their report.

CRCFM awarded new licence by BAI

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Community Radio Castlebar FM (CRCFM) has been awarded a licence by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) for a community sound broadcasting service for Castlebar and its environs for a ten year period running from this year until 2027

The Quiet Man who caused quite a racket

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

In terms of professional recognition and box office takings, the 1952 film The Quiet Man was a big success, the romantic comedy-drama was a gamble for Irish American director John Ford who was, until then, known largely for his high octane Westerns. The gamble paid off and Ford scooped his fourth Best Director Oscar for The Quiet Man. Though the film's stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara did not receive nominations, the film was nominated for seven awards and eventually won two at the 1953 Academy Awards. Its success was good news for Ireland, especially along the Mayo-Galway border, and the village of Cong in particular, where the film had been shot. Ford and his Hollywood entourage arrived in the west in the summer of 1951 to begin recording the film's outdoors scenes. The production had brought welcome employment to the area and the end result showcased the beauty of the region to a global audience.

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