National Planning Framework could turn region into "glorified wildlife park"

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

The soon to be launched National Planning Framework will leave the region north of a line from Galway to Dublin a "glorified wildlife park" it was said this week. 

Claremorris Musical Society is ready to tread the boards again

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

Members of Claremorris Musical Society are busy getting ready to enthral their audiences with a good old dose of cockney charm. From Wednesday January 25 to Sunday January 28, the award winning Claremorris Musical Society will present its 11th annual production Me and My Girl. This heart-warming tale of true love will delight audiences of all ages.

Explore north Mayo by night

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

A sponsored moonlight walk in aid of Mayo Mountain Rescue Team, on beautiful Nephin will take place on Saturday March 11. You can choose from a 4km walk which should take two hours or a 6km walk which will take in the region of four hours across the Nephin mountains. 

Castlebar native Caitríona Ruane not to contest next Northern elections

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

Castlebar native Caitríona Ruane has announced that she will not be standing for reelection in any upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Ms Ruane who has been a MLA for South Down for the past 14 years for Sinn Féin had served as Education Minister and principal Deputy Speaker during her tenure in the Belfast based body.

Mayo Young Scientists excel at BT Young Scientist and Technology Festival

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

Students from Jesus and Mary Secondary School in Gortnor Abbey picked up the third place award in the technology category of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Festival last weekend. Sarah Murphy and Mary Murphy picked up the bronze award for their 'Make a Mark - Sheep Marking Gun' project.

Almost eleven per cent of submissions to Constituency Commission relate to Mayo

Fri, Jan 13, 2017

This week saw the closing date for submissions from members of the public to the Constituency Commission, and of the 369 submissions made to the commission (as were published on the commissions website as of lunch time yesterday), 40 of them related directly to county Mayo and the south Mayo area in particular.

Rebelling against the rebellion

Fri, Jan 13, 2017

Folklore, song, and verse dedicated to the rebellion of 1798 usually relay the romantic image of an heroic, clandestine, French army joining forces with a willing and equally heroic band of Irish rebels. Bound by a thirst for liberté, égalité and fraternité, the Franco-Irish forces grew in strength as they progressed through the county, bravely securing victories over the might of the British Crown. But one rebel's contemporary account of the Franco-Irish campaign challenges the notion of international solidarity among equals that has dominated the narrative of the events of 1798. 

Almost twelve hundred turn out for Operation Transformation walks last weekend

Fri, Jan 13, 2017

In good weather conditions approximately 1,200 people turned out for the Mayo Operation Transformation walks last Saturday, in Belmullet, Ballina, Ballyhaunis, Claremorris, Castlebar, Claremorris, Kiltimagh, and Westport. Some 230 alone participated in the Castlebar Lough Lannagh event which was attended by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and  Caithaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Al McDonnell.

Woman released without charge following arrest in relation to sudden death of four month old

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Gardaí are investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a 4-month-old baby boy following an incident at a residence in Bohola on December 28 last year have released a woman who had been arrested in connection with the death without charge this morning.

Tyrone Guthrie Regional Bursary Scheme recipients announced

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Every year Mayo County Council offers two bursary awards to artists born or living in Mayo, to enable them to spend two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig in Monaghan. Each bursary covers the costs for a two-week period, plus the use of a studio if relevant. There are a variety of artist work spaces available including studios, a music room for composers and musicians, a multi-media room and a large rehearsal and performance space.

Minister must act to protect Expressway services – Calleary

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary says Minister Shane Ross needs to get a grip on his portfolio and ensure that the Bus Éireann Expressway service is protected.  The financial situation at Bus Éireann has worsened considerably over the past year and its being reported that cuts to the Expressway service are to be cut.

Four Expressway routes in Mayo under threat

Wed, Jan 11, 2017

A suggestion in a new draft report by consultants on the future of Bus Éireann has suggest the closing down of the Exepressway networtk of intercity services due to the companies financial position. Details of the report were reported in The Irish Times today.

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