Ring announces funding for Trailhead development and extension of Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Michael Ring T.D., Minister of State for Regional Economic Development at the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs yesterday (Thursday) announced the provision of funding of €34,600 for the enhancement of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail over two projects.

Mayo County Council advises householders and businesses to prepare for winter weather ahead

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Mayo County Council is advising householders to take precautions to prepare for the winter weather ahead. The council has outlined a number of measures which, if taken, will help people to cope satisfactorily even if the weather gets extremely cold.

Funding announced for CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Seán Kyne, has sanctioned a grant of €28,200 for CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh to enable it to build a new skills wall.

MacHale Park in line for Rugby World Cup action in 2023

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Mayo is in with a chance of hosting international rugby if Ireland’s bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful.

The future unveiled at Congregation

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

The annual Congregation Un-conference is set to attract 100 attendees debating, discussing, and sharing their vision of the ‘The Future’ in Cong village, from Friday November 25 to Sunday November 27.

Broadband survey comes as no surprise to consumers in Mayo – Chambers

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Dep Lisa Chambers says she is unsurprised by the latest reports on broadband speeds, which have found that Mayo is one of the worst served counties in the country.

The surveys published this week revealed that seven out of 10 firms across Ireland are hampered by poor broadband.

An evening of fashion and jazz in aid of Mayo Pink Ribbon

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Mayo Pink Ribbon, the charity supporting breast cancer research, will host a soiree of fashion, food, cocktails, and jazz on Friday November 25 in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport.

It’s magic for writer Mike as he scoops two awards

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Mayo writer Mike McCormack is celebrating this week after an amazing double swoop in the world of literary awards. On Wednesday night he was named as the Irish Novel of the Year at the Bord Gais Irish Book of the Year Awards and last weekend, he won the £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for Fiction — both for his third novel Solar Bones, triumphing over a shortlist which also included Irish writer Eimear McBride and Irish-Canadian writer Anakana Schofield.

Ballina looks for support in bid to host 2018 All-Ireland Fleadh

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Mayo businesses are being asked to pledge their support as part of a concerted effort being undertaken by the local Comhaltas in Ballina to bring the All-Ireland Fleadh to the town in 2018.

Ennis staged the fleadh last August and will host the event again in 2017.

Mayo people recall rural electrification in new book

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

The stories of six Mayo people feature prominently in a new book recalling memories of the roll-out of the rural electrification scheme across the country 70 years ago this month.

Application process for Sports Capital Programme to open soon – O’Mahony

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, John O’Mahony, is calling on sports clubs and organisations to begin preparing the necessary paperwork for the Sports Capital Programme. The Mayo-based senator announced this week that the application process for the scheme would commence shortly.

Ireland West Airport saw summer passenger numbers rise by fourteen per cent

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Ireland West Airport enjoyed a 14 per cent increase in passenger numbers during the summer period, with more than 360,000 passengers using the airport between June and October. The airport is on track to record the busiest year in its 30 year history, with annual passenger numbers set to exceed 720,000 for the first time in 2016.

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