Concerns raised over Greenway CPO strategy

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Compulsory Purchase Orders will form part of the land acquisition strategy to further develop Greenway routes in Mayo, wherever landowners may not be agreeable to granting access - according to Paul Hyland, Senior Executive of Mayo County Council National Roads Office.

Noah Rose announced as artist for Irishtown Public Art Commission

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Mayo County Council is delighted to announce Noah Rose as the successful artist for the Public Art Commission in Irishtown village.

Register of Births and Deaths – Castlebar fraud

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

In 1862 a Poor Law Inquiry was held at Castlebar into two serious allegations against Dr John Carter Barrett, Medical Officer at Castlebar Workhouse. Workhouse inmate Mary Howard alleged that Barrett had unlawful sexual intercourse with her.

Home to Mayo invites you to join in their green journey

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Mayo people are a proud people – proud of their origins, loyal to home and never lose their sense of place, according to Home to Mayo, which aims to celebrate such pride and connections with the diaspora all over the world.

Be a lifesaver and support the Achill Island RNLI lifeboat crew

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Usually, the lifesavers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) answer mayday calls – it’s the most serious call for help. But this May, they need your help.

Multitude of tourism projects under way in Mayo

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Mayo County Council Tourism Development Officer Anna Connor outlined a multitude of tourism projects underway throughout the county during a presentation to the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District this week.

Call for car-free Sundays in solidarity with Ukraine in Westport

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Community groups and public representatives in Westport have written to Mayo County Council asking for the facilitation of Car-Free Sundays in the town to highlight, and reduce, local dependence on fossil fuels.

Tributes for hard-working Achill Decarbonisation Zone Group

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Tributes were paid to a deputation from the Achill Decarbonisation Zone Group following a presentation made to members at this week’s Westport Municipal District meeting held in Belmullet.

Mini Marathon Returns to the Streets of Castlebar this Sunday

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

After a two year break Castlebar is one again getting all geared up to welcome women from all over Ireland and beyond to the Mayo capital for the Mayo.ie-Western People-West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon this Sunday, May 1.

Community Diary - What's going on in your community?

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

What's going on in your community?
Dawn Chorus walk in Enniscoe

Call for holiday home owners and vacant property owners to offer to house Ukrainian refugees

Fri, Apr 22, 2022

A top official in Mayo County Council has asked for owners of holiday homes and vacant homes to come forward to offer their properties to home Ukrainian refugees who are coming to the county.