Cancer survivors bring dragon boat racing to Lannagh

Fri, May 08, 2015

Ornate and colourful dragon boats are not exactly a familiar sight on the calm waters of Lough Lannagh.

Mayo Lusitania victims remembered

Fri, May 08, 2015

A memorial to the Mayo people who perished when the RMS Lusitania was sunk was unveiled yesterday at the Mayo Memorial Peace Park in Castlebar on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.

Ten crew members from Mayo were among the 1,200 people who lost their lives on May 7 1915 when the British ship was torpedoed by a German U boat during the submarine warfare of World War One.

Westport woman joins international cancer research project

Fri, May 08, 2015

A science researcher from Westport has joined an international research project to identify how people can cut their cancer risk by changing their diets.

AA open public meeting

Fri, May 08, 2015

Alcoholics Anonymous, which has 34 seperate groups in Mayo who meet at least once a week, is holding an open public meeting for people to learn all about their work on Thursday next (May 14).

Crossmolina NS wins national ‘green’ award

Fri, May 08, 2015

The active young pupils of Crossmolina National School have won a national award for their efforts to promote more sustainable travel.

Hopes high in Killala for major tech investment

Fri, May 08, 2015

Killala Chamber and Development Association say they are convinced a new transatlantic fibre optic cable, landing at Killala Business Park, will attract major technology investors to the town and region.

Mel Gibson robot warriors are national champs

Fri, May 08, 2015

A team of robot warriors from St Gerald’s College, Castlebar, have won a national ‘robot wars’ competition.

Principal appointed for new Educate Together school in Castlebar

Fri, May 08, 2015

Achill native Sarah Calvey is to be the principal of Castlebar’s first Educate Together NS.

Maxol Lubricants announces Connacht Lubricants as its exclusive authorised distributor for Connacht

Fri, May 08, 2015

Connacht Lubricants has recently been appointed the sole authorised distributor of Maxol Lubricants for the greater Connacht area.

Love Lannagh adventure festival was a huge success

Fri, May 08, 2015

Love Lannagh, the county’s newest adventure festival, has been deemed a huge success by organisers, after more than 2,000 people attended the event on Saturday April 24, at Lough Lannagh in Castlebar.

Organised by the voluntary group, Love Castlebar, the festival also saw some 100 volunteers and supporters lending a helping hand on the day.

Mayo support for Nepal earthquake victims

Fri, May 08, 2015

Credit unions in Mayo have pledged €50,000 for relief efforts in Nepal.

A major element of the fund, which is being organised in partnership with the Irish League of Credit Unions’ charitable arm, called the International Development Foundation, will go towards supporting the revitalisation of Nepalese credit unions.

Community Diary

Fri, May 08, 2015

Ireland’s Future Electricity Grid
The public is being invited to a public consultation on Ireland’s Future Electricity Grid in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo, on Tuesday May 12 from 11am to 3.30pm.

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