Progress on Killala cable project as construction nears

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The promoters of a transatlantic fibre-optic communications cable to deliver high speed connectivity between North America and Europe, via a landing point in Killala, are moving closer and closer to starting construction work on the project.

Yes campaign kicks off in Mayo ahead of marriage equality vote

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The group, Yes Equality Mayo, which is campaigning for a yes vote in the upcoming referendum on marriage equality for same sex couples, has kicked off its campaign in earnest.

New report outlines three options for Kiltimagh playground

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Elected members of the Castlebar Municipal District are to consider a new report at their monthly meeting on Monday from a senior executive officer of Mayo County Council on the Kiltimagh playground issue.

Brewing up a whole new sector in Mayo

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

There is a whole new sector brewing in Mayo.
Oileán Éadaigh West Mayo Brewery, run by Caroline and Iain Price from their farm in Islandeady, led the charge when they launched Mayo’s first microbrewery in July 2013, offering local consumers the first, natural craft beers brewed in the region since the 1820s.

Mayo in bloom today for Daffodil Day

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Members of the public are being asked to support Daffodil Day in Mayo today (Friday, March 27).

Sentencing next month on Mayo Abbey death

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The 23-year-old man, who has pleaded guilty to killing his partner Sara Staunton, in Mayo Abbey in December 2013, is to be sentenced next month.

Sports partnership launches local sports investment scheme

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Following their investment announcement recently Mayo Sports Partnership has now launched details of its upcoming Special Participation Grant Scheme for 2015.

Mayo has low claim rate

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The people of Mayo are far from the most litigious.

New figures released by the Injuries Board show Mayo has one of the lowest personal injury claim rates in the country.

Good Friday Holy Well walk

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

A walk to Tobarmacduagh Holy Well and a short prayer service will commence at 11am on Good Friday, April 3 at Clogher Community Centre, Clogher. Tobermacduagh Holy Well is situated in Killeen townland in the parish of Drum. The name is ascribed to Colman-Mac-Duagh, who lived at the beginning of the seventh century.

Last call for adventurers to see the sunrise over Mayo

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The booking deadline for Mayo’s Sunrise Summit Challenge is fast approaching. All individuals, families and teams looking to join the annual Irish Red Cross charity event are asked to sign up by Tuesday, March 31.

New guidelines present opportunity to review speed limits and improve road safety says Mulherin

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, has called for a full review of speed limits currently in place across Mayo including in housing estates and areas where children play. Deputy Mulherin was speaking following the launch of a new document entitled “Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits”, which has been produced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.

The new guidelines are aimed at those charged with responsibility for speed limits across the country, including the local authorities, so this is the perfect opportunity for Local Authority engineers to audit the speed limits currently in operation in Mayo.

Foxhall to host weekend of activities to raise funds for Hospice

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

A local committee, based at Tierney’s Foxhall, will host a major fund-raising effort in aid of Galway and Mayo Hospice Services culminating in an Easter weekend packed with events. Over the last few weeks the dedicated volunteers of the committee have been selling tickets and raising sponsorship.

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