Kiltimagh parents launch campaign for free town park

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

A group of parents in Kiltimagh have launched a campaign to secure a free-to-use park for the town.

There are currently 38 free playgrounds in Mayo but none in Kiltimagh.

Another step forward for Monasteries of the Moy greenway

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

A further €350,000 has been announced for work on Ballina’s greenway - the Monasteries of the Moy.

Government TDs welcome €11 million in Leader funding for Mayo

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

The announcement of more than €11 million in Leader funding for Mayo this week was welcomed by Government TDs from the county. An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said after the announcement: “The €11,121,341 approved by Cabinet for Leader in Mayo is a significant investment in the county. It will allow for the effective and efficient delivery of rural development across the county. It is part of the vision for local government to be the main vehicle of local governance and public service at local level.”

Grant funding for seafood processors

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Two seafood processing companies in Mayo have been awarded funding from the Department of Agriculture under the 2015 Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme.

Home and Away’s Alf to visit Claremorris

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Home and Away’s Ray Meagher, who plays Alf Stewart on the popular Australian soap, is coming to Claremorris.

Achill skywalk could be a world famous attraction

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

The Achill Business Network has welcomed plans to construct a glass ‘skywalk’ overlooking Keem Bay at the furthermost westerly point on the island.

Kevin Ryan is developing a business on wheels along the Wild Atlantic Way

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Castlebar man Kevin Ryan has turned his love of camping into a thriving business.

Better bank systems needed to tackle arrears issue, says Mulherin

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Deputy Michelle Mulherin says more information is needed on the level of engagement from banks with people in mortgage arrears to get a full picture of the issue.

She has requested that county registrars, who deal with orders for possession of the homes of individuals in arrears, be invited to speak on the matter at the Joint Oireachtas Committee of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.

Poet Michael Longley to give Ballina reading

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

One of Ireland’s foremost comtemporary poets, Michael Longley, is to give a special reading of some of his ‘Mayo poems’ in the Ballina Arts Centre, on Friday, April 10.