Mayo man learns from the Domestic Divas

Fri, Oct 03, 2014

Mayo man Liam Heffernan features in the final episode of Domestic Divas on Tuesday next October 7. Domestic Divas is a six part series on RTÉ One. In the episode presenters Aisli Madden and Cat Lawlor get their hands on single guy Liam Heffernan from near Castlebar. He is looking for help with getting fit, making delicious protein rich vegetarian food, and maybe even finding love.

One person dead following crash in the early hours

Sat, Sep 27, 2014

Gardaí in Westport are investigating a single vehicle collision at Cartoon, Newport, Co Mayo which happened shortly before 1.30am on Saturday morning.

Mayo Day to be launched in the US this weekend

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

The estimated 3.5 million people worldwide who have Mayo roots will get their own day to celebrate their Mayo heritage from next year on with the launch of the first ever Mayo Day.

A delegation from Mayo County Council including the Cathaoirleach of the council, Cllr Damien Ryan, and the chief executive of the council Peter Hynes, along with representatives from other bodies in the county, are in Cleveland this weekend attending the Mayo World Convention in the Cleveland Convention Centre. At this convention tourism, industry, and business opportunities will be discussed and a new idea, Mayo Day, will be launched.

Lusty deer pose a danger as evenings get shorter

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

If you are a deer, it all kicks off at this time of the year.

Cannonball spectacle attracted twenty thousand

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Some 20,000 people converged at the Quay Village and lined the streets and approach roads in Ballina to witness the recent Cannonball spectacle.

Hard-hitting play tackles dark world of sex slavery

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

A controversial and hard-hitting play examining the dark world of human trafficking and sex slavery in Ireland is coming to the Linenhall Arts Centre on Monday October 6, at 8 pm.

Action not empty promises needed to secure future of Ireland West Airport – Calleary

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary says the Taoiseach must sideline the spin and honour the commitments he made about Ireland West Airport Knock. Enda Kenny made a promise before the 2011 General Election that he would ‘do whatever he needed for Knock’ if he became Taoiseach. Deputy Calleary commented this week: “The time for talking is long gone and what we need to see from the Taoiseach is action, and a follow through on the commitments he gave to airport officials before he assumed office. Ireland West Airport Knock needs a cash injection in the upcoming Budget in order to secure its survival and it is up to the Taoiseach and Minister Paschal Donohoe to deliver on pre-election promises. This airport proves its worth on a daily basis. It employs over 100 people and has seen more than 700,000 passengers pass through its doors this year alone. It brings millions of euro into the local economy and its benefits are felt right across the west and north west. It is a vital part of the tourism infrastructure in the region and its future must be secured.”

The Ballina based former minister of state went on to say that: “This Government needs to ensure that a funding allocation is announced for Ireland West Airport Knock in the Budget. There is considerable scope within EU state aid guidelines to allow for finance to be made available, and it is essential to the viability of the airport that both a capital fund and an operational fund are established and maintained.”

Claremorris to rock to the ‘Rhythm of Life’

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Musical season is officially open in Claremorris.
The award winning Claremorris Musical Society officially launched its ninth annual production last week, and members are all set to bring the toe tapping show Sweet Charity to the newly renovated town hall in January 2015.

Reducing food waste could save €60 a month

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Householders who reduce their food waste by 25 per cent could save as much as €60 a month on their bills.

Mayo Bronze at All-Ireland Surf Lifesaving Championships

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

It was an early start on Saturday, September 6 for the Mayo Lifesaving Team as they made their way down to the sunny south-east for the Irish Surf Lifesaving Championships. Brittas Bay in County Wicklow was the venue for this year’s annual lifesaving competition which sees the top lifesavers from all over Ireland compete for the top prize of the President's Cup.

Cat charity needs funds

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

A Mayo animal rescue charity is appealing for donations to help cover the huge cost of spaying and neuturing the county’s stray and feral cat population.

Mayo Cat Rescue is working to control the cat population and promote better cat welfare through its trap, neuter, and return programme.