Harrowing account given of Ballyvary house fire tragedy

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

A Ballyvary woman delivered a harrowing account of her repeated attempts to save her mother-in-law from a house fire, at an inquest in Castlebar on Monday.

Pathologist Dr Fadel Bennani told the inquest that Eileen McDonnell (78) from Laughravary, Ballyvary, succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning in the fire at her home on Ballyvary on March 7 last.

North Mayo has potential to rival iconic Ring of Kerry

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Elected representatives in Ballina Municipal District made it clear that the development of tourism in the north Mayo region will be high on their agenda over the next five years.

Initiative asks people to record dying wishes

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

A new campaign has been launched to encourage more people to record their wishes for one of life’s few absolute certainties - death.

Crafty expo for Turlough museum

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Mayo’s talented and crafy designers and producers are holding their summer expo on Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, in the Museum of Country Life, Turlough.

Craftworks Mayo is a network of craftmakers who produce unique, artistic, and affordable crafts, all created in the county.

Pedestrian crossing for Foxford

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

A new pedestrian crossing is to be in place in Foxford by September.

Urgent action required on Leenane road — Mulroy

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

There is an urgent requirement for action to be taken to get a number of hedges under control on the Leenane road out of Westport, Fianna Fáil councillor Brenda Mulroy said this week.

Tommy Tiernan joins Men’s Shed for a cuppa

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

One of Ireland’s favourite funnymen, Tommy Tiernan, has become an honorary member of Castlebar Men’s Shed.

Week on the Reek kicking off soon

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Mayo Roscommon Hospices’s big summer fundraiser, A Week on the Reek, kicks off next Friday on August 1 and runs until August 8.

The fundraiser is calling on people to climb Croagh Patrick for seven days in a row to raise funds for specialist palliative care services in the county, which the hospice funds to the tune of €2 million annually.

Massive increase in new car sales

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

A new report by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry in association with DoneDeal has shown that new car sales in Mayo have increased by 27 per cent for the first half of 2014.

Ballycroy National Park Visitors Centre celebrates its sixth birthday

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre has announced its schedule of events for the summer of 2014. Now in its sixth year of greeting visitors and enthralling the public, the visitor centre, which is located in Ballycroy village, is a hive of activity. Open daily from 10am to 5.30pm, the team are delighted to offer this varied selection of activities which cater for all ages and abilities. All events are free of charge, but prior booking may be required for some. Contact on (098) 49888 or e-mail [email protected].

Westport House Greenway to link Quay to Great Western Greenway

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

The Quay in Westport could soon see itself linked up with the Great Western Greenway if the plans for a greenway through the grounds of Westport House to the Golf Course Road come to fruition.