Protest group rejects Grid West
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
The stand off over the Grid West project looks set to intensify with members of the Moy Valley Protection Group now vowing they will fight it all the way, regardless of whether or not the proposed high capacity power lines are sunk underground.
Read more ...Teen is a ‘science celebrity’ after revealing nuclear fusion project
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Fourteen-year-old Tom McCarthy from Castlebar has become a sort of ‘science celebrity’ overnight after he revealed his plans to build a nuclear fusion reactor during his summer holidays in his parents’ garden shed.
Read more ...Mayo drinkers big tax payout
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Mayo people are paying €58 million in tax on booze each year, according to a new drinks industry report.
Read more ...Major media award for Ballagh’ man
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Ballaghaderreen native John Cooke has won a major international award for his coverage of the tragic case of a homeless man who died on the streets of Ennis last year.
Read more ...Blue skies and sunshine for new park opening in Glenamoy
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
It was a case of blue skies, sunshine, and plenty of smiles all around at the official opening on Monday of a new recreation park in Glenamoy, Ballina.
Read more ...Review of regional maternity services shelved
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Outspoken Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne has hit out at management at HSE West for forking out €20,000 for a faulty review of maternity services in the region.
Read more ...Science minds of the future aplenty as young pupils win awards
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Primary schools across Mayo are certainly doing their bit to bring about a ‘knowledge economy’ by producing a fine crop of science and maths minds of the future.
Read more ...Crafty Mayo creatives recognised at awards
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Two young Mayo designers have been recognised by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.
Read more ...New tourism officer to promote Castlebar as a top destination
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Castlebar Chamber is hoping to boost visitor numbers and the local economy, by staging more events and developing tourism initiatives in the county town.
Read more ...Tireless work of Special Olympics volunteers is ‘incredible’
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
A long-time organiser of the Special Olympics in Mayo has spoken about the incredible contribution that volunteers and coaches throughout the county are making to building social inclusion.
Read more ...Hoteliers feeling ‘optimistic’ about year ahead
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Hoteliers in Mayo are feeling more positive about the industry outlook for 2014, according to new research from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).
Read more ...All roads leading to Castlebar as three major festivals combine
Fri, Jun 27, 2014
It is a case of all roads leading to Castlebar over the coming week as three major festivals are combining to bring the streets of the county town alive with music, entertainment, markets, shopping, and leisure.
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