Time to move on from funding return debate - say councillors

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

It is time to move on from debates in the council chamber over the revelation that Mayo County Council had to refund over €1m drawn down for projects that were then not worked on - a number of councillors in Castlebar Municipal District said this week.

Councillors differ on next steps for Breaffy speed limit

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

There was a fracturing of opinions amongst councillors on the next steps to take in relation to the reduction of speed limits in Breaffy, at the January meeting of the Castlebar Municipal District.

Mayo students at NUIG receive scholarships

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Brenda Chanza (Swinford), Aine Mitchell (Ballina), and Rida Naseer (Ballyhaunis) were among ten students at NUI Galway who have been awarded scholarships at a virtual ceremony as part of the Johnson & Johnson Ireland Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Award Programme.

Over €5m for in active travel projects in Mayo

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed that funding of €5,027,724 has been approved to Mayo County Council for the provision of sustainable transport projects throughout County Mayo.

Conway-Walsh urges council to purchase Kathleen Lynn 1916 medal

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on Mayo County Council to purchase the 1916 Rising service medal which was presented to Mayo doctor Kathleen Lynn for her role in the 1916 Rising, and is up for auction in Bray, Co Wicklow at the end of the month.

Vacant and derelict properties regulations will be a game changer in tackling the housing crisis - Dillon

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Extending first-time buyer initiatives to vacant and derelict homes will be a significant help to young people across County Mayq looking to buy and renovate their own home, Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon has said.

Chambers welcomes €35m infrastructure fund to support coastal communities

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Mayo Fianna Fáil Senator has today welcomed a new €35m scheme to rejuvenate local authority public piers and harbours throughout coastal communities. The record funded scheme is proposed for funding under the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) and was one of the recommendations of the Seafood Sector Taskforce which was established by the Minister following Brexit.

€3.7 million in funding for 26 Mayo schools under the 2022 Summer Works Scheme

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Local politicans have welcomed the announcement of over €3million for schools across the county under the Summer Works Scheme. 

Mayo has second highest residential vacancy rate in the country

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Mayo has the second highest number of vacant homes in the country according to a new report published this week.

Castlebar proves lucky for lotto winner

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

The winner of the €19 million jackpot in last Saturday's Lotto draw, who bought the winning ticket in Castlebar, has made contact with the National Lottery.

Ballina MD has no vacant council housing stock

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

The elected members of the Ballina Municipal District were informed this week that the district has no vacant council-owned housing stock at the minute.

Letting the dogs off the leash

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Councillors in the Ballina Municipal District have backed a motion from Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly, calling on Mayo County Council to proceed with the development of Mayo's first off-leash dog park in Ballina.

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