Council agrees sale of lands for Killala data centre
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Mayo County Council approved the sale of two portions of land in Killala at Tawnaghmore Upper and Mullafarry, to Mayo Data Hub Ltd, at its January meeting, for the purpose of the construction of a data centre, on what was the site of the former Asahi synthetic fibre plant.
Read more ...File for DPP being prepared for false imprisonment incident
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Gardai arrested four men in relation to an incident of false imprisonment on Sunday evening last (January 9) in the Claremorris area.
Read more ...Hurling for hope fundraiser for two charities
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
A group of friends, players, mentors and teammates from Ballyhaunis GAA Club, have come together and organised a unique fundraising event to support two charities, the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Read more ...Call for rethink on moving of Covid test centre
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
There was a call this week for the HSE to reconsider their plans to move the main Covid-19 drive-through test centre in the county from Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, where it has operated since early in the days of the pandemic, to the Breaffy House Resort, which is also the location of the main vaccination centre in the county.
Read more ...Night of the Big Wind – 1839
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
In November 1824, the Church Wardens of Castlebar sought proposals from contractors to build a new church. Plans were displayed at the house of the Revd. William Smith.
Read more ...Community Diary - What's going on in your community?
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
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Passenger numbers decline by 79% compared to 2019 as 175,000 passengers fly through Ireland West Airport in 2021
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
2021 has proven to be another tough year at Ireland West Airport as the impact of Covid-19 continues to have a devastating impact on passenger numbers.
Read more ...Restrictions imposed at MUH after Covid-19 outbreak and increase in cases
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
Mayo University Hospital had to cancel all routine inpatient surgeries this week and impose strict visiting restrictions for the hospital due to rising Covid-19 cases in the community this week, along with dealing with a Covid-19 outbreak at the hospital.
Read more ...Trolley figures increased in MUH last year
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
There were 2,776 patients waiting on a bed in Mayo University Hospital over the course of 2021, according to figures published this week by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Nationally, over 70,275 patients went without a bed in Irish hospitals, according to the report.
Read more ...Mayo native appointed new interim Linenhall director
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
The Linenhall Arts Centre welcomes a new interim director this month who will manage the organisation for 2022.
Read more ...Fundraising campaign for Crossmolina man with rare form of cancer
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a Crossmolina man get treatment for a rare form of cancer.
Read more ...Booster appointments for 16-29 years olds now available
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
People aged 16 to 29 who had their first round of Covid-19 vaccination at least 90 days ago may now book an appointment to get a booster vaccine at the Breaffy Vaccination Centre.
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