Funding finally released for Shrule village enhancement scheme
Fri, Jan 24, 2014
The long hold up on the progress of the Shrule village enhancement scheme looks to have finally been resolved with the announcement of the sanctioning of €163,943 for the project. The enhancement scheme had been held up for more than a year over the funding issue after work had initially started. The new funding for the scheme will be given by South West Mayo Development Company following approval for the payment by the Minister for Environment, Phil Hogan. The project will be co-funded by Mayo County Council and the hold up in the scheme had seen a number of elected local officials expressing their upset.
Read more ...Castlebar gardaí appeal for information to find missing man
Thu, Jan 23, 2014
Castlebar gardaí are appealing to the public for information on a missing 49-year-old man.
Read more ...Mayo wedding venues in country’s top hundred
Thu, Jan 23, 2014
A leading online wedding magazine has listed three exclusive Mayo venues among the country’s top 100 places to get married.
Read more ...Greenway challenge announced for CF West
Thu, Jan 23, 2014
The 2014 Challenge the Greenway event has been announced.
Read more ...Ballina FG selection convention this Sunday
Thu, Jan 23, 2014
The Fine Gael organisation in the newly expanded Ballina area for the upcoming local elections will hold its selection convention this weekend.
Read more ...Green candidate calls for fracking ban in Mayo
Thu, Jan 23, 2014
Mayo County Council could follow the example set by its counterparts in Leitrim County Council recently, by banning fracking from the county, according to Green Party local election candidate in the Claremorris area, Margaret Sheehan.
Read more ...Westport sets sights on Purple award
Wed, Jan 22, 2014
Westport is hoping to win another top tourism award and attract more UK visitors with an internationally recognised thumbs-up for the town’s nightlife.
Read more ...Ballina's Ice House wins national award
Wed, Jan 22, 2014
The Ice House in Ballina has been named Best Boutique Hotel at a national awards ceremony by a golfing group.
Read more ...New group for families living with drug and alcohol abuse
Wed, Jan 22, 2014
A new group to support families dealing with drug and alcohol abuse has been set-up in Mayo.
Read more ...Detailed investigation into Castlebar shooting continues
Tue, Jan 21, 2014
The investigation is continuing into the the shooting of Owen Maughan at a Castlebar filling station in December.
Read more ...Towns will lose joint policing committees
Tue, Jan 21, 2014
Castlebar, Westport and Ballina are to lose their joint policing committees (JPCs) when the town councils are abolished in May.
Read more ...Ballina's John Walkin named Mayo Person of the Year
Mon, Jan 20, 2014
John Walkin, the angling enthusiast who is credited with helping Ballina achieve its 'Salmon Capital of Ireland' title, has been named Mayo Person of the Year 2014.
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