Archbishop announces new diocesan appointments in Mayo
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
The Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary has announced a series of new diocesan appointments which will take effect from Friday July 19.
Read more ...Lough Mask regional water supply to be extended to Westport
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Approval has been given for the extension of the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme to Westport. The announcement has been welcomed by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Read more ...Mayo’s suicide rates well above the national average
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
The rate of suicide in the Mayo area has been revealed as one of Ireland’s highest for 2012, the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console has said.
Read more ...Ring announces €75,000 funding for three Mayo boxing clubs
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has announced €75,000 worth of grants for three boxing clubs in County Mayo.
Read more ...O’Brien welcomes funding for two major Cong projects
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Mayo county councillor Patsy O’Brien has warmly welcomed the sanctioning by South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) for two major projects in Cong. SWMDC has given the green light to Cong Community Centre Limited for the construction of a community centre at Gortaroe and also to Cong Festival Committee Limited for the construction and installation of two bronze statues in Cong village.
Read more ...Barrett gets manager’s update on Curradrish path
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Castlebar town councillor Harry Barrett has welcomed an update given to him by the town manager Seamus Granahan on progress being made on the provision of a path and new road surface for the residents of the Curridrish Road, Castlebar.
Read more ...RTÉ rescue series seeking help
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
RTÉ is looking to talk to people who have been involved in or rescued from a major incident anywhere in the world.
Read more ...Mayo left out of new school works list — Calleary
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has said he is “dismayed” that Mayo has been left entirely out of a new list of school building projects.
Read more ...Push for Mayo tourism continues this summer — Minister Ring
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
As we enter the peak tourism season, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has said Mayo continues to feature prominently in Ireland’s overseas tourism promotions.
Read more ...The Delia Murphy Festival
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
The Delia Murphy Festival offers a unique musical experience not to be missed. Renowned Irish singers Johnny Logan, Róisín Elsafty and Kate Purcell will come together with Delia’s grandson, musician Ronan Browne for one night only at the Dalton Inn Hotel, Claremorris on June 29 to remember the Ballad Queen of Connemara, Delia Murphy.
Read more ...Funding for Memorial Garden welcomed
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has announced funding of €7,500 for the memorial garden at Blacksod. This funding has been granted through Fáilte Ireland. This funding will be used for the promotion of this memorial garden.
Read more ...It’s festival time in Westport so let’s Get Out There
Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Get ready for a whole week of exciting activities in the great outdoors around Westport and join in to both free and ticketed events. The Westport Duathlon Weekend event marks the beginning of an extensive activity programme for the Westport Get Out There Festival, organised by Westport Town Council and Westport Leisure Park, and runs from Saturday June 8 to Saturday June 15.
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