Ring questions Minister on Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Michael Ring T.D., raised the issue of the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme in the Dáil. Deputy Ring questioned the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on the latest position with the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme.

Dillon calls for student accommodation to feature in County Development Plan

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has called on Mayo County Council to include supporting the provision of student accommodation in the draft Mayo County Development Plan before it is finalised. Last week, the Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage issued a circular to all Local Authority Chief Executives. The circular pointed to the critical need for purpose-built student accommodation to be available to meet the needs of students in higher and further education.

Calleary angry and frustrated at lack of specific commitment to N26 and Western Rail Corridor in NDP

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

In an initial reaction to the revised NDP, Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary has said he is very angry and frustrated at the lack of specific commitments to the N26 and to the Western Rail Corridor in the revised plan published this week.

Overhanging trees could cause a serious accident, says councillor

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Unless the issue of overhanging trees is dealt with there could be a serious accident on the roads in Mayo, a councillor said this week, during a debate on a new hedge cutting policy for the county.

€586,000 in additional funding for “The Atlantic Story” in Aughleam - Ring

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Michael Ring TD has confirmed that additional funding in the amount of €586,000 has been approved by Údarás na Gaeltachta for “The Atlantic Story” (Áras Scéalta an Atlantaigh) in Aughleam. This tourism centre will present the story of the wild Atlantic as a cultural tourism project.

New rail freight service between Port of Waterford and Ballina

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

At Port of Waterford Port this week, Iarnród Eireann and XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of freight transportation solutions, launched a new rail freight service in each direction between Ballina and Waterford.

Official launch of the charity Friends of Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

The official launch of the charity Friends of Mayo University Hospital took place on Friday, September 24, in Mayo University Hospital.

Law Society appoints Mark Garrett as new Director General

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

The Law Society of Ireland has appointed Mark Garrett as new Director General. He will commence the role on January 3, 2022. The appointment was approved by the Law Society Council at a recent meeting on September 24.

See and be seen - driving with proper vehicle lights

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

If you’ve driven after dark or on a wet day, you’ve seen it: a car up ahead with no rear lights illuminated, barely visible on the road.

Judging for IPB Pride Of Place to get under way in Mayo

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Final stages of judging for the 2021 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo will take place on October 6 and 7.

Belmullet's Nicola releases new children's adventure book

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Nicola Lavelle (Nicola Ní Mhaolábhail) from Belmullet, is a primary school teacher and author of a new book - Glór ar Inis Gluaire.

Home to Mayo plans accelerate as month-long festival begins to take shape

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Following Mayo County Council’s success in having ‘Home to Mayo’ selected as part of the Global Irish Festival Series, event organisers are busy putting plans in place for a Mayo experience for anyone visiting next May.

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