Mayo students win top prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Four Mayo students have won top prizes in this year’s 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition, the results of which were delayed until now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New IDA facility for Castlebar and engineering firm appointed to carry out technical due diligence on Ballina site

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

There was positive news for Mayo this week in attracting new industries to the county, with confirmation that the IDA have commenced the process of evaluating suitable site options in Castlebar, while the IDA have appointed an engineering firm to undertake detailed technical due diligence, review the master plan design and submit a Stage 1 Infrastructure Planning application for the 10.6 hectares proposed industrial park at Sligo Road, Ballina.

EirGrid seeks local groups to join North Connacht Community Forum

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

EirGrid is encouraging community groups and organisations located close to the North Connacht 110kV Project to join a new community forum.

Fuchsia flag raised to support defence forces ex-service personnel

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

The ONE Fuchsia Flag was raised by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Michael Smyth, at the front of Áras an Chontae on Friday, September 1 and will fly until October 1 in support of veterans of the Irish Defence Forces.

Calling all coffee lovers in Mayo and Roscommon

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation is calling on people in Mayo and Roscommon to host a coffee morning social at a time that suits them – morning, noon, or night, to help raise funds for palliative care services in your communities.

Mayo People urged to sign up for Jack & Jill's ‘Up the Hill’ fundraising challenge

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is urging the people of Mayo to go Up the Hill for Jack & Jill this October and climb a hill in solidarity with the eight families it supports in Mayo who have an uphill challenge in caring for their very sick child every day.

Consultation on Mayo Age Friendly Strategy 2021 to 2026 begins

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

As part of the Older Person’s Council in Mayo's affiliation to the WHO Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and communities, county Mayo is committed to working towards becoming an age-friendly county and creating an inclusive, equitable society in which older people can live full, active, valued and healthy lives.

Fáilte Ireland 'Keep Discovering' season domestic marketing campaign for Mayo

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Throughout the summer, Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Keep Discovering’ marketing campaign has been encouraging Irish people to discover the joy of holidaying in Ireland.