Gruelling day on the Alp De Skelp for Mayo mountain bikers
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Four Hardy MTB cyclists have completed their own lifetime achievement by cycling the height of Mount Everest - 8,848m - by mountain bike, over a locally named climb called Skelp (or to be named Alp De Skelp after this challenge), a hill that is located on the Western Way trail coming from Leenane to Westport.
Read more ...Westport Library launches Summer Star reading adventure
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
School's out and Summer is here, so why not enrol your child in the Summer Stars Reading adventure at Westport Library? It’s fun and it’s free; thanks to Mayo Library Service.
Read more ...Saolta boss praises the public for west's hospitals being Covid-free
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
There were no Covid-19 patients in any of the West of Ireland's public hospitals on Tuesday this week.
Read more ...Political news in brief
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
What have your local representatives been talking about this week?
Read more ...US recognise Mayo D-Day heroine
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Ninety-Eight-year-old Mayo woman Maureen Sweeney was presented with a special US House of Representatives honour last weekend for her actions that helped change the course of history.
Read more ...Dillon welcomes Bradley Report on restoration of Galway-Mayo rail link
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Tourism and Sport, Deputy Alan Dillon, has welcomed the Bradley Report on the Galway-Mayo rail link.
Read more ...Funding for feasibility study for Ballina to Enniscrone recreational walk
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Mayo County Council and Sligo County Council have welcomed funding for a feasibility study on a potential recreational route from Ballina in Enniscrone.
Read more ...Sky's the limit for Lions Club President
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
The Sky’s the limit For Westport Lions Club, which, like many other local organisations, has found fundraising very challenging over the last year.
Read more ...News in Brief - Around the county
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
News in brief from around the county
Walker on Nephin Beg airlifted to hospital
Walk-in (no appointment) COVID-19 testing in Ballyhaunis on Thursday and Friday
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Additional ‘pop-up’ Covid-19 testing will be available in Ballyhaunis on Thursday June 24 and Friday June 25.
Read more ...Thirty four local community groups benefit from Oweninny Community Benefit Fund allocations
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Mayo County Council and Oweninny Power Designated Activity Company are pleased to announce the allocation of approximately €162,400 to local community groups from North Mayo.
Read more ...New podcast reveals true stories of Mayo’s women in business
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
A new podcast and radio show launches Tuesday, June 29, profiling some of Mayo’s most enterprising women – and asking what we can all learn from their experience.
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