Mayo man spearheads major New Jersey Covid-19 commemoration

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

A Mayo man is spearheading a major Covid-19 commemoration project for the Irish community in New Jersey this weekend – and a specially commissioned limestone hand-carved Celtic cross has been shipped over from Roscommon for the event.

Belmullet Tidy Towns launches campaign to tackle dog dirt

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Belmullet Tidy Towns - supported by the Erris Chamber of Commerce and the Oweninny Community Benefit Fund - has launched a campaign aimed at tackling 'the persistent problem of dog fouling around the town'.

Approval for new N5 extension a good day for Mayo

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

The approval by the Government this week of the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road project has been welcomed by local TDs.

Balla No Name Club looks back on successful season

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

As another season for No Name Clubs around the country draws to a close, Balla No Name Club will look back on 2020 / 21 as a time that will be remembered for generations due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Jackie Clarke Collection Decade of Centenaries Artist in Residence announced

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

During the past few years, a programme of special commemorative events has taken place to mark the centenary of key historical events in Irish history.

Foxford woman sets up fundraiser to honour late dad and mark Dementia Awareness Day

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

A fundraising campaign has been set up by Frances Moloney from Foxford and she is hoping to use the GoFundMe page to raise funds for the 'Walk a Mile & Make Me Smile', dementia awareness event on June 21.

Everest Staircase challenge for Hospice

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Shane Timlin and Fiona Rouse who launched the Everest Staircase Challenge over Easter this year have presented Board Director of MRHF Damian Slater and CEO Martina Jennings with a cheque to the charity of €7,410, from monies raised in the challenge.

News in Brief - Around the county

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

News from around the county 
Mayo YFG to host public meeting with Dillon and Walsh

€181,429 in LEADER funding welcomed for Mayo projects – Ring

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Michael Ring TD has welcomed the announcement that funding has been allocated to two projects in Mayo through the LEADER Programme. The funding is as follows: €135,429 for Darragh McGee, from Newport, to purpose-build a wheelchair accessible boat for angling, tours etc; and €46,000 for Mayo Communities Caring for Water – to deliver a training programme to community/voluntary groups in Mayo on conserving and protecting water/water bodies. Deputy Ring said: "I’m delighted that this funding is being provided through the LEADER Programme. I hope that the venture to provide fully wheelchair accessible angling is a huge success for the promoter. It is innovative and inclusive and I wish him every success. On the conservation project, this training programme is timely as we all recognise how important our water resources are."

Dillon welcomes announcement of new student rental protections

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement of new student rental protections. Under the Residential Tenancies (No 2) Bill 2021 any upfront payment upon the commencement of a tenancy will be restricted to a total value that does not exceed two months’ rent ie a deposit and one month rent in advance. Deputy Dillon said: "This restriction will apply to all tenancies including for students residing in student specific accommodation. A student can make a larger upfront payment if they so wish, by way of an opt-out option, but they cannot be forced to do so." The Bill also provides that the notice period to be given by students in respect of student specific accommodation will be limited to a maximum 28 days’ notice.

Chambers welcomes €187,835 for Mayo sporting projects

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed an investment package of €187,835 in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures in Mayo.

Symptom free walk-in COVID-19 Testing opening in Ballina on Thursday and Friday

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

A symptom free ‘walk-in, no appointment necessary’ Covid-19 testing facility will open in The Stephenites Ground, Lord Edward Street, Carrowcushlaun West, Ballina, Co. Mayo (F26 E622) on Thursday 10th June and Friday 11th June from 11am to 5pm.

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