Climate Bill must ensure continued viability of sustainable farming in Mayo - Dillon

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

The Climate Bill must not undermine the continued viability of sustainable farming across County Mayo, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has said. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 is currently going through the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Four month lead-in for bins for beaches

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

A four month lead-in time from their regular suppliers of bins is causing issues for Mayo County Council in installing new bins at beaches - the elected members of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District were told this week.

Pyrite-affected homes to be exempt from LPT

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed confirmation received from the Minister for Finance that pyrite-affected homes in Mayo that qualify for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, will receive a temporary exemption under the new rules governing Local Property Tax.

Lack of housing a serious issue in West Mayo

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

The lack of houses for sale is causing huge problems for people in West Mayo, according to a number of councillors who spoke at the May meeting of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District on Monday.

Mayo natives to cycle from Dublin to Mayo for Hospice

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

A group of Dublin-based Mayo diaspora and friends will be taking the long road home this July and undertaking a gruelling 240km dawn-to-dusk cycle challenge from Dublin to Castlebar for charity.

€400,000 for sea wall renovation works in Belmullet

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

Michael Ring TD has welcomed the funding of €400,000 announced specifically for renovation works to the sea wall along the R313 at the location known locally at Bundola (Bunduaile), Belmullet.

Knock Basilica – opens its doors again to worshipers and pilgrims

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

After months of lockdown, Knock Shrine has reopened the iconic Basilica for daily Mass.

Funding opportunities information for community groups

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

Mayo Public Participation Network is holding a virtual information and plenary meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at 7pm.

Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District Briefs

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

What was said at the June meeting of the Claremorris Municipal District?

Mayo gets eleven Blue Flag Beaches

Fri, May 28, 2021

An Taisce announced the International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award recipients at a virtual ceremony this week.

Mayo to get funding of €516,110 for additional outdoor infrastructure

Fri, May 28, 2021

Fine Gael Spokesperson on Tourism and Sport, Deputy Alan Dillon TD, has welcomed over half a million euro being allocated to Mayo under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund.

Councillors agree on picnic tables and benches for Castlebar

Fri, May 28, 2021

Fine Gael councillor Ger Deere has received the full backing of the elected members of Castlebar Municipal District for the installation of a number of benches and picnic tables at locations around the town for the summer months.

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