Disruption to hospital services at Mayo University Hospital
Mon, May 17, 2021
The ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to have a considerable impact on hospital services.
Read more ...Downpatrick Head to host Cliff Diving World Series
Mon, May 17, 2021
Ireland will host a leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 202 September 12.
Read more ...Mayo left behind on eye care services - Conway-Walsh
Mon, May 17, 2021
Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has uncovered the fact that there is currently only one Ophthalmologist – a doctor who specializes in eye and vision care - employed by the HSE for the entire county of Mayo.
Read more ...New twice-weekly rail freight service between Ballina and Waterford to get going in June
Mon, May 17, 2021
Iarnród Eireann and XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has announced the commencement of a new twice-weekly rail freight service in each direction between Ballina, Co Mayo and Waterford Port.
Read more ...Mayo Divisional Drugs Task Force has seized more than €50,000 worth of drugs over weekend
Mon, May 17, 2021
The Mayo Divisional Drugs Task Force has seized more than €50,000 worth of drugs after it carried out a number of drugs searches in the Mayo Division over the course of Friday and Saturday May 14, and 15.
Read more ...Westport GAA Launch “Win A House In Westport 2”
Mon, May 17, 2021
Westport GAA, organisers of the hugely successful Win A House In Westport fundraiser in 2019, have just launched their latest fundraising campaign - “Win a House in Westport 2”. The club is offering one lucky person the life-changing chance to win a home worth €325,000 for just €100, in the much-loved west of Ireland seaside town.
Read more ...Mulranny named as Mayo's first decarbonising zone
Fri, May 14, 2021
On Monday afternoon at the May meeting of Mayo County Council, the coastal village of Mulranny was formally announced by Mayo County Council as Mayo's Initial Decarbonising Zone - aiming to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 51 per cent by 2030, as required under Action 165 of the National Climate Action Plan.
Read more ...JP McHugh to judge Wild Atlantic Words short story competition
Fri, May 14, 2021
The 2021 Wild Atlantic Words literary festival short story competition will be judged by award-winning writer, John Patrick McHugh.
Read more ...Islandeady Community Council happy with outcome on road closure
Fri, May 14, 2021
Islandeady Community Council has expressed its satisfaction with the recent announcement of a three-week road closure on the L1811 to facilitate road works on the new Westport to Turlough road project, rather than the initially planned closure of a number of months.
Read more ...Hospice movement launches virtual Sunflower fundraiser
Fri, May 14, 2021
Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, this week launched a ‘Virtual Sunflower Remembrance Garden’. This online space has been created for people to dedicate a virtual sunflower in memory of a loved one, whilst helping to raise much-needed funds for local hospice and home care services throughout the country this June.
Read more ...Volunteers encouraged to 'think small' for National Volunteering Week
Fri, May 14, 2021
The programme for National Volunteering Week 2021 (May 17 to 23) was launched this week with events to take place across the country under the theme 'Small Actions, Big Impact'.
Read more ...Music at the Garden Gate with Laoise and John
Fri, May 14, 2021
Acclaimed musicians Laoise Kelly (harp) and John Hoban (fiddle, mando-cello, song and more) present a performance of traditional music and song online from the Linenhall Arts Centre.
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