Mayo star says it’s good to talk

Fri, May 07, 2021

Mayo footballer Tommy Conroy is encouraging young people to talk to their parents or an adult they trust in order to help cope with worry and stress and to improve their mental health.

Cathaoirleach’s awards launched by Mayo County Council

Fri, May 07, 2021

Mayo County Council has announced the launch of the first Cathaoirleach’s Awards in recognition of 'the services of the many community volunteer groups that work among us, and the valuable impact that work has on the quality of life of the citizens of County Mayo'.

Westport businesses leading the way in water conservation

Fri, May 07, 2021

Westport has been selected by Irish Water to pilot the utility’s new Sustainable Water Towns Initiative in partnership with Chambers Ireland.

Councillors back Islandeady community on road closure

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

A decision on the proposed temporary closure for a number of months of an access road (L1811) into Islandeady village as part of the Westport to Turlough Road project - should be made next week - the April meeting of Castlebar Municipal District was told this week.

Mayo lifeboat crews launched 21 times last year

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The RNLI is launching its Mayday Mile fundraiser as the charity’s rescue figures for 2020 show that volunteer lifeboat crews at its lifeboat stations in Mayo launched 21 times and brought 16 people to safety.

Speed limit of 80kmh recommended for Breaffy

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Mayo County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are proposing an 80 kilometre per hour speed limit through Breaffy village. Over the past numbers of years, the issue of speeding motorists through Breaffy has been an ongoing concern for local residents.

Blacksod Lighthouse opening to the public

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile (CFID) is delighted to announce it will be opening Blacksod lighthouse to the public this summer.

Mayo doctor appointed to board of Irish Community Air Ambulance

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The Irish Community Air Ambulance, formerly Irish Community Rapid Response, has made a number of new appointments to its board - including Mayo native, Dr Lisa Cunningham.

Ring calls for supports to those in 'housing trap'

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Michael Ring TD has called on the Government to urgently address 'the serious issue which exists with respect to housing and in particular the need for affordable houses to come on stream again'.

Countdown to Mayo Day 2021

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The hugely successful Mayo Day celebrates its seventh year this Saturday, May 1, with an outstanding programme of events to be viewed from around the globe. The virtual approach to the event has expanded the reach of this extraordinary celebration of all things Mayo.

Ring confirms €70,000 for preservation and enhancement of two Mayo historic structures

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Michael Ring TD has confirmed that two heritage buildings in Mayo have been allocated a total of €70,000 in funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2021.