Replacement of ageing watermains in Currower to reinforce local water supply

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Irish Water and Mayo County Council are embarking on a significant project to replace approximately four kilometres of cast-iron water mains, which they say will improve the quality of drinking water supplied to customers in the Currower and surrounding areas of Ballina.

Survey shows changing attitudes to pesticide use in Mayo - NFGWS

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Most householders that currently use pesticides are prepared to rethink their use in order to protect the environment, according to the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS).

Deere calls for motorists to park responsibly when visiting scenic areas

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Fine Gael Mayo County Councillor Ger Deere has called on members of the public to park their vehicles in a responsible and in a safe manner when visiting scenic areas walking routes and other outdoor attractions.

Calleary urges farmers to take part in Food Ombudsman consultation

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary is alerting farmers to the opening of a public consultation on the primary legislation needed to establish a new Office of a National Food Ombudsman or Regulator.

Privatisation of Teacher Training must be reversed - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Rose Conway-Walsh TD has accused the government of ‘selling-off’ primary teacher training.

Chambers encourages Mayo applicants to apply for Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme funding

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The Government has opened a call for applications for €14 million in funding for outdoor recreation projects and investment that will support the adventure tourism sector in rural communities.

Minister must engage with Mayo Farmers on REAP Scheme and Designations - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Farmers in Mayo and the west of Ireland are left behind in the government’s Results Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP), Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh stated in the Dáil recently.

Outdoor Enhancement Scheme must be made available to all hospitality businesses - Dillon

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme should be amended to encompass all hospitality businesses, including so called ‘wet pubs’, accordingly to Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon.

News in Brief - Around the county

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Whats been going on around the county? 
Urgent call for return of 2020 salmon and sea trout logbooks 

Local Londis raises €10,000 for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice

Sun, Apr 25, 2021

Mayo Retailer, Gerry Casey and his team in Casey’s Londis Castlebar, Ballina, Galway, Limerick and Kildare, raised an incredible €10,000 for Londis’ official charity partner - LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice - during the February 280,000 Step Challenge.

News in Brief - Around the county

Sun, Apr 25, 2021

News from around the county 
105 burglaries reported in Mayo last year

Burke welcomes commitment to housing density reduction

Sat, Apr 24, 2021

Fine Gael Mayo based Senator Paddy Burke has said that he has been told by the Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, that he has issued a circular to local authorities and An Bord Pleanala, that will allow councils to grant planning permission for housing developments that are of lower density than that currently required in rural towns.

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