€89,977 in funding for four Mayo projects by the EMFF fisheries local action group

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

Deputy Michael Ring TD has received confirmation that the third tranche in 2020 of grant awards by the Fisheries Local Action Group established under Ireland’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme, has been allocated to four groups in Mayo. The grants are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

Belmullet Tidy Towns Cleanathon 2020 appeal

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

In spite of having no competition this year, Belmullet Tidy Towns have done their best to continue with improvements throughout the town.

Update on Turlough bridge wanted for next meeting

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

A number of councillors have requested a report as to when the new greenway bridge at Turlough will be completed.

No request to close Islandeady road received yet

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

The potential closure of a road in Islandeady for works on the new N5 Westport to Turlough road project was raised again at the October meeting of the Castlebar Municipal District this week.

Castlebar councillors want GMIT President to come and address them

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

The elected members of the Castlebar Municipal District have issued an invitation for the President of GMIT to come to one of their meetings to address concerns the councillors have about the future of the Mayo campus of the third level institution.

Modular unit to be delivered to Mayo University Hospital tomorrow

Tue, Oct 27, 2020

The new modular assessment unit will be delivered to Mayo University Hospital tomorrow morning Wednesday, October 28.

JCI Mayo presents ‘Mind Your Mental Health’ panel discussion

Tue, Oct 27, 2020

A recent survey shows that 72% of people believe that Irish society’s response to mental health issues over the coming months will be important.

Ring does not support 5km rule for rural Ireland

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

Businesses and organisations across the county have had to lock their doors for a second time this year following the move to Level 5 of the Living With Covid plan for six weeks introduced by the Government from Thursday of this week.

Minister replies to Dillon on GMIT Mayo business closure

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon is due to meet with Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, for a face-to-face briefing on the status of the GMIT Mayo campus.

Mayo school honoured for water conservation efforts

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

Green-Schools moved its annual Water Awards ceremony online this week, with a virtual ceremony shown on screens in 24 schools around the country.

Artist looking for your creative responses to the Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

Mayo County Council’s Arts Service, The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Park & Wildlife Services, are delighted to announce that the visual artist, Susan Mannion, has been selected for the public art commission at the Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park.

Knock seniors enjoy being on the move

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

In these times of restrictive lifestyles, some of the mature residents in Knock have enjoyed the lifeline given to them by Mayo Sports Partnership through a weekly Activator Poles Outdoor Exercise Class. The class, which has been running since July, has proved to be a great success and very popular with many elderly and retired.

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