Duffy calls for temporary pedestrianisation in Ballina

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Independent Cllr Mark Duffy put forward a motion calling for the pedestrianisation of Pearse Street in Ballina on a trial basis - from Melvin’s Insurance to The Junction - for the months of July and August from 12pm on Saturdays to Monday mornings.

Ireland West Airport welcomes publication of interim Aviation Taskforce report

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the publication of the interim Aviation Taskforce draft report to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, detailing key recommendations to support the restoration of air access and balanced regional development.

Mayo man shortlisted for JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Year Award

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Mayo man Aaron Hannon, a research fellow at the Translational Medical Device Lab at NUI Galway, has been shortlisted to the last 20 of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Year Award.

Martin Sheridan bursary award winners announced

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Mayo County Council is proud to sponsor and support the Martin Sheridan Bursary, which provides financial assistance to Mayo athletes as they strive to make an impact on the National, European and International Olympic stages.

HSE blocking hospital access says Conway-Walsh

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has asserted: "Covid cannot be used as a cover to downgrade or close district and community hospitals" .

UAR Mayo calls on government to make major reforms

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

World Refugee Day was celebrated internationally last Saturday, June 20. To mark this important day, United Against Racism Mayo (UAR Mayo ) has called for solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, all refugees and people of colour who experience racism in our community and worldwide.

Symbolic 10k walk to mark this year's Castlebar Four Days Walks

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

In eight days’ time, the 53rd Castlebar International Four Days’ Walks should have been taking place. Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the festival this year.

Pyrite remediation scheme for Mayo due to be opened shortly – Ring

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has welcomed the announcement by Government that its new Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme will open shortly.

Dillon welcomes free and subsidised higher education places for people looking to upskill

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Free and subsidised higher education places will be made available across the western region to people who are looking to upskill or reskill, Fine Gael Deputy Alan Dillon has said.

€10,000 Government support for two Mayo festivals and summer schools

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that two community based festivals and summer schools in Mayo are to receive a total of €10,000 in Government funding through the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme.

Deere calls for HSA to inspect building sites left unsecured during lockdown

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Castlebar Fine Gael Councillor Ger Deere has called on the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) to carry out inspections on building sites during the current lockdown.

Newport research facility to the forefront of marine research

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Ireland’s aquaculture sector supports coastal communities, providing employment opportunities for many in our coastal regions. The term aquaculture broadly refers to the cultivation of aquatic organisms in controlled aquatic environments for any commercial, recreational or public purpose.

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