Brady gets the Laochra Gael treatment

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

If you missed it last night, this evening (Friday, April 3) you will have another chance at 11.10pm on TG4 to catch Laochra Gael's hour long show on Mayo legend David Brady.

Government announces four week extension to existing fuel allowance season – Dillon

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

There will be a four week extension to the existing fuel allowance season for eligible customers in Mayo, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has said.

New business continuity voucher goes live through Local Enterprise Office Mayo

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

The new business continuity voucher is now available through Local Enterprise Office Mayo and is open to sole traders and companies across every business sector locally that employ up to 50 people, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D. has announced.

Insurers need to show decency toward struggling businesses in tourism and hospitality sector – Calleary

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary, has said that Ireland’s insurance providers need to be fair in their treatment of business customers across Mayo who hold general infectious disease cover and who have been forced to close by the ongoing public health emergency.

Students Must be refunded pre-paid accommodation costs - Conway Walsh

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Students who have paid up front for accommodation they cannot now access because of COVID-19 need to be refunded - according to Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh.

Ballina firm prepares for return to normal working after crisis

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Hopeful for an end to the Covid-19 crisis, Ballina-based Davy’s Lawnmower and Tool Hire Centre is preparing for a return to normal working with its purchase of five new Komatsu excavators to add to their construction equipment fleet.

Castlebar based company creates not for profit website for organisations to receive support

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Castlebar based design company, Avenir Design, has created a not for profit website allowing small businesses, charities, organisations, and individuals to receive vouchers of support from their loyal customers and supporters.

People told to stay at home in almost all circumstances in battle against Covid-19

Sat, Mar 28, 2020

This morning has seen Ireland wake up to a new two week reality of almost total lockdown as the country bids to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Testing to be ramped up in battle against Covid-19

Fri, Mar 27, 2020

The HSE hopes to have a Covid-19 drive-through testing facility open in Castlebar early next week, to complement the one already in operation in the county town at the new Castlebar Leisure Centre, just off Lannagh Road in the town.

28-year-old man arrested following €250,000 drugs seizure in Claremorris

Fri, Mar 27, 2020

A 28-year-old man appeared before Castlebar District Court yesterday morning in relation to an investigation following the seizure of €250,000 worth of drugs, following a search operation in Claremorris on Wednesday.

Funeral of Fr John McCormack to take place tomorrow

Fri, Mar 27, 2020

The funeral of Fr John McCormack, Parish Priest of Breaffy, Castlebar, will take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort, with burial afterwards in Roundfort Cemetery.

Order of Malta mobilises volunteers to support HSE during COVID

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

The Order of Malta Ambulance Corps today announced that volunteers are now preparing to provide national support to the Health Service Executive (HSE) following the recent developments caused by COVID-19.

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