Covid-19 Community Diary

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

A large number of community organisations have stepped up to the plate to help out those in need during the Covid-19 outbreak - in this weeks Community Diary we have listed a number of htem.

Knock Shrine places employees on temporary lay-off

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Knock Shrine has placed it's employees on a period of temorary lay-off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mayo Volunteer Centre to coordinate volunteering efforts in the county

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has launched the COVID-19 Government Action Plan to support the Community response to the ongoing crisis.

This Action Plan, which has been put together in partnership with other Government Departments, State Agencies and our extensive network of community and voluntary organisations, sets out three key areas of initial focus in supporting a community response to COVID-19.

Mayo University Hospital is deferring all but very urgent inpatient, day surgery, diagnostics tests and outpatient appointments

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Mayo University Hospital is deferring all but very urgent inpatient, day surgery, diagnostics tests and outpatient appointments from this morning, Monday March 16th until further notice. This is to ensure that the hospital has the necessary capacity to deal with any increase in suspected and confirmed COVID 19 cases.

Community spirit shown by public praised by Cathaoirleach

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

The community spirit shown by ordinary members in the public in giving their time to help out the most vulnerable has been praised by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Brendan Mulroy.

Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Mr Michael Ring, TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has emphasised the important role of communities in supporting their vulnerable neighbours over the coming weeks.

Mayo International Choral Festival postponed to 2021.

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

The organisers of the Mayo International Choral Festival, which takes place during the second last week in May each year has announced that the 9th festival is postponed to May 2021.

Patrick Cassidy’s Children of Lir Concert in Westport - cancelled

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

As with planned and proposed events nationwide, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Patrick Cassidy’s Cantata, The Children of Lir, due to be performed by Blessington Millennium Choir at Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Saturday 25th April 2020, has been cancelled. The Children of Lir is Patrick’s highly acclaimed traditional musical interpretation of the legend of the Children of Lir, so firmly associated with Mayo.

Asthma Society urges HSE to provide specialised advice on respiratory illnesses and coronavirus

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

The Asthma Society of Ireland is advising people with asthma to be extra vigilant in their asthma management and follow the advice set out by the HSE, amidst growing coronavirus concerns.

Pieta call for public support as postponement of annual ‘Darkness into Light’ walk causes funding gap

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Darkness Into Light, the flagship annual fundraising event for suicide prevention charity Pieta, and proudly supported by Electric Ireland, has been postponed until the autumn due to COVID-19.

ALONE extends opening times of COVID-19 phone line for older people as it receives hundreds of calls

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has received hundreds of calls to their COVID-19 support line for older people since it launched on Monday last, 9 March, and has extended its opening hours to include Saturdays and Sundays.

Irish Travel Agents Association Welcome the DFA Move to Repatriate Irish Tourists in Spain

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have welcomed the move by the Tánaiste Simon Coveney which has ensured Irish tourists currently in Spain and who want to fly home can do so by midnight Thursday. The Tanaiste engaged with his Spanish counterpart and with Aer Lingus and Ryanair to secure this.

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