Kenny backs Dillon at General Election Campaign Launch in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has urged voters who gave him their number one vote in previous elections to pledge this vote to general election candidate Alan Dillon.

McHugh optimistic about the future of Mayo

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

In a year where she emerged as one of the shining lights in Irish politics, the Green Party’s Saoirse McHugh is cautiously optimistic about what lies ahead.

Now is the time for Real Change - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin Senator Rose Conway-Walsh has welcomed the calling of the General Election for Saturday, February 8, saying now is the time for Mayo people to vote for the change that’s needed to give workers and families a break in the county.

Joe Daly Announced as People Before Profit Dáil Candidate for Mayo

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

People Before Profit have selected Joe Daly as their candidate to run in the upcoming Dáil election. Mr Daly is a secondary school teacher in Castlebar and ran for the party in the local elections 2019.

Update on Supplement to Register of Electors – General Election 2020

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Director of Services for Mayo County Council, John Condon, has issued a statement on supplements to the register of electors ahead of next month's general election.

Macra encourages members and all young people to register to vote

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Macra na Feirme welcomed announcements this week that a General Election will be held and looks forward to the opportunity to ensure rural young people and young farmers are properly represented in the next Daíl.

Race for Dáil seats is up and running across the county

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

The race to fill the four Mayo seats up for grabs in next month's general election got up and running this week after An Táoiseach Leo Varadkar requested President Higgins to dissolve the 32nd Dáil.

Ballina councillors look for culling of seal numbers

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

The elected members of the Ballina Municipal District have agreed to send a letter to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to request the cull of a number of seals in Killala Bay.

Ballina councillors defer decision on 50-home development again

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

The elected members of the Ballina Municipal District deferred making a decision on granting Part Eight Planning Permission for a 50-dwelling development at Rehins Fort in Ballina for another month - at their January meeting this week.

Candidates asked to give road safety number one with election posters

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Mayo County Council's Road Safety Office has issued an appeal to those contesting the upcoming election to give consideration when erecting election posters and the placement of mobile advertisement boards, as to whether these signs may cause an obstruction or danger.

Consultants appointed to Ballina Digital Hub project - Senator Mulherin

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Senator Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that consultants have been appointed by Mayo County Council for the development of Ballina's Digital Hub in the town's former military barracks.

Knock Shrine invited to participate in special Mass in St Peter’s Basilica

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

The visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in August 2018 as part of the celebration of the World Meeting of Families is warmly remembered by the thousands of pilgrims who gathered to greet him on that occasion.

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