Could the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year 2022’ be based in Mayo?

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

The search is officially underway to find the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’ for 2022. After a hugely successful inaugural year in 2021, the category is now back for the second year running in the An Post Irish Book Awards, the annual literary event that celebrates and promotes Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible.

Mayo gears up for Heritage Week packed full of events

Tue, Aug 09, 2022

Travel back to 1798 and enjoy a weekend of living history, including a military encampment, traditional crafts and skills and traditional entertainment; go whale watching at Annagh Head, learn about the mythology of Ireland’s Old Irish Goat, a native rare breed; take a bus tour to learn about the vernacular heritage of south Mayo. These are just some of the experiences and activities you can take part in during Heritage Week in Mayo

117 fewer pubs in Mayo since 2005

Tue, Aug 09, 2022

A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has shown a stark decline in the number of pubs doing business throughout the country since 2005.

More than €236k for Mayo outdoor adventure projects

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Funding of €236,877 has been awarded to Mayo for seven outdoor recreation infrastructure projects, under measure one of the 2022 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, which provides investment ranging from €30,000 for small scale projects.

Busy weekend for Mayo Mountain Rescue Team

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Mayo Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) and the other rescue and support services on hand last Sunday for the Reek Sunday pilgrimage assisted eight different pilgrims who got into difficulty on the pilgrimage climb.

Housing Ukrainian refugees still challenging for council

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

In the region of 1,300 Ukrainian refugees are currently being housed in Mayo, but it is a challenging process, according to Director of Services for Mayo County Council, Tom Gilligan.

Mulroy hits out at dumping at recycling facilities in town

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Westport based Fianna Fáil councillor Brendan Mulroy hit out this week at a case of dumping at the recycling facilities at the Point in Westport.

Eighteen Mayo adopted persons and relatives register with new register

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Eighteen adopted persons and relatives from Mayo applied to the new Contact Preference Register last month, following the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The breakdown for Mayo was 16 adopted persons and two relatives applying to the register.

Not a dismal picture, just the reality, said Archbishop ahead of inaugural Reek climb

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

The future of the church and its practical application in community life was discussed at length on Sunday morning, as Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Francis Duffy, prepared for his first ascent of Croagh Patrick in his new role.

Animal charity expresses sadness and anger after blind and malnourished dog found in Mayo dies

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

North West SPCA said "There is no excuse for this cruelty in this day and age" in a social media post this week about a blind and malnourished dog that was was found in Belmullet last weekend, that had to be put down this week.

More than 1,200 people leave MUH without treatment – Conway-Walsh

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

HSE figures released to Sinn Fein Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh 'show that 1,247 people have left the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital so far this year without receiving treatment, as waiting times continue to rise'.

The Great Gathering of Donkeys – Castlebar Workhouse, 1848

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

On the morning of 30 June 1848, word spread quickly of a large movement of people from the direction of Balla towards Castlebar. The newspapermen who went to view the procession recorded that numerous donkeys accompanied the multitude.

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