Phil Coulter plays Siamsa Seipeil – Friday, August 2nd!

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Siamsa Seipeil, now in its eighth year, is delighted to welcome Phil Coulter, composer, producer and performer to Swinford. “Phil is the best-selling artist of his generation. He has written at least four titles that can be added to the ‘Irish songbook’ – the anthems ‘The Town I Loved So Well’ and ‘Ireland’s Call’ and the haunting ‘Scorn not his Simplicity’ and ‘Steal Away’. This is a unique opportunity to see a world-class artist in the unique and intimate venue that is Swinford Church.” Tickets are available now – and will sell quickly. Buy now, to avoid disappointment, online at www.swinfordgaa.ie and in the real world in O’Connell’s Pharmacy, The Gateway Hotel & Mellett’s newsagents. Or call Mick at 0876837564

Mulherin challenges Irish Water to come clean on plans for Ballina plant

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Senator Michelle Mulherin has challenged Irish Water to come clean on its plans for its Ballina Waste Water Treatment plant at Belleek amid concerns in the town that there are moves underway to develop the site as a sludge hub for Mayo.

Council welcomes Green Flag awards for six Mayo parks

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Mayo County Council welcomes the awarding of six prestigious recognised Green Flags for the county. The Jackie Clarke Collection Heritage Garden, Ballina, and Turlough Park were both announced as winners at an awards ceremony in Maynooth University.

Belmullet Community Futures Action Plan launched

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

The Belmullet Community Futures Action Plan 2019 – 2024 was launched last week by Minister Michael Ring.

Petworld’s 2019 Furry 5K in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Petworld have announced that their Furry 5K annual sponsored dog walk is taking place at 10am on Sunday July 28 in seven locations across Ireland. The Furry 5K is a 5km sponsored walk with all proceeds going to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI).

Claremorris woman calls on people of Mayo to help Childline listen to children

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Could you be at the receiving end of a call, text, or online chat when a child reaches out for support?

Mayo youth group launch research findings on social media

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

The Mayo Tusla Youth Advisory group recently launched the findings of a research project they undertook in relation to social media.

Fireworks and family fun in Ballinrobe

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Ballinrobe gears up for another sell-out festival
The silver screen, international acts and country stars are just some of what you can expect at Ballinrobe Festival 2019.

Ring announces further CLÁR funding of €82,300 for first responder organisations

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Michael Ring T.D., the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced funding of €82,300 for two first responder organisations in Mayo under the First Response Support Measure of CLÁR (Measure 3A).

Unfair pension cuts still hitting pensioners as review underwhelms – Calleary

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary, has said that older people in Mayo are still being hit by harsh pension changes introduced by the last Fine Gael/Labour government, despite reviews into contributions taking place.

It’s All About The Bees and The Seas in Belmullet

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Members of Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet Tidy Towns) were delighted with the large number of people who attended the launch of their first photographic exhibition in Áras Inis Gluaire last Friday.

Mayo whips up an incredible €1,987 for Temple Street’s Great Irish Bake

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Bakers in Mayo rose to the occasion this April, as they raised a spectacular total of €1,987 at this year’s Great Irish bake for Temple Street. People from all over the county took to their kitchens for this great cause.

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