Croagh Patrick climb to raise funds for youth mental health
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
A call has been issued for communities throughout Mayo, including public representatives, to sign up for a climb of Croagh Patrick, taking place tomorrow, Saturday July 20, to help raise funds for Jigsaw, the youth mental health charity.
Read more ...Succession planning a major challenge on Mayo farms
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
One of the most comprehensive farm surveys ever undertaken in Ireland has found that succession planning continues to be a huge issue for Mayo farmers.
Read more ...Fundraising Summer Cabaret Show for Western Care in Claremorris
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
The highly successful Summertime Cabaret Show will return to the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, for one night only, on Wednesday, August 7 next. This year’s once-off show is a charity event being organised in conjunction with Western Care Association and Cáirde Crann Mór, Ballinrobe.
Read more ...St Colman’s Garden Fête next weekend
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
The annual garden fête at St Colman’s Care Centre, Keel, Achill takes place on Sunday next, July 28, getting underway at 1pm.
Read more ...Swanick urges cross-party support for Life-Saving Equipment Bill
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
Mayo based Fianna Fáil Senator, Keith Swanick, has called for cross-party support toward his Bill, the Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017. This Bill makes it an offence to steal or damage life-saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys.
Read more ...Funds from sale of lands in Ballina can not be ring-fenced for spending in local area
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
The sale by Mayo County Council of two plots of land in Ballina town to Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd - consisting of 0.012 hectares and 0.134 hectares located at the Teeling Street car park, was approved by Mayo County Council this week.
Read more ...Kilcoyne says there is anarchy and intimidation on the streets of Castlebar
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne has called for the setting up of the new Joint Policing Committee (JPC) of Mayo County Council as a priority, stating that there are a number of people causing serious problems in Castlebar.
Read more ...People being charged to vote - alleges Coyle
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
Fine Gael councillor Gerry Coyle has claimed that people who are sick or elderly and can't get to a polling station to vote, are having to pay doctors for medical certificates in order to get a postal vote to vote at elections.
Read more ...Stroll for the Soul launched in Lahardane
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
The inaugural Stroll For The Soul was launched this week in Lahardane - home to the famous Neiphin Mountain.
Read more ...Mayo Cancer Support seeks council help to maintain services
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
The chairman of Mayo Cancer Support (Rock Rose House) has appealed to the elected members of Mayo County Council to donate funds to the charity on a yearly basis to help the organisation maintain services to the community at their current level.
Read more ...Mayo Hoteliers call for urgent action on rising insurance costs
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
Hoteliers in Mayo are calling on the Government to take urgent action to address the spiralling cost of insurance, which is posing a serious challenge for the local hospitality industry.
Read more ...Mary Robinson to launch Kitchen Power exhibition in Museum of Country Life
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, will this afternoon launch the exhibition 'Kitchen Power: Women’s experiences of rural electrification' at the National Museum of Country Life at Turlough Park House at 12pm.
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