Making the Right Connections tells the story of Ballyheane man who became an early telecoms pioneer

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Mayo author Michael Larkin is looking forward to launching his new book Making the Right Connections which depicts the story of his granduncle Thomas Larkin and his journey as an early telephone pioneer in America. The book will be launched on Monday, April 29, at 7pm in Mayo County Library in Castlebar.

Mayo Day goes Green for The Mayo Word

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Mayo County Council will be introducing several ‘greening’ elements to this year’s showcase Mayo Day event at the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, in Turlough House on Saturday, May 4.

Lifeboat crew swap boats for bikes in 150km charity cycle

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Ten volunteer lifeboat crew from Ballyglass RNLI, in conjunction with Belmullet Cycling Club, will undertake a 150km cycle from Sligo Bay RNLI in Rosses Point to Ballyglass RNLI in Belmullet on Saturday, April 27.

Residents and businesses in Ballindine set to enjoy more reliable water supply

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Residents and businesses in Ballindine will enjoy a more reliable supply of drinking water, following a programme of works by Irish Water, which will see the replacement of 1.9 kilometres of ageing water mains and service connections.

Mayo CYPSC launch ‘Book Bags’ initiative in Mayo County Library

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

An initiative to encourage more parents in Mayo to read to their children has been launched by the active and healthy 0-6 years subgroup of Mayo Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), which states that "Reading to your baby and young child has been proven to help grow their brain, grow a bond between you, and helps develop their language, emotional literacy and creativity."

Westport Food Festival bows out for 2019

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Chairman Eoin McDonnell and the committee of Westport Food Festival regret that for a combination of reasons the festival will not be going ahead in 2019.

Site investigation work set to start at Ballinrobe Town Hall

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

The campaign to rebuild Ballinrobe Town Hall enters a new phase with site investigation work set to take place at the site.

Locals play their part to grow tourism for Clew Bay

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Local tourism businesses, tourism and community group members, as well as other interested parties and individuals, took part in one of a series of Fáilte Ireland workshops last Friday to pull together stories, ideas, and opportunities that could be used to boost tourism in the area.

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Sun, Apr 14, 2019

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Fine Gael councillors hit out at Holmes' N5 fears

Sat, Apr 13, 2019

Councillors from the Fine Gael party have hit out at fears expressed by independent councillor, Michael Holmes, that cost overruns in the National Children's Hospital project in Dublin could see funds earmarked for the N5 roads project diverted from it.

Cashel group launch petition to get works on Achill bridges

Sat, Apr 13, 2019

The Cashel Village Enhancement Group, which is part of the Cashel Women’s Group based on Achill Island, is launching a petition to ask Mayo County Council and the Department of Transport to evaluate three bridges located in the village on the R319.

Marine Institute Newport facility to hold open day

Sat, Apr 13, 2019

The Marine Institute's Research Facility in Furnace, Newport, will open its doors to primary school students this week, and hold an open day this Sunday April 14 from 11am to 4pm.

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