Mayo based company listed as one of the Top 100 companies globally in health technology

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

Full Health Medical, a Mayo based company with operations in the UK and Ireland, have been listed in the annual Global Digital Health 100 by medical journal, The Journal of mHealth.

Agri-Food sector needs solutions and support in the face of Brexit - Chambers

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit and TD for Mayo, Lisa Chambers, has said the agri-food sector needs solutions and support in the face of Brexit. Deputy Chambers made her comments following a meeting with key stakeholders in the agri-food sector to discuss the implications of Brexit.

Almost €100,000 approved for roadworks in Claremorris - Connolly

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

Fine Gael councillor, Tom Connolly, has warmly welcomed the funding allocation for two junctions in Claremorris, namely Claremount, Claremorris (LT55512) and Mayfield Road Junction with Ballinrobe Road in Claremorris (LP1506).

Mayo projects going for gold at All Ireland community and council awards

Fri, Feb 08, 2019

Mayo has five projects shortlisted for the All Ireland Community and Council Awards. For thirteen years these awards have grown in popularity nationwide, celebrating community and councils working together.

Teens attend hard hitting road safety event

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

More than 1,600 teens  attend a hard-hitting road safety event today at Breaffy house Resort in Castlebar.

Coast Guard calls on public to heed weather warning

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

In light of the severe Weather Warning issued by Met Éireann for Friday, February 8 the Coast Guard is calling on the general public and all mariners to heed the warnings and take appropriate action.

Ireland West Airport commences work on upgrading Departures Hall at the airport

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

As part of their ongoing Airport Transformation programme, work has commenced on re-modelling and redesigning the existing Departures area at the airport to create a modern and spacious departures hall.

€500,000 fine after fatal accident at Mayo quarry

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

On Wednesday at Castlebar Circuit Court, Judge Rory McCabe imposed a fine of €500,000 on Harrington Concrete and Quarries ULC for three separate breaches of health and safety legislation.

150 jobs for Castlebar as Meissner Filtration Products unveil plans

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

Meissner Filtration Products announced today that it will expand manufacturing operations by establishing a facility in County Mayo, Ireland, creating upwards of 150 jobs over the next 5 years.

Councillors call for action on Market Lane in Westport

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

Calls were made this week for Mayo County Council to engage with NAMA over the condition of Market Lane in Westport. The laneway, which links the Mill Street car park in the town with Bridge Street, has been the scene of a number of trips and falls by members of the public, it was alleged, at the January meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District.

West Mayo councillors dismiss proposal to ring fence funding monies

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

There was a backlash from the elected members of the West Mayo Municipal District at its monthly meeting this week, following a proposal that councillors ring fence some of their allocation from the General Municipal Allocation (GMA) to provide match funding for capital projects in the area.

Cancer Care West launches fundraising drive for new Mayo Cancer Bus service

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

Cancer Care West, the West of Ireland cancer charity, is to launch a new bus service for Mayo Cancer patients who have to travel to University Hospital Galway to receive treatment for cancer.

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