SVP expect no slow-down in calls for help in 2019
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
Based on greater than anticipated calls in the lead-up to Christmas, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is expecting no slowdown in the calls for help it will receive in 2019.
Read more ...Craggagh school pupils getting fit in 2019
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
Craggagh NS is a small rural school situated between Balla and Kiltimagh in central Mayo. Craggagh is a community that takes pride in its school, its environs and its achievements.
Read more ...Almost 2,000 on trolleys without hospital beds in Mayo last year
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
A total of 1,998 patients went without hospital beds at Mayo University Hospital in 2018, according to new figures released this week by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).
Read more ...Road Safety Road Show returns to educate young drivers
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
The hard hitting Road Satety Road "how, which educates teens about the terrible consequences of road carnage, will return to Mayo in February.
Read more ...€107,000 approved for works at Robeen Crossroads
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring has confirmed that an additional €107,000 has been approved for Robeen Crossroads, Hollymount.
Read more ...Fines removed from all Mayo Libraries
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
With fines abolished in all libraries since January 1, Mayo residents are being encouraged to make a New Year’s Resolution to reconnect with their local library.
Read more ...Busy 2018 for Mayo ICRR’s Volunteer Doctor
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
It has been quite a busy year for the Mayo ICRR volunteer doctor, Dr James Horan, with a number of significant call-outs.
Read more ...Network Ireland Mayo celebrates successful 2018
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
In December, Network Ireland Mayo held its AGM in Breaffy House Resort, which was followed by a drinks reception and dinner in the Mulberry restaurant.
Read more ...Castlebar's Newstand closes its doors after more than 30 years
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
Newstand - located on Market Square in Castlebar - has closed its doors after 33 years of serving the community in the county town.
Read more ...Mayo teacher hoping for Winning Streak for her aunt
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
A Mayo woman is hoping to make it the perfect New Year when she appears on the National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE One, tomorrow, Saturday January 5, on behalf of her aunt.
Read more ...Photographic exhibition and talk by local filmmaker on Blacksod Helicopter Crash
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
An exhibition of work by Mayo filmmaker, Fergus Sweeney, relating to the tragic 2017 helicopter crash at Blacksod in North Mayo, will take place in Ballina Arts Centre on January 12 next.
Read more ...Delay threatens €255m Killala renewable energy project – Mulherin
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
A €255 million investment in a renewable energy project in Killala that could be a springboard for the economic development of North Mayo - is being put at risk because of an inexplicable delay in granting licences by the Energy Regulator, Mayo Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin has warned.
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