Mescan Brewery founders receive knighthoods in Belgium

Fri, Nov 02, 2018

The founders of Mescan Brewery in Westport, which produces artisan Belgium-style beers, were officially knighted as part of the Confrérie van de Hasseltse Jenever (a Belgian gin association) in a ceremony as part of its annual festival in Belgium recently.

€19,200 raised through Kathleen Conneelly Memorial Walk

Fri, Nov 02, 2018

The proceeds of the 2018 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Charity Walk on Clare Island for Western Care were recently presented to the association.

Almost €1 million to improve private rural roads in Mayo through LIS scheme

Fri, Nov 02, 2018

Michael Ring T.D., the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced that he has allocated €988,235 to Mayo County Council for improvements to rural private roads in Mayo under the 2018 Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) which is overseen by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Residents in Ballina estate living in fear - says councillor

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

Residents in a Ballina estate are living in fear late at night, the October meeting of the Ballina Municipal District was told this week.

Ring announces €40,000 for Michael Davitt Museum

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, this week announced funding of €40,000 for the development of the Michael Davitt Museum which is situated in the historic village of Straide.

Major boost for Ireland West Airport with new German service announced

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

Ireland West Airport announced a major boost for the West of Ireland this week with the news that Ryanair will commence a new direct service from Cologne in Germany, starting in June next year.

Thirty-three young people from Mayo graduate from the Foróige Leadership for Life Programme

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

Thirty-three Mayo teens have graduated from Foróige’s Leadership for Life Programme, accredited by the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG).

Ballina One Act Drama festival is back for a fourth instalment

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

The Ballina One Act Drama Festival is returning for its fourth season next month.

Family Centre, Castlebar celebrates 20 years of supporting the community

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

On Monday last the Family Centre hosted a number of events throughout the day to celebrate 20 years of supporting the community.

Back to the beginning for a worthy cause

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

For most of the last decade, local music promoter, Finbar Hoban, was putting on shows in Castlebar, showcasing the best of local and national talent in venues all around the town.

Canadian travel professionals explore Mayo

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

A group of Canadian travel agents has been exploring Mayo and the island of Ireland this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism NI and Air Canada.