Rents in Mayo continue to increase, up 30% on lowest level

Fri, Aug 24, 2018

Rents in Mayo are now up 30% from their lowest point at an average of €672 per month, according to the latest Daft.ie quarterly Rental Report. On average, rents in the county are up 8.1% in the second quarter of this year compared 2017.

Think before you pick up the pen or the phone

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

After Eamon Fitzmaurice's decision to step away from the Kerry hot seat a few weeks ago, having guided Kerry to six Munster titles, a national league and an All-Ireland title in 2014, the abuse that had/has been directed towards him has been well document.

Charity Barn Dance in memory of Little Deceen

Fri, Aug 03, 2018

The parents of the late Declan Donohue Junior who lost his life at four years of age following a farming accident in Belmullet while visiting relatives, are honoring his memory and raising funds for the Embrace Farm charity which has helped to them enormously over the past three years.

Mayo Parks receive Green Flag awards for excellence

Fri, Aug 03, 2018

The Green Flag Award for Parks is recognised throughout the world as the mark of a quality park or green space, awarded for exceeding tough environmental standards in green space management, and excellence of visitor attractions.

Councillors to seek legal opinion on planning discussions

Fri, Aug 03, 2018

Mayo county councillors are to seek their own legal advice on foot of legal advice obtained by Mayo County Council with regard to the discussion of planning matters at meetings of the local authority.

An Post operating in secret on decision to close Ballindine Post Office - Mulherin

Fri, Aug 03, 2018

"The people of Ballindine are being unfairly treated by An Post in its decision to close the local post office effective from August 10 next" said Mayo based Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin stated this week.

Over 400 new .ie domains registered in Mayo during first half of 2018

Fri, Aug 03, 2018

A total of 423 new .ie domains were registered in Mayo in the first half of 2018 (January 1 to June 30), according to the latest Domain Profile Report published this week by the IE Domain Registry, the company that manages and maintains Ireland’s official internet country domain name, .ie.

Transport and parking plan for Papal visit put in place

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The National Transport Authority (NTA), An Gardaí Síochána and public transport operators have outlined the comprehensive transportation plan and road closure system to be put in place for the Visit of Pope Francis.

Gardai issue Bank Holiday road safety appeal

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

This August Bank Holiday period, An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to take extra care when using the roads.

Ireland West Airport unveils first phase of transformation programme

Wed, Aug 01, 2018

Work has recently been completed on phase one of the €15m facilities investment plan at Ireland West Airport. The investment is aimed at further improving the customer experience for passengers and transforming the airport over the next three years.

Latest N59 realignment scheme opened

Wed, Aug 01, 2018

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring opened the Kilmeena Road Realignment Scheme last Friday, comprising of 2.6km of single carriageway road and approximately 1km of cycleway, this latest section of improvements along the N59 Westport to Mulranny road was completed by PJ Carey (Contractors) Ltd.

Councillors call for special meeting to put planning back on the agenda

Fri, Jul 20, 2018

The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Blackie Gavin, has submitted a request for a special meeting of Mayo County Council to be convened on Monday July 30 in order to have planning items reinstated on the agenda for municipal district meetings of the local authority.

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