Mayo escapes the worst of Storm Ophelia

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

Our rolling coverage of Storm Ophelia throughout the event

Catholicism remains Mayo's dominant religion

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

According to the latest release by the CSO from last year's Census, Catholicism remains the predominant religion, accounting for 87 per cent (113,481) of Mayo’s population. However, this was down from 117,721 persons five years previously. The average age of Catholics in the county was 40.6 years, slightly above the county’s overall average age of 40.2 years.

Ninety jobs to be created in creative industry in West by €2million fund

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

The creative industry in the west got a massive boost yesterday when a new €2million fund was announced by Minister Sean Kyne, who outlined details of how up to 90 new jobs are to be created.

Sixty five farmed salmon have been caught in five rivers in Mayo and Galway

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Inland Fisheries Ireland can confirmed this week that 65 farmed salmon were caught in rivers in Mayo and Galway, the affected rivers are the Delphi, Erriff, Kylemore/Dawros, Newport and Bunowen. Inland Fisheries Ireland has been monitoring the situation since August.

A quarter of county's footpaths are crumbling, says councillor

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

One councillor in the Ballina Municipal District says serious investment is required for Mayo’s footpath network with up to 25 per cent of the footpaths in the county crumbling.

Mulherin calls for progress on Crossmolina and Ballina flood defences

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Mayo Senator Michelle Mulherin has called for an update on the delivery of the Crossmolina flood defences. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Mulherin said: “In September 2015, €430 million was put into a pot for investment in various schemes around the country. I know one such scheme is earmarked for my own area of Crossmolina.

Swinford man elected to top union position

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Swinford man Padraig Peyton has been elected the first honorary president of SIPTU. The Tumgesh, Swinford, native defeated three Dublin based candidates in the recent election which will see him become one of the major players in labour relations matters across the country.

Irish Water commences work on troublesome Ballina water main

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo County Council, this week commenced work to replace 450 metres of troublesome water main in the Bohernasup area of Ballina. This section of water main is prone to frequent bursts and has caused a lot of disruption to residents and businesses in the area over the past number of years.

Westport in shock and mourning following untimely death of Mayo News managing editor Neill O'Neill

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

A pall was cast over the town of Westport and around the county this week with the news that the managing editor of The Mayo News Neill O'Neill passed away suddenly at the age of 36. Mr O'Neill took ill at his home at Rosbeg, The Quay, Westport early on Tuesday morning.

€1.34 million to help revitalise 14 towns and villages in Mayo

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring this week allocated €1.34 million to help revitalise 14 towns and villages in Mayo. The funding was approved under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. More than 280 rural towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from over €21 million in funding under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development.

News in Brief from the week

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

A quick run through some of the stories from around the county this week in our News in Brief section. 

Ballina councillors reject changing of zoning for recycling centre

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

A proposal to change the zoning to allow a recycling centre be constructed at the Bunree Industrial Estate was unanimously rejected earlier this week by members of the Ballina Municipal District at their monthly meeting. Connacht Enviro Containers had applied for permission to construct a commercial unit for sorting recyclable materials at the Bunree Industrial Estate.

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