Ballina Salmon Festival presents - A Night at the Proms

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

A Night at the Proms is another new event in this year’s Ballina Salmon Festival programme, and promises to be a unique and memorable occasion for the town. On Monday, July 8 at 8pm in the Great National Hotel, for one night, guests can expect a musical extravaganza that will awe and delight, as a number choirs of Ballina will unite in song to put on one magnificent performance.

Mayo home wins Connacht House of the Year at RIAI Architecture Awards

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) last Friday announced Killsallagh by Aughey O’Flaherty Architects, as the winner of Connacht House of the Year at the 2017 RIAI Irish Architecture Awards. The prize was awarded at a ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House, attended by over 400 RIAI members.

Car treasure hunt season in Ballina

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Ballina’s popular season of car treasure hunts re-commences this year with the first hunt on Sunday next, July 2. Beginning from Ballina Stephenites clubhouse cars will be departing between 3pm and 4.30pm.

Crossmolina Flood relief timeline

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Crossmolina finally has a timeline in relation to long awaited delivery of a long-term flood relief solution on the River Deel. The local flood group recently met with representatives from the Office of Public Works and Mayo County Council where they were informed that a decision on the flood prevention option should be made by the end of August.

Chatroom wins award for CRC FM

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Community Radio in Castlebar will continue to broadcast for the next decade at least after CRC FM signed a new licence with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland recently.

Claremorris Community Radio is recruiting on several fronts

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Following a recent revamping of the station, Claremorris Community Radio has announced details of recruitment on several fronts. The award-winning station was the recipient of two major awards at the 2017 Craol Achievement Awards event held at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, recently.

Turlough Park attains Green Flag status

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

In early 2016 An Taisce sought nominations from local authorities throughout the 32 counties of Ireland to submit application for Parks and Open spaces to be considered for a prestigious award known as the Green Flag. The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting a benchmark standard for the management of these recreational outdoor spaces around the world.

Hanley Hound is climbing Croagh Patrick for the Irish Cancer Society

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Seven year old Hanley, is currently training with his owners Emma and Brian to Climb Croagh Patrick and raise vital funds for The Irish Cancer society. Hanley, with the help of his owner Emma is currently strength training so that his little legs will take him smoothly up Croagh Patrick without too much stress.

Team of Mayo artists craft a living ‘outdoor room’ in museum woodland

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

A striking new willow structure made by a group of Mayo artists is wowing visitors at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, following its official unveiling last week. Teach Saileach/Willow House is a large bee-hive shaped ‘outdoor room’, woven from living willow and other natural materials using traditional skills. It forms an impressive new woodland structure for museum visitors to explore and will also be used as an outdoor classroom for education programmes.

Community Diary

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

There's lots going on around Mayo in the next few weeks and there's something for everyone, so why not check out what's happening in our Community Diary. 

Celebrate our maritime heritage this summer

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

Off the longest county coastline in Ireland, around scores of islands, as many lakes and along 100 rivers, the inhabitants of Mayo have taken to their boats and exploited our county's waterways in a sustainable manner for hundreds of years. That strong heritage is etched on our crest and is alive and celebrated today. Irish traditional boats in general took on distinctive regional characteristics and the designs of crafts were shaped by purpose, available materials and historical circumstances. Because of our geographical size, Mayo has been a focus of academics studying our many contributions to traditional boat typology.

Ring gets the call up to the first team

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

Thirty-seven years after he was first elected to public office in the old Westport Urban District Council, Michael Ring was promoted to a front bench position as part of new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's first cabinet. The Westport native was handed the position as Minister for Community and Rural Affairs on Wednesday evening, having served as a Minister of State twice since 2011, most recently as Minister of State for Regional Economic Development.

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