Mayo train services to grow by sixty per cent by 2027
Fri, Jun 03, 2022
The Westport-Dublin train service is to improve and increase its offering substantially over the next number of years as Iarnrod Eireann (IE) invests millions in expansion plans and upgrade works while looking to provide linkages to more rural areas in Mayo.
Read more ...Repair of sea wall in Belmullet still on hold
Fri, Jun 03, 2022
Despite expectations that a damaged sea wall on the road in to Belmullet would be re-constructed and repaired as far back as 2019 - councillors for the area have now been advised it will be at least 2023 before the job is done.
Read more ...Roadworks and new signage needed in Castlebar Municipal Area
Fri, Jun 03, 2022
Members of Castlebar Municipal District have decried the state of roads in the MD with reference made to damaged road surfaces from ongoing motorway works and potholes turning into craters big enough to swim in.
Read more ...Walker & Nihill's Distillery, Castlebar
Fri, Jun 03, 2022
In the spring of 1821, Laurence Nihill actively sought a partner for his Castlebar distillery. He offered an 'active role' in the business in return for a payment of between £1,000 and £1,500. The enterprise was located in what is now the car park between Main Street and Mill Lane.
Read more ...Walk, wheel or run to support St. Anthony’s new sensory rooms
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
St. Anthony’s Special School in Castlebar is growing and expanding with the provision of a brand new two classroom extension due to open in September 2022.
Read more ...70 years and counting of success for Castlebar ICA
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
The Castlebar Guild of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association should have been celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2020.
Read more ...Big Plans for New Community Centre in Islandeady
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
A strong case to develop a state-of-the-art community centre in Islandeady was outlined to members of Castlebar Municipal District when they met at the existing centre for their May meeting on Wednesday last.
Read more ...Get Creative at Cruinniú
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
Street art in Ballina, badge making in Castlebar, a colour dash in Claremorris, printmaking in Westport, acrobatics in Achill, astronomy in Westport , drumming in Kilmovee, book making in Ballina – these are just a few of the events for children taking place on Saturday, June 11 for the Cruinniú na nÓg Festival.
Read more ...Quay Live Event in Newport taking place this coming weekend!
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
After two years of waiting the highly anticipated Quay Live event takes place this coming Sunday, June 5.
Read more ...SVP West region supports 330 families with energy costs, supported by donation from Nephin Energy
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
The West Region of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has provided direct financial support to 330 families in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in recent months to help alleviate their energy costs.
Read more ...Food producers gather at The Mayo Table
Tue, May 31, 2022
Members of the Mayo Food and Drink Network packed out Café Rua in Castlebar for the networking event entitled The Mayo Table - Mayo on the Menu.
Read more ...Mayo County Council to host a family day to celebrate Africa Day
Tue, May 31, 2022
Mayo County Council has announced its plans for Africa Day 2022, which will include a family concert, workshops, exhibitions and much more to celebrate the occasion.
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