Operation Transformation walks taking place countywide tomorrow

Fri, Jan 06, 2017

If you are looking to get more active in 2017 and need some support, RTE's Operation Transformation is once again joining forces locally with Mayo Sports Partnership to encourage people to become more physically active in 2017. A number of walks will take place across the country tomorrow January 7 with Mayo walks taking place in Ballina, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Castlebar, Claremorris, Kiltimagh, and Westport.

Man charged in Australia over 1997 murder of Mayoman’s daughter

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

A man has been charged in Australia with the murder of the daughter of a Westport man, almost two decades after her death.

Inspirational Woman of the Year nominees revealed

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

The Mayo Rape Crisis Centre have this week revealed the seven nominees who have been selected to go forward for the Mayo Inspirational Woman of the Year award. The recipient of the award will be revealed at the annual Nollaig na Mban event which will be held in the Ballina Manor Hotel on January 6 and it will be presented by Marian Harkin MEP on the evening.

Ballyhaunis gears up to remember one of its own next year

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

The story of Patrick Gallagher is something that is truly heroic and is more likely to be seen on a silver screen, rather than coming from a west of Ireland town.

Claremorris sports coaches join Mayo Goal to Work network

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

A group of jobseekers mainly from the Claremorris area have just completed a 10 week specialised sports coaching course which is hoped will provide them with the tools to coach in the local community, or gain some part time employment. The Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme, which ran for three days each week in Claremorris GAA Centre and Claremorris Family Resource Centre, allowed trainees to become qualified GAA, soccer, rugby, and athletics coaches, with additional sports modules in child protection, first aid, disability awareness, and walking leadership completed.

Westport House up for national award

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

Just before Christmas, Westport House found out that it had been shortlisted in the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) Awards for Best Leisure Tourism Innovation.

Clare Island Lighthouse wins prestigious international award

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

Clare Island Lighthouse has been named Europe’s Best Coastal Boutique Hotel at the World Boutique Hotel Awards.

Hospital boss outlines progress after busy year

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

The recently appointed General Manager of Mayo University Hospital, Catherine Donohoe last week outlined the growth in activity at the hospital and some specific changes over the last year and highlighted the number of job opportunities at the hospital currently.

Mayo hoteliers upbeat for 2017

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

The latest Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) quarterly barometer released last week shows that overall hotel and guesthouse owners in Mayo and across the country are optimistic for their businesses in 2017. Nine out of ten (91 per cent) state they recorded increased business in 2016 while over half (57 per cent) of hotels and guesthouses grew their workforce during the year. Coming to the end of one of the strongest tourism years since the recession, the barometer also shows that nine out of ten (89 per cent) have plans to reinvest in their properties in the New Year.

Try out sea angling in Mayo in 2017

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

Have you ever thought about casting your line and trying out sea angling? If you have, there is good news this New Year, because the Connacht Provincial Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers are looking for new members.

Mayo angling projects get national funding

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

A number of angling development projects in Mayo have been awarded funding to improve angling access in the area. The projects are some of 50 angling development projects across the country which will receive support from Inland Fisheries Ireland as part of its Capital Works Fund. The projects, which focus on improving angling access and infrastructure, will now be delivered in 2017.

In Mayo, the following projects were selected to receive funding (1) River Moy at Bohola/Straide for Angling Access for the East Mayo Anglers Association. This €4,269 project will improve access and safety for anglers through the provision of new stiles and footbridges at specific angling pools.

Old-world charm at the Court Yard Hotel

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

The four-star Court Yard Hotel, steeped in history, is built on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire and situated in the colourful heritage town of Leixlip, Co Kildare.

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