Over 600 responses to affordable housing survey so far

Fri, May 20, 2022

Mayo County Council has received over 600 responses from people interested in availing of an affordable housing scheme if one becomes available in the county.

Legacies of a Galway slaveholder

Fri, May 20, 2022

A post-chaise was a four-wheeled, enclosed, horse-drawn carriage that was popular in the eighteenth century. The driver did not have a seat; he travelled on one of the horses. The necessary detail for the purpose of this account lies in the fact that there were windows to the front.

Water outage during essential Kilkelly works tomorrow

Wed, May 18, 2022

Customers on the Kilkelly Water Scheme will experience a water outage tomorrow, Thursday 19 May due to essential works on the supply. Irish Water, in partnership with Mayo County Council, will carry out improvement works at Shammer Reservoir.

Westport and Clew Bay area to become Ireland’s first official Cycle Friendly Destination

Sun, May 15, 2022

With the climate crisis intensifying and a definite move towards ditching the car and grabbing a bike since the pandemic hit, a fantastic initiative has been developed to promote sustainable cycle tourism in the Westport and Clew Bay area.

Bealtaine celebrates the arts and creativity as we age

Sun, May 15, 2022

Bealtaine is the festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age.

Two Mayo projects are shortlisted for 2022 .IE Digital Town Awards

Sun, May 15, 2022

The shortlist for the 2022 .IE Digital Town Awards was announced this week by .IE, the manager of Ireland’s trusted online .ie address.

Tender for works on N60 from Heathlawn to Balla - Dillon

Sun, May 15, 2022

Mayo TD Alan Dillon has welcomed good news on N60 Balla to Claremorris Road Realignment at Heathlawn that has now moved to tender. Deputy Dillon said: "This is an important step forward for all road users who use the N60 and especially this busy section of road which has seen a large increase in traffic flow since the Tuam bypass has opened. The project comprises the construction of approximately 3.6km of mainly online upgrade of national secondary road on a section of road commencing 1.5km east of Balla village. The realigned road will improve the capacity, overall consistency and efficiency of the N60, providing more reliable journey times, thereby enhancing the prospect for future development and growth within the region. There is no doubt, the lives of the residents living along this stretch of road will be greatly enhanced; it will provide all road-users with a safer environment into the area. I want to acknowledge the work of my colleague Cllr Cyril Burke who has raised this matter with me on multiple occasions and has liaised with Mayo County Council road design team to see this development proceed to tender," concluded Deputy Dillon.

Extension for Mayo Abbey NS to proceed to tender – Ring

Sun, May 15, 2022

Michael Ring TD has welcomed the announcement that Mayo Abbey National School, Claremorris has been approved to proceed to tender for a school extension. The extension will include 1 x 80sq m mainstream classroom including en suite and 1 x 10.5sq m wc for assisted users (total area including walls and circulation 105sq m). Deputy Ring said: "I am delighted that this extension has been approved to proceed to tender. Currently the school has to use the GP room as a classroom and this extra mainstream classroom is urgently required. This is very welcome news for the pupils and staff in Mayo Abbey NS."

Mayo charity aids arrival of Ukrainian children to Mayo

Sat, May 14, 2022

A total of 113 women and children were evacuated from Chernobyl, Ukraine to Mayo this week after a rescue effort led by Castlebar based charity Candle of Grace.

Mayo communities looking to strike it lucky at Pride of Place Awards

Sat, May 14, 2022

The prestigious ceremony for the National Pride of Place Awards will take place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney, Kerry on Monday, May 16.

Man to take on Croagh Patrick in a wheelchair

Sat, May 14, 2022

Lester Cassidy is taking on the challenge of a lifetime by climbing Croagh Patrick in ­a wheelchair to raise funds for both the National Rehabilitation Hospital for Adults and Children (NRH) and Spinal Injuries Ireland (SII). On June 25 of this year, Mr Cassidy (43) will take on the mammoth task with a little help from his family and friends.

Average Mayo rent is €955 - up 84 per cent from its lowest point

Sat, May 14, 2022

Rents in Connacht rose 19.7 per cent year-on-year, reflecting very low availability - just 126 homes were available to rent on May 1, down almost 60 per cent compared to a year ago according to the latest daft.ie report.

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