Mayo Roscommon Hospice summer ladies luncheon

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

An afternoon of music, fine food, fashion, and fabulous company awaits at the world famous Mount Falcon Estate in Mayo on Friday May 6 for the annual Mayo Roscommon Hospice summer ladies luncheon. In the company of special guest, RTÉ presenter Miriam O'Callaghan, this promises to be a fun filled afternoon beginning with a garden drinks reception overlooking the 100 acre estate, and followed by a sumptuous three-course lunch in The Fuller Room. The event is in association with Carraig Donn and Corrib Oil.

Mayo Day celebrations in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Saturday April 30 sees the second annual International Mayo Day. Communities from all over the county, the country and indeed the world will fly the green and red that day in honour of their “Mayoness” and show all that is great about their progressive, can-do county.

Sibeal to Perform Mise Eire at Knock Basilica Concert

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Following her recent haunting and evocative performance during the Centenary concert at Easter, as part of the National 1916 celebrations, the organisers of the Concert For Peace at Knock Basilica were delighted when it was announced just after the concert that Sibeal Ni Chasaide is to be added to the stellar line up of performers on May 14.

New agricultural working group set up

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Mayo County Council has set up a new agricultural working group of 13 people to deal with agricultural issues in the county including, to provide a representative voice for farmers in Mayo in relation to national and European agricultural policy, to ensure that farmers are aware of opportunities to diversify in order to ensure viability in the future, and to review products produced by farmers in Mayo to ensure future viability.

Contracts for Belmullet Sewerage Scheme awarded

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Michael Ring T.D., Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, has been informed by Irish Water that the contracts for Belmullet Sewerage Scheme have now been awarded.

Councillors want representation on national flood taskforces

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Following on from a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General that found a taskforce appointed to assess flood risks did not meet for six years before last July, the members of the Claremorris Municipal District have called for members of local authorities from the affected areas to be appointed to the taskforce.

Searches continue for missing Army private

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Daily searches have continuing following the disapearance of Private Ben Garrett in the Galway last week. Private Garrett, who is originally from Castlebar, has now been missing for nine days. He was last seen leaving Carbon nightclub on Eglinton Street in in the early hours of last Thursday morning. At the time of going to print the searches were continuing.

Expert panel investigating defective blocks

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

It was announced this week that by the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Paudie Coffey, that an expert panel is being established to investigate the presence of mica and defective blocks in homes and buildings in Mayo.

Letter of intent for successful tender for Sacred Heart Hospital to be issued

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny this week has said that the construction on the new Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar should get under way in the next few months following the completion of the tender process.

Staunton wants to shake up the Seanad

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Louisburgh native Ciaran Staunton is looking to win a seat in the Seanad on the Industrial and Commerical Panel in the upcoming upper house elections. Staunton says that he will be a forceful, experienced, voice in the Seanad for the voiceless hundreds of thousands of economic emigrants, forced to leave Ireland involuntarily. Along with representing the rights of returning immigrants from countries worldwide and work tirelessly towards highlighting and addressing difficulties experienced by so many upon their return. He also added that he will be a strong advocate in the Seanad for securing an end to the nightmare of undocumented Irish in America and Australia, and for Irish emigrants worldwide.

JCI Mayo TYOP honour the best and brightest of the future

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

JCI Mayo in association with AIB, The Mayo Advertiser, Irish TV, Mid West Radio and Atti Designs, recently hosted the prestigious ‘Ten Outstanding Young People Awards’ (TOYP) in the Castlebar Branch of AIB.

All systems go for Mayo World Convention on Mayo Day

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

Muintir Mhaigh Eo Atha Cliath was delighted to see a large attendance of supporters and friends of the association gathered for the official launch of the 2016 World Convention which took place in Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), last Friday.

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